Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

Multifamily residential property gains traction

The South African multifamily residential rental sector is emerging as a formidable asset class for institutional real estate investors. This is according to a report about the sector, compiled by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) for the South African...

‘Time to lead the conversation – and the nation – forward’

With South Africa navigating its first government of national unity (GNU) and grappling with ever-increasing socio-economic challenges, Decode Communications has unveiled the fifth edition of the South African Government Leaders on X Report which assesses how...

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...

Cellular IoT module shipments flat, but revenues jump

Annual shipments of cellular IoT modules amounted to 427-million units in 2022, flat from the previous year, according to a new research report from Berg Insight. Annual sales grew by 12% and amounted to $5,9-billion in the year. The five largest cellular module...

Nanometer chips redefine semiconductor landscape

Nanometer chips, particularly those under 10nm, are revolutionizing the semiconductor industry with their superior performance, energy efficiency, and transistor density. These chips underpin a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to advanced AI and...

AI governance market set to soar

The global AI governance market size is projected to reach $1,4-billion by 2030, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, recording a 35,6% CAGR during the forecast period. Owing to the increasing benefits of Al, businesses, and governments across the...

Webb observations prove galaxies transformed the early universe

In the early universe, the gas between stars and galaxies was opaque – energetic starlight could not penetrate it. But 1-billion years after the big bang, the gas had become completely transparent. Why? New data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has pinpointed...

Edge comes of age as a business enabler

Kathy Gibson reports - Edge computing is no longer a future vision, but a reality for organisations looking to drive business outcomes. This focus on business advantage is important to the success of edge implementation, says Lauren Wortmann, vice-president:...

Load shedding weighs on manufacturer confidence

Confidence levels in the manufacturing sector remain near the low points reached during previous business cycles, as load shedding weighs on sentiment, the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. Although sentiment has improved significantly since the record low recorded...

Private network spend set to surge

Enterprise spend on private networks will near $10-billion globally by 2028; rising from $1-billion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. Growing by 722%, the three verticals driving the market were identified as: * Manufacturing - 35% * Energy -...

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TerraPay money transfers for Uganda

TerraPay has successfully obtained an approval from Bank of Uganda to facilitate International money transfers to mobile wallets in the country. This enables TerraPay’s network partners across the world to send money directly to mobile wallets in Uganda. arlier,...

HP elite Slice available from DCC

HP’s Elite Slice, the company’s smallest desktop built for communication and collaboration, is now available to the South African channel from official distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC).The HP Elite Slice features a striking matte black design with copper...

What SA firms need to know about the GDPR and POPI

In remaining compliant with new data protection legislation, companies can generate even greater value from their data, says Cleo Becker, regional counsel sub-Saharan Africa: Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey and Israel for Hitachi Data Systems. The conversation around...

Vodacom Tanzania all set to list

Vodacom Tanzania as received approval from the Capital Markets & Securities Authority (CMSA) in Tanzania to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO). The company will list 560 000 100 new shares, equating to 25% of the post-offering issued share capital) at a...

Goldsmiths at the heart of data-driven business

Niral Patel, MD of Oracle South Africa, discusses the role people, data and machines must play in forming the data-driven businesses of tomorrow. Data, as a raw material with a recognised value, is often likened to gold. Just as prospectors once crossed continents in...

Strong digital leadership drives Africa’s transformation

Digital isn't just about technologies, it's about changing mindsets, writes Richard van Wageningen, vice-president: IMEAR region at Orange Business Services. The most well thought out digital transformation strategy will fail if employees are ill-prepared. Strong...

Helping to build Soweto’s tech skills

Silence reigns as the school's students concentrate on the screens of the brand new computers in front of them. The silence is only broken by the click-clacking of keys as they type. This is Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School, a school in Soweto that - until...

Can we narrow the digital divide?

According to the Ovum Africa Market Outlook 2017 report, the Africa region ranks second lowest in the world in terms of its overall (combined fixed and mobile) broadband development.This is according to Ovum's Broadband Development Index (BDI) which measures how...

Building options, integrated VR with planning app

Interior design can be all fun and games, according to interior design app Planner 5D. Planner 5D, which has already helped more than 18-million homeowners, architects and renovators to design their new home, office, or restaurant, is now attracting also those who...

Digitisation changes the game for manufacturers

Digital transformation, as we've come to realise, means something different in every industry, writes Dereshin (Dees) Pillay, head of manufacturing and automotive at T-Systems South Africa. In Manufacturing, the term can be broad-reaching, encompassing everything from...

Senior Systems Core Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Position Description:The Senior Systems Core Administrator is responsible for integration of complex and customized proprietary products and making these services fast and reliable at all times. The position requires the combination of software integration networking...

Senior Solution Architects – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Project Manager (Software) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

INTEGRATION DEVELOPER

JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...

IT Risk Manager

What will you do?The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company Technology that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in...

INTEGRATION DEVELOPER – Gauteng Centurion

JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...

IT Risk Manager – Remote Remote

What will you do?The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company Technology that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in...

Business Analyst IT

Main PurposeTo understand business requirements especially from a Finance Environment, conduct research and analysis and make recommendations and system changes that will improve process efficiencies and ensure system enhancements. Responsible for optimising financial...

Senior Data Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

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