Black Friday launches festive season sales
New retail statistics highlight a significant opportunity for South African retailers to build on the momentum of Black Friday and end the year on a high note. The research, commissioned by Capital Connect, shows total retail sales for 2024 are forecasted to be 19%...
New focus on customer-centric strategies
International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced new insights into the expanding role of the chief experience officer (CXO) as a driving force in shaping customer experience strategies across industries. As organisations face increasing competition and evolving...
False declines carry big risks
Friction at checkout remains a major challenge for businesses, many of which are doing everything they can to reduce cart abandonment and ensure a great customer experience. At the same time, banks face their own challenges as they are the last defence for both...
AI and the promise of accessible, affordable healthcare
Over the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the global news cycle as experts across the world engaged in a spirited debate about its positive implications and potential drawbacks for our future. While uncertainties remain about how AI will impact...
A kilowatt saved is worth more than a kilowatt produced
This year's Enlit 2023 Africa event in Cape Town had a pertinent and recurring theme: how can the continent ramp up energy efficiency to mitigate the unstable energy provision faced by many countries including South Africa? Speaking on the panel Utilising advanced...
SAS seeks crowd-driven AI to protect sea turtles
SAS has joined forces with the UNC Centre for Galapagos Studies (CGS) to apply crowd-driven artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help protect endangered sea turtles - similar to a recent project it was involved in to help track deforestation in the...
Tips on how to survive during economic uncertainty
Kathy Gibson reports - We are living in tough times, and it's harder than ever for organisations to thrive today - putting digital transformation squarely in focus. IDC research shows that operational transformation is far away the top priority for South African CIOs,...
CEOs cite AI as top disruptive technology
A recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) was the top technology that CEOs believe will significantly impact their industry over the next three years, cited by 21% of survey respondents. "Generative AI will...
Reimagining Meta’s infrastructure for the AI age
With its AI compute needs set to grow dramatically, Meta has announced custom chips for running AI models and video, a new AI-optimised data centre design, and phase 2 of its 16 000 GPU supercomputer for AI research. Santosh Janardhan, head of infrastructure at Meta,...
Tech giants advancing in generative AI with multi-faceted approach
As the global appetite for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches unprecedented levels, technology behemoths such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon are not merely allocating substantial resources to develop novel GenAI models - they are also actively...
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BDO UK extends Ideagen’s Pentana Audit
BDO UK, part of the international accountancy and business advisory firm, is to extend its use of Ideagen's internal auditing software to its South African member firm following its success in the UK. Pentana Audit will be rolled out across BDO South Africa's Risk...
Towards effective healthcare for SA
Vukani Mngxati, MD: Healthcare and Public Sector practice at Accenture South Africa, discusses what's needed to effect accessible and affordable healthcare systems in South Africa. Digitisation has been the enabling force behind the world's most effective and...
Zebra unveils Android enterprise smartphone
Zebra Technologies has introduced the TC20, a rugged, value-driven mobile computer designed to meet the specific needs of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Bryan Bassett, Research Analyst, Mobile Enterprise: Device Solutions, IDC: "Zebra's TC20 provides a...
True digital transformation through ECM evolution
Today it is possible for any company to apply systems, manage projects and drive content management to the extent that it actively facilitates true digital transformation. This is according to Craig Leppan, Business Development Manager at leading specialist software...
Fujitsu debuts PrimeFlex data analytics reference models
Fujitsu today launches a new reference model for its Fujitsu Integrated System PrimeFlex for High Performance Computing (HPC) solution, enabling customers to run accelerated computing on growing amounts of unstructured data by leveraging HPC infrastructures to provide...
LTE-M paves the way for IoT adoption
Billions of new Internet of Things (IoT) devices are expected before 2020[1] but the majority of these do not require the full capabilities of 4G cellular networks. Emerging Low-Power Wide-Area wireless technologies, including LTE-M and NB-IoT, allow devices to...
Aligning KPIs and customer experience goals
Customer experience (CX) is fast becoming the primary point of brand differentiation, replacing the established norms of product and price. Realising that fact, as many business leaders now do, is one thing. Acting on it is another thing altogether, writes Veronique...
Boost employee satisfaction with payroll clarity
South Africa is beginning to follow the international trend whereby companies are treating employees like they would their customers. In part, this is done by providing on-time and detailed payslips designed to boost employee satisfaction and increase the efficiency...
Networks Unlimited partners with SevOne
Networks Unlimited has announced its distribution agreement with SevOne, a provider of digital infrastructure management solutions, for the sub-Saharan region.The world’s largest cloud services providers (CSPs), managed services providers (MSPs) and enterprises are...
Poor site, app performance lose users
Internet users are growing more demanding and less forgiving, according to the results of a new consumer survey, writes Sven Hammar, chief service officer of Apica System. In a clear call to action for organisations around the world, the survey found that three...
Senior Technical Specialist: Java Developer – Western Cape Bellville
Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist: Java Developer to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town. Job RoleAs part of the development team, be responsible to produce quality software according to...
Control System Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Well established Automation company based in Gqeberha are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic teamQualifications:National Diploma (Electrical Engineering); National Diploma (Mechatronics); Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) or...
Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master – Remote Remote
Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master:What will you do?Our client is a newly created engineering organization on a mission to empower and accelerate autonomous value creation through insights and ML across the group. Our clients' main users are the data scientists and...
Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Desktop Engineer I, where you'll be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and enhancing user experiences. You'll support end-users, troubleshoot hardware and...
Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform
Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town.Job DetailsWe're on a transformation journey to be an innovative company at the forefront of the...
SAP Authorisation Consultant (contract hybrid) 0951 (TB)
Applications operations support for authorizations. Providing 1st level support to users; adhering to Confluence processes. Providing 2nd level support to processes where documented. Recording, routing, and monitoring all reported incidents using ITSM/JIRA to the...
Data Engineer
Data EngineerWhat will you do?Our client is a newly created engineering organisation on a mission to empower and accelerate autonomous value creation through insights and ML across the group. The company's main users are the data scientists and analysts who sit inside...
Project Manager at MSP
Our fast-growing client in the logistics industry is searching for a Project Manager to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll be the maestro behind successful SAP implementation projects, guiding them from conception to triumphant completion. Minimum...
Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform – Western Cape Bellville
Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town.Job DetailsWe're on a transformation journey to be an innovative company at the forefront of the...
SAP Authorisation Consultant (contract hybrid) 0951 (TB) – Gauteng Midrand
Applications operations support for authorizations. Providing 1st level support to users; adhering to Confluence processes. Providing 2nd level support to processes where documented. Recording, routing, and monitoring all reported incidents using ITSM/JIRA to the...
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