Infrastructure at the core of AI success
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) must be built on a solid foundation that includes cloud, servers, storage and networking. Matamela Aubrey Mashau, chief technology officer: sub-Saharan Africa enterprise network...
Pinnacle expands AI offering with services, consulting
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - IT distributor Pinnacle is making it easier for its partners and their customers to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. AI might be the latest industry hype, but it is rapidly becoming a mainstream...
Improved tax collections likely to be consumed by failing state bodies and infrastructure
The Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) is expected to reveal an improved budget deficit and debt ratios for the 2022/23 financial year as a result of better than expected personal tax collections, lower levels of refunds and higher commodity prices. By Waldo...
Bridging the digital gap for township tech SMMEs
Tarsus On Demand is partnering with the SAtion ecosystem and Microsoft to offer a free, day-long business development workshop for 40 small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) based in townships in and around Johannesburg. The workshop, which takes place on November...
Gates Foundation calls for locally-led R&D proposals
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a series of initiatives and a call for proposals to advance locally-led innovation that supports work by scientists and researchers in developing economies. The announcement was made at the Grand Challenges Annual...
Digital is embedded in business growth strategies
A massive 89% of board directors say that digital business is now embedded in all business growth strategies, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, just 35% of board directors report that they have achieved or are on track to achieving digital...
Despite recession, IT and business services remain resilient
Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow (in constant currency) 5,7% this year and 5,2% in 2023, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's...
New Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure region opens in SA
Oracle has announced the opening of a new Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure location in Johannesburg, providing direct connectivity between the Oracle Cloud Johannesburg region and the Microsoft Azure South Africa North region. With the latest Oracle...
ATM/PoS malware activity back to pre-Covid levels
In 2020, the number of attacks on ATMs and PoS terminals significantly decreased due to the pandemic. Now, with old spending patterns back, threat actors' activity is on the up again. HydraPoS and AbaddonPoS are the most widespread malware families in 2022, accounting...
Global computer vision market set to hit $33bn by 2030
The global computer vision (CV) market will be worth $32,8-billion in 2030, up from $12.5 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. According to GLobalData's latest thematic report, 'Computer Vision', the explosion in the volume of visual data,...
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Bid to improve African aviation safety
Africa has just 3% of global air traffic, and yet air accidents on the continent account for roughly 20% of the worldwide total. These statistics are dominated by controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) events and can be significantly mitigated via Global Navigation...
Better connectivity increases risks
In today's hyper-connected world, where it is possible for businesses and consumers alike to undertake multiple transactions on several devices simultaneously, convenience is enhanced, but so is the likelihood of crime, especially fraud. However, there are ways to...
Genetec upgrades unified IP platform, security centre
Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions today announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company's open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security...
Time is money – and labour law is clear on that
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets the fundamental conditions of service for all employment situations, ranging from the domestic to, with variations, the industrial. When it comes to hours worked per week in business, particularly overtime, the BCEA...
Take alcohol out of the equation at work
Alcohol, even many hours after consumption, severely impairs a person's ability to properly operate equipment and vehicles. It is responsible for 60% fatal accidents and up to 40% of workplace accidents. Not a comforting thought when you have to dispense keys to plant...
TEDx Disruptors coming to GIBS
TEDxJohannesburg has announced the speaker line-up for its inaugural TEDxSalon, themed The Disruptors, to be hosted at the Gordon Institute of Business Science's campus in Illovo, Johannesburg on 18 August 2016 from 10:00am - 2:30pm. TEDxSalon is an extension of TEDx...
Xero match for Yoco
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can now operate from anywhere with Xero's cloud-based accounting software and Yoco's mobile point of sale. Together they offer complete mobility and a seamless accounting experience with an up-to-date financial view of the...
Samsung launches Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX in SA
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the availability of the Samsung Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX locally, the newest additions to Samsung's range of advanced sports technologies. The Gear Fit2 sports band features an embedded GPS and a heart rate monitor...
Smart UX Centre SDK now mobile-compatible
Samsung Electronics South Africa's Printing Solutions has released the V.1.5.0 update for its Smart User Experience (UX) Centre Software Development Kit (SDK), adding new features including mobile compatibility to its versatile software tools. Samsung's Smart UX...
Rectron secures distribution rights for EKWB
Rectron has secured the distribution rights for Slovenian premium liquid cooling hardware manufacturer, Edvard Kӧnig Water Blocks (EKWB), for southern Africa. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, EKWB has established itself as a leading brand in the field of...
Programmer Analyst test at Amar AI Ranking – Remote Remote
Programmer analysts typically have solid coding skills and the ability to test and troubleshoot applications and software programs. You'll likely work for a corporation or a business to develop company-specific programs and systems. You'll probably also be repairing...
Mid PHP Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a global Marketing Software House specializing in B2B products seeking the coding talents of a passionate Mid PHP Developer. You will ensure that the product provides smooth day-to-day operations for all clients while also assisting...
BI Business Analyst (EE)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR innate analytical mind & drive to solve complex challenges is sought to fill the role of a BI Business Analyst for a reputable Retail Concern. You will perform detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and performing User Acceptance...
Field Support Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent industrial IoT company in South Africa that specializes in AI-augmented solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare is currently in search of a Field Support Engineer. The role involves the installation and...
Mid PHP Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a global Marketing Software House specializing in B2B products seeking the coding talents of a passionate Mid PHP Developer. You will ensure that the product provides smooth day-to-day operations for all clients while also assisting...
BI Business Analyst (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR innate analytical mind & drive to solve complex challenges is sought to fill the role of a BI Business Analyst for a reputable Retail Concern. You will perform detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and performing User Acceptance...
Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent industrial IoT company in South Africa that specializes in AI-augmented solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare is currently in search of a Field Support Engineer. The role involves the installation and...
1st Line Support Engineer (CPT) (EE)
ENVIRONMENT:SERVE as the incident owner and manage the end-to-end lifecyle of the ticket until resolution as the next 1st Line Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will provide a single point of contact for customers to...
Senior Systems Administrator
We are seeking a versatile Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the seamless operation, security, and efficiency of our organization's IT landscape. This role involves managing and supporting various operating systems, network protocols, cloud services, and security...
Specialist Support Engineer
Work as part of a DevOps team, leverage specialist analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements. Translate & document business requirements into user stories & specifications (Cross...
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