AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

Motorists shift from ownership to usage-based leasing

In fleet management, determining the optimal vehicle replacement cycle is a critical decision that directly impacts operational efficiency, safety, maintenance costs, and cash flow. By Prashanth Bisnath, WesBank national head of sales: fleet management and leasing...

Lower inflation boosts February take-home pay

The real take-home pay, measured in the BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), saw an encouraging rise in February as the sharp slowdown in inflation through 2024 continues to have a positive effect on salary earners’ purchasing power. While supporting...

How governments and companies should advance trusted AI

AI is a profound opportunity. The stakes are high. AI is projected to enhance human productivity and unlock an astounding $16 trillion in value by 2030, writes Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM. Not only will this fuel economic growth and boost GDP, but it will...

Search interest in AI reaches all-time high

Google has revealed that searches for artificial intelligence (AI) are at an all-time high in South Africa. Search trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in 2023 so far, with interest rising 230% since last year - and 700% over the last five...

Intel expands FPGA portfolio

Intel has expanded its Intel Agilex FPGA portfolio and broadened its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) offerings to handle the increased demand for customised workloads, including enhanced AI capabilities, and to provide lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and more...

Infrastructure software on growth trajectory

New research from Omdia's infrastructure software market forecast has revealed the market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% over the period 2022 to 2027, which will make the market worth an estimated $358-billion by the end of 2027....

5G satellite networks to generate $17bn more for telcos

New research from Juniper Research has found operators will generate $17-billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (third-generation partnership project)-compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030. It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite...

New tools could catalyse response to TB deaths

As the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) approaches, a new report from the Lancet Commission, co-authored by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) researcher, released recommendations which provide a path forward to turn the tide on this...

Tech competition aims to empower small credit providers

The National Credit Regulator (NCR), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have come together to launch an innovative TechSprint competition (also known as the Hackathon) designed to support the digitisation and...

Renewed spending in luxury market

The pre-owned luxury market saw an uptick in growth last year fuelled by the surge in "revenge spending" post the Cboid-19 pandemic. Now, as 2023 unfolds - a year defined by economic challenges, sociocultural shifts, higher inflation, and a weakening Rand - the State...

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HP extends LaserJet warranty

Official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is excited to announce that HP has extended its warranty period from one to three years on the LaserJet M300/400/500 and M600 (A4) series of printers purchased from 1 February 2018. This will effectively see an...

FMI gains speed, agility with Lenovo ThinkSystems

The insurance business is fast-paced and dynamic, so IT must provide fast processing and storage that’s both available and easy to manage. When Durban-based insurer FMI needed to refresh its existing IBM systems, it turned to long-time partner Network Configurations...

IoT to change lives across Africa

The Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting the lives of millions around the world - but none more so than those in Africa. SolarNow, a social business passionate about transforming lives by providing high quality solar energy, appliances and financing solutions in East...

Use science and data for hiring success

There is a wealth of new methods, backed by research and new data sets, to inform the hiring of executive teams. Despite this, many companies still approach hiring based on outdated principles and concepts, which means that they are not making optimally successful...

Tech to the aid of construction

Mobile technology could help South African construction companies to boost productivity as they seek to optimise efficiencies in the face of a long industry slump, writes Matthew Kibby, vice-president: enterprise, Africa and Middle East at Sage. South Africa's...

Take your salary to the next level

Everyone wants to know how they can grow their salary, how they can take their increase above the standard percentage point and take home more for their hard work. Fortunately, there are steps that anyone can follow that will help them to grow their salary and their...

Netstar helps nab high-value assets syndicate

Altron's subsidiary Netstar assisted in the successful arrest of a group of criminals within an hour of a robbery of high value assets that took place at premises in the Johannesburg CBD. Netstar's proprietary technology enabled Netstar to track the movements of the...

Software AG unveils new IoT solutions

Software AG has unveiled the latest version of its open, cloud-based Cumulocity IoT platform (Release 9), which builds on its distributed architecture with additional edge processing capabilities. Cumulocity IoT now includes enhanced high availability, multi-cluster...

Telkom offers new Samsung phones with FreeMe deals

The new Samsung S9 and S9 Plus smartphones will be available on Telkom's data driven FreeMe plans from 16 March 2018 in stores and online. Pre-orders for the device are open from today on the Telkom website. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ boast Samsung's most advanced camera...

Panda and BDO in strategic partnership

Cyber security firm Panda Security Africa and audit, advisory and tax firm, BDO South Africa, have formed a strategic cyber alliance to enable BDO to offer a managed security service to their clients, using Panda's next generation EDR solution. Predictions for 2018...

Program Administrator (PMBOK) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in AdministrationMust have 5-10 years of experience in Administration at Engineering Consulting CompanyMust have knowledge of FIDIC contracts and agreementsMust have knowledge of NEC4 ECC...

Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248

Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Technical:o Angular frameworko Javao Kafkao HTML5, Typescript and CSSo Unit testingo Integration Testingo RESTful API (Swagger, Open API)o Microservices architectureo Docker/ Kuberneteso Object-oriented...

Mid to Senior C# Developer

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...

Full Stack Java Developer (Expert) 2248 – Gauteng Pretoria

Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Technical:o Angular frameworko Javao Kafkao HTML5, Typescript and CSSo Unit testingo Integration Testingo RESTful API (Swagger, Open API)o Microservices architectureo Docker/ Kuberneteso Object-oriented...

Mid to Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer with expertise in VB.NET and desktop/web applications for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechNETC# (Desktop/Web)MS SQLCrystal ReportsShould you meet the...

Field Support Engineer

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Field Support Engineer to join our team. You'll responsible for providing on-site technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network systems at client locations. The ideal candidate will...

Business Intelligence Developer

Our client is looking for a seasoned BI Developer who will be involved in data modelling, dashboard creation, and providing insights to clients. Responsibilities: Design, build and deploy BI solutions.Evaluate and improve existing BI systems.Collaborate with teams to...

Automation Engineer (Remote)

The automation engineer role is aimed not only at the company's internal requirements, but also at providing automation projects and efficiency improvements for the company's customers which will be scoped individually as required.Responsibilities include:- Detailed...

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