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...

Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI

A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...

2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards winners named

BCX has announced the winners of the 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, recognising South African organisations' digital innovation achievements. The winners were unveiled at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards this week. 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Award...

Microsoft outlines framework for AI apps and copilots

Soon, all software will come with an intelligent copilot assistant. This is the word from Kevin Scott, Microsoft's chief technology officer, who explains that a copilot is an application that uses modern AI and large language models to assist you with a complex...

Nvidia AI Enterprise moves to Azure

Nvidia is integrating its Nvidia AI Enterprise software into Microsoft's Azure Machine Learning to help enterprises accelerate their AI initiatives. The integration will create a secure, enterprise-ready platform that enables Azure customers worldwide to quickly...

AMD Ryzen 7020 C-Series boosts Chromebooks

AMD has announced the new lineup of AMD Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-Series processors, bringing modern performance and technologies to everyday Chromebooks. With speeds of up to 4,3GHz, up to four cores and eight threads built on proven "Zen 2" architecture, and powerful...

SAP unveils vision for future-proofed business

At SAP Sapphire in Orlando, SAP showcased responsible AI built into business solutions, ledger-based accounting for carbon tracking, and industry-specific networks to bolster supply-chain resilience, helping customers transform their business models in the cloud, put...

Intel showcases HPC, AI advances

At the ISC High Performance Conference this week, Intel showcased its high performance computing (HPC) offerings and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads; shared its portfolio of future HPC and AI products, unified by the oneAPI open programming model; and announced...

African growth potential in a polycrisis world

Factors currently plaguing the global economy include stubbornly high inflation, US and Chinese trade and tech wars, geopolitical tensions and supply chain problems. This is according to the "Africa's 2023 Growth Prospects: Securing growth resilience in a 'polycrisis'...

Dell, Nvidia debut Project Helix for secure, on-premises generative AI

Dell Technologies and Nvidia have announced a joint initiative to make it easier for businesses to build and use generative AI models on premises to quickly and securely deliver better customer service, market intelligence, enterprise search, and a range of other...

IT, business services to stay resilient

Spending on IT and business services in Europe is expected to increase by 5,3% year on year in 2023 to reach $320,8-billion. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the 2023-2027 period is forecast to be 5.6% for the Western Europe (WE) and 5,8% for Central and...

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With video surveillance you get what you pay for

When considering a new video surveillance system, it makes sense for companies to get a few quotes from vendors to compare prices. However, what should companies choose, when presented with two different quotes? By Mark Chertkow, MD of Graphic image Technologies...

Do you need up-to-date data protection?

Data is an organisation's most critical, strategic and competitive asset. In order for businesses to remain successful, in it imperative that they protect their data. However, thanks to the proliferation of data-generating devices and technologies such as...

New Veeam availability console launches

Veeam Software has announced the immediate availability of the new Veeam Availability Console, a free management console for service providers delivering Veeam-powered services, such as Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a service (DRaaS), to more...

NordVPN debuts proxy extension for Firefox

As VPNs are growing in popularity, many providers are launching user-friendly features and extensions to make more tools accessible to anyone willing to protect their online privacy. NordVPN has just launched another digital security tool: a proxy extension for...

How to improve plant floor productivity

In manufacturing, accurate and comprehensive real-time information about plant floor operations is essential to making informed decisions that drive productivity. What could be more crucial than the equipment itself? Downtime, which is detrimental to any business, is...

Demand for African VSAT networks grows

Global satellite operator Telesat has announced a significant expansion in its relationship with Sat Space Africa, a fast-growing IP connectivity company with a large footprint across the continent, contracting for additional Ku-band capacity on Telesat's Telstar 12...

Data analysis one of the most lucrative skills

Data analysis is rated as one of the most sort-after and lucrative skills to have and represents a great career opportunity for anyone with the right aptitude. "The advent of the big data era has resulted in data analytics becoming integrated into almost every...

CA announces new software incubator project

CA Technologies has announced the open registration for the FreshTracks.io beta program, one of the latest innovations stemming from the CA Accelerator program. This brings the total to 10 start-ups currently enrolled in the incubator. The CA Accelerator incubations...

Big data a useful tool for responsible lending

Banks are increasingly relying on their rich data to make decisions and streamline processes. Emma Mer, CEO of FNB Personal Loans, comments: "As a bank, we have robust processes in place to ensure that we lend responsibly, while at the same time continually taking...

Turn server-room cabinets into secure-contained units

Traditional datacentre facilities are made up of cabinets and a jumble of cables, hardware and other equipment with very little cohesion. Yes, they work, but the environments are noisy, expensive to run, and don't live up to their potential in terms of efficiency....

IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to plan, execute, and close IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while aligning with strategic goals.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree...

RPG Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us. What you will do:Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the...

IT PROJECT COORDINATOR – Gauteng Centurion

Introduction: Play a pivotal role in the management and execution of complex projects in this multi disciplined environment. Become a part of successful project delivery in an organisation that has not only formed the cornerstone of financing and stimulating the South...

Desktop Technician

Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Are you passionate about providing technical support? As a Desktop Technician, you will ensure that end-user devices are functional, secure, and meet the needs of staff and users.Qualifications and ExperienceDiploma...

IT Consultant

Young UNEMPLOYED, IT Wizard Wanted - Must be available immediately! Are you a tech-savvy go-getter ready to fast-track your career in IT?We're on the hunt for ambitious and talented individuals to join our energetic team in Rivonia! What You'll Need: ?? Minimum...

Data Engineer

Looking for a Data Engineer to join a financial services client. The candidate will be required to enable the data lifecycle within EDS and provide good quality data by applying the necessary framework/s and governance to whomever may require it (BI and advanced...

Desktop Technician – Gauteng Pretoria

Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Are you passionate about providing technical support? As a Desktop Technician, you will ensure that end-user devices are functional, secure, and meet the needs of staff and users.Qualifications and ExperienceDiploma...

IT Consultant – Gauteng Rivonia

Young UNEMPLOYED, IT Wizard Wanted - Must be available immediately! Are you a tech-savvy go-getter ready to fast-track your career in IT?We're on the hunt for ambitious and talented individuals to join our energetic team in Rivonia! What You'll Need: ?? Minimum...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a Data Engineer to join a financial services client. The candidate will be required to enable the data lifecycle within EDS and provide good quality data by applying the necessary framework/s and governance to whomever may require it (BI and advanced...

Database Compliance Specialist

Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Are you dedicated to data integrity and compliance? As a Database Compliance Specialist, you will ensure that our databases comply with regulations and industry standards. Your role is crucial in protecting...

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