Business value drives GenAI investments
Business leaders are turning their focus from experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) to long-term use cases that transform business performance, workplace culture, compliance, safety and sustainability. This is the key finding from an NTT Data study, "Global GenAI...
SA is Africa’s best investment destination
Africa – and especially South Africa - is a vital destination for investment from European countries, according to presentations at the 11th “TEHA CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa”. The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA) Africa CEO Pietro Mininni says: “We keep saying,...
Digitalisation key for increased manufacturing output
Local manufacturing output has increased by 3,4% year on year, according to the Manufacturing: Production and Sales report recently released by Statistics South Africa. While this is a step in the right direction following a protracted spell of subdued activity, it is...
Climate crisis changes parental decisions on purchasing, careers, family size
Parents are taking serious action due to climate change, from everyday decisions to long-term family planning. A study from HP conducted by Morning Consult among parents in India, Mexico, Singapore, the UK and US found that 91% of parents are concerned about the...
Global in-app purchase spend set to jump
Last year mobile phone users worldwide spent almost $205-billion on in-app purchases - the highest value in the app market's history. This figure is set to grow by around 12% year-over-year and hit $231-billion in 2023 as millions of people continue spending more...
AMD expands commercial portfolio
AMD has announced its new Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors, bringing advanced and power efficient x86 processors to more premium Windows 11 business laptops and mobile workstations. With "Zen 4" architecture, AMD RDNA 3 integrated graphics, AMD PRO...
25 African startups for Google startup fund
Google for Startups (GfS) has announced the 25 African-based startups selected for this year's $4-million Black Founders Fund. The Black Founders Fund, now in its third year, aims to help tackle systemic racial inequality in venture capital (VC) funding by providing...
Juno snaps lightning on Jupiter
NASA's Juno mission observed the glow from a bolt of lightning, in this view of a vortex near Jupiter's north pole. On Earth, lightning bolts originate from water clouds, and happen most frequently near the equator, while on Jupiter lightning likely also occurs in...
Very few customers have used a chatbot recently
Only 8% of customers used a chatbot during their most recent customer service experience, according to a survey by Gartner. Of those, just 25% said they would use that chatbot again in the future. Despite customer service and support leaders' growing focus on...
Mobile computing sales set for double-digit fall
Sales of mobile computing products through European distributors are expected to continue on a downward trajectory in Q2 2023, although the second half of the year should see much improved performance, according to Context. The latest figures for mobile computing...
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Modular systems key to intelligent transport
The dream of fully automated, intelligent and integrated public transport systems is one that every city and transport authority has. But attaining the dream means travelling a long and difficult road - one that might be easier to do in stages in line with available...
Enable your mobile workforce for the IoT age
Though it's only really caught on as a buzzword fairly recently in the local context, the Internet of Things, or IoT as its commonly referred to, has been around for a number of years already, writes By Michael Colin, sales director of BitCo. Think about any device...
On World Backup Day, prevent data loss
World Backup Day, celebrated annually on31 March, is a reminder of the importance of taking effective measures that can make all the difference when a data loss incident strikes. It is also a good time to pause and reflect on the rising tide of threats that...
Rectron to distribute DJI’s consumer drones
Rectron has added DJI's range of consumer drones to its growing portfolio. A leader in the consumer drone space, DJI technology is designed to capture images once impossible to reach, featuring camera stabilisation systems that have redefined camera placement and...
Is Kubernetes a must-have skill in 2018?
Open-source technology such as Kubernetes is emerging as the standard for many companies building applications on public clouds - with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle and IBM among the leaders supporting this technology. Dieter Rosch, a BBD executive, explains why...
Kaspersky Lab puts KLara into open source domain
Kaspersky Lab's security researchers have placed KLara, a tool created internally to accelerate the search for related malware samples, into the open source domain for everyone to use. KLara is a distributed, rule-based malware scanner able to run multiple rules...
Double airtime value from MTN
MTN has introduced the new 100% BONUS Starter Pack. The new MTN 100% BONUS Starter Pack rewards customers with 100% bonus airtime each time they recharge. The SIM card doubles the value each time when they recharge, allowing MTN to further brighten South African's...
Condyn brings SearchInform to SA
Information security company SearchInform has partnered with Condyn to bring SearchInform's next-generation data leak prevention technology to the South African and African market. The SearchInform data leakage prevention solution is about much more than identifying...
Oracle’s autonomous database automates key functions
Oracle has announced that Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse Cloud, the first service based on the new Oracle Autonomous Database, is available worldwide. A group of customers and partners who were given exclusive access to test-drive the new self-driving database,...
No EFT payments loses revenue for e-tailers
Research conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) last year reveals that on the surface, South Africa is a financially-progressive country. Around 76% of South African adults are banked, and many of these transaction accounts come with a debit, cheque or other...
Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...
Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Low Code Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Kempton Park
ENVIRONMENT:A global Logistics & Forwarding company seeks a highly meticulous Low Code Developer with exceptional UI/UX design skills and a strong understanding of Backend development to join its team. The role will entail a combination of SQL queries, Backend...
Project Manager – Gauteng
Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
Technical Coordinator (Coffee Industry)
Our client is looking for a Technical Coordinator to join their team based in Modderfontein. The role is a senior administration role with solid experience in the coffee admin and planning industry. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in an...
Power BI Developer
Leading sports betting company requires the skills of an experienced Power BI Developer.Contract to perm role (based on performance)Hybrid working with offices based in JohannesburgMove of legacy reporting into modern reportingCurrent Power BI knowledgeWill be vetting...
Project Manager – Gauteng – Gauteng Kempton Park
Direct and manage project execution and development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications...
Technical Coordinator (Coffee Industry) – Gauteng Modderfontein
Our client is looking for a Technical Coordinator to join their team based in Modderfontein. The role is a senior administration role with solid experience in the coffee admin and planning industry. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in an...
Power BI Developer – Gauteng Melrose
Leading sports betting company requires the skills of an experienced Power BI Developer.Contract to perm role (based on performance)Hybrid working with offices based in JohannesburgMove of legacy reporting into modern reportingCurrent Power BI knowledgeWill be vetting...
Junior Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction The purpose of this role is to build code, test and implementation as specified within the project plan and accordance with the defined business needs. We are looking for a motivated individual that is looking to grow their career and having loads of...
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