AI pushes tech sector emissions, energy use up
Technology sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union...
AI PC cuts eye lesion detection to seconds
A comprehensive eye exam in a crowded doctor’s office can often take the better part of two hours, with much of that time spent waiting for dilation-related eye drops to take effect before tests even begin. While an initial diagnosis using fundus photography can be...
Sustainability reporting continues to mature
The world's largest organisations are providing more detail and breadth in their sustainability reporting - and are also obtaining a greater scope of assurance on those disclosures - according to an updated report from the International Federation of Accountants...
GenAI gains traction among HR leaders
A Gartner survey of 179 HR leaders in January this year has revealed that 38% of them are piloting, planning implementation, or have already implemented generative AI (GenAI) - up from 19% in June 2023. The top three use cases respondents said that they are...
Deal-making has never been more difficult for Big Tech
The merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape for Big Tech is undergoing a dramatic shift with increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly around antitrust concerns, making large acquisitions a challenge, says GlobalData. This trend extends beyond traditional M&A...
Global Energy & Utility companies are embracing AI
A new study - IBM's Global AI Adoption Index 2023 - reveals that 74% of global Energy & Utility companies have implemented or are exploring using AI in their operations - with 33% focusing AI projects on HR/Talent Acquisition and 27% focused on AI Monitoring &...
European networks lead the race to Net Zero
The carbon emissions of mobile network operators fell by 6% globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA's fourth Mobile Net Zero report, published yesterday at MWC Barcelona. The report reveals regional variations in the reduction of operational emissions, with...
A year of elections and politically-motivated DDoS attacks
This year is a significant one for elections on the global stage with more than 60 taking place worldwide - including national elections in the five most populous countries in the world. In fact, across the globe, more voters than ever before will make their way to...
Vodacom applies to ConCourt for Please Call Me appeal
Vodacom has applied for leave to appeal the 6 February judgement on the Please Call Me matter, handed down by the Supreme Appeal. The mobile operator confirms that it has lodged its application for leave to appeal this judgment and order to the Constitutional Court of...
COFI Bill set to shake up local finance sector
While it's unlikely that the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill will be tabled before Parliament ahead of the elections this year, market players are eagerly awaiting its enactment and the many benefits it will bring - especially when it comes to low-risk,...
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Africa Netpreneur prize open for applications
The application process for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) is officially open to African entrepreneurs from all countries, sectors and age groups. The ANPI is a prize competition founded by the Jack Ma Foundation that will award US$10 million and...
Quantum, AI turns computing into a ‘loaded gun’
Quantum computing and AI and machine learning are dramatically changing the face of computing, presenting the risk of a range of unintended consequences. This is according to Cliff de Wit, former chief innovation officer at Microsoft and now the CTO and co-founder of...
Huawei ends 2018 on a high note
Huawei maintained strong business growth in 2018, with sales revenue rounded off at CNY721,2-billion, up 19,5% year-on-year, and net profit of CNY59,3-billion, up 25,1% year-on-year. In 2018, Huawei invested CNY101,5-billion (14.1% of its sales revenue) in R&D,...
AI inspires new IT trends for banks, insurance providers
Financial and insurance industries across EMEA are known for their organically grown legacy IT infrastructures. By Patrick Maphopha, technology evangelist and chief technology officer at NetApp Africa Although South Africa has seen the rise of challenger banks such as...
E-health: the pathway to preventative healthcare
Around the world, the provision of quality healthcare faces numerous challenges, including high costs and the difficulty for all people to access the care they need. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president, Internet of Things Solutions for CISMEA region at Gemalto The...
Ericsson, Orange launch 4G network in Sierra Leone
Ericsson Orange have launched a 4G network in Sierra Leone in the nation's capital, Freetown, which will be providing its residents with fast and reliable 4G access. Orange will use Ericsson Radio System products and solutions to offer 4G in 60 sites, which is...
The importance of data backup
Data may have become the new oil, but many consistently fail to protect such a valuable resource, writes David McMurdo, regional director: South Africa at Veritas Technologies. Over a thousand mobile phones, laptops and hard drives are lost or stolen each day. Stored...
Technology at the core of employee engagement and talent retention
Next-generation core systems technology like Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Talent is redefining the process of employee engagement and talent retention. This is according to Bernadette Froelich, human capital manager at Microsoft Gold Certified partner DAC Systems....
World Backup Day – a reminder to liberate your backup
World Backup Day on Sunday 31 March brought into sharp focus the importance of regularly backing up data - but there is more to this aspect of data management that businesses can ill-afford to neglect. This is according to global data management SaaS specialist...
Altron appoints risk and compliance exec
Altron has announced the appointment of Sayeeda Khan as group executive: risk and compliance, with effect from 1 April. "We see corporate governance, positive control posture and compliance as a critical foundation for our growth strategy. It is for this reason that...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
A dynamic global organization based in Midrand is looking to employ a Data Engineer with 3 – 5 years' experience using various tools and methods to collect, analyze and present dataMinimum RequirementsMatricBSc Computer Science / B.tech in IT / Data scientist /...
Junior Verification System Engineer ( 3 Years Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
The Junior Verification System Engineer will be responsible for carrying out integration and test, for developing and/or coordinating the development of scripts and procedures, and for supporting the overall verification of the Telescope System Requirements.The Junior...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
IT Solution Architect – Mastermind of Warehouse Management Solutions! Hey, tech visionary! Ready to architect the future of global warehouse management? We need an IT Solution Architect who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and game-changing design to lead the...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
IT Solution Architect – Mastermind of Warehouse Management Solutions! Hey, tech visionary! Ready to architect the future of global warehouse management? We need an IT Solution Architect who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and game-changing design to lead the...
Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
IT Security Engineer
HYBRID ROLE Escalation point for L1 engineersDirect support for SLA customersTelephonic supportRemote hands supportRemote installation / racking / stackingUpskilling according to certification path and company requirementsAssistance for other technical teams as...
Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
IT Security Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
HYBRID ROLE Escalation point for L1 engineersDirect support for SLA customersTelephonic supportRemote hands supportRemote installation / racking / stackingUpskilling according to certification path and company requirementsAssistance for other technical teams as...
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