How data and analytics leaders can scale AI
Through 2025, poor data quality will persist as one of the most frequently mentioned challenges prohibiting advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, according to Gartner. Because of this, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on...
SA a top target for cybercrime
South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...
Vodacom, Eskom in historic virtual wheeling agreement
Vodacom has signed a virtual wheeling agreement with Eskom which, it says, will help accelerate efforts to solve the country's energy crisis. In addition to adding capacity to the nation's power grid, the agreement will also play a significant role in moving Vodacom...
UJ team takes July honours in JSE Investment Challenge
The University of Johannesburg's VK 29 MMS team emerged as the July monthly winner of the JSE Investment Challenge under the Speculator Portfolio of the University competition. Team members Madoda Hlatshwayo and Sebolaishi Manamela Manamela demonstrated their...
AI association opens in Cape Town
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa, has launched in Cape Town, in partnership with Wesgro. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI...
Chip innovations key to the future of AI/ML
Dramatic gains in hardware performance have spawned generative AI, and a rich pipeline of ideas for future speedups that will drive machine learning to new heights. This is the word from Bill Dally, Nvidia’s chief scientist and senior vice president of research,...
AMD shares tech behind confidential computing in the cloud
AMD has published the source code for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology, the backbone of AMD EPYCTM processor-based confidential computing virtual machines (VMs) available from cloud service providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google...
Global smartphone shipments set to plummet
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 4,7% year over year in 2023 to 1,15-billion units, the lowest volume in a decade, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is a downward revision from...
Avoid wellbeing washing with hybrid work
Post-Covid, many companies are making an effort to show they care. Better hours, working from home, lunchtime yoga classes - and stats suggest that employees value these initiatives. IWG's Hybrid Talent Magnet study found that 88% of HR executives believed they would...
Cybercrime threatens African digitalisation
With cybercrime increasingly posing a significant risk to enterprises globally, cybersecurity experts in South Africa are forecasting more challenging times ahead as threat actors exploit emerging innovations to launch sophisticated cyberattacks. Driven by heightened...
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Timing key in cyber incident response
When it comes to responding to a cyber security event, it's all about timing. Responding as quickly as possible is key to minimising the fallout of a cyber attack. However, businesses still make several basic mistakes when these events occur. "Failure to respond...
VMware helps CSPs move to 5G
Today at MWC 2018, VMware showcased how the company's portfolio of offerings are helping communications service providers (CSPs) prepare for the imminent 5G world, where the ability to quickly build and launch new services will be critical for success. CSPs are faced...
Steps to managing GDPR compliance
South African businesses should care as much about the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as they do about the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. By Obed Lesejane, senior solutions manager: data management at SAS South Africa Even...
SA’s SuperTeachers urged to come forward
The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) and the Digital Education Institute (DEI) have issued a joint call for the country's teachers to enter the 2018 ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year Competition. Registration opens on 01 March 2018 and will...
Hisense presents latest smartphones
At MEC 2018, HiSense presented its latest smartphones: the H11 PRO, A2 PRO, H11, H11 Lite and Rock Lite models. All of them are defined by their high-quality design and have made great advances in battery life and the quality of both front and rear cameras. The...
SAP debuts Leonardo package for telcos
SAP has introduced a new industry accelerator package designed to deliver faster innovation with less risk for telecommunications companies. SAP Leonardo for Telecommunications helps companies implement next-generation business processes to identify margin risk across...
How to enable consistent service delivery
Imagine you're at a restaurant. When you arrive, there is no menu. You decide to order what you feel like, however, every time you place an order, the response back from the kitchen is that they don't serve what you've asked for. After several attempts, you finally...
Hitachi Vantara drives new channel proposition
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has strengthened its channel proposition in sub-Saharan Africa through two key appointments. Neo Nhantumbo will take on the role of channel manager: South Africa. With more than a decade of experience in IT,...
Fintechs help Africans access services
More than 2,5-billion people around the world - many of them in Africa - lack formal identification that enables them to access to financial and government services, according to the United Nations and the ID2020 project. What's more, less than 10% of adults in low...
IT DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Fully remote position or in office if preferred. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics,...
Junior Software Engineer (CH1074)
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...
Senior Python Engineer
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Junior Software Engineer (CH1074) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...
Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Intermediate Web Developer
As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:-...
Solutions Architect – (JHB – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A Software Company with a focus on digital transformation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect – Sales Enablement to join its Sales and Marketing team. This role is pivotal in crafting client-focused solution proposals, preparing detailed costing...
Data Analyst/Insights Specialist (Pharmaceutical Industry)
ROLE: Will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organization. This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their...
Intermediate Web Developer – Remote Remote
As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:-...
Solutions Architect – (JHB – Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A Software Company with a focus on digital transformation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect – Sales Enablement to join its Sales and Marketing team. This role is pivotal in crafting client-focused solution proposals, preparing detailed costing...
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