AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends
Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...
In Africa, ID fraud falls but scams rise
Africa’s overall identity fraud rate fell slightly to 3,42% in Q1 of 2025, down from 3,5% in Q1 2024, according to new data from global verification platform Sumsub. But, while traditional fraud methods like document forgery collapsed across the African continent,...
SA kicks off AfCFTA shipments
The first shipment of products from South Africa to other African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) countries has embarked from the eThekwini port. President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed it as the start of preferential trade by South Africa under the AfCFTA. "African...
Data, AI literacy programs on the cards
By 2027, more than half of chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) will secure funding for data literacy and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programs, fueled by enterprise failure to realise expected value from generative AI (GenAI), according to Gartner. "Few...
Buyout offer for Multichoice
French media company Group Canal+ has made an offer to buy out MultiChoice. The company has received a letter indicating its high-level non-binding intention to acquire the remaining ordinary shares in MultiChoice that it does not currently own, excluding any treasury...
WLAN vendors headed for rocky waters
According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, sales of WiFi 7 Access Points (APs) will reach nearly three quarters of total APs...
AI supports patients, doctors in hip clinic
Hip disorders, comprising some of the world's most common joint diseases, are especially prevalent among adolescents and young adults, causing stiffness, pain or a limp. But they can be hard to diagnose using solely 2D medical imaging. Helping to treat these...
Unlocking the potential of a CBDC ecosystem
Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are emerging worldwide, bringing new capabilities and opportunities to financial systems. Although central banks are the driving force behind CBDCs, the development of a coherent ecosystem in co-operation with private...
Demand for human capital applications still high
According to the Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC), enterprise resource management (ERM) applications, will record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% in Europe between 2023 and 2027. ERM refers to...
ESG, employment are key disputes risks in Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
New research from Baker McKenzie, 'The Year Ahead: Global Disputes Forecast', has shown that Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) factors are considered to be the greatest disputes risk to companies in the Energy Mining and Infrastructure (EMI) sector in 2024....
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RubiBlue’s easiPol reaches 6m policies
easiPol, the insurance administration solution from RubiBlue, has officially recorded 6-million policies as of August 2018. The web-based subscription management platform has played a pivotal role in the effective management and control of policies and subscriptions...
Argility buys SkyData Communications
The Argility Technology group has acquired SkyData Communications. Last year the group revealed the finalisation of a partnership deal with SkyData to complement its comprehensive IoT framework that enables local enterprises to integrate, manage and optimise their...
NetApp acquires StackPointCloud
NetApp has acquired StackPointCloud, a leader in multi-cloud Kubernetes as-a-service and a contributor to the Kubernetes project. The combination of StackPointCloud with NetApp creates NetApp Kubernetes Service, the industry's first complete Kubernetes platform for...
Imagine a better world with robots and win
Epson has opened the floor to local higher education institutes, universities and research facilities, calling for submissions for innovative concepts and ideas that demonstrate how the Epson T series robots can be used in an innovative way. Entrants can win up to the...
Destroy or redeploy?
Companies must be cautious to safely dispose of data-rich electronics, especially in this rapid pace of technological and digital change. An even bigger challenge is to decide whether it is more economical to destroy or redeploy old equipment. Recycling old...
Matsei joins IFS Partner Network
Matsei Technologies & Consulting has joined the IFS Partner Network to deliver IFS business solutions to organisations in Africa's defence, aviation, logistics, health, agriculture, mining and public-sector industries. Based in Pretoria, Matsei Technologies &...
Cloud shift in SA financial service sector
Mounting pressure on financial service institutions has forced a change in strategy as disruptors redefine the competitive landscape. Andrew Cruise, CEO, Routed, a vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider, says that thanks to the cloud and a growing base of market...
The future of business connectivity
The rise of SD-WAN is changing the way organisations manage their network infrastructure, as it offers a more agile, cost-effective and resilient approach. Imagine a reality where you had bought and paid for a brand new car, but the dealership still had complete...
Full-spectrum security in a complex world
Kathy Gibson is at Gartner Symposium in Cape Town – Digital and workforce transformation are underpinned by IT and security transformation. Many of the trends we are seeing are driven by a massive increase in data, says Servaas Venter, director: data protection...
MTN invites participation in TADHack
MTN is inviting enthusiastic problem-solvers to register to participate in the Telecom Application Developer Hackathon (TADHack) challenge, which will take place from 13 to 14 October 2018 at MTN head office in Johannesburg. "As the host of TADHack Johannesburg, MTN...
Senior Systems Administrator: SAP Basis
Main purpose of the role:Responsible for the administration of all SAP environments and instances, ensuring their optimal performance and availability. Administration includes configuration, transport management, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting. Ensuring that...
Ai Automation Developer at jaam automation
At jaam we make companies, departments, and individual users more effective through automation by empowering great people, with great technology, to turn ideas into automation success. At our core, we are a technology consultancy and advisory company who provide best...
Technical Support Specialist (Senior) (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Technical Analyst (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Mobile Developer
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