Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

How AI is enabling ROI for financial services

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – The financial sector is one of the world’s biggest technology users and has been among the leaders in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). But, before they can reap the benefits of AI, financial organisations...

How to make practical and useful AI

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Artificial intelligence (AI) is not some magic wand that will take over the world of work – and it’s certainly not smarter than people. That is word from Scott Hanselmann, vice-president: developer community at...

Cloud AI market to hit $647,6bn by 2030

The global cloud AI market size is projected to reach $647,6-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 39,6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The key factors propelling the growth of the market are the demand for intelligent virtual...

What’s new on the cyberthreat agenda in META?

Artificial intelligence, compromised corporate data on the Darknet, risks carried by deepfakes and critical industry-specific threats are all driving increased cyberthreats in the Middle East and Africa region. "Considering how quickly the threat landscape is...

Smartphone market woes continue with 14,6% decline

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 14,6% year over year to 268,6-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the seventh...

Chinese banks extend lending dominance

Chinese banks extended their dominance as the world's largest lenders in 2022 despite rate hikes and slowing economic growth while their global peers saw declines in balance sheets. This is according to the largest Global Bank Ranking published by S&P Global...

Medusa, Nevada lead the ransomware charge

Data reveals that a total of 167 new ransomware groups were discovered in Q1 2023. BitcoinCasino's financial expert Edith Reads comments: "This is a clear sign of the growth in ransomware activity. Many of these groups are trying to exploit security flaws, especially...

Big drop in Bitcoin trading volume

Historically, April has been one of the strongest months for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, bringing the biggest average monthly returns. However, this year, that wasn't the case. Although Bitcoin topped over $30 400 on 18 April, reaching the highest level since...

Fears that AI could cause a nuclear-level catastrophe

More than one-third of credible AI experts believe that AI will cause a nuclear-level catastrophe within this century, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. The findings are part of Stanford's 2023 Artificial Intelligence Index Report, released in April 2023....

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ContinuitySA adds to disaster recovery as a service

ContinuitySA is offering disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) for IBM Power systems. The offering complements the company's existing DRaaS offering. "Disaster recovery as a service is increasingly popular because it allows companies to access genuine disaster...

When do-it-yourself IT security no longer does

The complexities and continuous evolvement of IT security threats have made managing them a specialist field. With cloud services, third party applications and mobile devices proliferating the workplace, nobody without the necessary experience, technical skills or...

Digicape, Sensor Networks deliver IoT and Apple Watch app

The Internet of Things (IoT) is on track for high growth in South African as startup Sensor Networks and Digicape partner to launch a first-of-a-kind Apple Watch app for the Sensor Smart Tracker device and integrate the existing Sensor Tracker App directly into...

SWARM fast-tracks loyalty app creation with DTH

Cape Town-based SWARM Loyalty, a specialist developer of mobile loyalty and customer marketing applications, has launched a new version of its solution that makes it possible for new clients to create and deploy a smartphone-based loyalty app in as little as two...

Consider a managed service approach

With so much hype around its attractive benefits for business, organisations might be feeling the pressure to move to the cloud. Writes Iniel Dreyer, MD of Gabsten Technologies. While such a bold step might appear lucrative, it's important to consider timing. The...

Redstor provides backup platform for QCTO

Redstor's cloud backup and disaster recovery services have provided the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) with a reliable backup system to ensure its mission-critical data is kept safe. The Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) has been...

Transforming insurance with BI

Insurers are driven by data to get meaningful insights into their customers, products, competitors, and the market. However, the real differentiation comes in how that data is evaluated through analytics and processes. "The competitive landscape means insurers have to...

Ruckus Wireless partners with Intersection to connect cities

Ruckus Wireless, a part of Brocade, and Intersection, an urban experience company, have announced a partnership aimed at bringing free high-speed public WiFi to city streets and transit hubs around the globe. As cities around the world face aging infrastructure and...

Obsidian Systems, Atlassian lead DevOps collaboration

Open source technology, services and solutions specialist Obsidian Systems is teaming up with industry partner and established enterprise software firm Atlassian to participate as a silver sponsor at this year's DevConf conference. The annual event, widely...

Staying secure in the mobile-first, cloud-first era

The operating environment for organisations of all sizes has changed as a result of technology trends such as cloud computing, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things. Consequently, the security landscape has also undergone significant change in the last few...

Lead Python Developer (AI/ML & Cloud, NVIDIA SDKs) (George Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Intelligent Security Solutions in George seeks to fill the role of a Lead Python Developer who is an expert in Python and highly experienced with AWS services and AI/ML technologies. The ideal candidate will not only lead...

Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business AnalystMinimum Requirements:5+ years of proficient skills in SQL3+ years experience in Unix/Linux Operation systems3-5 years minimum experience in an analyst role (Financial Services industry preferred)Experience in production support...

Lead C# Developer

The successful candidate will be part of a team tasked to look after the back-end system. You will be adding new, as well as improve existing functionality within the system, using the Scrum Agile methodology. Day to day tasks involves joining standup sessions,...

IT Engineer – Northern Cape Noupoort

IT Engineer - Kathu Minimum Requirements:Higher Certificate in IT / Higher Certificate in Information SystemsHigher National Diploma in TechnologyBachelor's Degree in IT (advantageous)A+ and N+ Certification2-3 years experience in related fieldSpeak English...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Play a key role in providing second line support and configuration to various customer services and projects.Configure Cisco, Aruba and Meraki devices, troubleshoot problems, and provide remote or onsite support for our high-profile customer base.Configure and prep...

Front-End Developer – Western Cape Century City

Our client creates unbelievable digital experiences in physical spaces, focussing on retail, brand experience and attractions. Combining an in-house technology platform with a huge range of hardware to help brands communicate best to their customers, visitors, fans -...

UI/UX Designer

Collaborate with Business Analysts and Business Owners to gather and assess user requirements.Illustrate design concepts through storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.Create UI mock-ups and prototypes to demonstrate how applications will function and appear.Produce...

Business Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Project Manager (12 Months Contract – Wits AGINCOURT)

Additional Information:The South African Medical Research Council/Wits University Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research centre based in the Wits School of Public Health, Faculty of Health...

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