Hijackings outweigh theft when it comes to SA vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for South Africa from January to June reveal that hijackings still dominate over actual thefts - comprising 54% of all incidents as opposed to 46% - and the stats are even more pronounced in the Eastern and Western Cape, especially...
Foxconn starts building Taiwan’s fastest supercomputer
Nvidia and Foxconn are building Taiwan’s largest supercomputer. The Hon Hai Kaohsiung Super Computing Centre will be built around Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and feature the GB200 NVL72 platform, which includes a total of 64 racks and 4 608 Tensor Core GPUs. With...
Google Bard launches in Swahili
Google has announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili - the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. With the expansion, Bard is now available in most of the world, including...
Saphila 2023: it’s a wrap …
Saphila 2023 wrapped up today after three days of conferencing and networking. The biennial African SAP User Group (AFSUG) event has been on hold since 2019, so delegates seized the opportunity to reconnect with their peers for the first time in four years. Kathy...
For apathetic SA consumers ‘good enough is good enough’
Online engagement has grown significantly over the years as more consumers chose digital options to buy groceries, medication and clothing, among other items - and this was fast-tracked by the Covid-19 pandemic. But now that the Covid hangover is almost over,...
Generative AI could revolutionise pharma and healthcare
The implementation of generative AI in pharma and healthcare has the potential to address the issues of high costs and poor patient experiences while enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes, says GlobalData, and can significantly transform the industry. Kiran Raj,...
Top emerging liability trends for professional services firms
Architects and engineers face greater scrutiny over building and fire safety defects. Financial services professionals may be accused of mismanaging investment funds negatively impacted by inflation. A lawyer's untrained use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools when...
CIO commitment and concerns around innovation
A global annual survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) by Lenovo reveals that despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world's CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to deliver value for their organisations. Despite their optimism, the...
South Africans unaware of what personal data is available online
According to a recent survey by Kaspersky called Digital Superstitions, over a third of respondents (38%) from South Africa do not know what data about them is publicly available on the Internet. For those who recognise and are aware about their own personal...
Vuma future-proofs network with Huawei
Fibre provider Vuma and Huawei have partnered to bring next-generation 50G PON - which effectively supports 10Gps Everywhere - to the local market. The new offering provides high-density symmetrical 50G PON to meet the increasing bandwidth requirements in future...
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Responsibility for residential connectivity shifts
Growing demands for better connectivity mean property developers are starting to view fibre as just as crucial as water or electricity when building new complexes and office parks. Wiredscore - a global ratings agency for digital connectivity in commercial real estate...
IoT.nxt USA appoints COO for Americas
South African-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company subsidiary IoT.nxt USA has appointed Jason Bradlee as its chief operating officer for the Americas. Prior to joining IoT.nxt, Bradlee served as executive vice-president and head of security for Fujitsu...
Mindworx and Rainmaker Solutions join forces
Business services consultancy Mindworx and UK-based digital and business transformation specialist Rainmaker Solutions have joined forces to accelerate the transformation of African businesses for the digital age. Since 2010, from offices in London, San Francisco and...
Loyalty a must in the hospitality industry
Loyalty programmes or rewards programmes are a major revenue generator in the hospitality industry and keeping operators front of mind, seeing as it is offered to customers who regularly support a company. This is according to Frik van der Westhuizen, marketing...
Tech to the rescue in disaster management
Ecobank and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have signed an agreement to work closely together to empower local communities to cope with disasters more efficiently. "Many innocent lives continue to be lost in Africa simply as...
Modern ERP is the answer
Unlike word processors and other technologies, ERP systems didn't arrive to simplify certain tasks. Instead, they emerged and evolved to create more business opportunities. Over time, as companies grew in complexity, so did ERP, writes One Channel CEO Bernard Ford. If...
Vumatel, Tsebo recognized at VC awards
Vumatel and Tsebo, two companies funded by Vantage Capital, were recognised as the best medium-size and large-size private equity-backed South African growth champions respectively, at the inaugural South African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (SAVCA)...
Fibre versus satellite for SA’s broadband needs
With more and more South African neighbourhoods receiving the infrastructure necessary for fibre connectivity, the question that the average South African should be asking is: how does it compare to satellite in meeting the country's needs for inclusive, affordable...
Safe online shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
More and more consumers are now opting for greater convenience by shopping online. With 45% of digitally connected consumers in South Africa claiming to have bought products online in 2017, information security fears remain one of the major concerns and barriers for...
First integrated inbound-outbound call centre platform for SA
Jasco has successfully implemented the first Proactive Outreach Manager (POM) call centre platform in South Africa that integrates outbound and inbound call capabilities. The POM platform was developed by one of the world's pioneers in global business...
Quality Assurance Tester
Join an amazing forward-thinking company in the healthcare technology sector and become part of a team to deliver core Services including Switching and Integrations, Business Operations & Engineering and Infrastructure to clients. In particular, it delivers value...
Junior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk Engineer) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive IT Support Technician to join our Consultancy IT team in Centurion. In this role, you will be the first line of technical support for our end-users, handling helpdesk tickets, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of our...
Intermediate IT Engineer (Crypto Engineer) – Western Cape Cape Town
SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CRYPTO ENGINEERING ARENA.ROLE: Crypto EngineerLOCATION: Pinelands, Cape Town (office based)COMPANY: The company was established several years ago to meet the demand for affordable cryptography solutions accessible to all...
.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for a Senior .Net Developer with Blazor to join our team. As the Senior Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. Your expertise:7+ years' experience in software...
Quality Assurance Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Join an amazing forward-thinking company in the healthcare technology sector and become part of a team to deliver core Services including Switching and Integrations, Business Operations & Engineering and Infrastructure to clients. In particular, it delivers value...
JAVA/CLOUD Full Stack Developer
Come and work for the fastest growing IT Company in SA I am looking for Expert Level Cloud/Java Full Stack Developers In this Hybrid role you will get to work for the most advanced IT company in SA We are looking for:Full Stack Developers (Senior to Expert...
Junior Project Manager (24-month contract)
Looking to kickstart your career in renewable energy project management? Here's your chance! Is this you?You're a proactive, energetic, and highly motivated professional with at least two years of experience or internship in the renewable energy sector. You have a...
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems Analyst (SvW)
Responsibilities:The Business Intelligence System Analyst is responsible for understanding business needs, gathering requirements, and designing solutions that leverage data to drive business decisions and strategy. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to plan, execute, and close IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while aligning with strategic goals.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree...
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