Sports fans want AI to serve up dynamic digital content

Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalisation and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. New global research commissioned by IBM, which polled more than 20 000 sports fans across 12 countries, shows...

AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril

No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...

How chip research is shaping physical AI

AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...

Fibre network operators proliferate, but confidence drops

Confidence in South Africa's fibre network operators (FNOs) is slipping. This is among the findings from the FNO perception survey released by Internet industry association ISPA. The February 2024 poll measured the views of about 50 Internet service providers (ISPs)...

Ferrari dons blue livery as it announces HP partnership

As HP and Ferrari announce a major new sponsorship, the racing team is set to switch its iconic red livery for blue in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix (3 to 5 May). The colour switch for the Miami meet is a nod to previous North American Grand Prix races when Ferrari...

Eradicating hunger in Africa is within reach

Eradicating hunger in Africa by 2030 is possible, according to global agriculture leaders. Meeting in Rome ahead of the African Food Summit (Dakar 2) to be hosted by President Macky Sall in Dakar, Senegal, from 25-27 January 2023, -resident of the African Development...

Gamma-ray burst could be key to finding neutron star collisions

A highly unusual blast of high-energy light from a nearby galaxy has been linked by scientists to a neutron star merger. The event, detected in December 2021 by NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, was a gamma-ray burst - an...

This is what the future holds for intelligence

International Data Corporation (IDC) Future of Intelligence predictions for 2023 and beyond show that maturity in enterprise intelligence makes a material difference to business outcomes. Top-quartile enterprise intelligence performers are 2,7-times more likely to...

Consumers must develop positive financial habits in challenging times

South African consumers remain under financial pressure. This is according to the Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI), produced on a quarterly basis, which shows a deteriorating trend when compared to the prior year. The CDI deteriorated at both a Composite level as...

MEA PC demand drops as market normalises

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, posted a year-on-year decline of 12,8% during the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest industry analysis conducted...

Covid burden lessens in Africa, but numbers are creeping up

While Africa is witnessing its lowest level of new Covid-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, a recent four-week rise - the first such sustained increase in four months - underscores the criticality of maintaining vigilance as the end-year holiday seasons sets...

Network security maintains strong revenue growth

The worldwide Network Security market maintained its ongoing rebound from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession with the eighth consecutive quarter of stronger revenue growth, and the sixth quarter of double-digit revenue growth. According to a recently published report...

Arriving at the airport ready to fly is close to reality

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality. The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalization of Admissibility...

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Paid internships key to job creation

South Africa's youth have a lot to celebrate following the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) and Budget Speech. In his maiden SONA, President Cyril Ramaphosa repeatedly emphasised that job creation would be at the centre of the 2018 national agenda. Minister...

5G, the Winter Olympics and your venue

The use of the world's first 5G network at the 2018 Winter Olympics generated excitement amongst those in the industry - and it's easy to see why, writes Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager for HPE Aruba. As a user, our expectations for instant, seamless...

Acting group CFO for Altron

Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron) today announced that it has appointed Tim Jacobs as its acting group CFO with effect from 1 March 2018. Altron Group Chief Executive Mteto Nyati says: "Our search for a permanent Group CFO is underway and I wish to...

Fujitsu offers SAP/HANA conversions

Fujitsu has launched of the SAP S/4HANA Conversion Service, which offers support for migration from existing SAP ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA, SAP's next-generation ERP system. Targeting customers migrating from an existing SAP ERP system to SAP S/4HANA, this service...

Volvo Cars launches start-up investment fund

Volvo Cars has launched a new investment fund aimed at investing in high potential technology start-ups around the globe. The aim of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund is to invest in strategic technology trends that are transforming the industry, such as artificial...

Entries for African innovation prize open

The call for applications for the 8th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East has opened, and will run through 31 May 2018. It can be found under the "Orange Social Venture Prize" section on the http://EntrepreneurClub.orange.com/en site. The prize,...

Mara to launch Android smartphone

In partnership with Google, Mara is set to release the Mara X for the African market in the second quarter of 2018. The Mara X smartphone will be launched as part of Google's Android One portfolio. It will run the latest operating system, Android 8.0 Oreo; will get...

MTN, Ericsson empower African youth

MTN and Ericsson, in collaboration with the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), have announced the successful graduation of 80 youth peacemakers at Hope North in Northern Uganda. Ericsson has been working with WPDI since 2014 to help youths affected by...

New Lexmark PM for DCC

Kallie Douglas has been appointed the new product manager for Lexmark at Drive Control Corporation (DCC). He will be responsible for Lexmark's hardware and consumables business to the South African channel. Douglas comes with a wealth of channel experience and hopes...

Anti-plagiarism software enhances academic integrity

Technology has taken the blame for much online plagiarism, but institutions find that it also engages students meaningfully with lecturers, fellow students and resources, improving and deepening learning. Although accused of making cheating easier, it also enhances...

Software Engineer (Fully remote) – Remote Remote

Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join their dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new, exciting and enhanced products and solutions for the HR industry. This is a great opportunity...

SAP ABAP Developer (hybrid) contract (2628) TB – Gauteng Midrand

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for business blueprint document. ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements). Setting up the organization structure of...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Summary Johannesburg area - Contract - Hybrid opportunity Established client requires an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a contracting basis. Description Manage client engagementsEnsure the delivery of solutions for complex IT, business, and client...

Full Stack Developer – Chanel

Role: Operate and maintain the existing financial payments system.Assess, develop, upgrade and document procedures for systems, communications environments, and application software.Consult with internal stakeholders and fellow colleagues concerning,...

Mobile Developer (Xamarin / Maui)

Approximately 5 years of hands-on development experience. Proven track record in creating applications that can scale to accommodate thousands of users. Experience in building iOS and Android applications. Significant experience in developing and integrating REST...

D365 F&O Functional Specialist (6 month contract)

The D365 F&O Functional Specialist will be responsible to lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) system. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to...

Project Manager IT at Direct Transact

Role: The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects.This role involvesmanaging all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed...

Full Stack Developer – Chanel – Gauteng Menlyn

Role: Operate and maintain the existing financial payments system.Assess, develop, upgrade and document procedures for systems, communications environments, and application software.Consult with internal stakeholders and fellow colleagues concerning,...

Mobile Developer (Xamarin / Maui) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Approximately 5 years of hands-on development experience. Proven track record in creating applications that can scale to accommodate thousands of users. Experience in building iOS and Android applications. Significant experience in developing and integrating REST...

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