Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Alternative fuel cell technologies compete for market share

Alternative fuel cell technologies can be broken down into high and low temperature operation, writes Maia Benstead, technology analyst at IDTechEx High operating temperature FCs are generally utilized for continuous power generation, whereas low temperature operation...

Tech giants among those seeking spatial computing skills

Spatial computing is revolutionising how businesses integrate digital and physical realms in real-time. The technology is utilised in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) applications to improve communication, collaboration, and...

META region among top mobile financial scam targets

Throughout 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, 14% of installs of potentially unwanted mobile financial apps on Android phones were made by users in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region. META ranks third among the world regions behind APAC and LATAM in terms...

Enterprise shifts to cloud-friendly security alternatives

The global market for virtual- and software-as-a-service(SaaS)-based network security solutions achieved its 20th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth in 1Q 2023. According to a report from Dell'Oro Group, the pace of year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth...

Instagram growing faster than TikTok and Facebook

Although Facebook and TikTok convincingly lead in the number of users, Instagram, as the third-largest platform in the social media space, is definitely the most rapidly evolving. Instagram's user growth has been consistent over the past years and shows no signs of...

Shoppers enticed by great offers, but let down by poor service

South African retailers have successfully driven positive consumer perceptions through special offers and affordable product promotions, but their customer service capabilities are leaving much to be desired. This is according to the South African Retail Sentiment...

Guidelines for trustworthy, resilient digital infrastructure agreed

Regulatory leaders from around the world agreed today on a new set of guidelines to secure an inclusive and sustainable digital future for all. The Best Practice Guidelines adopted at the International Telecommunication Union's Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23)...

NYU, Nvidia use AI to predict patient readmission

Getting discharged from the hospital is a major milestone for patients -- but sometimes, it's not the end of their road to recovery. Nearly 15% of hospital patients in the US are readmitted within 30 days of their initial discharge, which is often associated with...

Could you spot an AI-powered deepfake?

The use of AI to create voice clones or deepfakes of people talking on video - is gaining ground. While some of the examples are harmless, such as the recent photos of Pope Francis wearing a puffy designer jacket, others pose immense risks to individuals. "Current...

Look out for these common deepfake scenarios

The number of deepfake videos online is increasing at an annual rate of 900% according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). A lot of deepfake fraud cases hit major headlines in the news, with reports relating to harassment, revenge, crypto scams. Kaspersky researchers...

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SMEs grow in cloud

The outstanding business value delivered by cloud technology has seen numerous small businesses boom into global giants. "Cloud computing is the not-so-secret key to a business' success," says Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited. "For years, the mantra for good...

Data key to tapping Africa’s fastest-growing markets

As competition for lucrative business opportunities becomes even fiercer in regions like Europe and North America, Africa is attracting more attention from the international business community than ever before, writes Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym. And this isn't just in the...

Cybersecurity – mind the (skills) gap

Vikas Kapoor, practice head: cybersecurity & GRC at In2IT Technologies, talks about the skills shortage facing cybersecurity. The digital landscape has grown at a rapid pace over the past 10 years. This growth is increasing year-on-year as new trends are uncovered...

ITIL still relevant in transformation

IT service management (ITSM) and executive leadership in organizations need greater strategic alignment to make digital transformation a success, according to a global study by AXELOS. The first AXELOS IT Service Management Benchmarking Report 2017* has revealed...

Taking enterprise security to the board

It's that time of year, again, with many companies busying themselves in the art of budgeting and forecasting for 2018. In some companies, this means the chief information security officer (CISO) having to communicate the importance of including enterprise security in...

Boost workplace productivity and morale in January

Strengthen team bonds and improve morale and motivation this January for a happier, more productive workforce, writes Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People. The hangover from the festive period can continue long into January -- culminating in the dreaded Blue...

Why decision-makers need D&O insurance

Geoffrey de Pinchart, business unit manager: D&O Liability at Aon South Africa, discusses how directors and officers liability claims affect directors, officers and employees serving in a managerial or supervisory capacity. While serving a company of any size...

Password dilemmas revealed

Today we log into online accounts all the time -- from transferring money between bank accounts, to shopping online, checking the weather, or booking a taxi on a night out. But what if suddenly you can't log into the account you need, when you need it? What if you get...

Affordable luxury with Hisense TVs

Hisense has unveiled its 2018 TV line-up, including the 100-inch Hisense 4K Ultra HD Smart Laser TV, 1 000+ zones U9 ULED TV, and the bezel-less U7 ULED TV. These products are underpinned with technologies like ULED, Quantum Dot, Dolby Vision HDR imaging technology...

Acer unveils Nitro 5 gaming laptop

Acer has announced its new Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. Powered by Windows 10, the new 15-inch laptop is targeted towards mainstream users who enjoy the thrill of gaming with friends, and building their own network of like-minded players. "With performance to...

IT Project Manager – Gauteng Primrose

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their team.The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the overall activities at various geographically dispersed sites. These activities include but are not limited to...

Project Manager

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager within the IT/ Tech space to join our client. This will be for an initial 6-month engagement based in Pietermaritzburg. You'll be leading innovative projects, drive results, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.If...

Senior Angular & PHP Developer at M&M Consulting

Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Senior Angular and PHP Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites. You must be profound in understanding integration between front...

Senior PHP Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse seeks a driven & passionate coder to be its next Mid-Level Web Developer to form an integral part of its ambitious team where you will take responsibility of the development and maintenance of our bespoke...

Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...

Business Analyst Logistics Solutions

Business Analyst Logistics SolutionsArea: Germiston, GautengSalary: R40000 p/mPurpose of the position: Provide distribution solutions as required by business to achieve its goals. Duties: Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation and monitoring on...

Senior Network Technician (Wits ThirdStream)

Main purpose of the job:Support, implement and maintain all network related activities such as troubleshooting hardware, software and LAN related problemsAdditionally, they will support the company network and be an integral part of new network cabling installations...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager within the IT/ Tech space to join our client. This will be for an initial 6-month engagement based in Pietermaritzburg. You'll be leading innovative projects, drive results, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.If...

Senior Angular & PHP Developer at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Senior Angular and PHP Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites. You must be profound in understanding integration between front...

Senior PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse seeks a driven & passionate coder to be its next Mid-Level Web Developer to form an integral part of its ambitious team where you will take responsibility of the development and maintenance of our bespoke...

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