Google debuts Gemini 2.5
Google has launched Gemini 2.5, designed to tackle increasingly complex problems. The first 2.5 model, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, showcases strong reasoning and code capabilities, writes Koray Kavukcuoglu, chief technology officer of Google DeepMind. Gemini 2.5...
SA’s consumer appetite for new cars continues unabated
South African consumers demonstrated a strong appetite for new passenger vehicles in March, according to figures released today by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Passenger car sales totalled 33 447 units, reflecting a remarkable 25,3% increase compared to...
Smartphones on the road to recovery
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 0,1% YoY to 302,8-million units in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Although macroeconomic uncertainties...
New Lazarus campaign exploits legitimate software
A new campaign by the Lazarus group targeting organisations worldwide has been uncovered by Kaspersky's Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The research, presented at Security Analyst Summit (SAS), revealed a sophisticated APT campaign distributed via malware and...
New wave of fraud targets banking customers
Fraud continues to pose the risk of serious financial losses for banking customers and all indications are that there are new scams and an increasing number of the victims. This is the warning from Reana Steyn, ombudsman for banking services, who says the basic modus...
Deep learning robot turns the tide on coral reef decline
Researchers are taking deep learning for a deep dive. Literally. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory (WARPLab) and MIT are developing a robot for studying coral reefs and their ecosystems. The WARPLab...
GenAI ushers in a new era for Industry 4.0
As the transformation towards Industry 4.0 reaches its peak, generative AI (genAI) is looking to redefine operational processes across diverse sectors. From custom automotive designs to optimized construction blueprints, genAI's capability to design, prototype, and...
Retailers to get a R24bn boost this Black Friday
The Black Friday season is expected to create additional retail turnover of R26,6-billion for South African retailers in 2023, creating around 150 000 job opportunities across the South African economy, most of them temporary or seasonal, and representing a...
Beware of tax-related scams
The end of October signals the culmination of a busy period for the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The deadlines for filing the first portion of Provisional Tax (for the six months ending 31 August) and the annual filing of Personal Income Tax (23 October) give...
Total rewards leaders lack confidence in well-being programmes
Only 32% of total rewards leaders believe their organisation does a good job assessing the effectiveness of their investments in well-being programmes, according to Gartner. The June 2023 survey of 165 total rewards leaders highlighted the lack of confidence these...
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South Africans spot opportunities in US
The First National Bank (FNB) estate agent survey for the first quarter of 2018, South Africans selling their homes for the purposes of emigration has grown from 2% in 2008 to 7,4% of total selling by the fourth quarter 2017 survey, and has remained at that figure for...
Measure the return on customer experience
Local customer experience (CX) platform developer and provider inQuba today announced the launch of its Journey Analytics solution. Journey Analytics provides a means to map out the actual journey customers take when engaging their providers, and allows companies to...
Mobile-only engagement disrupts insurance
When it comes to the insurance sector, it is mobile-only as insurance brands grapple with disruption from lighter, more agile technology rich cloud insurance products, says Ryan Barlow, chief technology officer of e4. "It is no longer just mobile-first, thanks to the...
Obsidian, HashiCorp partner on data centre architecture
Open Source technology and services specialist Obsidian Systems has become an official HashiCorp partner and will provide the South African market with access to next generation data centre management solutions. HashiCorp was established in 2012 to revolutionise data...
Need for clear remuneration policy
The increase in industrial action over the past two years has heavily stressed the need for a well-defined and well-understood remuneration policy in the event of a strike. According to the Department of Labour's Industrial Action report, workers involved in strike...
Making digital a reality for our customers
The discussions around digital transformation goes on, but as the concept matures, so does our understanding of the practical barriers and challenges facing companies everywhere. By Brad Pulford, Channel Lead, Dell EMC South Africa Transforming in this new age is not...
Who’s who at Dell EMC Partner Summit?
The partners who are making the Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town possible are: Axiz is an African company invested in the future of the African Information and Technology Age. Our main focus to build EcoSystems to simplify the way our customers interact with our...
Metrofibre gives Riversands Incubation Hub affordable broadband
In a bid to assist with the development of SME businesses in South Africa, Metrofibre Networx has partnered with Riversands Incubation Hub to bring broadband services, at a rate 50% more affordable than commercially available fibre services, to the companies operating...
The alarming disadvantages of home security systems
Traditional home alarm systems started appearing on the consumer market in the 1980s-1990s. At that time, they were an advance in security technology. They had motion detection, cameras and very few visible wires. They made homeowners feel more secure. But fast...
Ink tank printers find favour with SA users
Tarsus Distribution is seeing growing demand for ultrahigh-capacity ink tank printers among home users and small businesses that are looking for hassle-free, affordable cartridge-free printing. Ink tank systems - such as Epson's EcoTank ITS range - provide a low cost...
Business Analyst (with experience in Data projects) – Gauteng Johannesburg
BUSINESS ANALYSTA Large Financial Institute in Gauteng has a Contract Vacancy for a Business Analyst.PLEASE NOTE; NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IN YOU QUALIFY IN ALL ASPECTS.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/...
Solution Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
We're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to select and implement a group-wide HR platform, including the transition and decommissioning of multiple existing systems.The ideal candidate would need to have previous experience in the implementation of HR...
Junior Full Stack Developer (CDA) – Gauteng Bryanston
We are seeking a talented and passionate Junior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support our business objectives. You will work...
Data Analyst
Are you a detail-oriented Data Analyst with a passion for turning raw data into actionable insights? Is this you?You're someone who thrives on solving complex problems and making sense of vast amounts of data. With a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills,...
Lead Developer
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Solution Architect
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.Net Developer (LM)
Participate in requirements analysis. Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages. Test and deploy applications and systems. Revise, update, refactor and debug code. Improve existing software. Develop documentation throughout the software development...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Are you a detail-oriented Data Analyst with a passion for turning raw data into actionable insights? Is this you?You're someone who thrives on solving complex problems and making sense of vast amounts of data. With a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills,...
Lead Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Solution Architect – Gauteng Bryanston
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