Open-source tools the key to unlocking AI ROI
New research commissioned by IBM found that companies surveyed are investing in AI for the long term, with a growing interest in using open-source tools to drive ROI and innovation going forward. The study of more than 2 400 IT decision makers (ITDMs), conducted by...
Obituary: Elmari Keyser
Well-known industry personality Elmari Keyser has died after a prolonged illness. Keyser has been a presence in the IT industry for the last 15 years, having begun her career at Datacentrix in 2009. She also worked as a brand executive at Pinnacle, and as both sales...
Financial inclusivity drives QR code payment growth
The volume of QR code payments in the leading southeast Asian market will increase from 13-billion in 2023 to 90-billion in 2028, according to a new study from Juniper Research. High growth in Southeast Asia and other developing markets is largely down to financial...
Tobacco sales ban failed to encourage smokers to quit
The 20-week sales ban on tobacco products introduced by the South African government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic did not have the intended objective of encouraging large-scale smoking cessation, a study has found. The paper, published in Tobacco Induced...
Global IPO activity still on a decline
Last year saw a dramatic slowdown in global IPO activity, with the total value of deals plummeting by 72% to $171,2-billion. However, 2023 doesn’t look much better as high inflation, rising interest rates, and the gloomy economic outlook continue to make fundraising...
Workplace equality key to ending gender-based violence
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but critical for reducing gender-based violence (GBV) and promoting sustainable economic growth. This is the key finding from a new study by KPMG South Africa in partnership with the Shared Value Africa Initiative...
Cyber incidents drive shareholder value down
A major cyber incident resulted in a 9% decrease in shareholder value - over and above the market - in the year following an event. This is the headline finding from Aon's 2023 Cyber Resilience Report, which helps business leaders benchmark their organisation's cyber...
What Americans know about AI, security and big tech
While digital literacy is widely seen as an essential skill, Americans' understanding of digital topics varies notably depending on the subject, according to a new report from Pew Research Centre. The report finds that Americans answer a median of five out of nine...
Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon
Russia's first moon mission in 47 years has failed, after its Luna-25 spacecraft spun out of control and smashed into moon. The state space corporation Roscosmos, said on Sunday (August 20), that it had lost contact with the craft shortly after a problem occurred...
4th Gen AMD EPYC powers Amazon EC2 instances
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has expanded its 4th Gen AMD EPYC processor-based offerings with the general availability of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) M7a and Amazon EC2 Hpc7a instances, which offer next-generation performance and efficiency for applications that...
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Free online webinar on cybersecurity
Large scale ransomware attacks and data breaches have dominated the news recently. "It is clear from these cybersecurity incidents that traditional methods of protection are no longer enough to prevent attacks" says Jeremy Matthews, regional manager of Panda Security...
Gemalto, Entrust Datacard extend partnership
Gemalto and trusted identity and secure transaction technology solutions provider Entrust Datacard have expanded their longstanding partnership to include a secure framework for Internet-connected devices. The new collaboration and integration will allow customers to...
ThisIsMe expands security solution
Identity verification specialist ThisIsMe has expanded its product offering with new products aimed at reducing business risk. They include; PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), Sanctions, Adverse Media Screening, Deeds Check service, Company Lookup and the ultimate KYC...
Up periscopes: It’s time to look over the horizon at your digital future
It's unplannable, unstoppable and inescapable. That sounds like a tsunami, right? By Simon Carpenter, chief technology advisor at SAP Africa Not quite. It's the 4th Industrial Revolution; a wave of exponential and converging technological progress that is washing over...
Samsung empowers small businesses
South Africa's unemployment rate is down to 26,7% in the fourth quarter of 2017, from 27,7% in the third quarter. A Stats SA report also explained that South Africa's working-age population, 15 to 64 years, is rising as a share of the country's total population. This...
Fujitsu transforms data centre management
Fujitsu has released an upgraded version of its Infrastructure Management software, to simplify and centralise the operations and monitoring of entire IT infrastructure environments. The powerful software delivers major cost and power savings, combined with improved...
Company data on backup tapes poses problems
Company data left on discarded backup tapes is potentially a bigger problem than data left on discarded hard drives. Many companies discard backup tapes before they start experiencing any problems and there is a vigorous market in used tapes and cartridges. However,...
Machine Intelligence Master’s degree launched
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has launched a one-year intensive African Master's in Machine Intelligence (AMMI) in partnership with Facebook and Google. The master's will begin this September at the AIMS-Rwanda campus in Kigali. "Machine...
Supply chain consumerisation adds enterprise pressure
The consumerisation of digital technology has seen a surge in demand for mobile-first logistics solutions placing significant pressure on companies to adopt a digital approach to supply chains. Cassie Lessing, MD of mobile business solutions provider Strato IT Group,...
IQbusiness joins Scaled Agile partner network
Independent management consulting firm IQbusiness has joined the Scaled Agile partner network as a silver partner. The worldwide network includes transformation and platform providers who help enterprises facilitate and accelerate business results through adoption of...
Developer in Test – Western Cape Western Cape
Quality Assurance Engineer - Developer in TestJoin a cutting-edge tech company revolutionizing sporting data!R 600,000 - R 836,000 plus benefitsBe part of a leading provider of real-time information and results, committed to transparency and social responsibility....
Support Technician (Huawei/AD/Network/Servers) onsite contract (TB) – Western Cape Cape Town
Network Support:Providing 1st and 2nd level network-related support. Developing, designing, and supporting network architecture and computer systems infrastructure (routers, switches, access points, firewalls). Duties: Providing 1st and 2nd level support. Support...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Join a Titan in the Automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Full Stack Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: Java 8 and Above. (...
Support Engineer (3rd Line)
Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Support Engineer to provide 3rd Line Server Support. Description Microsoft Server SupportAssisting with escalations from support engineers.Preventative maintenance (Patch management).Device hardening and...
Data Engineer
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg. This role involves analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Data/Analytics solutions to meet business requirements, while overseeing the complete...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge technology!R 760,000 - R 1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading provider in thier space and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, accuracy, and social impact in the world of sports. This is an...
Technical Test Analyst
Provide and preparedtest strategies and plans for functional/automation projects (Provide evidence/Demonstrate)5- 10 years + Software Testing experience is essential3 years + Automation Testing experience is essentialDiploma IT or DegreeISTQB Foundation...
Support Engineer (3rd Line) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Support Engineer to provide 3rd Line Server Support. Description Microsoft Server SupportAssisting with escalations from support engineers.Preventative maintenance (Patch management).Device hardening and...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg. This role involves analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Data/Analytics solutions to meet business requirements, while overseeing the complete...
Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Western Cape
Senior Java DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge technology!R 760,000 - R 1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading provider in thier space and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, accuracy, and social impact in the world of sports. This is an...
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