CEOs are confident despite inflation, macroeconomic volatility
As myriad pressures mount for business leaders across Africa and globally, a majority of CEOs are carrying a favourable outlook on the year, and in some cases, the decade, ahead. Across sub-Saharan Africa, CEOs remain remarkably optimistic about the future,...
Deception campaign uses DeepSeek AI as bait
Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software, generating over 1,2-million views on X. Kaspersky's Threat Research...
Global real GDP growth of 2,3% forecast for 2024
Weaker annual real GDP growth rates are forecast across the largest regions in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. The newly published Top-10 Economic Predictions for 2024 forecasts global real GDP will expand at 2,3%...
People challenges, talent gaps the biggest business obstacles
The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies. Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organisations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up...
Active Bitcoin addresses rebound after two years of decline
Despite challenging economic conditions, 2023 has been a fantastic year for Bitcoin. The price of the world's largest and most expensive cryptocurrency surged by almost 150% since the beginning of the year, surprising many investors who claimed the crypto market was...
Intel drives ‘AI Everywhere’ into automotive market
At CES, Intel has announced plans to drive the company's AI everywhere strategy into the automotive market, including a deal to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specialises in SoCs for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) energy...
Consumers wary of scams as they embrace cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are beomcing the "new normal". In a global Kaspersky survey on consumers' attitudes, 81% of respondents currently own crypto, and 55% said they are well aware how to use cryptocurrencies. The study also discovered that almost half of consumers believe...
Regional AI set to reach $166,33bn by 2030
The MENA artificial intelligence market size is expected to reach $166,33-billion by 2030, projected to grow at a CAGR of 44,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Various cities in the MEA region are actively embracing AI to build...
Sodium-ion batteries will diversify energy storage industry
Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries are being developed due to their potential costs, safety, sustainability, and performance characteristics over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be made with widely available and inexpensive materials, with sodium...
Retailers fail to meet shopper needs, expectations
As the retail landscape faces mounting pressure from evolving consumer expectations and economic headwinds, a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, reveals a widening gap between shopper demands and the current retail offering. The third biennial...
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Saicom adds intelligent virtual agent
Saicom Voice Services has launched an intelligent virtual agent offering to automate common interactions between its clients and their customers. Developed by Inference Solutions and integrated across its Broadsoft platform, the virtual agent platform allows Saicom to...
GBI pioneers multi-national SD-WAN with Nuage Networks
Inter-connect carrier Gulf Bridge International (GBI) will use the Nuage Networks SD-WAN 2.0 solution to offer their enterprise customers optimised connectivity between branches and private and public clouds. Customers within GBI's 26+ country presence can reduce...
Why the must-have skill in tech is to be human
Why does technology exist? Not just mobiles and tablets and bleeding-edge digital applications, but any sort of technology – the internal combustion engine, a pair of scissors, a sharpened rock. It’s all tech. By Joe Baguley, vice-president and chief technology...
Demystifying cloud cybersecurity
With the rise of edge data centres and an increase in cloud-based computing, companies are facing new challenges in end-to-end cybersecurity. To ensure proper protection, data centre teams must now assess both internal processes and strategies used by cloud suppliers....
Cashless payments are on the rise in SA
With the cost of cash withdrawals increasing and the growing concern over data security, South African consumers are rapidly adopting cashless payments, as revealed by the latest numbers from Virgin Money Spot. The bank agnostic peer-to-peer payment app rocketed on to...
CyberTech gains DigiCert Platinum Partner status
CyberTech, a division of JSE-listed Altron, has become a Platinum Partner of DigiCert, the world’s leading provider of solutions for authentication, encryption and integrity of websites, enterprise digital applications and the Internet of Things (IOT). As a Platinum...
InfiNet Wireless uses 6GHz frequency to prepare for 5G
InfiNet Wireless has announced that it is enhancing its fixed wireless solutions operating at 6GHz frequency band to ensure maximum performance. The announcement coincides with a universal rise in demand for available spectrum and the need for major spectrum...
Spend less time in line, more time on the pitch
Most sport fans have experienced the long queues at stadiums - at the entrance when buying tickets, or inside buying food, drinks, or your favourite player’s jersey. And then you hear the loud cheer from pitch side, missing the crucial action while you’re stuck in...
All roads lead to Soweto gaming festival
Thee 2019 Esports tournament will be co-hosted in three African countries - Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The esports tournament will have a prize pool of R20 000, which will be the first of its kind and will be hosted at the prestigious Soweto Theatre. The third...
Eset is Canalys cybersecurity champion
Eset has achieved Champion status globally for the first time in Canalys Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019. Canalys is a leading global technology market analyst firm with a channel focus; it strives to guide clients on the future of the technology industry and to...
Senior System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: To guide and transfer explicit & tacit knowledge, to a recently employed Systems Engineer, of the systems engineering executed and planned for the design and construction and commissioning of the SKA Science Processing Centre and co-located...
Cobol Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Join Our Crew: Application Maintenance Developer Wanted! Are you ready to take your COBOL skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for an Application Maintenance Developer who thrives in the world of IBM Mainframes and loves solving challenges with innovative...
Senior System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: To guide and transfer explicit & tacit knowledge, to a recently employed Systems Engineer, of the systems engineering executed and planned for the design and construction and commissioning of the SKA Science Processing Centre and co-located...
Intermediate C# Developer
Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a C# software Developer that will focus on building microservices that leverage gRPC for efficient communication and deploying them within a Kubernetes (k8s) cluster. Additionally, you will work on...
Senior DevOps Support Engineer
Responsibilities/Tasks:Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same or...
IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil – Western Cape Swellendam
End User Computing: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of end user Computer Infrastructure Setting up and keeping documentation up to date Network Infrastructure: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of Network Infrastructure Setting up and keeping...
Database Specialist
Knowledge Graph Database Engineer About the RoleWe are an innovative technology startup at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions powered by knowledge graph data models. We're seeking an exceptional Database Engineer who will work directly with our CTO...
Database Specialist – Gauteng Sandown
Knowledge Graph Database Engineer About the RoleWe are an innovative technology startup at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions powered by knowledge graph data models. We're seeking an exceptional Database Engineer who will work directly with our CTO...
IT Support Engineer
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...
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