SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...
Microsoft to equip 1m SA youth with AI, cybersecurity skills
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Microsoft will train one million young South Africans in useful digital skills within the next 12 months. Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, today told delegates at the Microsoft AI Tour in Sandton that...
Major brand update for new Intel processors
Intel has introduced a significant update to its client compute branding with the launch of the new Intel Core Ultra and Intel Core processor brands. The new client branding begins with Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake processors. "Our client roadmap demonstrates how...
Biochips market set to hit $25,92bn
The global biochips market size is expected to reach $25,92-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12,66% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rising requirement for drug discovery and development coupled with the adoption...
Ecobank Group launches 2023 edition of its Fintech Challenge
Ecobank Group is inviting innovative and ambitious African fintech entrepreneurs from across Africa to apply to participate in the sixth edition of its Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Similar to previous editions, the Fintech Challenge offers exceptional prospects for...
Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers exceed 200m
The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,1% from 202,3-million subscribers at the end of 2022 to 426,4-million subscribers at the end of 2027. Forecasts from Berg Insight show that...
Technology buyers feel purchase regret almost by default
A survey by Gartner has found that 60% of technology buyers involved in decisions to renew or expand “as-a-service” agreements regret nearly every purchase they make, a 6% increase from 2020. These feelings of regret are largely driven by the challenges of buying...
Threat actors adept at hijacking your downloads
Threat actors are hijacking users’ Chrome browsers if they try to download popular movies or video games from pirating websites, according to the quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. By isolating threats that have evaded detection tools on PCs, HP Wolf...
Enterprise WLAN growth continues strong
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased 43,3% year over year in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) to reach $2,8-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
Gaming PC market set to hit $129,9bn
The global gaming PC market size is estimated to reach $129,93-billion by 2030, registering an estimated CAGR of 12,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The significant growth can be ascribed to the increasing prominence of gaming as...
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Engagement vital to digital transformation
Organisations are urged to embrace digital transformation to remain competitive. Jonathan Jardim, software developer at SilverBridge Holdings, believes that while technology forms an important part of this process, the human element should not be forgotten. "We are...
Jasco debuts Avid’s latest tech products
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Smarter solutions for real-world efficiency
Fixed wireless broadband has for years been chosen for being the most cost-effective alternative network access technology, especially in the days when there was plenty of spectrum available. Companies started to emerge offering their customers a solution that would...
DocFusion 365 integrates with Power BI
Users of DocFusion 365 cloud-based document composition and automation engine can now benefit from added value with the integration of Power BI. Power BI is a business analytics service provided by Microsoft. It provides interactive visualizations with self-service...
Taking the pulse of the natural world
The rise of the Internet of Things and other mobile technologies offers humanity the opportunity to truly advance their efforts in preserving and saving the environment in more innovative and relevant ways, writes Reshaad Sha, CEO of SqwidNet. Humanity today finds...
DSG wins at 2017 BPESA Contact Centre Awards
On-demand customer experience and digital solutions company, DSG, has celebrated adding yet another contact centre award to its pedigree, having won The Best Technology Innovation and Best Use of Social Media in a Contact Centre and being nominated second for Best...
Networking app for entrepreneurs
The KnektMe app makes business networking easier in South Africa. This free solution provides business professionals with information on potentially valuable connections in close vicinity. The app will scan for other KnektMe users in close proximity, using a device's...
Hacking humans
The easiest way to hack into a network is by exploiting the one vulnerability most often left unpatched -- human nature, according to Michael Ferendinos, enterprise risk business unit head at Aon South Africa and Rudi Dicks, senior cyber consultant at BDO Forensics...
The risks of allowing smartphones at the bank …
Employees aren't just bringing their devices into work -- they're living on them. Checking one's phone is the first and last thing many do every day. With smartphones becoming constant companions, hackers are seeking every avenue available to break into them. The...
Ingesting data into Couchbase using Streamsets
Nick Cadenhead, 9th BIT Consulting, offers his expertise. I have been working with the Couchbase for some time now and it's been an interesting journey. Historically, I'm not a database guy, so I've not worked much with databases in terms of designing, building and...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a Data Analyst to join their financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-month contract role. Key Requirements Completed IT/BSc degree or related field. 3 years' experience as a Technical Data Analyst / Data Analyst. Profata Profiling...
Software Quality Engineer
We are looking for experienced Software Quality Engineers to join our Johannesburg based team. The role requires strong Automation Testing experience, as well as Manual experience. You'll use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse,...
Technical Project Manager
Job Title: Technical Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to join their team. The successful candidate will be...
Mid-Senior Java Developer
Our client is seeking an experienced Java Developer with a background of Delphi to join their dynamic team in developing high-quality Web applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Java ecosystems and have experience in building scalable...
Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for experienced Software Quality Engineers to join our Johannesburg based team. The role requires strong Automation Testing experience, as well as Manual experience. You'll use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse,...
Technical Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Technical Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to join their team. The successful candidate will be...
Mid-Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking an experienced Java Developer with a background of Delphi to join their dynamic team in developing high-quality Web applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Java ecosystems and have experience in building scalable...
Mid Level Developer
Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...
Technical Scum Master
Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer
Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer, apply today! Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity Framework Core...
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