Banks double down on risk technology transformation
Having navigated the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption, the banking industry faces a new era of volatility and uncertainty. Soaring interest rate and liquidity risks have toppled eight banks since 2023. Credit risk looms large amidst geopolitical tensions and the...
SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development
An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...
Kaspersky shares intelligence with Interpol in Africa
Kaspersky has supported Interpol with threat intelligence data in its Africa Cyber Surge II operation, which enabled investigators to identify compromised infrastructure and apprehend threat actors suspected of cybercrimes across the African region. The operation...
Bolt SA tops 400m rides
Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility platform in Africa, recently turned 10 globally and celebrated seven years of operating in South Africa. Since launching in Johannesburg in 2016, Bolt has hit over 400-million trips across 2-billion kilometres in South Africa. Bolt...
Nominations open for Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023
The achievements of some of the African technology, telecommunications, and media industry's best pioneers and tech entrepreneurs will be showcased at the Africa Tech Festival Awards, taking place in Cape Town on 15 November 2023. Award categories are: * Creative...
Quantum computing leap although projected growth declines
Customer spend for quantum computing is expected to grow from $1,1-billion in 2022 to $7,6-billion in 2027, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48,1%. This is according to International Data Corporation (IDC), which published its second...
Emergent AI will have a profound impact on business and society
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned on the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2023 and is expected to reach transformational benefit within two to five years. Generative AI is encompassed within the...
Why state-level hacking is a problem for your business
Nation-state cyberattacks are on the increase globally, with a growing ecosystem of nation-state threat actors contributing to an expanding pool of sophisticated hacking tools that ultimately become available to anyone. This is the view of Leigh Murray, CTO at Triple4...
IBM, Microsoft collaborate on generative AI services
IBM is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to help joint clients accelerate the deployment of generative AI - and deliver a new offering that will provide clients with the expertise and technology they need to innovate their business processes and scale...
CSPs must overcome barriers to deploying AI
Communications service providers (CSPs) face a host of barriers - such as accessing high-quality data - that impede their ability to effectively deploy AI which could improve network and service operations, according to new research from Nokia and Analysys Mason....
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Court approves Avaya restructuring plan
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has confirmed Avaya's second amended chapter 11 plan of reorganization. As a result, Avaya expects to emerge from its restructuring process before the end of this year. "The court's approval of...
Migrating to the planet of the apps
Let's go back in time, say 20 years. The phone in hand is most likely a Nokia 6110. Staring intently at the screen with a resolution no higher than 240 x 320 pixels, a whole lot of Generation Xers are fascinated by the game du jour: 'Snake'. Addictive in its...
Use Computer Security Day to strengthen resilience
All organisations should use Computer Security Day on 30 November 2017 as an opportunity to improve their ability to recover from disaster. This is according to Padma Naidoo, head: advisory services at ContinuitySA, who adds: "Computer Security Day was inaugurated in...
IoT drives business for the telco sector
The Internet of Things (IoT) started as a great marketing buzzword with the promise of business benefits and new services, much like cloud. In fact, the concept of connected edge peripherals, has been around for quite some time now, albeit mostly on a private network...
Secure the enterprise network with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) often throws up visions of a futuristic Earth, where self-aware robots are programmed to be ethical in their behaviour and protect human lives at all costs, writes Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager for HPE Aruba. It's clear that an...
Li-ion UPS batteries offer lower TCO
Schneider Electric aims to capitalise on its first-to-market advantage in lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries, as Bloomberg predicts big gains in data centre UPS systems. "Key to this growth is the lower total cost of ownership," explains Riaan de Leeuw, vice-president: IT...
Fuel finance decisions with data intelligence
As the world delves ever deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, modern enterprises are forced to evolve their operational practices. With this digital transformation comes an onslaught of information, resulting in massive datasets and the responsibility to...
Free online courses from Cisco
Cisco has released seven free, self-enrol online courses to help South Africans to develop their digital skills, and has pledged to train an additional 100 000 students by 2020. Underpinned by the Cisco Networking Academy, which celebrates its 20th year in South...
Africa is not a data desert
The data age has opened up a world of renewed understanding in the ways we live and work, providing insights that hold the potential to improve lives for billions around the globe, writes Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym. The ability to collect and process vast numbers of data...
Cybersecurity is everyone’s business
The future of work very much revolves around the future of security, writes Brendan McAravey, country manager of Citrix South Africa. New ways of working offer exciting opportunities to boost employee productivity, creativity, and engagement, but they can't come at...
Agile Master (Advanced) 0491
Agile Master ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to manage a technical team using Agile Methodologies- Leadership skills and knowledge of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment and improving transparency.-...
Associate Systems Support Engineer at PnP
IntroductionSystem support within the I&T Frontline (POS) Team, performing various entry level duties such as monitoring of the POS estate and resolving technical queries regarding the different applications relating to the POS system. This includes management and...
Cloud Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for a Cloud Engineer! This fully remote role is perfect for a Cape Town-based professional with a passion for cloud technologies and a drive to innovate and optimize in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment....
Agile Master (Advanced) 0491 – Gauteng Pretoria
Agile Master ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to manage a technical team using Agile Methodologies- Leadership skills and knowledge of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment and improving transparency.-...
Associate Systems Support Engineer at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
IntroductionSystem support within the I&T Frontline (POS) Team, performing various entry level duties such as monitoring of the POS estate and resolving technical queries regarding the different applications relating to the POS system. This includes management and...
Radar Product Software Engineer
Our client is seeking a talented Radar Product Software Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch! This fully in-office position offers some remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge radar technology while enjoying a balanced work environment....
Test Analyst 1952
Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a Test Analyst (Entry)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Team Name: FleetDataAn energetic and driven team of 16 people that monetise the sensor data captured by vehicles. The innovative product is...
Cloud Engineer (Java, AWS) – Remote Remote
As a Cloud Platform Engineer with software engineering and IT ops background, you will provide technical leadership and build out services for a specific set of business IT customers who will consume these services as they build high-demand applications utilising...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
Medical Tech company requires the skills of an experienced Full Stack Java Angular developer.12 month contractHybrid working - 2 days in office, 3 days work from home. Office based in PretoriaTech stack requirements: JavaSpring BootSpring SecurityMicrosoft Azure...
Integration Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Integration Architect with a strong background in telecommunications systems and protocols to join our team. The ideal candidate will design and implement integration solutions while ensuring alignment with industry standards such as Open...
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