Air safety slips from 2023 highs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a...
Alexa+, powered by GenAI, debuts
Amazon has launched Alexa+, its next-generation assistant powered by generative AI (GenAI). According to Panos Panay, senior vice-president: devices and services at Amazon, Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter and more personalised. “She keeps you entertained, helps...
Global AI chip revenue to reach $53bn this year
Semiconductors designed to execute artificial intelligence (AI) workloads will represent a $53,4-billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023, an increase of 20,9% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The developments...
Mobile robots to outpace drones in supply chain
Smart mobile robot adoption in supply chains is growing rapidly and will far outpace drones over the next three years, according to Gartner. In the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, 2023, Gartner experts said that many organisations already...
Google opens AI accelerator for African startups
Google has unveiled the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges. The programme recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across the...
How India can realise growth potential
S&P Global Market Intelligence has found that, for India to meet its growth potential in the coming years, the country must leverage its strong and growing labour force, hone in on the growth of its global manufacturing exports, and lean into the boom in local...
Watsonx generative AI accelerates mainframe app modernisation
IBM has announced watsonx Code Assistant for Z, a new generative AI-assisted product that will help enable faster translation of Cobol to Java on IBM Z and enhances developer productivity on the platform. This product will be generally available in Q4 2023, and is...
Financial inclusivity drives QR code payment growth
The volume of QR code payments in the leading southeast Asian market will increase from 13-billion in 2023 to 90-billion in 2028, according to a new study from Juniper Research. High growth in Southeast Asia and other developing markets is largely down to financial...
Tobacco sales ban failed to encourage smokers to quit
The 20-week sales ban on tobacco products introduced by the South African government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic did not have the intended objective of encouraging large-scale smoking cessation, a study has found. The paper, published in Tobacco Induced...
Global IPO activity still on a decline
Last year saw a dramatic slowdown in global IPO activity, with the total value of deals plummeting by 72% to $171,2-billion. However, 2023 doesn’t look much better as high inflation, rising interest rates, and the gloomy economic outlook continue to make fundraising...
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A new way of predicting credit risk
TransUnion introduced its new CreditVision credit scoring solution, changing how lenders offer credit to South African consumers while providing consumers with more opportunities. A recent TransUnion study identified 3-million consumers who previously could not gain...
Proline headlines at Channelwise Golf Day
Proline has once again signed up as the Platinum sponsor for the Channelwise Golf Day, taking place on 16 March. "Proline had an amazing time at the Channelwise Golf Day in 2017, and we are honoured to be invited back as the Platinum sponsor this year," comments Tim...
Bitcoin: let’s talk about tax …
Christopher Renwick, attorney at Tax Consulting SA, discusses some of the pressing issues surrounding the cryptocurrency. Although usually behind the global curve, South Africa seems to be keeping pace with the current bitcoin trend. This is positive, as we are living...
SUSE boosts business-critical computing
As organisations face increasing pressure to become more agile and economically efficient by leveraging digital assets and information, the business success of many depends on high availability and responsiveness of their enterprise IT systems. To help ensure their...
Shake it like a cloud-based infrastructure
Think that business is about to change in 2018? You'd be right, writes Ralph Berndt, director: sales at Syrex When it is broken down into its blandest, the New Year is just the beginning of another month. It isn't a seismic shift in anything other than perception....
Nokia, EDF test IoT for industries
Nokia has been selected by French power utility EDF's R&D unit to test the performance of LPWA wireless networking technologies - key emerging standards for Internet of Things (IoT) device connectivity - to support critical operations for industries. The two...
Safer Internet practices for SMEs
With Safer Internet Day celebrated around the world yesterday, consumers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to take the time to ensure that they are managing their cyber risks correctly. This according to Santho Mohapeloa, digital distribution specialist...
RS Components in distribution deal with IDEC
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has announced a distribution agreement with IDEC EMEA, a leading manufacturer of innovative industrial automation and control products. The deal between the two companies builds upon the longstanding and...
Ericsson boosts indoor coverage
With mobile data traffic surging by eight-times and 1-billion 5G subscriptions expected by the end of 2023, mobile operators must meet consumer and enterprise demand for applications such as 4K/8K video streaming, virtual reality/augmented reality, and immersive...
Cyber insurance for TFG cellphone customers
Customers buying cellphones from TFG (The Foschini Group) will be financially protected, and covered for financial losses incurred due to online cyber fraud. TFG and local cyber insurance company Mycybercare have partnered to bundle Mycybercare policies with...
Junior Software Developer
Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellenceNo Prior Experience Required! The Position: We're looking for a tech-savvy professional curios about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance...
Category Analyst
Our client is seeking a skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the mining industry. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and data analysis skills to support operations and drive improvements in business processes within a dynamic and...
Project Manager (Quality Improvement – Nurse – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Ekurhuleni) – Gauteng Germiston
Main purpose of the job:To provide oversight, and management of the Wits RHI Quality Improvement (QI) interventions within the specified geographical area in achievement of project targets and improved HIV and TB related health outcomesLocation:Ekurhuleni District...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellenceNo Prior Experience Required! The Position: We're looking for a tech-savvy professional curios about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance...
Category Analyst – Northern Cape Northern Cape
Our client is seeking a skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the mining industry. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and data analysis skills to support operations and drive improvements in business processes within a dynamic and...
Scrum Master / Project Manager (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeks to fill the dual role of a Scrum Master / Project Manager who will play a vital role in facilitating Agile processes and ensuring the Development team remains productive, focused, and aligned with the...
Senior Retail Analyst at Circana
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
Technical Systems Analyst 2371
Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a Technical Systems Analyst (Entry) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)A Junior Technical Systems Analyst position is to be added to our team. If you are a systems analyst with an eye for detail and...
Scrum Master / Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeks to fill the dual role of a Scrum Master / Project Manager who will play a vital role in facilitating Agile processes and ensuring the Development team remains productive, focused, and aligned with the...
Senior Retail Analyst at Circana – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
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