Call for government to finalise AI policy
Artificial intelligence (AI) agency Specno has called on the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to expedite a comprehensive national policy on artificial intelligence. In October last year, the Department published a draft National Artificial (AI)...
IITPSA Talent Search participation soars
The number of participants in the 2025 Talent Search soared by 35% compared with 2024, with nearly 20 000 learners participating in this year’s event. The Talent Search is part of the Computer Olympiads - a key initiative by the Institute of Information Technology...
Why cloud is driving AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex, Dubai - Cloud computing is the basic building block that will allow artificial intelligence (AI) to flourish. That's the word from Uwem Ukpong, vice-president: global services at Amazon Web Services (AWS), who points out that CEOs are...
Fastest AI supercomputer aims to solve healthcare, security challenges
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex, Dubai - The fastest artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer in the world has been unveiled in the US, by UAE-based technology group G42. The new computer, Condor Galaxy, is based on 16 massive wafer semiconductors and will be used...
The role of governments in AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As worldwide excitement about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches fever pitch, it's important for governments to focus on how the technology can be used to improve people's lives. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for...
Crypto exchange VALR to partner with Visa
South Africa's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, VALR and Visa - the world's largest card network - have announced a strategic partnership for the issuance of Visa cards and delivery of other digital payment solutions. Visa and VALR will collaborate on...
Broadband drives economic, social development
Kathy Gibson reports - The deployment and adoption of broadband is critical to economic and social development. This is the word from Mathhew Reed, chief analyst: service provider at Omdia, who points to the World Bank's estimate that a 10 percentage point increase in...
African broadband adoption slips
Kathy Gibson reports - Although broadband adoption in Africa is increasing quickly, the continent is still some way off from achieving many of its connectivity goals. Martin Creaner, director-general of the World Broadband Association, says there is general consensus...
Privacy risks in using ChatGPT for businesses
Today, many people rely on neural network-based language models like ChatGPT for their jobs - a Kaspersky survey in Russia revealed that 11% of respondents have utilised chatbots, with nearly 30% believing in their potential to replace jobs in the future; other...
Healthy growth for IT healthcare services
The globalhealthcare IT services market is expected to reach $382,27-billion by 2030, according Grand View Research, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13,2% from 2023 to 2030. This growth is fueled by substantial government investments worldwide to enhance the...
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Mobility could be the best thing your business does
Empowering a mobile workforce can be just as beneficial to your business as it is to your employees. But first you need to make sure you have the right tech in place, says Matthew Hall, product director at Rectron. There are few things worse than spending hours of...
SA’s favourite LAN raises the bar
The NAG LAN is back at rAge this October, with tickets going on sale on Saturday 28 July 2018 at 09h00, both online and at Computicket outlets. "For the first time ever, gamers will be able to pre-select their preferred experience in three dedicated LAN areas when...
Gemalto helps companies gain data insights
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Businesses to prioritise skills for Ramaphosa’s YES initiative
The future of South Africa's youth relies heavily on young people's readiness to enter the job market. The Artisan Training Institute (ATI) takes a critical look at the need for quality skills to ensure the success of Cyril Ramaphosa's new Youth Employment Service...
SARS suffers motion sickness …
A trend of increased delays and frustration with the South African Revenue Service's (SARS') dispute resolution process, are becoming apparent among taxpayers and tax practitioners alike. By Christopher Renwick, attorney at Tax Consulting SA The reasons for this...
Why insurers should embrace the cloud
Even though global insurers are embarking on digital migration projects to cloud environments, it is not happening quickly enough with independent brokerages sitting at an average adoption rate of 44%. Patrick Ashton, managing executive at the SilverBridge Group,...
Effective monitoring can save your UPS
The cornerstone of network reliability and availability, the uninterruptible power supply - or UPS has, for more than three decades, ensured the protection of hardware, software and data for small, medium and large networks all around the globe. While UPSs themselves...
Cryptocurrencies: new form of colonialism or upliftment opportunity?
It is quite clear that we are developing into a society that is completely driven by information and reliant on technology. As we evolve along this path, those that succeed will be those who are able to equip themselves to handle this future by grasping the fact that...
All the winners at Dell EMC Partner Awards
Kathy Gibson reports from Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town - Partners are responsible for 88% of Dell EMC sales in Africa, and a massive 98% in South Africa. This demonstrates the vendor’s commitment to partnering in the region, says Mohammed Amin, vice-president:...
Data protection to the fore
Kathy Gibson is at Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town – In the era of digitalisation, with data becoming more pervasive than ever before, it is key to ensure that data is protected. The problem, says Servaas Venter, DPS sales lead at Dell EMC, is compounded by the...
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Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)
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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Application Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading provider of cloud Contact Center and Customer Experience (CX) solutions in Southern Africa, delivering advanced technology to a diverse and dynamic customer base. They are looking to appoint a skilled, experienced, and dedicated CX...
Data Analyst (Gaming)
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