AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

NASA beams laser communications as far as Mars

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration has broken yet another record for laser communications by sending a laser signal from Earth to NASA’s Psyche spacecraft about 460-million kilometres away. That’s the same distance between our planet and...

SA consumers still under the whip

Global consumers are expected to spend $3,2-trillion more in 2025, representing nearly 6% growth compared to 2024, according to World Data Lab. In South Africa, there are signs of growing consumer confidence and resilience, even with rising food and utility prices...

Bumper growth forecast for metaverse

The metaverse market will record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39,8% to reach $996-billion in 2030, as companies across the globe, including those in non-tech sectors, increasingly invest in the technology for better engagement with customers, brand...

Cybersecurity a major challenge for SMBs

A recent Kaspersky global survey conducted among 1 307 decision-makers in companies with 1 to 999 workers shows that cybersecurity incidents pose almost the same difficulties as a dramatic fall in sales. Thirteen percent of respondents from small and medium...

Decrease in technology use by marketers

Marketers report utilising just 42% of the breadth of capabilities available in their martech stack overall, down from 58% in 2020, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 324 marketers in May and June 2022 to determine the state of marketing technology...

Intel reports breakthrough in quantum chips

The Intel Labs and Components Research organisations have demonstrated the industry's highest reported yield and uniformity to date of silicon spin qubit devices developed at Intel's transistor research and development facility, Gordon Moore Park. This achievement...

SWIFT paves way for global use of CBDCs and tokenised assets

SWIFT has successfully shown that Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tokenised assets can move seamlessly on existing financial infrastructure - a major milestone towards enabling their smooth integration into the international financial ecosystem. The...

New fund a game-changer for township business inclusion

The Gauteng Provincial Government, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the SA SME Fund have launched the SMME Crisis Partnership Fund, a R300-million debt fund for small businesses based in Gauteng townships. There are more than 2-million formal and...

Entries for Digital Twin Hackathon now open

Wits University's digital incubation hub, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, and the embass of the Netherlands have called for entries for their Digital Twin Hackathon - open to 15 students from South Africa and 15 students from the Netherlands. The Digital...

How cellular connectivity could tackle rising power demands

Cellular technology is key to digitalising the energy sector, and could help to tackle a growing demand for electricity. This is among the findings of Ericsson's Connected Energy Utilities report, released in partnership with Arthur D Little. As energy costs and...

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AddaBIT adds social media platforms

ADDaBIT, the recently-launched online crowd-sourcing savings platform continues to grow with more and more people seeing the benefit of contributing to a fund for family and friends. Now ADDaBIT has introduced a new feature that allows contributors to share a fund...

Schneider Electric named in Gartner Top 15

Gartner has rated Schneider Electric number 10 in its 2015 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25: Europe Top 15. Schneider Electric joins the top 15 for the first time this year, jumping 12 spots from its 2014 ranking. Gartner identified the top 15 performers in the report...

Britehouse appoints Paolo Masselli as group CEO

With the recent acquisition of the remaining 60% of Britehouse by Dimension Data, Paolo Masselli will take over the reigns as group CEO. Masselli, previously the Group chief operating officer, has over 20 years' experience in the IT industry, and an excellent track...

ESET launches Smart Security 9 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9

ESET has announced the availability of its new security solutions for Windows home users: ESET Smart Security 9 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9. Both have a completely re-engineered user interface and ESET Smart Security 9 features a new tool to protect customers' banking...

Why Baby Boomers the backbone of the 4G workplace

As marketers can attest, the newest and shiniest products tend to get the most attention, writes Jacques van Wyk, chief operating officer of Ricoh SA. It's the same with the multi-generational workforce, as the spotlight now beams brightest on Generation Z (those...

Open innovation, agility to navigate global waters

Globalisation has ushered in major benefits for many countries, including in Africa, but the pervasiveness of the recent financial crisis has highlighted that economic inter-dependence does not come without risks. According to Standard Bank's Commercial Banking...

Quadriga connects AccorHotels across Africa

Quadriga Worldwide, an international provider of Internet and entertainment managed services, currently deploying its WiFi cloud-based solutions into AccorHotels' brands throughout Africa. After supplying the global hotel chain leader with guest entertainment and...

Connected cars transforming after-market engagement

Connected cars give vehicle manufacturers an incredible opportunity to move from the current state of limited and indirect contact with customers - to proactive, direct customer contact that forges stronger relationships and creates better customer experiences, writes...

Impact of proposed changes in debt collection

On 14 October 2015 the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development issued an invitation for comment on suggested changes to the Debt Collectors Act - a move that could have a profound impact on the debt collection industry. According to Peter Rafferty, CEO of...

Field Support Engineer – Free State Sasolburg

Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer to join our team and provide on-site technical support and assistance to clients or customers. You'll play a crucial role in...

Senior C#.Net Engineer x2 (Midrand)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior C#.Net Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist whose role will entail designing new applications, enhancing existing development, technical documentation while providing guidance &...

Php developer at Soangroup

Requirements:. Below are the requirements for the job. Requirement 1Requirement 2 Desired Skills: SDLC API SOA C# Learn more/Apply for this position

Business Intelligence Engineer – Centurion

BSc Degree B.Eng (Industrial) Proven experience (3+ years) in a BI role Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneouslySupply Chain Optimization Business...

Senior C#.Net Engineer x2 (Midrand) – Gauteng Midrand

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior C#.Net Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist whose role will entail designing new applications, enhancing existing development, technical documentation while providing guidance &...

Business Intelligence Engineer – Centurion – Gauteng Pretoria

BSc Degree B.Eng (Industrial) Proven experience (3+ years) in a BI role Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneouslySupply Chain Optimization Business...

Software Engineer at Innovative Staffing Solutions

Job Description: We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at [company name]. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that are used by customers and...

BI Developer

Role:Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Power BI Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. This role involves working...

Senior Business Analyst (BPM) LW

Experience Requirements:A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst. Duties and Responsibilities:Knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (essential) Skilled in business process model analysis, design, and documentation (essential) Ability...

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