Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

Agentic AI to dominate IT budget expansion

Year-over-year (YoY) spending, between 2025 and 2029 for artificial intelligence (AI) will grow by 31,9%, according to data from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence IT Spending Market Forecast. This investment, driven by the...

Global gaming PC spend set for growth

The world is spending more on gaming PCs and laptops than ever, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. A massive gaming user base and the growing esports audience have kept demand strong even when global PC sales hit the brakes. Cutting-edge...

Huawei tackles AI with homegrown data centres

Kathy Gibson reports - To extend artificial intelligence (AI) cloud adoption, Huawei is operating no fewer than three data centres in South Africa, the latest being a new facility in Johannesburg – built entirely on its own hardware, including CPUs and GPUs, and...

AI and its role in improving business

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping technology, but is being used to empower people and communities around the world. Indeed, the technology holds both potential and peril, says Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx. It's been...

Energy transition momentum slows as global volatility rises

The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report. While 107 of the 120 countries...

Bright future ahead for AI-powered electric grid

The electric grid and the utilities managing it have an important role to play in the next industrial revolution that's being driven by AI and accelerated computing. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at the annual meeting of the...

OpenAI founder sets up new AI company

A new company, Safe SuperIntelligence, has been formed with the aim of producing superintelligence, a machine that is more intelligent than humans, in a safe way. Formed by ex-OpenAI founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, Safe...

Namibia embarks on a galactic journey

In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...

ChatGPT may be popular – but widespread usage eludes it

The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100-million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories of 2023. It also drew a...

Intel SoC accelerates EV innovation

The high purchase price of an electric vehicle (EV) remains one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers on a global scale. EVs are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered cars, primarily because of the high costs associated with...

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Kaspersky gains a leader status for endpoint security suite

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Connecting Africa using TVWS

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ZTE showcases 5G use cases

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InfoFlow relaunches Informatica user group in SA

InfoFlow has reignited the Informatica user group for South African customers and partners. Launched in Johannesburg recently, the user group brings together customers and partners to discuss use cases, case studies, challenges and opportunities using Informatica...

Xerox positioned as a Quocirca leader

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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Rosebank

Senior Project Manager - 8 Month ContractSenior Project Manager - 8 Month ContractSkills:Communication and Influence: Strong ability to engage stakeholders at all levels up to Executives/C-Suite.Technical and Business Acumen: Ability to adapt and learn (prior...

Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Senior Business Analyst – IT Solutions

Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...

Senior Developer

Hey Guys, Looking for 5 X Senior Developers for a 12 month renewable contract position, 2 days in office and 3 [Email Address Removed] Stack- C#, SQL, Blazor and AWS would be nice. You can email [Email Address Removed] for more information Desired Skills: C# blazor...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Senior Business Analyst – IT Solutions – Western Cape Constantia

Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...

Senior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Hey Guys, Looking for 5 X Senior Developers for a 12 month renewable contract position, 2 days in office and 3 [Email Address Removed] Stack- C#, SQL, Blazor and AWS would be nice. You can email [Email Address Removed] for more information Desired Skills: C# blazor...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

UX/UI Designer

Seeking a UX/UI Designer with experience in Financial Services or Insurance. The role involves designing complex digital solutions, wireframing, user flows, and working in an Agile environment with production support and system interfaces. Key Requirements BSc in...

MIS Specialist & IT Systems Project Manager

The ObjectiveWe are looikng for an individual who possesses BOTH Credit MIS Analysis AND IT Project Management Skills. The position reports to the Head of Department. Credit MIS SpecialistThe incumbent is required to independently manage the entire MIS process for a...

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