Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point

Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...

The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach

Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves

South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

30 years of the co.za domain

The ZA Registry Consortium (ZARC), South Africa's domain name sector and Registry Operator for four .za second-level domains such as co.za, org.za, web.za and net.za is celebrating 30 years of service. Over three decades, co.za has evolved through various...

African Development Bank looks to catalyse continental development

The African Development Bank has signed a $20-million equity investment in the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4), reinforcing the Bank's commitment to fostering private sector development and boosting infrastructure across the continent. Africa's...

Bitcoin surge sparks interest among millionaires

Despite a turbulent past year in the market, eight out of 10 high net worth (HNW) individuals have asked their financial advisers about including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin into their portfolios over the last 12 months. According to the results of a study by...

Global device shipments expected to drop again

Worldwide shipments of total devices (PCs, tablets and mobile phones) are projected to decline 4,4% in 2023, to total 1,7-billion units, according to Gartner. In 2022, the devices shipment market declined 11,9%. "The depressed economic market will continue to dampen...

PMI almost unchanged from December

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 53.0 index points in January 2023 - virtually unchanged from 53.1 in December. A decline in the employment and new sales orders indices to levels below 50 were offset by higher activity and...

The most sought after IT pros on the dark web …

After analysing 200 000 employment ads between 2020 and 2022 on the darknet job market, experts from Kaspersky's Digital Footprint Intelligence team have concluded that developers, attackers, and designers were the most sought after professions in the cybercriminal...

End-to-end supply chain resilience not expected anytime soon

Most companies will remain locked into an outdated model that will prevent them from achieving end-to-end (E2E) resiliency in their supply chains by 2026, according to Gartner. Gartner's analysis indicates that few companies have accepted the necessary paradigm shift...

Aviation industry ramping up digitalisation to ease passenger journeys

Faced with increased disruptions, baggage mountains and staff shortages, airports and airlines are ramping up their investment in technology to digitalise their operations and speed up passenger journeys by offering more self-service options. SITA's 2022 Air Transport...

Syndicated loan paves way for Teraco growth

Teraco has concluded a syndicated loan facility worth R11,8-billion, of which R5,7-billion will be used to finance the company's continued growth and R6,1-billion will refinance and extend the average maturity profile of existing drawn debt. The growth funding is for...

Digital card issuance set to boost credit cards

The number of credit cards issued via digital card issuance platforms will exceed 320-million globally by 2027 compared to 120-million in 2023, according to Juniper Research. This growth of almost 170% reflects the use of new advanced digital capabilities such as...

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Welcome to the next era of digital entertainment

Vian Chinner, CEO of Xineoh, examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the entertainment industry. Imagine a time in the not-too-distant past, when our consumption of media was entirely dictated for us -- when we were forced to stay-in, so as not to miss...

Mobile users are in denial …

Leo Meyer, MD of Black Castle Technologies, gets under the covers with the mobile security denial syndrome. A myriad of polls over the last year have confirmed what we would expect; consumers don't want their mobile devices to fall victim to security onslaughts....

GIT debuts FLIR’s PTZ auto-tracking

Graphic Image Technologies (GIT) has announced the local availability of FLIR's PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) auto-tracking solution for Quasar CP-4221-301 PTZ cameras. This auto-tracking solution makes it possible to use a surveillance camera to automatically follow a moving...

Cloud grows, but reluctantly

If Gartner is to be believed and only a mere 38% of enterprise IT organisations are using cloud services, there is undoubtedly continued concern regarding cloud usage. Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor-neutral cloud hosting platform provider Routed, says that while there is...

Britehouse wins in Top Women Awards 2017

Britehouse Group, a Division of Dimension Data, has been announced the winner of the Top Gender Empowered: Skills Development Award at the prestigious Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2017. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards, hosted by Topco Media and Standard Bank,...

Technology will accelerate SDGs

Technology will drive inclusive, sustainable growth that is needed for countries to achieve the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) are aimed at ending poverty and safeguarding the planet. Speaking at...

Embracing a mobile ERP world

Stuart Scanlon, MD of epic ERP, examines the role mobility plays in digital transformation. The popular IT vernacular of last year -- cloud computing, big data, and virtualisation -- has been replaced with the likes of mobility and digital transformation. And yet, the...

VMware unifies end user experience

VMware has unveiled innovations that make VMware Workspace ONE powered by AirWatch the industry's first unified end user experience, management and security solution for all endpoint platforms. Customers will now have the ability to use Workspace ONE as a single...

Econz Wireless signs partner agreement with NeTrec

Econz Wireless, a global leader in GPS mobile employee tracking and time and attendance solutions, has signed a partner agreement with NeTrec, a Vereeniging- and Pretoria-based company which specialises in human resource management. Ernie Loubser, support director for...

The rise of biometrics in business

Biometrics may at the outset seem like a space-age, technology driven discipline, but using unique physical characteristics as identifying features is nothing new, writes Davina Myburgh, director of core credit for TransUnion Africa. Artefacts discovered in ancient...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...

Mid -Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is excited to find a seasoned Software Engineer to join their team! This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to blend remote flexibility with dynamic in-office collaboration. If you're ready to make a significant impact with your expertise, we'd love...

Full Stack C#.Net Developer (PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents are being sought by an Insurance Specialist in Pretoria as their next Full Stack C#.Net Developer to maintain and develop their proprietary in-house software stack. The ideal candidate must have 4-7 years' work experience with the...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

BI Developer

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Systems Developer

Join a leader in the Consulting Industry who has reputable clients across various industries in the South African landscape!Our client is a leader in providing services such as Cybersecurity and Access Management, Data Storage, Management and Custom Application...

Full Stack C#.Net Developer (PTA) – Gauteng Faerie Glen

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents are being sought by an Insurance Specialist in Pretoria as their next Full Stack C#.Net Developer to maintain and develop their proprietary in-house software stack. The ideal candidate must have 4-7 years' work experience with the...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

BI Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

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