2025 is all about unlocking business value with AI
Kathy Gibson reports - Business leaders are still prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) and aligning their strategies around the value that AI can unlock. This is among the findings from BCG’s second AI Radar report, which draws on a survey of 1 800 C-level...
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...
The challenges facing generative AI
Implementing generative AI comes with a multitude of challenges for enterprises including identifying suitable use cases, vendor selection, and addressing ethical considerations. Concerns regarding privacy, content generation, copyright infringement, and data leakage...
IaaS revenue tumbles but outlook is positive
Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) revenue growth dropped 9% between Q4 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, but is likely to bounce back later this year as cyclical trends return and organisations work through their cloud challenges. This is the view of market...
AppSec teams struggling to keep up with vulnerabilities
Application security (AppSec) teams are stuck in a catch-up cycle, unable to keep up with the increasingly rapid, agile development pace - and playing security defence via an endless and unproductive vulnerability chase. This is one of the key findings from a new...
Air transport industry looks to digitalise as baggage mishandling nearly doubles
Airlines and airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates amidst the growing number of passengers, with the number of mishandled bags almost doubling from 2021 to 2022 to 7,6 bags per thousand passengers. This is according to SITA's 2023 Baggage IT...
IT industry wakes up to ESG
Kathy Gibson reports - What is your carbon footprint? In a world where climate change and decarbonisation is a big issue, this is an important question for everyone to ask themselves, says Adam Simon, global MD and chief financial officer of Context. "Most people...
Salaries lag private pension payments
The average salary in South Africa has weakened amid the underperforming economy, high unemployment rate, soaring inflation and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to BankservAfrica's Five-year Review of Take-home Pay and Private Pensions in South Africa...
Humanity should be a top priority for business leaders
The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a seismic shift in the way we work - it shone a spotlight on employee's challenges and springboarded platforms for them to voice their unhappiness. Today, people culture can no longer be put on the backburner, especially with the rise...
Eskom will ‘do its best’ to minimise load shedding this winter
Eskom's executive management is looking to minimise the impact of load shedding "to the best of our ability" the acting Group CEO of Eskom, Calib Cassim, told delegates at the opening session of the Enlit Africa conference and expo in Cape Town. "We hope to recover...
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How software developers can accelerate career growth
Few could argue that the corporate environment has become an ultra-competitive, high-pressure world. Across industries and within businesses of all sizes, both leaders and employees have to constantly fight for their positions - and be persistent with their ambitions....
Intelsat opens office in Nairobi
Intelsat has opened a new sales office in Nairobi, Kenya, to enhance its responsiveness to communications services and media customers in the East Africa region. The new office will be managed by industry veteran, Lawrence Mungai. Mungai brings a wealth of industry...
Self-service for Signature guests
Signature Lux has become the first hotel in South Africa to implement self-service check-in and in-room technology from Ariane and iRiS. Ariane Systems, the world leader in self-service check-in/out technology for the hospitality industry, available in South Africa...
On the road to world-class AML compliance
Africa has earned an unfair reputation of being a haven for money laundering and terror financing activity. There's good reason for this. Africa has traditionally lagged behind developed markets in terms of promulgating legislation to combat money laundering. And...
Communication solution for the workspace of the future
The face of the workplace is changing. As millennials enter the work force and as other issues such as traffic gridlock start to be felt, the paradigm of life at work has begun to shift. More and more of the work force are taking the opportunity to work remotely, and...
Reliable fast connectivity key to Namibian tourist experience
With more than 1-million tourists per annum, Namibia is known globally as a top ecotourism destination and it's a sector that's growing as evidenced by the 5% year on year growth in international traffic into Namibia. Tourism is the second largest sector contributor...
Konnect Africa aims to reshape satellite broadband space
With new-generation services starting today in Benin, Cameroon, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Uganda, Konnect Africa confirming its bold ambitions for sub-Saharan Africa. The company's service offerings and products, including packaged...
UberEats partners with KFC
UberEATS and KFC have announced that customers in Johannesburg can enjoy KFC meals delivered to their home or work through the UberEATS app. Nic Robertson, GM for UberEATS South Africa, says: "We are thrilled for UberEATS to be partnering with KFC, giving eaters the...
Fintech and banks: competition or collaboration?
Ever since the beginnings of fintech and the boom that followed the 2008 financial crisis, newly-founded financial technology companies and initiatives have posed competition to the more traditional financial institutions. This is according to White Label Crowdfunding...
Nokia helps MENA firms capitalise on IoT opportunities
Organisations across the world are investing in the digital transformation to remain relevant to their customers and survive disruption. The Internet of Things (IoT) is one element in this transformation journey and has the potential to transform every industry, even...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
JAVA/CLOUD Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
Come and work for the fastest growing IT Company in SA I am looking for Expert Level Cloud/Java Full Stack Developers In this Hybrid role you will get to work for the most advanced IT company in SA We are looking for:Full Stack Developers (Senior to Expert...
Junior Project Manager (24-month contract) – North West North West
Looking to kickstart your career in renewable energy project management? Here's your chance! Is this you?You're a proactive, energetic, and highly motivated professional with at least two years of experience or internship in the renewable energy sector. You have a...
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems Analyst (SvW) – Gauteng Pretoria
Responsibilities:The Business Intelligence System Analyst is responsible for understanding business needs, gathering requirements, and designing solutions that leverage data to drive business decisions and strategy. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Junior Technical Test Analyst (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services seeks a strong & ambitious Junior Technical Test Analyst who is able to thrive under pressure to join its team. You will make a critical contribution to the Technical...
Desktop Engineer I
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Desktop Engineer I, where you'll be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and enhancing user experiences. You'll support end-users, troubleshoot hardware and...
SNR Software dev C#.Net
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed applications Tech...
Security Engineer
Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking a Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems that protect an organization's IT infrastructure and data. This role involves identifying...
Junior Technical Test Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services seeks a strong & ambitious Junior Technical Test Analyst who is able to thrive under pressure to join its team. You will make a critical contribution to the Technical...
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