Musk puts in bid for OpenAI
Elon Musk, together with a group of investors, has made an unsolicited bid to buy acquire the assets of OpenAI for $97,4-billion. OpenAI was formed as a non-profit organisation by Musk, chief executive Sam Altman and others in 2015, with the aim of making its...
Very few security leaders balance data security, business objectives
Only 14% of security and risk management (SRM) leaders can effectively secure organisational data assets while also enabling the use of data to achieve business objectives, according to a survey by Gartner. While 35% of survey respondents secure data assets and 21%...
Slow consumer device sales hold back US distis
IT distributor revenue declined 9.6% year over year to $19.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The decline continues to be led by reduced demand for devices like PCs as consumers respond to higher...
Intel joins MLCommons AI Safety working group
Intel is joining the new MLCommons AI Safety (AIS) working group alongside artificial intelligence (AI) experts from industry and academia. As a founding member, Intel will contribute its expertise and knowledge to help create a flexible platform for benchmarks that...
Few employees are engaged, enthusiastic, energised
Fewer than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to Gartner. Gartner defines engagement in three ways: * Employees feeling energised; * Employees finding purpose in their work; and * Employees feeling...
Detection and response tools key as cyber claims surge
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, according to a new report from Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and...
Another solid month for take-home pay
For the third consecutive month, the nominal take-home pay among South Africans has shown positive growth on a monthly and annual basis, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for September which says conditions in the private sector have...
HR leaders must be ‘everyday bold’ to ensure success
Eighty-three percent of HR leaders say they are expected to do more now compared to three years ago, according to Gartner. The role of HR has expanded greatly since the start of the pandemic - a July 2023 Gartner survey of 287 HR leaders found 70% of HR leaders say...
10 local finalists vie for spot at Startup World Cup
The organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival - taking place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 November - have announced the Top 10 finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the...
Espionage-ready worming miner uncovered
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over 1-million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be complex malware with a...
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DX continues to disrupt customer experience
Over the last few years, digital transformation has been one of the biggest buzzwords in business and with organisations understanding the benefits that technologies such as AI, IoT and big-data analytics can bring, projects have been executed, bringing improved...
Aspect Software to be acquired by Vector Capital
Aspect Software, a provider of fully integrated customer engagement, workforce optimisation, and self-service omni-channel solutions, it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Vector Capital, a private equity firm specialising in...
Top customer experience trends for 2019
2018 has indeed been a tough year for South African businesses. Many organisations have faced closing their doors or reinventing themselves in order to remain in business. Lizette Akker, customer experience management lead and associate partner at IQbusiness Now more...
Pixma TS704 is Canon’s smallest 5-ink printer
Canon Europe has announced its smallest five-ink single function printer. The Canon PIXMA TS704, designed for the home or small office, includes a 350-sheet capacity across a 2-way paper feed, an array of connectivity options (including Amazon Alexa[1] and Google...
Software AG ranked as iPaaS And hybrid integration Platform leader
Software AG has been named a Leader by Forrester Research in its report "The Forrester Wave: Strategic iPaas and Hybrid Integration Platforms, Q1 2019". In the report, Software AG received the top score in the Current Offering category and the highest score possible...
Seven reasons businesses should promote flexible working
What hours did you work yesterday? Chances are, it wasn't 9-5. By Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People The world of work as we know it is changing. With new technology making it easier to work anywhere, anytime, the traditional 9-5 is effectively dead. Having...
Open source trends to watch for 2019
Following several mergers and acquisition this year, 2019 will see open source investments starting to pay even more dividends. Given how it has become the driving force behind much of the world's cloud-based systems, companies need to keep a close eye on the open...
Hitachi Vantara delivers data insights with Pentaho 8.2
Hitachi Vantara has announced Pentaho 8.2, the newest release of the company's data integration and analytics platform software, providing new, out-of-the-box integration with Hitachi's object storage platform, Hitachi Content Platform (HCP). Pentaho 8.2 better...
Decision Inc enhances actionable insights for property management group
Decision Inc leverages Qlik reporting to provide near-realtime monitoring of operational mall queries and requests for real estate investment trust Attacq. Attacq contracted Decision Inc to assist with enhancing the MyBuildings mobile app with data analytics and...
Boosting blockchain adoption in SA
The blockchain dream is one of secure, seamless , transparent, trusted and convenient transactions. But adoption remains quite sluggish - with precious few real-world transformational examples of the technology. How do we boost widespread adoption of blockchain? By...
Low Code Software Developer (Claris Filemaker/Database/CRM) – Western Cape Milnerton
ENVIRONMENT:Any Devs looking to challenge themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for you to learn a new technology!A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Low Code Software...
SAP Systems Analyst (HCM/ EC Payroll) (CH1061)
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module and Payroll experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of tax updates,...
Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer
Job Title: Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer Purpose of the job:Collect and analyze accident and incident data to deliver actionable insights for enhancing aviation safety. Support safety information management and boost departmental efficiency with data...
SAP Systems Analyst (HCM/ EC Payroll) (CH1061) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module and Payroll experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of tax updates,...
Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer – Gauteng Midrand
Job Title: Trainee Aviation Safety Information Officer Purpose of the job:Collect and analyze accident and incident data to deliver actionable insights for enhancing aviation safety. Support safety information management and boost departmental efficiency with data...
Junior Software Developer
Junior Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join...
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eeking an Infrastructure Technician his role is a pivotal role in keeping our technology infrastructure running smoothly. Your expertise will ensure that our systems are always available, secure, and performing at their peak.Minimum requirementsThey will be...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
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Infrastructure Technician (IM Technician – Modikwa) – Gauteng Braamfontein
eeking an Infrastructure Technician his role is a pivotal role in keeping our technology infrastructure running smoothly. Your expertise will ensure that our systems are always available, secure, and performing at their peak.Minimum requirementsThey will be...
Senior Software Engineer (Java) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer whose role will involve designing, building, and maintaining critical systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams to...
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