Hire for promise not proficiency to close skills gaps
Organisations lose out on performance gains when they require employees to demonstrate proficiency in all skill requirements before moving them into critical roles, according to a survey by Gartner. In fact, employees hired based on promise are 1,9-times more likely...
YouTube creators blackmailed to spread crypto malware
Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as Internet restriction bypass tools to thousands of viewers. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)...
Generative AI is transforming healthcare
The global generative AI (GenAI) in healthcare market is expected to reach $14,77-billion by 2030, says Grand View Research, adding that it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 36,7% from 2023 to 2030. Generative models in healthcare are advancing diagnostic accuracy...
Nvidia takes a new stride in its AI strategy
Developers now have a new AI-powered steering wheel to help them hug the road while they drive powerful large language models (LLMs) to their desired locations with the Nvidia NeMo SteerLM which lets companies define knobs to dial in a model's responses as it's...
Cisco, DCDT expand digital acceleration program
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and Cisco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a new phase of the Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Program in South Africa. The memorandum was signed between the Department of...
Standards make the world a better place
Every year, the work of International and National Standards Bodies and the experts who contribute to the development of standards, is celebrated on World Standards Day, observed on 14 October. This year, the worldwide theme is "Our Shared Vision for a Better World"....
Google, CTSC partner to train girls on AI and robotics
In line with the International Day of the Girl Child, the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) partnered with Google to offer training on Artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotics to South African girls between the ages of 10 and 13. The training, which is aimed at...
Get paid for space, power use when upgrading your storage
Pure Storage has come up with a novel way to help customers make the decision to keep their storage on-premise: they’ll pay them for the space and power that the systems will use. This means customers are effectively paying for just the consumption of storage capacity...
Hybrid work flexibility underpins employee experience
While 90% of businesses see the enablement of hybrid and remote work as having a positive impact on their bottom line, fewer than half (48%) of organisations strongly agree that employees have access to the technology they need to work well both at home, and in the...
Global shocks not holding African markets back
The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2023 reveals there has been continued progress in developing financial markets across Africa in the past year, with many AFMI countries taking steps to bolster their resilience against global market shocks. Now in its seventh...
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AI key to solving African healthcare challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionise healthcare supply chains in Africa, according to supply chain specialist Deborah Dull, representing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking at the recent SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, Dull revealed how AI in...
How the Industry 4.0 will change cybersecurity
We've come a long way from the industrial revolution that saw the creation of steam engines and mechanised manufacturing completely transforming the world at the time. Then came electricity and later, IT enabled manufacturing. Today we stand at the edge of the fourth...
Doros Hadjizenonos is Fortinet’s regional sales director
Doros Hadjizenonos has been appointed as the new regional sales director for Fortinet Southern Africa with effect from 1 July, 2018. "Doros brings with him a wealth of experience in this sector, and we're delighted to welcome him to the team," says Perry Hutton,...
Predictive analytics vital for personalised insurance
Having access to sophisticated predictive analytics has become a business priority for insurers. Being able to factor in historical and real-time data to analyse patterns, determine risk, and identify trends is now fundamental to insurance success. Kelly Preston, data...
Grab your cameras and capture the blood moon
On 27 July 2018, South Africans can bear witness to a total lunar eclipse, as the earth's shadow completely covers the moon. Also known as a blood or red moon, a total lunar eclipse is the most dramatic of all lunar eclipses and presents an exciting photographic...
XLink partners with IoT.nxt
XLink has clinched a strategic partnership with IoT innovator IoT.nxt, with the aim of enabling businesses to rapidly digitalise operations and take advantage of the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT.nxt is a Microsoft Gold Partner for Data Platforms and winner of several...
Cell C launches UltraBonus
A new prepaid offer from Cell C, UltraBonus, will see users get triple the value every time they recharge. "We want to bring value to South Africans who are feeling the pinch of the increased cost of living," says Cell C chief commercial officer, Junaid Munshi. "We...
RCS offers always-on service with chatbot
Registered financial service provider RCS has launched their own chatbot, an omnichannel artificial intelligence (AI) solution created for customer communication and satisfaction. The chatbot is a tool allowing RCS to learn more about its customers through the...
BBD achieves level 2 B-BBEE rating using education
South African software technology company BBD has achieve a level 2 broad-based black economic empowerment rating. CEO Peter Searle believes BBD is playing a significant role in bridging the digital divide in South Africa. "We value each of our employees and strive to...
Knife Capital opens call for growth and exit-readiness programme
The numerous South African SME ecosystem reports that have been published so far in 2018 paint a picture of a rising tide in local entrepreneurship: an increasing number of incubators with a diverse range of focus areas, entrepreneurship as an acceptable viable career...
Application Support Engineer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Test and implement application solutions Operational support including, amongst others, root cause analysis; management of incidents, problems, changes and service requests; and SLA achievement Involvement with projects, where...
UniData Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join Our Team as a UniData Business Analyst! Tired of the daily traffic grind? Work remotely and free your mind! Join a global consulting powerhouse, making waves in IT's vast warehouse. Bring your UniData expertise and lead the way,On cutting-edge software projects...
Application Support Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Test and implement application solutions Operational support including, amongst others, root cause analysis; management of incidents, problems, changes and service requests; and SLA achievement Involvement with projects, where...
Principle Automation Engineer-UiPath
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Principle Automation Engineer-UiPath to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving our company's digital transformation by creating, designing, developing, and implementing innovative RPA...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture,...
Principle Automation Engineer-UiPath – Western Cape Stellenbosch
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Principle Automation Engineer-UiPath to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving our company's digital transformation by creating, designing, developing, and implementing innovative RPA...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture,...
Software Developers at Ntice Search
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company,is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased CompanyWe currently have open roles for Intermediate and SeniorSoftware Developers, and we would love to hear...
Software Engineer : Business Solutions at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise. Qualifications and Experience: Have a relevant tertiary qualification...
Software Developers at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company,is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased CompanyWe currently have open roles for Intermediate and SeniorSoftware Developers, and we would love to hear...
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