SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Manipulative pricing seen during major shopping events

Many consumers believe they are scoring a great deal during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or other major shopping events — but are they? A new study from Oxylabs reveals that over 70% of products in major US marketplaces were actually more expensive on Black Friday...

Companies plan big security budget increases

Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report, which unpicks the changes in budgets,...

Curiosity finds surprise clues to a watery past on Mars

When NASA’s Curiosity rover arrived at the “sulfate-bearing unit” last fall, scientists thought they’d seen the last evidence that lakes once covered this region of Mars. That’s because the rock layers here formed in drier settings than regions explored earlier in the...

Google fires generative AI salvo

Kathy Gibson reports - The artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is on: hot on the heels of Microsoft’s addition of OpenAI to its search products, Google has showcased how it is already using generative AI, along with new offerings and its vision for the future....

Gen Z will trade short-term economic ills for future sustainability

Nearly half (47%) of Generation Z is willing to accept short-term economic limitations, such as lower GDP growth, for policymakers to invest in a longer-term strategy that promotes more sustainable growth, according to new research from Dell Technologies. The research...

Microsoft adds generative AI to Bing, Edge

Microsoft yesterday launched an AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, which it believes will deliver better search, more complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to generate content. "AI will fundamentally change every software category,...

Slight but uninspiring increase for the BETI in January

After breaking six months of declines in December, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved again in January 2023. Yet, despite this positive movement, 'more-of-the-same' can be expected this year as economic woes prevail. "The BETI improved to...

SA’s need for manufacturing excellence stronger than ever

South Africa's manufacturing industry has had to keep evolving to remain competitive in the face of global competition. But, while there has been a long-standing battle between effectively producing products against demand and maintaining a sustainable cost base, a...

Report reveals that SA children can’t read for meaning

A new report reveals that a massive 82% of South Africa's Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning - indicating that the disruptions of the Covid years have set children back by at least a year. Indeed, if the country continues on the current trajectory, it will take...

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Why the future is bright for chatbots

If you have been following technology events over the past couple of months, you may well think that chatbots have taken over the world, writes Stephen Ball, senior vice-president: Europe and Africa at Aspect Software. In April 2016, Facebook announced chatbot...

Kaspersky demystifies advanced cyber threats

A few years from now someone will start writing the history of advanced, highly sophisticated cyber threats, writes Ovanes Mikhaylov, MD: emerging markets at Kaspersky Lab. This person will obviously start with Stuxnet, and go through the findings of campaigns like...

Vantage Capital adds R200m to New GX funds

Vantage Capital, Africa's largest mezzanine fund manager, announced today that it has provided a R200-million ($13,7-million) expansion capital facility to New GX Capital, a 100% black and family owned investment company. The funds will be used to finance additional...

SoftCo partners with Grant Thornton in SA

According to Grant Thornton's 2015 research of more than 2500 executives in 36 economies, over half (56%) of firms surveyed are either already automating business practices or may do so over the next 12 months. In South Africa, research revealed that 31% are already...

Visibility is top defence against targeted attacks

As cyber criminals become more tactical, moving away from the 'spray and pray approach' to more focused and targeted attacks, visibility and scrubbed traffic become essential components of a security strategy for protecting companies, writes Martin Walshaw, senior...

WDB, Grovest take stakes in Seed Engine

WDB Investment Holdings (WDB) has taken a 30% stake in Seed Engine, while venture capital company  Grovest has also taken a 27,5% stake in the organisation, which incorporates Seed Academy. Faith Khanyile, CEO of WDB, says its investment brings together a common...

BBBEE compliance gets harder for SA firms

Many South African businesses will face a stiff challenge in meeting their accreditation targets as they prepare for their first audits under the stricter Revised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes that came into effect on 1 May 2015. That's according to...

SUSE joins Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance and Test Drive Program

SUSE has joined the Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance as part of its ongoing strategy to enable customers to quickly respond to changing business needs. SUSE delivers cloud-based SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, including automated updates, to enterprise customers...

How technology has shaped the modern office

Offices environments have evolved drastically over recent years. Advances in technology have transformed the work place and continue to play a vital role in changing the way business is done. A major shift from yesteryear, the modern office offers mobility,...

PaySpace announces integration with Xero

PaySpace has announced its integration with Xero, a global cloud-based accounting software company that enables users to log in anytime, anywhere on a Mac, PC, tablet or phone and see up-to-date financials. Founded in New Zealand, Xero - which recently opened its...

IT Support Administrator

We are seeking an experienced IT Support Administrator to join our clients team in Centurion. In this critical role, you will play a key part in managing and optimizing our IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and hosting services in collaboration with third-party...

Software Developer

Responsibilities: Analyse the existing C++ codebase and design a high-performance rewrite in a language of your choice.Develop and optimize new features, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.Process MIME-formatted emails, manipulate content, and...

VPC Support Technician

Explore the role:Our client a major operator in the auto-logistics arena is seeking a VPC Support Technician to be based in Umlaas, Camperdown. This role involves diagnostic code reading, addressing non-starter issues, and performing warranty repairs. If you are...

IT Support Administrator – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking an experienced IT Support Administrator to join our clients team in Centurion. In this critical role, you will play a key part in managing and optimizing our IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and hosting services in collaboration with third-party...

Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Responsibilities: Analyse the existing C++ codebase and design a high-performance rewrite in a language of your choice.Develop and optimize new features, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.Process MIME-formatted emails, manipulate content, and...

VPC Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Explore the role:Our client a major operator in the auto-logistics arena is seeking a VPC Support Technician to be based in Umlaas, Camperdown. This role involves diagnostic code reading, addressing non-starter issues, and performing warranty repairs. If you are...

IT Project Administrator at M&M Consulting

ResponsibilitiesEstablishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.Break projects into doable tasks and set timeframes and goals.-Liaising with company stakeholders and internal team to identify and define project requirement, scope, and...

Technical Business Analyst

My client is searching for someone that can: Write a Software Specifications DocumentCan do UML modellingDraw up Flow ChartsUser requirements specifications DocumentWork in Agile environmentCan present well and communicate with clientsCan retrieve requirements from...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

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