Microsoft leverages AI to fast-track African start-ups
Microsoft, through the company’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has unveiled an initiative that will accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and foster collaboration between startups and industry leaders. The initiative will also mark the launch...
Insolvencies, geopolitical tension and AI washing key risks for 2025
Directors and Officers (D&Os) have been operating in a highly complex environment throughout 2024, and further volatility can be expected during 2025. Executives face multiple exposures in an increasingly interconnected business world, confronted with risks...
2022 marked first year of decline for wearable devices
Global shipments of wearable devices declined 18,9% YoY in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 138,7-million units, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Shipments for the full year 2022 were down 7,7% compared to 2021, marking the first year of...
Disclosure inconsistencies linger in corporate ESG reporting, assurance
The largest global companies continue to show momentum on corporate reporting and related assurance involving environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, according to a new report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA,...
Aligning commercial functions top priority for sales leaders
Sales leaders say that aligning commercial functions such as sales and marketing strategies is their top priority for 2023, according to a new survey from Gartner. The research group surveyed more than 200 sales leaders last November and December to understand how...
Shipments of AR/VR headsets decline sharply
The pendulum for AR/VR headsets swung the other way through the course of 2022 as global shipments declined 20,9% YoY to 8,8-million units, according to new data from the IDCWorldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The decline was not...
Ignoring generative AI will be a costly mistake
A new report from Forrester - Generative AI prompts productivity, imagination, and innovation in the enterprise - finds that generative AI can augment and enhance existing business processes in ways that were previously impossible. Forrester defines "generative AI"...
AI set to enter boom period
A new forecast from IDC's Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide shows that global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) - including software, hardware, and services for AI-centric systems - will reach $154-billion in 2023, an increase of 26,9% over the...
ChatGPT debuts in Azure OpenAI Service
Microsoft has announved that ChatGPT is available in preview in Azure OpenAI Service. Eric Boyd, corporate vice-president: AI platform at Microsoft, explains that more than 1 000 customers are now applying the most advanced AI models - including Dall-E 2, GPT-3.5,...
More African languages added to MS Translator
Microsoft has added 13 new African languages to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator enabling text and documents to be translated to and from these languages across the entire Microsoft ecosystem of products and services. Sesotho (Southern Sotho), Sesotho...
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GIT lauches FLIR’s FC-Series ID thermal cameras
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Eseye debuts IoT technology
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Gemalto will re-activate dormant SIMs in Ghana
Gemalto has launched what it believes to be the world's first solution for real-time re-activation of dormant SIMs in Ghana. LinqUs SIM Reactivation, allows operators to seamlessly reconnect lost prepaid subscribers at a fraction of normal acquisition costs. Gemalto's...
Start-ups: Don’t drown in data
There's no business too small to benefit from data analytics, writes Ravi Bhat, Microsoft South Africa's cloud and enterprise business group lead Let's set a quick scenario. Kevin is an entrepreneur who owns a kiosk selling locally brewed beers. Kevin keeps a log book...
SAP Africa showcases Hybris solutions
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BitCo completes 40Gbps national network upgrade
BitCo has completed work on a carrier grade national network to rival the very best. BitCo, established in 2006 and operating under IECNS and IECS licenses since 2011, has just completed an impressive upgrade to its national network that will guarantee an unsurpassed...
Gaming technology a faster way to view medical images
Bidvest Medical has launched an advanced medical imaging solution that draws on advances in 3D gaming technology to significantly reduce imaging processing times of high-resolution digital X-ray images. It does so by "streaming" these bandwidth-hungry images to any...
AIS releases DocFusion for Office365
Local specialist software and IT service provider Assimilated Information Systems (AIS) has reinvented its cloud strategy and made its DocFusion365 cloud-based document automation engine available to SharePoint users via the Microsoft store. The offering is accessible...
How to tackle the long road responsibly
With the end of the year fast approaching, many South Africans are planning their much anticipated summer holiday, which more often than not includes driving hundreds or sometimes thousands of kilometres to the beach or the bush. Given our current tough economic...
Wipro, ASG partner on intelligence, compliance
Wipro and ASG Technologies have announced an expanded partnership that integrates the offerings of Wipro's Data Management Centre of Excellence (CoE) with ASG's Enterprise Data Intelligence solution to improve compliance for the global financial services companies. A...
Linux Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...
Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
6-month contract (with renewal)Hybrid - Cape Town CBDWe are looking for a skilled Business Process Analyst to join our team in the retail industry. The ideal candidate will analyse, design, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce...
Technical Support (Fluent in German or Spanish) – 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...
BIM Specialist – Gauteng Midrand
Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a BIM Specialist to join their team. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:The BIM Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes for Companies Operational...
API Developer
Our Client is seeking a skilled API Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure APIs that drive seamless integrations across various applications and systems. You...
Senior Database Administrator
Demonstrate Technical expertise in maintaining and supporting MS SQL database and technical infrastructure8 years and above of average experience in all required qualifying criteria explained with specific projects undertakenDatabase Developer, MSSQLDatabase...
Technical Head: Care and Treatment (Doctor – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein)
Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Care and Treatment for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State Province programme is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and quality improvement of HIV and TB care...
Senior Java Software Developer – JHB
Hire Resolve is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Java Software Developer to join our client's team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a seasoned developer who is passionate about crafting robust, scalable software solutions.As a Senior Java...
API Developer – Gauteng Roodepoort
Our Client is seeking a skilled API Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure APIs that drive seamless integrations across various applications and systems. You...
Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Demonstrate Technical expertise in maintaining and supporting MS SQL database and technical infrastructure8 years and above of average experience in all required qualifying criteria explained with specific projects undertakenDatabase Developer, MSSQLDatabase...
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