Free AI set to increase uptake of Google’s Workspace platform
Google has elevated its Workspace platform by offering AI capabilities for free to subscribers of Workspace Business and Enterprise plans. Previously, plan subscribers could purchase an add-on of AI features ranging from $20 to $30 per user per month. The list of...
Report raises concern about DeepSeek security
The launch of China’sDeepSeek’s R1 AI model sent shockwaves through global markets, reportedly wiping $1 trillion from stock markets in just a couple of days. Marc Andreeses, an advisor to US president Donald Trump advisor and a tech venture capitalist descibes the...
Global PC shipments still on a downturn
Global PC shipments declined 13,4% YoY during the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This was the sixth consecutive quarter of contraction...
Few HR leaders implementing generative AI
Only around 5% of HR leaders report their function has already implemented generative AI, while another 9% reported they are currently conducting generative AI pilots, according to a new survey of 105 HR leaders from Gartner. "More than half of HR leaders surveyed by...
High-effort’ customer service transitions impact CX
Sixty-two percent of customer service channel transitions are "high-effort" for customers, according to Gartner, which adds that less than half of customers who experience a high-effort transition will use self-service again for their next interaction. A Gartner...
Why Threads is a genuine threat to Twitter
With the new Threads social media platform on the rise - destined, some say, to reshape how we communicate, promote brands, and engage with each other - an exciting new era is seemingly underway. "Among the launch of numerous social media platforms over the years,...
Check Point raises security concerns over Google Bard
With the slew of generative AI intelligent platforms emerging, starting with ChatGPT, Check Point Research (CPR ) recently conducted a security analysis of the latest one - Google Bard - and did a comparative analysis vis-à-vis ChatGPT. What the security experts found...
Africa still prone to phishing, but training cuts risk
More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and social engineering scams. However, regular training can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to such cyber threats. This is among the key findings of...
Google Bard launches in Swahili
Google has announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili - the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. With the expansion, Bard is now available in most of the world, including...
Saphila 2023: it’s a wrap …
Saphila 2023 wrapped up today after three days of conferencing and networking. The biennial African SAP User Group (AFSUG) event has been on hold since 2019, so delegates seized the opportunity to reconnect with their peers for the first time in four years. Kathy...
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Rapelang Rabana to join BCX
BCX has appointed Rapelang Rabana as chief digital officer. "We are excited that Rapelang is joining us," says Ian Russell, CEO of BCX. "Rapelang is a true maverick and disruptor. She has done truly amazing work to advance technology in this country, and I know she...
Collaboration makes flexi-working feasible
Flexi-working is a new reality thanks in part to disruptive digital technologies. But misconceptions cause some organisations to either do it poorly or avoid it for fear of failure, says Teresa Badenhorst, HR director of Ricoh SA. Flexi-working is an old concept that...
Ignite relaunches SME e-commerce platform
Technology is the business leveller that enables South African small and medium businesses to become global organisations -- but not if internet and communication technology services are over-complicated or beyond the reach of entrepreneurs. To address what is...
Banking boards must hone their digital IQ skills
Banks and other financial institutions need to bolster the digital IQ around their boardroom tables if they want to deliver true digital solutions to customers, says Simon Blissett, Cisco's head of financial services and innovation, EMEAR. A decade ago, digital IQ was...
Altron sells off Powertech Transformers
JSE-listed Allied Electronics has reached an agreement to dispose of its 80% interest in Powertech Transformers Proprietary Limited (Powertech Transformers) to a B-BBEE consortium comprising of Europe's number one medium-sized manufacturer of transformers, SGB-SMIT,...
Winning formula for Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press has created a winning formula based on a successful franchise model, in-depth training and the best technology available. After more than 40 years in the global printing industry and more than 20 years in the local market, Minuteman Press can be...
Jasco acquires Reflex stake
Jasco has acquired a 51% share in Reflex Solutions, a specialist in IT managed services, hosted IT infrastructure, cloud services and fibre-to-the-X (FTTX) solutions. This move will bolster the Jasco Enterprise offering, enhancing its existing services and solutions...
SDN enables today’s business cases
Computer networks are the heart of modern communication, and software-defined networking (SDN) is considered revolutionary in terms of how today's networks are designed, built and operated. "SDNs are far more agile than the LANs and WANs of the past. Their elasticity...
Smart installations for a tight IT budget
When it comes to the purchase of data network, communications and other IT infrastructure, it's often tempting to buy cheap, quick-fix solutions to meet the immediate needs with as little pressure on the company coffers as possible. But that buck saved now could come...
SUSE Cloud Application Platform speeds DevOps
SUSE is helping enterprises speed application delivery with a growing portfolio of solutions built on industry-standard open source technologies. SUSE has launched SUSE Cloud Application Platform as the latest addition to that portfolio. The new solution provides...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for a Scrum Master that has experience and proven track in managing projects within an Agile Custom Development and Integration environment. The successful Scrum Master will be responsible for owning the delivery of numerous Agile projects on an...
Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst with Financial Accounting and Insurance Experience to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid work model KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Consult with business to identify...
Full Stack developer Dot Netcore – Gauteng Bedford
Intermediate Full stack Developers ( Automotive exp and SaaS web solutions advantage) Role Overview: Develop and deliver feature-rich SaaS solutions tailored to the automotive industry, driving innovation and enhancing user experiencesRequired: Proficiency in Angular...
Data Analyst
Data Scientist/Analytics ProfessionalUnleash your potential in cutting-edge data analytics and step into AI!R 600,000 - R 836,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking digital services company that values innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...
.Net Developer
Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...
Test Analyst at TT
We are currently looking for Test Analysts, contract role as per the spec below Qualifications for and TA (Test Analyst) and Responsibilities A graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.3+ years of proven experience as a manual tester.Manual...
Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Data Scientist/Analytics ProfessionalUnleash your potential in cutting-edge data analytics and step into AI!R 600,000 - R 836,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking digital services company that values innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...
.Net Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...
Test Analyst at TT – Gauteng Parktown
We are currently looking for Test Analysts, contract role as per the spec below Qualifications for and TA (Test Analyst) and Responsibilities A graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.3+ years of proven experience as a manual tester.Manual...
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