How to build an AI economy
Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping up to be as big a world-changer as the general-purpose technologies (GPTs) that triggered the previous Industrial Revolutions. That’s the word from Brad Smith, co-chair and president of Microsoft, speaking...
Microsoft promises additional skills development
Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft has upped the ante on its skills development commitment. Just weeks ago the company announced its intention to bring artificial intelligence skills to 1-million South Africans. “You can think of this as a broad effort,” says Brad...
Impact sourcing helps unemployed build solid careers
Kathy Gibson reports - As one of South Africa’s largest business process outsourcing (BPO) providers, CCI faces a perpetual challenge in staffing its contact centres with skilled agents and managers. Conventional wisdom dictated that the best agents fitted a narrow...
BPO: powered by technology and IT skills
Kathy Gibson reports - Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a complex business requiring sophisticated and stable technology that integrates seamlessly and securely into clients’ operational systems. “We handle 80 different technology stacks and the associated...
1,5-degree increase as Earth records three hottest months
Earth just had its hottest three months on record, according to the European Union-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) implemented by ECMWF. Global sea surface temperatures are at unprecedented highs for the third consecutive month and Antarctic sea ice...
Slight uptick for business confidence
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) survey of private business sentiment shows that the Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Q3 improved slightly to 33 from 27 in Q2. While the small gain is encouraging, BCI remains at sharply depressed levels with the Q3 reading...
IoDSA, King Committee highlight Companies Act concerns
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee say that, although they remain supportive of reform efforts in what is a highly contested area, some of the proposals contained in the Companies Act Amendment Bills 2023 relating to remuneration...
SA companies are at risk of cyberattacks
More and more South African companies are falling victim to cybersecurity attacks, prompting them to increase their investment in security tools. This is among the findings from Aon South Africa's 2023 Cyber Risk Survey for South Africa, which provides insights on...
Scammers capitalise on iPhone release
In anticipation of the imminent release of Apple's iPhone 15, Kaspersky experts have uncovered a range of scams that exploit the excitement surrounding this event. These scams encompass various fraudulent schemes, each carrying distinct risks for unsuspecting...
AI dives deep into coral reef conservation
With coral reefs in rapid decline across the globe, researchers from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa have pioneered an AI-based surveying tool that monitors reef health from the sky. Using deep learning models and high-resolution satellite imagery powered by Nvidia...
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Hisense SA adds three new smartphones
Hisense South Africa has added H11, F24 and E7 models to its Infinity line of affordable smartphones. The latest additions to the series feature small bezels, with more that 80% screen-to-body ratio, 2.5D glass displays and 5,99-inch screens with 18:9 aspect ratio,...
Realise your digital future with these trends
How can you realise your business’ digital future? This is a question many CIOs, IT managers and other business leaders are asking every day. Digital transformation is the metamorphosis of companies, a thorough and dramatic change in form or appearance. Nigel Moulton,...
The future of personal devices
Time, comfort, and connection: these are the root of future devices, writes Thibault Dousson, GM of Lenovo South Africa & SADC. The use of technology in modern life is evolving at an ever-increasing pace, and South Africa is catching up. Late last year, Google's...
DDD’s @Heimeshoff aboard for DevConf 2018
German trainer, coach and software developer Marco Heimeshoff, of Germany's Domain Driven Design (DDD) community renown, is set to be the keynote speaker at this year's South African DevConf. Heimeshoff co-organises Germany's first DDD conference (kanDDDinsky.com),...
Is customer-centricity the solution?
Quinton Pienaar, lead: customer engagement and salesforce at PwC South Africa, asks whether focusing on the customer is the way to survive the technology storm. A couple of years ago, you couldn't walk into a boardroom without stumbling over big data. Today, it's...
Cyber risk and the challenge for directors
The jump in cyber attacks is challenging how boards approach risk management and their readiness to handle emerging threats, says WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) and Marsh & McLennan Companies' Global Risk Center new joint report, "Cyber Risk Management Response and...
Google launched Launchpad Accelerator in Lagos
Google has announced the startups who will participate in the first Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa class, at an event held in Lagos. The company also announced a partnership with Udacity and Andela to provide 15 000 single course scholarships and 500 nanodegree...
Prioritise keeping your bitcoin safe, secure, and available
When I was a child, the prospect of going to a theme park was a wild and exhilarating experience - however, now it doesn't quite stir up the same feelings, writes Claude Schuck, regional manager for Africa at Veeam. Similarly, the ownership of cryptocurrency isn't the...
Does your data centre need more cooling?
Data centres are out of date, writes Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls area GM: building efficiency - Africa. They are built to last but, let's face it, technology changes fast. What's under the hood in a data centre today often far outpaces the capabilities of the...
Digital agenda requires some policy thought
Tech needs traction. For South Africa to truly embrace digital, the country needs a set of clear and effective policy and legal guidelines governing the new world of data and the cloud, writes Kabelo Makwane, MD of the Accenture Cloud First business in Africa. Early...
Full Stack Developer at Datonomy Solutions
Full Stack Developer (Java, Kotlin and Python) based in Cape Town- Hybrid.Do you love complex problems? Ready to join a driven team with experience in Full Stack Development. Key concern seeks a Full Stack Developer (ideally with strong Back-End Experience).We pride...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Linux System Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a Linux wizard with a passion for automation and problem-solving? A global leader in business email, is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team in Cape TownResponsibilityProduct installations, configuration and upgradesHardware...
Full Stack Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
Full Stack Developer (Java, Kotlin and Python) based in Cape Town- Hybrid.Do you love complex problems? Ready to join a driven team with experience in Full Stack Development. Key concern seeks a Full Stack Developer (ideally with strong Back-End Experience).We pride...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Junior IT Technician (Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...
ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic consultancy at the forefront of software and data innovation is currently seeking a ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) with certification and experience in PPM implementation. This role is focused on providing top-tier services to...
Junior IT Technician (Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...
ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic consultancy at the forefront of software and data innovation is currently seeking a ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) with certification and experience in PPM implementation. This role is focused on providing top-tier services to...
Associate Systems Support Engineer at PnP
IntroductionSystem support within the I&T Frontline (POS) Team, performing various entry level duties such as monitoring of the POS estate and resolving technical queries regarding the different applications relating to the POS system. This includes management and...
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