AI platforms lean towards region-specific infrastructure

By 2027, 35% of countries will be locked into region-specific AI platforms using proprietary contextual data, according to Gartner, which also predicts that platform lock-in will rise from 5% to 35% by 2027. “Countries with digital sovereignty goals are increasing...

Another positive year expected for salaries in 2026

Supported by positive economic developments, record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation, real salary increases are expected this year, according to an analysis by PayInc. The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately...

Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point

Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...

The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach

Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

Cloud-based quantum computing market on track for $2,21bn

The global cloud-based quantum computing market size is anticipated to reach $2,21-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is a new field that has...

SA lags in VPN adoption

South Africa sits right at the bottom of the log when it comes to virtual private network (VPN) usage. The country joins Kenya and Japan with a less-than-2% adoption rate. Around the world, VPNs have become an essential digital tool for Internet users concerned about...

SA needs to develop future-fit cities

The persistent global economic and social threat posed by Covid-19 has overlapped with the increasingly urgent need to address climate change to ensure our societies and economies remain stable. What is required is robust long-term planning to ensure that economies...

Black Friday drives higher credit usage

Despite struggling with increasing debt burdens, South African consumers can't resist the lure of a good deal. According to TransUnion data, consumers who open new credit facilities during the Black Friday period every year end up spending more than consumers with...

Bigger Black Friday expected this year

This year's Black Friday event, which has emerged to become a major highlight on the South African calendar, is expected to bring in higher sales volumes than last year as many retailers that were hard hit by decreased consumer spend in 2020 have started offering...

2021 a record year for Windows attacks

According to data analysed and presented by Atlas VPN, 2021 marks a record year for the development of new Windows malware. Even though 2021 has another month to go, cybercriminals have already developed a whopping 107,28-million unique threats targeted at Windows...

Pick n Pay adds chat commerce with WhatsApp

Pick n Pay has selected Clickatell to manage its WhatsApp customer communication channel. Customers can access Pick n Pay services by sending "Hi" to +27 60 070 3037. The easy to navigate menu then allows shoppers to choose which action they want to perform. The Pick...

Business confidence flat as shocks take their toll

After falling from 50 to 43 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) remained unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2021. The outcome could easily have been better were it not for a variety of special factors that kept sentiment subdued. The...

Speed and convenience the main drivers for transit choices

Mobility and transportation consume 20% of the world's energy - most of which is powered by fossil fuels. With the growing trend of mass urbanisation comes increased congestion especially as more cities emerge out of lockdown, which can rapidly accelerate the energy...

Malware exploits streaming platforms

From the beginning of January 2020 through to the end of June 2021, Kaspersky products detected more than 93 000 infection attempts disguised as the top five streaming platforms: Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. When it comes to original shows...

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E-mails to be binding in court

A ruling by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 21 November 2014 should be noted by anyone using e-mail, SMS and WhatsApp messaging, writes Ramsay Webber's Gareth Cremen. The landmark ruling determined that that e-mail negotiations and typed e-mail...

QuickBooks Online launches in SA

Taking easy accounting to a whole new level, QuickBooks South Africa, the leading small to medium business accounting software, is proud to announce the arrival of QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Online comes with the same great features of the QuickBooks desktop...

M-commerce changes African retail game

New technologies such as cloud computing are revolutionising the way people do business across the globe. In the African market, infrastructure has traditionally proven to be a challenge that has hindered adoption of new technologies, says Jaco Barnard, head of Retail...

Zomato, Uber enhance dining experience

Zomato, the global restaurant search and discovery service, and Uber, the smartphone app that connects riders with drivers for on-demand transportation, have announced a partnership that will help both products bring more to their users across the globe. This...

Raizcorp among SA’s most innovative

Raizcorp was recently named among the Top 25 most innovative companies in South Africa, according to Fast Company South Africa. Being awarded the 23rd spot on the list for changing the rules of business incubation, further cements Raizcorp’s approach of accelerating...

Embracing the omnichannel approach

Not so long ago, one of the most important things retailers had to worry about was the location of their brick-and-mortar shops in order to attract the most customers. However, now that consumers are becoming increasingly tech-savvy, the mantra "location, location,...

ROI and AV integration solutions

As the complexity of audiovisual (AV) solutions continues to grow and as they play an even larger part in the business, organisations need to start thinking more deeply about how they can maximise their return on investment (ROI) from their AV integration solutions....

Cloud is the perfect weapon for SMEs

The trend towards cloud computing gives smaller companies unprecedented access to enterprise-grade software and infrastructure services – allowing them to grow rapidly and compete with larger, more established competitors, AJ Hartenberg, portfolio manager: Data Centre...

Data trends that won’t change in 2015

As everyone begins making their New Year’s resolutions for 2015, Qlik highlights what’s in store for business intelligence in 2015. “Today, we live in a world where the way people interact with data is changing fast and mostly for the better. People express themselves...

Trusted data key to success in 2015

The wheels are turning ever faster in the telecom industry. For every year, there are new and often unexpected developments. As we face another eventful year, industry expert David King, CEO of leading data centre and power management systems supplier Flexenclosure,...

C, GO, RUST Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

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Senior PowerBI Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Is this you?Are you a BI developer and data wizard with a penchant for PowerBI? Do you thrive in transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights? Then this is for you! What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)You'll be the architect of our client's...

Business Intelligence Business Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Business Intelligence...

Senior Delphi Developer

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a development firm focusing on the advancement of innovative agricultural technologies. They are in search of a proficient and enthusiastic Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in the role of integration specialist. Your duties will...

Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps to join its team working on a variety of projects and solving complex challenges. Your role will entail designing,...

Senior .NET Developer

Our client is looking for a [URL Removed] Developer for an exciting opportunity to join a fully remote leading web and product development company. You will be responsible for delivering functional, beautiful, scalable, secure and user focused...

Lead Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Automation Tester to join our team in Sandton, Johannesburg. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in shaping the automation testing landscape,...

Proposals/Application Engineer – Gauteng

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Production Systems Engineer – Eastern Cape Kenton-on-Sea

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