AI adoption could reshape Africa’s economy, boost GDP
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points, and in Africa by up to 4.9 percentage points, over the next decade. This would effectively add one percentage point to annual growth rates, on par with the...
AI drives record surge in automated cyberattacks
Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditised tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders. This is among the findings from FortiGuard Labs’ 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report, which is a snapshot of the...
Urgent action needed to realise renewables promise
President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks in his State of the Nation address (SONA) present an opportunity for the country to build its green energy capability further, and provide urgent load shedding relief to the economy, according to a spokesman for the wind sector....
Rise of DeepTech aligns technology with SDGs
In a newly-published research, the IDC Emerging Technologies team investigates the potential of DeepTech in Europe. IDC defines DeepTech as "a class of emerging technologies, built upon scientific and engineering innovation, whose primary focus is to address social...
Surgical AR/VR poised for widespread adoption
Apple recently made its foray into the extended reality (XR) market with the introduction of its spatial computing product, Vision Pro. Early adopters have responded positively to the launch, and the product's impact on the widespread adoption of XR hardware and...
South Africans are living hand-to-mouth
with drastic changes in the economy over the past two years, South African consumers' financial realities and concerns have also changed. For many, getting by has become a priority, while investments and building wealth have taken a back seat. In late 2023, 1Life...
Nvidia joins new AI Safety Institute Consortium
Nvidia has joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology's new US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) as part of the company's effort to advance safe, secure and trustworthy AI. AISIC will work to create tools, methodologies and...
Political, economic certainty would boost residential property sales
Estate agents surveyed by Lightstone at the end of 2023 say political and economic certainty will lead to better residential property sales after a disappointing 2023, where less than 40% said they achieved volume or value sales targets. Although South Africa faces...
GenAI leads the trends impacting tech providers
Gartner has highlighted the top trends that will impact technology providers in 2024. "Generative AI (GenAI) is dominating the technical and product agenda of nearly every tech provider," says Eric Hunter, managing vice-president at Gartner. "The technology reshapes a...
AMD unveils Embedded+ architecture for edge AI applications
AMD has launched AMD Embedded+, a new architectural solution that combines AMD Ryzen Embedded processors with Versal adaptive SoCs on to a single integrated board to deliver scalable and power-efficient solutions that accelerate time-to-market for original design...
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StorTech becomes Nexio
StorTech, long associated with high quality storage, data centre technology and networking solutions, has announced the launch of a new corporate brand identity, name and tagline. The organisation will now be known as Nexio, and the company's new tagline is "The...
All the winners from Axis Communications Partner Awards
Axis Communications has announced the winners of its 2018 Partner Awards that were awarded at a Gala event this week in Sandton at The Venue, Green Park. The awards celebrate channel partners who were recognised for their outstanding performance and accomplishments in...
CellCgirl site free to Cell C customers
Cell C recently received a silver pixel at the 11th IAB Bookmark Awards 2019 for its CellCgirl website. CellCgirl was developed to complement the reach of Cell C's lauded Take a Girl Child to Work Day with the goal to extend this initiative to more than a day a year...
DCC distributes Canon’s smallest voice-controlled printer
Canon's smallest five-ink single function printer, the Canon PIXMA TS704 is now available to the ICT channel from official distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Optimised for SoHo users, the compact PIXMA TS704 is 18 percent smaller than its predecessor the...
Tips when bidding online to buy a home
Over the past several years South Africans have become comfortable with and accustomed to making purchases on-line. Which is why on-line auction property transactions make perfect sense. So says MC du Toit, CEO: property sales for BidX1 South Africa: "Now acquiring...
Teraco’s Africa Cloud Exchange offers direct connections
Cloud investment into Africa has increased sharply as the continent sees the establishment of its first cloud regions. Through extensive investment by multiple international operators, cloud strategies are now becoming a key element within every enterprise's...
Nokia helps Ooredoo Qatar take a 5G lead
Ooredoo Qatar has selected Nokia to build a 5G cloud-native core network to support the delivery of enhanced mobile broadband services. Nokia's solution will be deployed in Ooredoo's state-of-the-art datacenters in Qatar's capital city Doha. The cloud-based...
Eaton reinforces benefits of Ulusoy Elektrik acquisition
Eaton Africa's recent acquisition of a controlling interest in Ulusoy Elektrik, a leading manufacturer of medium voltage electrical equipment based in Ankara, Turkey, is set to improve the ability to develop innovative power solutions for the African market. The...
Industrial Revolution: Where messaging meets agility
The only thing with less impact than a delegate reading a PowerPoint presentation to an audience at a conference is a looping in-store video. Industrial Revolution, a long-time provider of quality IT and related solutions to local business, is set to change the...
Syspro, Zap partner on data management, analytics
Zap and Syspro have launched a special solution edition of the data management and analytics software, Zap Data Hub, tailored specifically for the Syspro ERP software. Zap Data Hub for Syspro automates access, integration, and preparation of data for reporting, and...
Simulations Applications Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Join a dynamic engineering company as a Simulation Applications Engineer where you will be responsible for managing technical accounts and projects to ensure clients' success with their cutting edge Simulation portfolio. You will work closely with clients to...
IT Business Analyst (BI) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to handle complexity and work in complex integrating systems is sought to fill the role of an IT Business Analyst (BI) by a dynamic Investment Firm. You will serve as the link between the business objectives and requirements and systems and...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a talented Mid/Senior Data Scientist to join our data team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics, with a strong focus on client lifetime value, behavioral modeling, and retention...
Service Desk Analyst
Our Client is looking for a Service Desk Analyst who will be responsible for providing first line technical support and customer service. A broad understanding of technical procedures and infrastructure is required. Your role will be to handle customer interactions on...
IT Systems & Security Administrator
Our Client is a mixed-use property development in Cape Town combining office, retail, residential and leisure components in an integrated, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing urban environment. They have a newly created position available for a an IT professional...
Scrum Master
Agile Scrum MasterLead Innovative Software Projects with Cutting-Edge Tech!R 480,000 - R 616,000 per annumJoin a leading technology company specializing in advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Agile and Scrum...
Service Desk Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng
Our Client is looking for a Service Desk Analyst who will be responsible for providing first line technical support and customer service. A broad understanding of technical procedures and infrastructure is required. Your role will be to handle customer interactions on...
IT Systems & Security Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our Client is a mixed-use property development in Cape Town combining office, retail, residential and leisure components in an integrated, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing urban environment. They have a newly created position available for a an IT professional...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Western Cape
Agile Scrum MasterLead Innovative Software Projects with Cutting-Edge Tech!R 480,000 - R 616,000 per annumJoin a leading technology company specializing in advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Agile and Scrum...
NETWORK ENGINEER
The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide technological direction and capability to support corporate services. Desired Skills: CCNP Ccna Networking Design Networking Security Financial Management Azure Network Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10...
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