Microsoft to retire Skype in May
Microsoft will turn Skype off in May 2025, shifting users to its Teams platform. According to Jeff Teper, president: collaborative apps and platforms at Microsoft, the move aims to streamline the company’s free consumer communications offerings. “The way we...
US strategic reserve kickstarts ‘crypto arms race’
The global “crypto arms race” is on, with US president Donald Trump announcing a strategic US reserve of digital assets the stakes have skyrocketed. This prediction comes from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the news “strategic crypto reserve” that will include...
Tourism on path to pandemic recovery
International tourism has continued to recover from the worst crisis in its history as arrival numbers reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023, according to the latest data from UNWTO. The Middle East, Europe and Africa lead the global...
GenAI to enhance creativity, automate routine tasks
How will large language models (LLMs), deep-learning algorithms that can recognise, summarise, translate, predict and generate content using very large datasets, affect current and future jobs? That is the focus of the new World Economic Forum white paper Jobs of...
One-third of companies already use AI security tools
Thirty-four percent of organizations are either already using or implementing artificial intelligence (AI) application security tools to mitigate the accompanying risks of generative AI (GenAI), according to a new survey from Gartner. Over half (56%) of respondents...
How governments and companies should advance trusted AI
AI is a profound opportunity. The stakes are high. AI is projected to enhance human productivity and unlock an astounding $16 trillion in value by 2030, writes Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM. Not only will this fuel economic growth and boost GDP, but it will...
Search interest in AI reaches all-time high
Google has revealed that searches for artificial intelligence (AI) are at an all-time high in South Africa. Search trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in 2023 so far, with interest rising 230% since last year - and 700% over the last five...
Intel expands FPGA portfolio
Intel has expanded its Intel Agilex FPGA portfolio and broadened its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) offerings to handle the increased demand for customised workloads, including enhanced AI capabilities, and to provide lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and more...
Infrastructure software on growth trajectory
New research from Omdia's infrastructure software market forecast has revealed the market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% over the period 2022 to 2027, which will make the market worth an estimated $358-billion by the end of 2027....
5G satellite networks to generate $17bn more for telcos
New research from Juniper Research has found operators will generate $17-billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (third-generation partnership project)-compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030. It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite...
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Ecobank scoops African Banker awards
Ecobank has won two major awards at the African Banker's prestigious ceremony held at the Paradise Hotel in Busan, South Korea. The bank was named Best Retail Bank in Africa after impressing judges with the strides it has made to leverage digital financial services...
Closing the gap between open-source and enterprise-ready
From modest beginnings at the fringes of the staggering growth of the PC market in the 1980s and 1990s that was dominated by a small handful of large vendors, open-source has become a cornerstone of modern innovation and organisational success. From global financial...
Put premium brands back in the aisle
One of the most bizarre placements found in retail stores, at least for customers, is the positioning of baby formula, shaving blades, face and neck creams, condoms, medication and battery brands at the cigarette kiosk. Apart from the re-queuing inconvenience, a...
Smart factories just got smarter
The proliferation of data, and the tools technology has given us to make sense of this data, has made sizeable inroads in changing the way many industries operate. In manufacturing, the rise of 'smart factories' has re-invented the way factories operate, leveraging...
Steps to take in the event of a security event
Businesses around the world continue to be plagued by a high number of security breaches. The larger the business, and the more confidential data it houses, the bigger the risk. Despite companies having solid security policies and procedures in place, augmented by...
Africa most at risk from climate change
Scientific evidence shows that African economies are already reeling from the devastating effects of climate change, further exacerbating their development challenges. Of the 10 countries in the world that are most threatened by climate change, seven are in Africa....
KT expands in Africa
KT Corp, Korea's largest telecommunications company, will expand its co-operation with African countries in ICT, based on its successful nationwide LTE network in Rwanda, which is believes is a first in Africa. KT, formerly known as Korea Telecom, disclosed its ICT...
SA needs specialists to realise cloud potential
The race to the cloud continues as South Africa is slowly transforming into a digital economy. Andrew Cruise, CEO of cloud infrastructure provider Routed, says that South Africa's cloud maturity levels are still lower than other countries, but the market looks...
Integration key to improving our mining future
Visualisation and technology-integration are key themes for mining IT and software developers and they are not surprisingly continue to be the most talked about from a mine management and reporting point of view, collaboration and partnering are two hot themes that...
Tech solutions proposed for Armyworm issue
Nesta, on behalf of Feed the Future, has announced that 228 applications were received, mostly from Africa, for the global Fall Armyworm Tech Prize. The prize aims to find digital solutions to identify, track and protect crops from the pest, which has devastated...
Program Administrator (PMBOK) at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng West Rand
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in AdministrationMust have 5-10 years of experience in Administration at Engineering Consulting CompanyMust have knowledge of FIDIC contracts and agreementsMust have knowledge of NEC4 ECC...
Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Technical:o Angular frameworko Javao Kafkao HTML5, Typescript and CSSo Unit testingo Integration Testingo RESTful API (Swagger, Open API)o Microservices architectureo Docker/ Kuberneteso Object-oriented...
Mid to Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...
Field Support Engineer
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Field Support Engineer to join our team. You'll responsible for providing on-site technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network systems at client locations. The ideal candidate will...
Business Intelligence Developer
Our client is looking for a seasoned BI Developer who will be involved in data modelling, dashboard creation, and providing insights to clients. Responsibilities: Design, build and deploy BI solutions.Evaluate and improve existing BI systems.Collaborate with teams to...
Automation Engineer (Remote)
The automation engineer role is aimed not only at the company's internal requirements, but also at providing automation projects and efficiency improvements for the company's customers which will be scoped individually as required.Responsibilities include:- Detailed...
Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Field Support Engineer to join our team. You'll responsible for providing on-site technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network systems at client locations. The ideal candidate will...
Business Intelligence Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
Our client is looking for a seasoned BI Developer who will be involved in data modelling, dashboard creation, and providing insights to clients. Responsibilities: Design, build and deploy BI solutions.Evaluate and improve existing BI systems.Collaborate with teams to...
Automation Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
The automation engineer role is aimed not only at the company's internal requirements, but also at providing automation projects and efficiency improvements for the company's customers which will be scoped individually as required.Responsibilities include:- Detailed...
Application Support Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading provider of cloud Contact Center and Customer Experience (CX) solutions in Southern Africa, delivering advanced technology to a diverse and dynamic customer base. They are looking to appoint a skilled, experienced, and dedicated CX...
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