RAG becoming key for deploying GenAI applications
Gartner predicts that organisations will develop 80% of generative AI (GenAI) business applications on their existing data management platforms by 2028 – reducing the complexity and time required to deliver these applications by 50%. “Building GenAI business...
IoT, HPC and cloud access driving digital twins growth
The global digital twins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,6% from $5-billion in 2019 to $154-billion by 2030, according to forecasts from GlobalData. Digital twins are increasingly transforming industries such as manufacturing,...
Finance leaders embrace AI
Sixty-eight percent of finance organisations are using AI or plan to use the technology, according to a recent survey of finance leaders by Gartner. A May 2023 survey of 133 finance leaders found that 39% of respondents are using AI/machine learning (ML), and an...
GenAI levels up game characters
To enhance the gaming experience, studios and developers spend tremendous effort creating photorealistic, immersive in-game environments. But non-playable characters (NPCs) often get left behind. Many behave in ways that lack depth and realism, making their...
African smartphone market resilient
Africa's smartphone market has remained resilient in the face of macroeconomic challenges, high inflation, and forex issues, with shipments increasing 12,8% year on year in Q3 2023 to reach 20,1-million units. That's according to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile...
Software testers embrace AI
A new "Future of Quality Assurance 2023" study by LambdaTest of 1 615 software testing professionals from 70 different countries has shed new light on software testing practices in 2023, including finding that 78% have already adopted AI. 2023 has seen a number of...
Tourism ends 2023 at 90% of pre-Covid levels
International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), an estimated 975-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September...
Black Friday sales numbers show consumer strain
Although the volume of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales increased over the sales period, data from Ecentric Payment Systems shows that the value of transactions and the timing of purchases made indicates that consumers are carefully shopping around while also...
Party is over for WLAN as revenues dip
Vendors depleted their backlogs of Wireless LAN (WLAN) orders faster than expected, bringing worldwide revenues down 4% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 3Q 2023. Following an unprecedented stretch of revenue expansion, vendors are now reporting flat or declining orders from...
Modest growth for wearables shipments
Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 2,6% year over year during the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) and reached an all-time high for the third quarter of 148,4-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
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Evolve the game with data management
The unsung hero in the evolution of sports, data management plays an equally integral role in the analysis of player performance data, writes Morne Bekker, country mananger at NetApp South Africa. Professional sport has evolved drastically over the past two decades,...
Insurance industry gears up for PoPI
On 25 May, the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The long awaited law changes the way in which companies are required to collect, store and process personal information, and affording EU residents better protection and...
Be prepared when it comes to retirement tax
As contentious as the issue may be, the reality of life for those retiring or approaching retirement in South Africa is that savings in whatever form, including a retirement fund lump sum and tax-free investments are taxable. But forewarned is forearmed says Gerhard...
SUSE adds management, monitoring to Ceph
SUSE is contributing the manpower, concepts and architecture of the openATTIC storage management framework to the Ceph open source project, turning it into the new default built-in dashboard for management and monitoring of the Ceph software-defined storage platform....
Trend Micro partners with Obscure for training
Trend Micro has partnered with Obscure Technologies, which is now the Accredited Training Centre (ATC) for Trend Micro in sub-Saharan Africa. Obscure Technologies will be providing training on the installation, use and operation of its products to partners as well as...
Integrate business continuity and cyber resilience
Business's increasing dependence on digital platforms and data has generated significant efficiencies - but has also spawned a well-resourced cyber-crime industry. It is thus imperative that cyber resilience is integrated into organisations' business continuity...
Tarsus Express brings two-hour delivery to Gauteng
Tarsus Distribution is responding to the needs of the on-demand economy with the launch of Tarsus Express Delivery. The two-hour logistics service enables ICT resellers to deliver urgent small orders to their customers on the same day. Fulfilled through Sendr, Tarsus...
Fensham heads Bitdefender consumer channel
Christelle Fensham has been appointed the new channel manager for Bitdefender Consumer at Black Castle Technologies, the official country partner for Bitdefender consumer products in Southern Africa. She will be responsible for all Bitdefender's consumer channel...
Winter promo from C-Fibre and black
C-Fibre and black, are partnering to give users who sign up for a new C-Fibre line between 1 June 2018 until 31 August 2018 three-months of free fibre as well as three months of free access to the Binge Premium entertainment package on black. "We are bringing...
‘Quick win’ to kickstart cloud migration
As more vendors push their clients to adopt cloud services, there's a logical first step that can provide the impetus for full-scale cloud transformation, writes Abrie Joubert, DSM expert: end user services at T-Systems South Africa. 'Slowly, and then all at once'....
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic enterprise-wide projects within the banking sector.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing & co-ordinating the activities of...
Regulatory Data Business Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Regulatory Data Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 3-months contract role.What...
Analyst Programmer at The University of The Western Cape
Analyst Programmer Information and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University's strategic goals...
Senior REACT Developer
Senior React DeveloperOur UK based client is looking for a Senior React Developer with the following Skills:Experience with server-side rendering frameworks such as [URL Removed] with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.Experience with state machines (e.g.,...
Regulatory Data Business Analyst – Gauteng Parkwood
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Regulatory Data Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 3-months contract role.What...
Analyst Programmer at The University of The Western Cape – Western Cape Bellville
Analyst Programmer Information and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University's strategic goals...
Senior REACT Developer – Remote Remote
Senior React DeveloperOur UK based client is looking for a Senior React Developer with the following Skills:Experience with server-side rendering frameworks such as [URL Removed] with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.Experience with state machines (e.g.,...
Java Developer at STS
Job title: Java DeveloperLocation: Sandton Purpose:We seek the best - smart, hard-working, self-motivated, committed people with positive attitudes and passion for their work. Our people come from many different backgrounds which adds richness to our talent pool. We...
SharePoint Developer at The University of the Western Cape
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Senior UI Designer
Our client is on the hunt for a Senior UI Designer to bring their creative vision to life! If you're passionate about crafting stunning and intuitive user interfaces, thrive on collaboration, and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, this role is for you. Let...
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