Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AMD debuts Ryzen chips to enhance gaming

AMD has launched its next-generation Ryzen processors designed specifically to enhance performance for gamers. The lineup features the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop processor, based on the "Zen 5" architecture and utilising 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. With...

The pivotal role of cities in global growth and stability

Business leaders and policy makers recently gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit to address the increasingly critical role of cities in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Cities, which generate over 80% of global GDP,...

Used smartphones to the value of $99,9bn will be shipped in 2026

International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 282,6-million units in 2022. The unit growth represents an 11,5% increase over the 253,4-million units shipped in...

5G will drive connected vehicle numbers past 367m by 2027

A new Juniper Research study has found that the number of connected vehicles in service will reach 367-million globally in 2027, from 192-million in 2023. This growth of 91% will be driven by the advancement of both ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and...

European shipments of printing consumables declines

One aftereffect of the Covid-19 pandemic is the apparent permanence of hybrid working. Faced with the slow return of workers to offices, along with political and economic uncertainty and high inflation rates -- printing suppliers in Europe are having a hard time....

The most wanted gaming console of 2022 was …

The PlayStation 5 is the world's most wanted console of 2022. A new study, conducted by online jigsaw site I'm-A-Puzzle, analyzed a list of the most popular consoles and compared the average monthly searches each of them got throughout the year on Google, to find out...

Global NFT sales value hit $21,9bn in 2022

It's been a tough year for the nonfungible token (NFT) market, amid a crypto winter. The entire market is down by nearly every trackable metric, and monthly NFT sales value remains deep below peaks seen in 2021. However, the total sales value in 2022 has still...

Earned wage access solutions in demand

A fairly new fintech offering, earned wage access (EWA) that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before their regular pay cycle. In many instances, EWA is bridging the gap between traditional monthly pay cycles and the realtime consumer...

How countries stack up on innovation

South Africa has achieved the grade of Innovation Adopter in the second edition of the International Innovation Scorecard, an assessment of policies and practices around the world that fuel tech innovation or stand in the way of progress released at CES last week by...

Digital transformation will unlock billions in growth revenue

New research locally and in Europe suggests that businesses are set to unlock billions of rands in growth potential through digital transformation and automation initiatives over the next few years. IDC predicts that, post pandemic, South African businesses will...

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Infiniti Insurance pioneers online platform

Short term insurer Infiniti Insurance has launched Infiniti Online, a secure online insurance platform that gives clients the autonomy to manage their personal and business insurance requirements however and whenever they choose. "We developed this online platform to...

Partnership to drive insurance transformation

Professional services company KPMG in South Africa, and digital platform provider OutSystems have joined forces to drive digital transformation in the insurance industry. The partnership will see the two organisations collaborating to provide financial services...

FNB’s eWallet continues to increase in popularity

FNB's eWallet has seen increasing popularity and reached an impressive milestone with over R33-billion sent to users since the inception of the mobile money service and R1,2-billion sent every month to eWallets in South Africa. Lytania Johnson, CEO of eWallet...

MasterCard and Virtual Card Services launch vPOS

Small enterprises and mobile businesses can now accept digital card payments in-store, remotely or on-the-go using their connected mobile devices, following the launch of Virtual Card Service's virtual Point of Sale (vPOS) - South Africa's first virtual payment...

Dell unveils ninth solar-powered classroom

Dell has announced the opening of its ninth solar-powered Learning Lab in South Africa at Waverley Girls' High. The opening of the solar-powered Learning Lab at Waverley Girls' High will provide world-class technology and connectivity to hundreds of girls from...

Resistance to change could be detrimental

Cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models and processes and will ultimately transform many industries around the world. It is being used to speed up and reduce the costs of existing processes and companies that resist change will certainly be left...

GetSmarter makes an educated decision

Online education company GetSmarter has successfully implemented Acumatica Cloud ERP, business management software for mid-size businesses. GetSmarter partners with the world's top universities to present career-advancing online short courses, and has educated more...

New deputy head: M&A at MTN

The MTN Group has appointed Kholekile Ndamase as deputy head of mergers and acquisitions, with effect from 10 September 2016. Ndamase joins MTN from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), where he led the equity-based financing business. In this role, he led a team of...

Deloitte Consulting, Columbia University, offer online course

Disruptive changes in digital technology and workforce demographics across the globe, are rendering local business landscapes nearly unrecognisable, - leaving companies struggling to keep pace. In a joint global initiative by Deloitte Consulting International and...

Decision Inc partners with Alteryx

For any organisation functioning in the modern world, data has become the ultimate weapon of mass engagement. It can transform production, product design, customer relationships and that very clichéd, yet consistently essential, bottom line. Analysing and interpreting...

IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

A great opportunity for a top performing IT Desktop Support Technician to join our professional team, reporting to the IT Systems Administrator. Key Responsibilities:• Day to day support of end users and remote users.• Ensure system security and backup.• Hardware -...

BI Business Analyst (Master Data)

About Us:iOCO is a leading technology solutions provider, delivering innovative and data-driven solutions to our clients. We are seeking a skilled BI Business Analyst to join our team, where you will play a key role in ensuring data governance, quality, and master...

Project Manager at Qes

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract / 5 days onsite a week / based in Woodstock Position Summary: Senior IT Project Manager Industry: Supply Chain Job category: IT-Project Management...

ITSM Technical Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town

Role: ITSM Technical ConsultantLocation: Century City, Cape TownOur client is a leading Software Solutions company and they are looking for a dynamic ITSM Technical Consultant to join their growing team. You will need to be proficient in a specific technology or...

Pre-sales Networking Specialist (PE) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE technical Pre-sales support to various entities for the purpose of promoting and selling products/services for potential customers and existing customers as the next Pre-sales Networking Specialist sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network...

Data Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Data Engineer to join a leading South African banking institution, recognized as a household name in the financial industry. Based in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, this role offers the flexibility of a hybrid working model,...

Firmware Engineer

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

Junior Web Developer (LM)

Design, develop, and implement high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Document the functionalities of new and existing software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions. Collaborate with external clients,...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Data Engineer to join a leading South African banking institution, recognized as a household name in the financial industry. Based in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, this role offers the flexibility of a hybrid working model,...

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