Most banks are exploring GenAI
Improving operating efficiency is the most common reason banks are considering using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Banks are also considering using GenAI to improve customer experience and drive business growth. These are among the key finding from a...
Africa’s short-term outlook is resilient
Africa’s economy is projected to increase from 3,3%growth in 2024 to 3,9% in 2025, reaching 45 in 2026, despite mounting geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, according to the African Development Bank Group’s flagship 2025 African Economic Outlook report....
Business needs, GenAI will drive public cloud spend to $679bn in 2024
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $678,8-billion in 2024, up from $563,6-billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "Cloud has become essentially indispensable," says Sid Nag, vice-president...
Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024
South Africa's cybersecurity landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous. In fact, a recent report by Interpol reveals that the country is the cybercrime hub of the continent. As cyber-threats continue to rise, it's crucial for local businesses to keep an eye on...
Covid impacted digital transformation in healthcare
Globally, 71% of healthcare industry professionals expressed that the Covid-19 pandemic had the greatest impact on digital transformation in the healthcare sector during the last few years, among other macro events, according to a survey by GlobalData. GlobalData's...
New challenges as HR leaders strive to meet business outcomes
Leader and manager development, and organizational culture are the top priorities for HR leaders for 2024, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 520 HR leaders in July 2023 found the top five organisational priorities for HR leaders next year...
Digital payments to become a $10trn industry
Over the past five years, more than 1,6-billion people worldwide have embraced digital payments, pushing the total user count in this market to a whopping 4,44-billion, or more than half the world`s population. This massive user base has helped the total transaction...
Teraco commences CT2 expansion
interconnection hub and vendor-neutral data centre provider Teraco has announced a 30 megawatt (MW) expansion of its CT2 hyperscale data centre facility in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The expansion is scheduled for completion in early 2025 and will incorporate the latest...
Paratus SA inaugurates vendor neutral teleport
Representing the Group's largest investment in South Africa to date and built to serve Sub-Saharan Africa, the newly constructed Paratus South Africa Teleport - The Goedehoop Teleport in Doornkloof, Pretoria - has entered the final stages of completion. As the...
NAPAfrica achieves 4Tbps milestone
TikTok has joined Internet eXchange Point (IXP) NAPAfrica's growing community. At the same time, NAPAfrica announced a significant milestone in its growth journey by surpassing the 4Tbps (Terabits per second) traffic milestone. NAPAfrica reached the 3Tbps traffic...
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CloudAIR can benefit Africa carriers
Global ICT solutions provider Huawei says its CloudAIR solution will benefit South African and African carriers who are affected by a lack of spectrum but have a need to improve both coverage and capacity. "With the rapid development of mobile broadband (MBB)...
New channel chief for VMware
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Companies can do more with security
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New regional president for Mastercard
Mastercard has appointed Raghav Prasad as division president for sub-Saharan Africa. Prasad will strengthen the company's ongoing commitment to delivering value to customers and consumers in Africa by leveraging technology to build stronger and more inclusive payment...
New president for Kyocera Document Solutions EMEA
Kyocera Document Solutions has appointed Takuya Marubayashi as the new president of the organisation's Europe, Middle East and Africa operations from 1 April 2018. Under the leadership of Marubayashi, the European headquarters will continue to deliver valuable...
The transformation of healthcare attacks
Paul Williams, country manager: SA at Fortinet, examines the issues around security in the healthcare space. Currently, there are 7,1-million patients using connected medical devices and remote monitoring. Additionally, healthcare providers are expected to spend $9.5...
Securex 2018 launches new Cyber Lab feature
Securex South Africa 2018 is launching a new Cyber Lab feature this year, the first one of its kind to be introduced at the expo. Powered by XGRC Software, a range of integrated management system solutions designed to meet a company's governance, risk management and...
Root launches Insurtech platform
Technology company Root has announced the Root Insurance, a new platform API that enables software developers to rapidly prototype and launch digital insurance products into the South African market. Root's API enables software developers, using only code, to easily...
Fujitsu, NetApp debut NFlex solution
The NFlex Converged Infrastructure solution, developed and sold jointly by Fujitsu and NetApp, is now available to order in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Designed to take the complexity out of implementing and operating virtualized application...
Taxify launches driver safety feature
Ride-hailing service Taxify, in partnership with emergency assistance app Namola, have launched an in-app safety button that connects at risk drivers to emergency services. Launched at the inaugural Taxify Driver Safety Summit in Johannesburg yesterday, the emergency...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture,...
Software Developers at Ntice Search
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company,is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased CompanyWe currently have open roles for Intermediate and SeniorSoftware Developers, and we would love to hear...
Software Engineer : Business Solutions at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise. Qualifications and Experience: Have a relevant tertiary qualification...
Software Developers at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company,is inviting applications from qualified Software Developers to take up permanent roles at our Umhlangabased CompanyWe currently have open roles for Intermediate and SeniorSoftware Developers, and we would love to hear...
Software Engineer : Business Solutions at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise. Qualifications and Experience: Have a relevant tertiary qualification...
Agile IT Project Co-Ordinator/Business Analyst at Ntice Search
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Agile IT Project Co-Ordinator/Business Analyst, based in UmhlangaWe are looking for an enthusiastic IT Project Co-Ordinator who will be responsible for...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the...
Agile IT Project Co-Ordinator/Business Analyst at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Agile IT Project Co-Ordinator/Business Analyst, based in UmhlangaWe are looking for an enthusiastic IT Project Co-Ordinator who will be responsible for...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the...
Project Manager
An exciting opportunity for someone with experience in construction project management to join a well established, reputable construction company with extensive experience in the Buildings construction sector, as a Project Manager. Join their team in Durban...
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