AI facial filters could change who we find attractive
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...
Google increases investment in African AI skills
Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...
Bitcoin balances touch 5-year low
Bitcoin balances on exchanges dropped to a five-year low of 2,2-billion as traders attempted to limit their exposure to further losses, according to StockApps.com. Regulators have begun investigating the alleged misappropriation of customer funds by FTX and its...
YouTube removed 5,8m channels in Q3 2022
Google’s video platform YouTube removed a record 5,8-million channels last quarter, according to Atlas VPN analysis. Prior to Q3 2022, the highest volume of removed channels was recorded during the third quarter of 2021, at 4,8-million terminations. Over 91.2% of all...
Merger of BT B2B units signals wider pressure on service providers
Following the announcement that BT will merge BT Global, the provider’s multinational corporation (MNC) facing business unit, and BT Enterprise, which sells to UK-based enterprises and public sector bodies, to form a unified BT Business division. Gary Barton, research...
AI, social toxicity, data privacy forge the future of marketing
As marketers face increased scrutiny over their operations, Gartner has revealed its top five predictions that marketing leaders must incorporate in their strategies in 2023 and beyond to drive results and regain the confidence of business leaders. “Against a backdrop...
DHL launches 2023 sustainability challenge for innovators
DHL, in partnership with Logistics Middle East, Dubai South, and EZDubai, has announced the launch of its new international innovation challenge, The Fast Forward Challenge: Sustainable Solutions. The challenge calls for individuals and businesses across four...
African tourism improves climate footprint
The have unveiled new data detailing the climate footprint of the travel and tourism sector in Africa. According to the new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Centre, between 2010 and 2019, the sector...
Online retail passes R50bn in 2022
Online retail in South Africa passed the R50-billion milestone in 2022, driven by an ongoing boom in demand for home deliveries, according to new research findings released today. “Online Retail in South Africa 2022”, a study conducted by World Wide Worx with...
Gen Z, younger Millennials driving major shifts in how consumers earn and spend
IDC's Consumer Pulse, a survey of consumers in seven countries, has revealed some dramatic shifts occurring in how different generational cohorts earn income, spend their money, and leverage technology to do both. Stark differences between Gen Z/Younger Millennials...
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Oracle brings Sparc to the cloud
Oracle has announced major new additions to the Sparc platform that for the first time bring the security, efficiency and simplicity of Sparc to the cloud. Built on the new Sparc S7 microprocessor, the latest additions to the Sparc platform include new cloud services,...
RS brings TinkerKit Braccio to SA
RS Components (RS) has extended its Arduino development kit portfolio with the availability of the new TinkerKit Braccio, which delivers highly affordable robotics capability for the worldwide community of Arduino makers and developers, including students, hobbyists,...
Ericsson, King’s College demonstrate 5G tactile robotic surgery
Ericsson and King’s College London have demonstrated a 5G use case of tactile robotic surgery. The “Remote Control and Intervention” 5G medical use case showed a probe as a robotic representation of a biological finger that gives the surgeon the sense of touch in...
iWayAfrica, Avanti improve East African downloads
iWayAfrica, a pan-African broadband provider and Avanti Communications, a provider of satellite data communications services, has announced that consumer and business customers in Kenya can now benefit from increased downlink speeds to 15Mbps. Kenneth Munyi, country...
TaxTim simplifies your online tax return
With a continual upward spiral in the cost of living, everyone is mindful of curbing excess, cutting down on expenses and reigning in debt. For even the most diligent, the challenge is to unlock value and to maximise where and how we spend our money. One area where...
Dell Latitude 13 with carbon fibre debuts in SA
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of the anticipated Dell Latitude 13 7000 Series Ultrabook (7370) to the South African channel. The Latitude 13, the smallest 13-inch business-class Ultrabook, features a complete...
Five common misconceptions about CX
While some South African companies have opened themselves to the opportunities offered by customer experience (CX), many either do not fully understand it or simply see it as a bolt-on to existing systems. Qaalfa Dibeehi, Forrester’s vice-president and principle...
Common misconceptions around information security
Every time the headlines flood with a new story about a breach at a major organisation, the assumption is that the attackers got in due to a high level of sophistication, or through careful studying of their target looking for the weakest link in the security chain....
Analytics to cut the cost of data centre cooling
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed highly accurate predictive technology for such metrics as temperature and humidity, enabling energy-saving operations of air-conditioning equipment in data centres. With the aim of preventing global warming, there is a demand for...
How SMMEs can maximise IT security
As the bulk of the South African economy is made up of SMMEs, it is important that cash-strapped IT managers take steps to ensure that their businesses are protected against malicious attacks. Steve Buck, director of Edgetec, says current market conditions are tough...
Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Education Specialist seeks an Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer who is experienced in developing business web applications and application integrations using common front-end and back-end web technologies with a strong focus on the PHP...
SQL Developer (Finance & Legal Industry) – Gauteng Pretoria
A Leading Law Firm is seeking a seasoned SQL expert with a passion for financial data and a talent for transforming complex information into actionable insights. The Senior SQL Developer will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's financial reporting and...
Digital Business Analyst at IQbusiness
IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for seasoned Business Analysts that have experience and exposure to projects within the Banking/Financial Services industry.We are specifically looking for people that have...
Agile Coach/SAFe Scrum Master
Develop Agile transition plan, communicate and lead the realisation of the plan.Facilitate the creation and improvement of Agile processes and ensure that the agreed processes are followed.Ownership and accountability of establishing Agile values, methods, principles...
IT Project Manager (12 month contract CPT)
To successfully introduce & manage change into the business from project initiation through to project closure, by applying the company Strategic Project Office methodology.Key Responsibilities:Support the business through the continuous review of challenges and...
Digital Business Analyst at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
IQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for seasoned Business Analysts that have experience and exposure to projects within the Banking/Financial Services industry.We are specifically looking for people that have...
Agile Coach/SAFe Scrum Master – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Develop Agile transition plan, communicate and lead the realisation of the plan.Facilitate the creation and improvement of Agile processes and ensure that the agreed processes are followed.Ownership and accountability of establishing Agile values, methods, principles...
IT Project Manager (12 month contract CPT) – Western Cape Oakdale
To successfully introduce & manage change into the business from project initiation through to project closure, by applying the company Strategic Project Office methodology.Key Responsibilities:Support the business through the continuous review of challenges and...
Data Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...
Mainframe Operator (Batch)
Scheduling mainframe batch jobsApplying changes according to clients' (Dev for example) requirements and Changeman's approvalHandling incidents, requests and change orders provided they are approved by ChangemanLiaising with Developers, Changeman, Operations, PreProd...
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