Data, analytics key to AI strategies
Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...
Trade wars set to increase Big Tech antitrust scrutiny
The consensus around the need to regulate digital monopolies has never been stronger on both sides of the Atlantic. Under the second Trump administration, transatlantic tensions over digital regulation, including antitrust, will heighten, as Big Tech is caught in an...
Online shutdowns drive VPN searches up in these African nations
New research from Techopedia reveals the countries where VPNs were searched for the most in 2023, with three African countries featuring - Ethiopia (at number two), Senegal (at number nine), and Uganda (at number 10). Analysing Google Trends data from 2022/23, two of...
SA operators join GSMA initiative to combat fraud
As part of the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative, South African operators will now be able to implement world-class number verification and SIM swap application programme interfaces (APIs). They will be available to all mobile commerce and financial institutions and...
How GenAI could influence SA elections
It's a national election year in South Africa, as well as for many countries around the world. This time round, we are about to witness how generative AI will impact the run up to voting day. Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect at Trend Micro MEA, offers some insight...
East coast cable issues hit operators
Seacom has encountered a service-affecting outage on its subsea cable system, beginning on 24 February 2024. The disruption is only on the segment of the cable that runs from Mombasa (Kenya) to Zafarana (Egypt). Initial assessments suggest that the disruption to the...
NASA science is operating on the Moon again
For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating on the Moon following the first successful delivery of the agency's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative. Intuitive Machines' Nova-C...
Intel extends AI Everywhere
Intel is announcing new platforms, solutions and services spanning network and edge AI, Intel Core Ultra processors and the AI PC, and more at MWC 2024. Across today's announcements, Intel is focused on empowering the industry to further modernise and monetise 5G,...
Navigate economic and tax evolution or be left behind
As a country, we are facing significant changes in the tax landscape, the economy, governance, and business as we know it, off the backdrop of not only rising levels of government debt, crippling interest, unemployment, and an energy crisis to name a few. This is the...
Can SA overcome economic challenges?
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana made a lot of promises and announced a raft of budget allocations that will be going to state-owned entities as well as provinces including municipalities in his 2024 Budget Speech. Russel Morena, CEO of the Southern African...
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Europe needs urgent and decisive action if it is to benefit from the competitive and innovative capabilities of 5G or it will lose out to the US, China, and other regions, Ericsson president and CEO Börje Ekholm has warned. In a keynote address – Europe and 5G: the...
The flexible workplace is here to stay
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IT can help to fix the employee experience
It used to be that competitive salaries, benefits and career development initiatives were enough to find and keep talent. Today, these things are table stakes. To compete and win in the raging battle for talent, companies need to up their game and give employees what...
What to do if your identity has been stolen
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Chicken Licken now available on Uber Eats
Customers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand, Durban, Cape Town and Bloemfontein can now get Chicken Licken delivered through the Uber Eats app. Founded in the South of Johannesburg, Chicken Licken is the largest non-American-owned fried chicken franchise in the...
Managing the march towards zero-touch service
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The future conversation
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Great CX in government could boost faith in the country
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Synthesis joins AWS Well-Architected Partner Programme
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The importance of personalisation in insurance
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Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Specialist Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Specialist Systems Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Must be able to adapt and align to company standards and values quicklyAnalyse and comprehend...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Foreshore
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Do You Speak Both Business and Tech?We're looking for a Business Analyst who can translate business needs into clear technical solutions. If you thrive on collaboration, love data-driven decisions, and enjoy making processes smarter, join us and let's drive innovation...
Full Stack Developer
Our client is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP/Laravel to join dynamic team! You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring seamless front-end and back-end functionality. Key Requirements Either...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Do You Speak Both Business and Tech?We're looking for a Business Analyst who can translate business needs into clear technical solutions. If you thrive on collaboration, love data-driven decisions, and enjoy making processes smarter, join us and let's drive innovation...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP/Laravel to join dynamic team! You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring seamless front-end and back-end functionality. Key Requirements Either...
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An excellent opportunity to join a top consulting engineering company's Energy Division as a Project Manager for their Renewable Energy projects.Key Responsibilities will include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.Work...
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