How Intel used AI to improve the Paris Olympics experience
As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) platform technology to improve the experience for fans, organisers, athletes and viewers worldwide. With 9,5-million tickets...
Absa PMI drops in November
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI fell by 4.5 points to 48.1 in November, down from 52.6 in October, signalling a loss of recovery momentum observed over the previous two months. While this decline reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the manufacturing sector,...
New addition to the burgeoning malware-as-a-service industry
The already booming malware-as-a-service market got a new addition in January when a new info stealer malware called Stealc emerged on the dark web. Developed in Russia, its creators hope to earn some cash by selling it to other criminals who are looking for easier...
Time spent online falls to pre-pandemic levels
Globally, Internet users have reduced their average daily internet use by 20 minutes over the past 12 months to six hours 37 minutes, equating to a year-on-year reduction of almost 5%. However, time spent on social platforms has increased to more than 2,5 hours per...
How can Tesla move away from rare earth materials?
At Tesla's Investor Day this month, it announced that its next generation of electric motors would contain no rare earth materials and, given the company's huge presence in the EV (electric vehicle) market, this could prove a significant transition for the design and...
SAP’s Cathy Smith set to move on
Cathy Smith MD of SAP Africa, has announced that she will be moving on from her current role. She explains that she has been at SAP for five years, having joined the organisation specifically to manage the fallout from state capture issues. The move away from SAP...
February’s most traded cryptos …
February has traditionally seen significant fluctuations in crypto trading volume and, according to BitcoinCasinos.com, last month was no exception. After a fantastic January which brought a double-digit price growth of major cryptocurrencies, the market volatility...
Gender pay gap among SA developers deepens
Based on a survey of over 4 500 developers, the latest OfferZen 2023 State of the South Africa Software Developer Nation report has found that the gender pay gap in local tech continues to widen. Among entry-level developers, the gender pay gap has increased to 13,2%,...
Massive demand for tech skills in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Just about every organisation in Africa is in desperate need of more tech skills. This is the headline finding from new SAP research, "Africa's tech skills scarcity revealed", conducted by VansonBourne. The survey shows that just about every...
Study finds how much carbon is stored in Africa’s trees
Using commercial, high-resolution satellite images and artificial intelligence, an international team including NASA scientists mapped almost 10-billion individual trees in Africa’s drylands in order to assess the amount of carbon stored outside of the continent’s...
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New MD for SAP East Africa
SAP Africa has announced the appointment of Dr Gilbert Saggia as its new MD in East Africa. Kenya-born Dr Saggia completed a degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Nairobi before embarking on a successful career in the ICT sector, where over the past 18...
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Software AG supports Commerzbank digitalisation
Software AG has expanded its long-standing partnership with Commerzbank to center the banks digital transformation on Software AG technology. The two companies have signed an agreement to cement this new aspect of their partnership. In light of the radical changes in...
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Protect IP video systems from summer storms
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Manage contact centre pressure with gamification
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Ideagen boosts quality, safety, compliance at Whyte and Mackay
Whyte and Mackay, the global drinks brand company, is working with software vendor Ideagen to improve quality, safety and compliance management at its bottling operations. Ideagen's Q-Pulse software has been rolled out across Whyte and Mackay's plant in Grangemouth,...
Staff outsourcing can drive incentivisation
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Are your suppliers friends or foes?
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Client Details: Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
Snr CNC Machinist Programmer at South African Astronomical Observatory – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of CNC Programmer Machinist. Purpose of the job:Manufacture Components for Scientific Instruments Key Responsibilities: Component manufacturingOperation of CNC...
IT Change and Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
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We are seeking a talented BI Developer to join our dynamic AI, Data, and Analytics [Email Address Removed] this role, you will use your expertise in Databricks and other BI tools to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that empower data-driven...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
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At iOCO, we are at the forefront of technology and innovation. As a key player in the digital landscape, we empower businesses through advanced technology solutions and a diverse team of experts. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment...
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Security Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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BI Developer (Data Bricks) – Gauteng Gauteng
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