20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

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...

AI PCs set to boost PC sales

Although traditional PCs remain the number one choice for most consumers buying a new device, the surging demand for AI-driven applications has boosted the popularity of AI PCs - both in the consumer and professional sectors. This trend is expected to continue,...

When it comes to ‘litter’, start with a ‘little’

South African communities are increasingly becoming aware of how their own actions and projects can add value to their surroundings - not only in terms of improving the environment, but also in creating safer, cleaner neighbourhoods with better property values....

NASA sets sights on new Artemis 1 launch date

NASA has adjusted the targeted dates for a cryogenic demonstration test and to the next launch opportunities for Artemis I, the first integrated flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft beyond the Moon. The agency will conduct the...

VC, private equity target African financial services

Venture capital (VC) and private equity executives are targeting the financial services sector as they increase investment in Africa, new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile shows. More than half (55%) of senior VC and private equity...

Industrial printer shipments dip

Industrial printer shipments declined 1,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. "The worldwide market is still hindered by supply chain...

Spending on AI-centric systems set for massive increase

A new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide shows that global spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including software, hardware, and services for AI-centric systems, will reach nearly $118-billion...

Supply chain resilience tops the Peak of Inflated Expectations

Supply chain resilience has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations and will arrive at the Plateau of Productivity in five to 10 years, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2022. The Peak of Inflated Expectations highlights capabilities...

Booster failure ends latest Blue Origin mission

The latest mission undertaken by Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin was aborted after lift-off. The uncrewed New Shepard Mission NS-23 experienced a booster failure just a couple of minutes into the flight. According to the company, the escape system performed as it was...

Linx signs collaboration deal with NAPAfrica

The London Internet Exchange (Linx) has announced a strategic collaboration with African Internet Exchange Point, NAPAfrica. The partnership will mean networks currently connected and peering at NAPAfrica or Linx can access either of the exchanges via trusted and...

Nvidia Hopper sets AI inference records

In their debut on the MLPerf industry-standard AI benchmarks, Nvidia H100 Tensor Core GPUs set world records in inference on all workloads, delivering up to 4,5-times more performance than previous-generation GPUs. Additionally, Nvidia A100 Tensor Core GPUs and the...

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Network analytics tool from Alcatel-Lucent

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 NMS network analytics tool provides a wide range of in-depth network information giving IT an understanding of how the network is being used and helping fine tune its operation to provide an enhanced user experience. IT now has a...

BPS online learning portal grows employees

Bytes People Solutions’ online learning portal allows for companies to encourage employee growth and development through e-learning, offering a valuable alternative to traditional, classroom-based or instructor-led training in the workplace. The development of...

Software a game-changer for innovators

Over the next 35 years, Africa has the potential to grow its $1,3-trillion in wealth 10-fold. This presents a significant opportunity for innovative entrepreneurs to contribute to wealth creation on the continent, but the risks are high, says Merle O’Brien, an African...

Intel to participate is OSVR

Organisers of Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR), a platform designed to set an open standard for virtual reality devices, have announced Intel as the newest participant in the OSVR platform. OSVR’s mission to enable virtual reality technology for everyone through...

Are South Africans innovators?

Philips South Africa has announced the South African results of an Innovation Research study (conducted in five African countries), which aimed to understand what South African citizens think of innovation, perceived barriers to innovation and areas where successful...

Pivotal announces record results

Pivotal has announced their board of directors has appointed Rob Mee as CEO. Rob Mee recently served as Pivotal's executive vice president of Products and Research & Development. As CEO, Rob Mee succeeds Paul Maritz, who will remain with Pivotal and serve on...

Truecaller rolls out Truemessenger app

Truecaller has announced the global availability of its Truemessenger app, which aims to change the way you communicate by making your SMS experience smarter and more social. Available now for free on Google Play, Truemessenger is an SMS replacement app that magically...

Sony, Jasco renew partnership

Jasco Broadcast Solutions has announced the renewal of its partnership with Sony Professional as their specialist dealer as of 1 May 2015 for a further 12 months. Jasco Broadcast Solutions has a long-standing relationship with Sony dating back to 1996, first as a part...

The impact of private sale escrow in SA

Escrow, a service whereby a third party holds money in an account on behalf of transacting parties until conditions are fulfilled, is not a new concept. In fact, there are numerous escrow companies in operation in South Africa and across the globe. However, no one has...

Always-on businesses speak to any industry

In South Africa, the concept of the always-on business is gathering momentum. Thanks to the connectedness of the world around us, people expect access to information from anywhere irrespective of the device they use. But does this apply across industries as well?...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Hire Resolve is seeking a Business Analyst for their client. In this role, you will collaborate with senior analysts and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement systems using data and technology to enhance business excellence and strategic decision-making. You...

Senior Network Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

The Network Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing company network infrastructure to ensure efficient and secure communication.This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

System Integrator – Gauteng Houghton Estate

The System Integrator at ICS is in charge of designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications and reports to the Senior Manager of Solutions Delivery. Throughout the production lifetime, this entails investigating, designing, documenting,...

Mid-Level Software Engineer (TypeScript/Node.js) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Engineer is sought to join the Recon Team of a fast-growing FinTech company. You will be working in the exciting space of automated reconciliation of transactions from the bank, finding exceptions and bringing...

Junior Data Engineer (Onsite – JHB)

About the Role:iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering....

UX Web Designer

BackgroundThe main purpose of the UX Web Designer is to design the overall layout, usability, and aesthetic of websites for the Organisation, and its subsidiaries, with the objective of enhancing the organisation's digital presence.Objectives of this Scope of WorkThe...

IT Support Technician

We are seeking technical resources to assist with a new printer rollout (Zebra), an Originations platform upgrade (browser-based), and the implementation of a new signature pad process for a 6-month contract.IT Support Technician - 6 Month Contract Minimum...

Junior Data Engineer (Onsite – JHB) – Gauteng Kempton Park

About the Role:iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering....

UX Web Designer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

BackgroundThe main purpose of the UX Web Designer is to design the overall layout, usability, and aesthetic of websites for the Organisation, and its subsidiaries, with the objective of enhancing the organisation's digital presence.Objectives of this Scope of WorkThe...

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