Global GenAI spend to hit $644bn this year
Worldwide generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to total $644-billion in 2025, an increase of 76,4% from 2024, according to a forecast by Gartner. “Expectations for GenAI's capabilities are declining due to high failure rates in initial proof-of-concept (POC)...
Cybercriminals target Africa’s $832bn mobile money boom
Africa has emerged as a global leader in mobile money adoption, a financial revolution connecting millions and driving economic growth. Yet this digital frontier has also attracted a surge in sophisticated fraud, threatening to undermine the very foundations of this...
Multi-malware campaign comes from all directions
A Kaspersky report reveals that an ongoing malicious "multi-malware" campaign has conducted more than 10 000 attacks primarily targeting global organisations. The campaign employs backdoors, keyloggers, and miners. Using new malicious scripts designed to disable...
EMEA companies most enthusiastic about AI, ML
European business leaders know their organisations would benefit from AI and ML, despite the differing views on these technologies in the boardroom. This is among the findings from Workday's new study on how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will...
IITPSA names 2023 President’s Awards finalists
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for the 2023 IITPSA President's Awards. The awards recognise leaders in the ICT sector, and have grown in scope over 30 years to include the IT Personality of the...
All the Global Startup Awards Africa winners …
The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA) Africa, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills (MOLS), the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) with the support of the Entrepreneurship...
These key macro factors are shaping financial markets
Having not yet recovered from the pressing geopolitical and social risks of the past two years, the global economy will continue to experience turbulence in Q4, and into 2024. FBS presents an overview of the most significant macroeconomic trends traders should...
SA teacher makes global prize shortlist
Mariette Wheeler, a science teacher at Protea Heights Academy in Cape Town, South Africa, has been named a top 10 finalist for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2023 organised in collaboration with UNESCO and in strategic partnership with Dubai Cares, a...
Business plays an increasing role in SA’s stability
Kathy Gibson reports - If it weren’t that South African businesses are so resilient, the country would be in a much more dire state than it is. Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), notes that business confidence remains stubbornly...
Despite headwinds, SA CEOs remain resilient
Kathy Gibson reports - Every year it seems that business confronts more uncertainty - and this doesn't look like this will be going away any time soon, or deter them. This is the word from Ignatius Sehoole, CEO of KPMG, presenting the 2023 CEO Outlook this morning....
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Mimecast acquires Solebit
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Uganda signs up for power funding
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AI set to increase jobs, elevate humans
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Made-in-SA tech transforms retail
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Ransomware attackers get targeted
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Smart cities key to an inclusive future for Africa
Markets across Africa are already heavily investing in the future of cities, with figures from the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting spend on technologies that enable smart city initiatives will reach $1,26-billion in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in...
Singtel, Ericsson launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
Singtel and Ericsson has announced a new initiative that will see Singapore's first 5G pilot network go live by Q4 this year. The 5G pilot network will be deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, the country's science, business and IT hub. Using Ericsson's 3GPP...
Client Solutions Analyst (US Timezone) at Parvana Recruitment
Overview: A wonderful opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious and highly regarded companies in the US. Your hours will be the same as theirs - US hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Pacific Standard Time (17:00 - 02:00 or 16:00 - 01:00 SAST, depending on US Daylight...
SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team. The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...
Client Solutions Analyst (US Timezone) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Overview: A wonderful opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious and highly regarded companies in the US. Your hours will be the same as theirs - US hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Pacific Standard Time (17:00 - 02:00 or 16:00 - 01:00 SAST, depending on US Daylight...
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Systems Engineer Enter one of the most rapidly evolving and innovative fields on the planet. Join the frontline of the technological revolution and work with industry-defining solutions in the ICT and Infrastructure space. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate...
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Desktop Engineer – Western Cape Century City
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Our client, an international concern, is seeking a newly graduated professional individual with excellent communication, research, and analytical skills. The incumbent will need to be methodical, with strong attention to detail and an interest in internet research....
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