Fibre, 5G and fixed wireless access gain ground
“Future-proof” technologies like fibre and 5G are steadily expanding their footprint in OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries. Fibre now represents 44.6% of all fixed broadband connections across the OECD, with four countries exceeding...
Nature, wellness, food drive tourists to Africa
The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released its annual Travel Trends 2025 report, revealing the latest consumer spending insights and motivation when it comes to travel. Cross-border movement is often influenced by the most pressing economic factors of the...
Nvidia reaps revenue, earnings rewards from AI
Nvidia has reported that revenue for the fourth quarter ended 28 January 2024 was $22,1-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 265% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP earnings per diluted share was $4.93, up 33% from the previous quarter and up 765% from...
AI helps KLM to combat food waste
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is wasting less food on board aircraft thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). AI programs enable the company to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This allows the exact number of required meals to...
New Intel processors bring the AI experience closer
Kathy Gibson reports – End users and partners need to prepare for what’s coming in the technology world – and artificial intelligence (AI) is going to being driving a lot of the changes. Intel South Africa’s Kobus de Beer, speaking at a Pinnacle SME Windows 11 event,...
AI helps users claw back time and energy
Kathy Gibson reports – So often we talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in general terms, as an abstract concept that is somehow peripheral to our lives. But the reality is that it could have a profound effect on the way we live and work, says Michelle Olivier,...
AI and the move to real copilots
Kathy Gibson reports - Technology innovations are constant, and have brought us a long way in what is, in reality, just a few years. Trainer Warren Shaw speaks at a Pinnacle event for SME partners about complementary opposites: these are not simply two separate forces...
Windows 11 is key for broad GenAI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is arguably going to have a more profound impact on the IT and business world than any innovation since the Internet. But, while users across the globe are itching to benefit from GenAI value, a lot of...
Enterprises battle to recover as identities come under attack
There's an emerging global identity crisis as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide. According to the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index from IBM X-Force, in 2023 cybercriminals saw more opportunities to "log...
AI sets top supply chain organisations apart
Top performing supply chain organisations are investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to optimize their processes at more than twice the rate of low performing peers, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey also revealed that the best...
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New data centres offer flexibility, standardisation
Schneider Electric has created 'flexible standardisation' for data centre operators that allows the company to support the different sized deployments that its customers require quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively, while eliminating inconsistencies across data...
Listen to millennials – they know what they’re talking about
A lot has been said about the headline-dominating screen generation who have their own ideas about how companies should be run. And the time has come for human resources (HR) to start paying attention. This is according to Joanne Bushell, IWG MD for Africa, who says...
Mozambique’s Lalgy Transports streamlines logistics with MiX Telematics
MiX Telematics will provide Lalgy Transports, a company that operates throughout the Mozambique territory and surrounding countries, with a comprehensive telematics solution to streamline logistics across its 730 vehicle fleet. Headquartered in Matola in the Maputo...
New Aurecon unit to address project failure risk
Aurecon has established a new capital program assurance (CPA) unit to help clients better manage risk, reduce ballooning project costs, and safeguard the value of assets. Independent global analysis indicates that 30 to 60% of projects fail by more than 25% cost...
Taking a video on your smartphone is old news – try taking two
Life is full of unforgettable memories that deserve to be saved and memorised. Nothing expresses these memories better than a video. But what about taking two videos at the same time through just one smartphone? This is now possible with the Huawei P30 and the Pro...
Best practice for supplier selection
Supplier services are essential in helping a business to function and reach its operational objectives. Considering their significance to the performance of a business, it is of utmost importance to work with the right suppliers. While there is usually a diverse pool...
Integrated construction business software is a must-have
The engineering, construction and infrastructure industry is facing huge disruptive changes. We are at a stress point and need wholesale change. By Kenny Ingram, global industry director: engineering, construction and infrastructure at IFS While global construction...
BYOD and IoT threaten the workplace
The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming widely known and understood, not just in business but in the home too. The problem with IoT however is knowing what devices are IoT-enabled and which are not. Opening a huge security risk for businesses as these...
Lenovo appoints new leader for META region
Lenovo has announced the appointment of Shashank Sharma as its new executive director and GM for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Sharma has an extensive 23 years of experience in the IT and mobile industries, having previously served as the executive director and...
Double-digit growth for Cartrack
Cartrack Holdings has reported a solid set of results for the year ended 28 February 2019. Zak Calisto, founder and global CEO, comments: "This year marks the sixth year of consecutive double-digit total company revenue and subscription revenue growth. Added to that,...
Intermediate Java Engineer
Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. The Senior Lead...
Project Manager at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary:iThemba LABS seek's to appoint a Project Manager to plan, lead, manage, facilitate and coordinate multi-disciplinary building infrastructure, engineering, operations and maintenance, contract management and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities:...
Intermediate Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. The Senior Lead...
Energy Project Manager
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...
Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
Energy Project Manager – Gauteng Houghton Estate
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...
Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
Senior Power BI Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. RequirementsResponsibilities: Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing PowerBI models to ensure they remain accurate and up-to-date....
IT Architect
Join a top financial institution as an IT Architect - Business and Data in Centurion. Lead business transformation by overseeing capability models, value streams, and re-architecting operations. Define data architecture principles, create enterprise data models, and...
Senior Power BI Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. RequirementsResponsibilities: Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing PowerBI models to ensure they remain accurate and up-to-date....
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