Alarming levels of loneliness among SA’s adolescents
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) revealed that loneliness is highly prevalent among South African adolescents. The study found that more than 90% of participants experienced either moderate or severe levels of loneliness,...
Energy leaders urge swift action on Africa’s resources
In a call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold vision to replicate the company’s Mediterranean success across Africa, urging African governments to accelerate decision-making and...
Tablet shipments plumb new depths
Worldwide tablet shipments declined 17,4% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), totaling 36,8-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This is the...
Meteoric growth forecast for AI PCs, GenAI smartphones
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI (GenAI) smartphones are projected to total 295-million units by the end of 2024, up from 29-million units in 2023, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as PCs that are equipped with dedicated...
What is an AI PC?
By Jane McEntegart - Chances are if you ask 10 different people “What is an AI PC?” you’ll get 10 different answers. But that’s true of the early days of any pivotal piece of technology. It’s hard to peer into the future and imagine what the world will look like. At...
AI PCs set to dominate
A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows shipments of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs - personal computers with specific system-on-a-chip (SoC) capabilities designed to run generative AI tasks locally - growing from nearly 50-million units in...
Election drives DDoS attacks against Poland
Changes in political leadership can cause disruptions in many areas. One notable area is in the cyberspace, where DDoS attacks often spike with a change of the guard. These spikes often result from hacktivist and other groups opposing the viewpoints of newly elected...
The future of healthcare lies in digital solutions
Healthcare systems around the world are being put under increasing strain every year. Key challenges they face include overburdened medical staff and a steady rise in patients with chronic health conditions that require high levels of care. Digital health has long...
These are the top priorities for customer service, support leaders
Reimagining self-service, piloting employee-facing GenAI, and exploring new offerings in the customer journey analytics (CJA) market will be top priorities for customer service and support leaders in 2024, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 246 customer service...
Meta drives move to label AI-generated content
Meta is working with industry partners on common technical standards for identifying AI content, including video and audio. Nick Clegg, president: global affairs at Meta, says in the coming months, images that users post to Facebook, Instagram and Threads will be...
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Vox enhances IoT with Activate partnership
Vox has entered into a strategic partnership with the Activate Group to expand its Internet of Things (IoT) product offering. "As an organisation, we have been making significant investments in the IoT sector given its potential in the connected business environment...
Vodacom OneNumber, first eSIM wearable launched
Vodacom customers will soon have the freedom to connect and link a number of devices to their primary account using the same phone number following today's launch of Vodacom OneNumber. As the service evolves, customers with multiple devices that have SIM or eSIM...
Security company increases uptime with Stormagic SvSAN
Bloemsec, a security services provider based in Bloemfontein, Free State, recently partnered with Drive Control Corporation (DCC) and First Technology Central for the deployment of StorMagic's hyperconverged virtual SAN solution, SvSAN, to eliminate single points of...
Global SD-WAN survey findings announced
Global market research and consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan, has recently announced the findings of a global end-user market survey sponsored by leading software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution provider, Silver Peak. The survey offers insights into...
For a successful AIOps integration, avoid these common problems
The explosion in operational data and machine-learning compute capacity is finally enabling AIOps -- artificial intelligence for operations. But like many other technologies, AIOps fits within a larger organizational and systems context, and enterprises need to ensure...
The connected supply chain and the move to intelligent information superhighways
Wow, is it 1991 already? Yes, on this 28th anniversary of Al Gore popularising the phrase "information superhighway", Internet Solutions (IS) brings you an even better phrase: "the intelligent information superhighway" for a fully connected supply chain. How about...
Fine balance between cost saving and proper security
There is a massive misconception that small and medium size businesses are less vulnerable to cyberattacks and in particular email threats. The opposite is in fact true as they generally do not have adequate security measures in place, writes Cloudbox CEO Justin...
Intelligent automation unlocks business opportunities
The hysteria two decades ago surrounding the millennium bug, Y2K, highlights how since then business and people - both from personal and work standpoint - have changed their views and interactions with technology. This is according to Pommie Lutchman, CEO at Ocular...
Vista takes digital journey with Temenos
Vista Group, a challenger bank building itself into a pan-African financial institution designed to meet the needs of retail and commercial customers, has partnered with banking software company Temenos to power its digital transformation journey. Vista Bank is...
Accenture digitally transforms fan experience for SA Rugby
Accenture has revealed its plans to transform fan engagement for Springbok supporters following the launch of SA Rugby's new responsive digital fan platform. The reimagining and building of the new digital fan platform forms part of Accenture Digital's partnership...
Project Manager (Hybrid)
Job Title: Project ManagerReporting to: Operations Director - AfricaLocation and type: Hybrid position, Cape Town based. JOB SUMMARYThe core function of the Project Manager would be to plan, implement and execute the required projects as per the standard project...
ITS Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Out Client is looking for ITS Systems Analyst who will understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders...
Project Manager – Remote Remote
Project Manager - Equipment Manufacture and Field Service Management Location: Springs, East RandPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee equipment builds and lead field service teams. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within...
Server Administrator – Remote Remote
Join Our Clients Team as a Server Administrator!Are you a tech-savvy professional with a knack for managing server infrastructure? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to join our clients team as a...
Project Manager (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Title: Project ManagerReporting to: Operations Director - AfricaLocation and type: Hybrid position, Cape Town based. JOB SUMMARYThe core function of the Project Manager would be to plan, implement and execute the required projects as per the standard project...
Regulatory Reporting Analyst
Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by local, national, and international regulatory authorities (e.g. PRA, FCA, SEC, EBA).Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines for financial reporting.Manage quarterly and annual filings with...
Frontend Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A software solutions company specializing in the crypto and Web3 industry is seeking a Frontend Developer to join their team. This role involves developing and optimizing user-facing features, ensuring a seamless UI/UX experience, and collaborating with...
SAP Tester (S4HANA) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a SAP Tester to join their team onsite in the Cape Town region. The successful candidate will Provide testing support for project implementation, focusing on SAP S/4HANA and related technologies.Responsibilities:...
Project Manager (12 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits NCDRD)
Main purpose of the job:Oversee the project planning, staff management, and site setup in compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirementsThe role supports scientific goals, data quality, dissemination efforts, and collaboration with international partners while...
Regulatory Reporting Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by local, national, and international regulatory authorities (e.g. PRA, FCA, SEC, EBA).Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines for financial reporting.Manage quarterly and annual filings with...
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