AI leaders urged to address opportunities, risks
A new wave of autonomous AI - capable of reasoning, acting independently, and scaling at unprecedented speed - is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape. The rise of “agentic AI" and powerful, low-cost AI models is making artificial intelligence cheaper, more...
President underscores importance of tech
Technology is key to building a capable state in South Africa. This is the word from South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, giving his annual State of the Nation address last night in Cape Town. “As we work to reform the Public Service and build the capability of...
Nominations open for Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023
The achievements of some of the African technology, telecommunications, and media industry's best pioneers and tech entrepreneurs will be showcased at the Africa Tech Festival Awards, taking place in Cape Town on 15 November 2023. Award categories are: * Creative...
Quantum computing leap although projected growth declines
Customer spend for quantum computing is expected to grow from $1,1-billion in 2022 to $7,6-billion in 2027, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48,1%. This is according to International Data Corporation (IDC), which published its second...
Emergent AI will have a profound impact on business and society
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned on the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2023 and is expected to reach transformational benefit within two to five years. Generative AI is encompassed within the...
Why state-level hacking is a problem for your business
Nation-state cyberattacks are on the increase globally, with a growing ecosystem of nation-state threat actors contributing to an expanding pool of sophisticated hacking tools that ultimately become available to anyone. This is the view of Leigh Murray, CTO at Triple4...
IBM, Microsoft collaborate on generative AI services
IBM is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to help joint clients accelerate the deployment of generative AI - and deliver a new offering that will provide clients with the expertise and technology they need to innovate their business processes and scale...
CSPs must overcome barriers to deploying AI
Communications service providers (CSPs) face a host of barriers - such as accessing high-quality data - that impede their ability to effectively deploy AI which could improve network and service operations, according to new research from Nokia and Analysys Mason....
ChatGPT’s code interpreter redefines generative AI
ChatGPT took the world by storm in November 2022 and since then cutting-edge software updates have been announced - including a code interpreter which has the potential to transform the world of data science and programming, rendering the field more accessible,...
Public urged to use Gauteng Digital Platform
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development has launched the Gauteng Digital Platform to digitise Gauteng government services. The platform, accessible as a web site and mobile app, aims to promote a paperless environment for all Gauteng...
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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...
The Dell EMC Forum: helping South Africa realise our digital future
It’s time for South African businesses and institutions to realise their digital future. They know this and are eager to do so, which is why they converged on the Sandton Convention Centre for the 2018 Dell EMC Africa Forum. The event attracted companies both large...
Fujitsu adds deep learning to workstations, servers
Fujitsu accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) with the global availability of ultra-high performance Celsius workstations and Primergy server solutions which harness the latest visual computing platforms from nVidia. In...
Domain Driven Design in a nutshell at DevConf 2018
Developers today should be more than developers - they are business problem solvers, and as such they need to change their models and focus on communication and their ability to learn. This is according to German trainer, coach and software developer Marco Heimeshoff,...
SAPA opts for limited voluntary deductions
In reviewing the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) and the National Treasury's joint consultation paper for regulatory proposals on payroll deductions, Arlene Leggat, an executive of the South African Payroll Association (SAPA) has suggested that limiting voluntary...
Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer
The Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer will serve as a technical leader and guide as needed on technical efforts initiated by the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Operations teams and projects outside of Security. This role will focus on Infrastructure...
Delivery Lead / Data Engineering Team Lead – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a Delivery Lead (Technology Team Lead) in the area of Data Engineering.The purpose of this role is to provide directions and lead a data warehouse team responsible for the full product lifecycle of the software...
Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer – Remote Remote
The Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer will serve as a technical leader and guide as needed on technical efforts initiated by the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Operations teams and projects outside of Security. This role will focus on Infrastructure...
Embedded Test Software Engineer
Our client is looking for a skilled Embedded Test Software Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch! This is a fully in-office position with some remote flexibility, where you will play a key role in testing and ensuring the reliability of embedded systems. Key...
BI Developer (KG)
Job DescriptionThe Business Intelligence Developer is responsible for the development, visualisation, and distribution of reports.The ideal candidate will have designed and built enterprise-wide Power BI and a working knowledge of QlikView applications.The candidate...
C# Developer – Gauteng Northcliff
IT DeveloperMarket related salary,dending on experience and skill set. Our client is looking for an experienced IT developer to join their dynamic team. Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the software development life-cycle. Skill requirements: Good...
C# Developer
IT DeveloperMarket related salary,dending on experience and skill set. Our client is looking for an experienced IT developer to join their dynamic team. Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the software development life-cycle. Skill requirements: Good...
Azure Data Engineer wit Power BI at In4 Group – Gauteng Pretoria North
Role Profile: Azure Data Engineer with PowerBiPosition SummaryThe Data Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and data infrastructure. This role involves overseeing a team of data engineers, ensuring high-quality...
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Titans in the management consulting industry, seeking a Business Analyst with an underwriting understanding to service the FS industry. Experience Requirements: Have 5 years or more relevant experience as a Business Analyst or other professional in the insurance...
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Quality Assurance EngineerAccelerate your career with cutting-edge technology!R 40,000 - R 48,000 per month plus benefitsJoin a leading provider of mobile asset management solutions, specializing in AI and real-time alerts for driver safety and compliance. This is an...
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