SA users are optimistic about AI
A new survey from Ipsos and Google reveals that attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) are trending positive as its use becomes more widespread. The study, "Our Life with AI: From innovation to application”, surveyed 21 000 people across 21 countries, finding...
Human skills more vital as AI adoption increases
A new study challenges the narrative that AI will replace humans, revealing instead that AI will be a catalyst for a skills revolution where uniquely human capabilities like empathy and ethical decision-making become the most valuable assets at work. This global shift...
CEOs cite AI as top disruptive technology
A recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) was the top technology that CEOs believe will significantly impact their industry over the next three years, cited by 21% of survey respondents. "Generative AI will...
Reimagining Meta’s infrastructure for the AI age
With its AI compute needs set to grow dramatically, Meta has announced custom chips for running AI models and video, a new AI-optimised data centre design, and phase 2 of its 16 000 GPU supercomputer for AI research. Santosh Janardhan, head of infrastructure at Meta,...
Tech giants advancing in generative AI with multi-faceted approach
As the global appetite for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches unprecedented levels, technology behemoths such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon are not merely allocating substantial resources to develop novel GenAI models - they are also actively...
Chinese AI market to top $26bn by 2026
The popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT has once again set off a wave of AI in the IT industry. Zhenshan Zhong, vice-president of IDC China, says 2023 is expected to be the most exciting year in the world of AI, and the...
ITU targets $100bn to accelerate global digitalisation
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has issued a global appeal looking to increase the value of pledges for digitalising the world from the current $30-billion to $100-billion by 2026. The appeal by the United Nations specialised agency for information and...
SA a magnet for fake luxury items … avoid being fooled
Just as you thought it was safe to slip your feet into your favourite Gucci loafers, check your various credit and loyalty cards in your Louis Vuitton wallet, and venture out to your favourite bistro for an espresso or cappuccino ... it might be time to check them...
Market for battery management systems set to soar
The global battery management system market is expected to reach $31,27-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rising adoption of battery management systems (BMS) in applications such as...
Investing in safe surgery could cut costs and save lives in developing nations
Investing in developing systems of safe surgery to reduce Surgical Site Infection (SSI) will help to reduce the financial burden on health services in low- and middle-Income countries (LMIC), according to a new study. Analysing inpatient resource use in India, Ghana,...
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MTN SA makes executive appointments
MTN has appointed five new executive members. Effective immediately, Marco Gagiano will assume the role of Executive for Customer Value Management. Gagiano joins MTN SA from MTN Group where he was GM of Business Services and Operations in the SEA (Southern and East...
WhereIsMyTransport secures £1,2m funding
WhereIsMyTransport, a public transport data and technology company originally founded in South Africa, has received an investment of £1,2-million from the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), Goodwell Investments and Bombardier. The investment has been secured as the company...
Logicalis buys into Packet Systems Indonesia
Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Group, and its Indonesian partner Metrodata, have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Packet Systems Indonesia (PSI), a leading ICT systems integrator and service company. PSI will be integrated with Logicalis Metrodata Indonesia (LMI),...
SA fintech enables instant online debits
Fintech startup DirectDebit has launched E-Mandate, a valid electronic agreement that allows customers to sign and authorise debit orders and recurring payment transactions online from any web-enabled device. Jaco van Wyk, co-founder of Direct Debit, says: "E-Mandate...
Foreigners looking for work in Angola: take note
The government of Angola has enforced new rules governing the hiring of foreign employees. HR and Human Capital Management (HCM) focused services and solutions provider CRS Technologies advises South African businesses to take cognisance of these rules and their...
Graduate programs curb youth unemployment
It is no secret that South African youth are facing massive challenges in terms of their education, employment, and career growth. According to Statistics South Africa, the unemployment rate in South Africa increased to 27,7% in the first quarter of 2017 from 26,5% in...
How to choose a VPN
NordVPN (Virtual Private Network) has seen its users growing steadily in 2017, reflecting the global tendency of Internet users looking for ways to protect their privacy. For example, NordVPN's user inquiries from South Africa are increasing, and users are asking more...
Prepare for the robot revolution
Machine learning is going to fundamentally alter our world for the better, improving healthcare, the manufacturing industry and assisting in the prediction of supply and demand levels across a plethora of industries. By Reshaad Sha, chief strategy officer and...
Selecting the right PBX for your business
As a business grows, providing affordable and seamless communication for employees becomes a priority. While on-premise PBX systems have been the mainstay for years, businesses now have the option of turning to hosted or cloud-based solutions, writes Henda Edwardes,...
Insurers can benefit from the blockchain
The spotlight has fallen on the likes of bitcoin and blockchain in recent weeks. But how can insurers benefit from cryptocurrency and the platform that carries it? Jonathan Jardim, senior developer for Rubix Digital Solutions, subsidiary of SilverBridge Holdings,...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our client, for an exciting 6-month engagement, based in Pietermaritzburg. Lead innovative projects, drive results, and make an impact in a fast-paced environmentIf you're a dynamic project manager looking for your...
Senior iOS Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join our 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 the...
IT Infrastructure Technical Coordinator ( 7 month Fixed Term Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an IT Infrastructure Technical Coordinator for a digital solutions and services provider for a Fixed Term Contract for 7 months. The successful incumbent will have overall responsibility for managing the planning, co-ordination, configuration,...
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Flutter Developer – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior Java and Angular Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
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