Can organisations keep up with the rise of AI models?
In the AI gold rush era, where new large language models (LLMs) and other AI solutions emerge almost weekly, modern organisations are increasingly eager to employ machine learning. With the recent appearance of DeepSeek-R1 and Alibaba’s Qwen2.5-Max models, which have...
Positive trends for IT distribution revenues
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Distributor Revenues grew 2,3% year-over-year, landing at $21,4-billion, but this solid end to the year was not enough to outweigh weaker sales in earlier quarters, and 2024 ended down 1,1% year-over-year according to the International...
For apathetic SA consumers ‘good enough is good enough’
Online engagement has grown significantly over the years as more consumers chose digital options to buy groceries, medication and clothing, among other items - and this was fast-tracked by the Covid-19 pandemic. But now that the Covid hangover is almost over,...
Generative AI could revolutionise pharma and healthcare
The implementation of generative AI in pharma and healthcare has the potential to address the issues of high costs and poor patient experiences while enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes, says GlobalData, and can significantly transform the industry. Kiran Raj,...
Top emerging liability trends for professional services firms
Architects and engineers face greater scrutiny over building and fire safety defects. Financial services professionals may be accused of mismanaging investment funds negatively impacted by inflation. A lawyer's untrained use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools when...
CIO commitment and concerns around innovation
A global annual survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) by Lenovo reveals that despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world's CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to deliver value for their organisations. Despite their optimism, the...
South Africans unaware of what personal data is available online
According to a recent survey by Kaspersky called Digital Superstitions, over a third of respondents (38%) from South Africa do not know what data about them is publicly available on the Internet. For those who recognise and are aware about their own personal...
Vuma future-proofs network with Huawei
Fibre provider Vuma and Huawei have partnered to bring next-generation 50G PON - which effectively supports 10Gps Everywhere - to the local market. The new offering provides high-density symmetrical 50G PON to meet the increasing bandwidth requirements in future...
Trusted and agile business processes enable transformation
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - Any digital transformation or business transformation exercise boils down to business process transformation. “The end of the project is not the end of the story,” says Wassilios Lolas, global vice-president and head of the...
Pick ‘n Pay modernises its POS
When your retail business has a national footprint with outlets varying in size and offering, having a single point of sale management system can get complicated. Pick 'n Pay is a leading grocery retailer, with stores ranging in size form small garage stores to hyper...
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The science of securing cyber skills
Urgent measures need to be taken to bridge the rapidly increasing cybersecurity skills gap, says Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. A recent scientific report found that our memories simultaneously generate two forms of personal experience. The...
The science of securing cyber skills
Urgent measures need to be taken to bridge the rapidly increasing cybersecurity skills gap, says Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. A recent scientific report found that our memories simultaneously generate two forms of personal experience. The...
Cybersecurity is a strategic issue
As organisations embark on their digital transformation journeys, they are seeking to tap new business opportunities, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver better services to customers, writes Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa at Fortinet....
A 360-degree customer view is key
Having a comprehensive view of customers in a digital environment is essential to being differentiated from competitors. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, says insurers must prioritise this or risk becoming irrelevant. "While it is not specific to...
Top tips when renting a MFP
A multifunctional printer (MFP) is an office machine which incorporates the functionalities of multiple printing, copying, scanning and faxing devices into one, so as to have a smaller footprint in a home or small business setting or to provide centralised document...
Nedbank issues BEE affidavits, certificates
Nedbank is offering business registrations together with black economic empowerment (BEE) affidavits or certificates, endorsed by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti), in one seamless process for new businesses with an annual turnover of less than R10-million....
Backups the missing element in BYOD strategies
Over the past few years, bring your own device (BYOD) has entrenched itself in many large companies' IT policies and become a part of their organisational culture, writes Kathryn Tindale, director: sales, Tarsus On Demand. CIOs acknowledge that BYOD has enabled the...
Opera Reborn modernises the browser
Opera has launched a new version of its browser for computers that includes a fun snapshot editing tool, a search pop-up tool, integrated popular social messengers and support for watching online video content using VR headsets. "We believe today's browsers are...
IoT data and the conversion to insurtech
Gartner predicts that there will be about 500 smart, connected devices in the average home by 2022. This prediction opens opportunities for a host of digital businesses to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT) trend. However, few stand to benefit more than...
Wanted: more entrepreneurs to secure economic growth
It has been a difficult year for South Africa. In September the World Bank downgraded South Africa's 2017 growth forecast to 0,6%, down from 1,1% at the beginning of the year. To get ahead the South African economy is in urgent need of more entrepreneurs to boost...
SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team.The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...
Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support and manage BI analytics solutions. In this role, you should have a background in data and business intelligence. You should be analytical; an excellent communicator and a problem-solving aptitude is needed in this...
Software Developer (Junior / Grad) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Senior IOS Developer
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...
Back End Java Developer (LM)
Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...
Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057)
We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial...
Software Developer (Junior / Grad) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Senior IOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...
Back End Java Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...
Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057) – Western Cape Lemoenkloof
We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial...
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