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...

Four trends in the African energy sector

As we head into 2024, the renewable energy sector is set to see innovation that will transform the way energy is accessed, stored and deployed across Africa. Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy, discusses four key trends that he thinks will profoundly shape...

Telco cloud infrastructure software market set to accelerate

International Data Corporation (IDC) sees cloud-native deployment of telco network workloads accelerating in 2024. IDC forecasts worldwide revenue for telco cloud infrastructure software, including virtual network functions (VNFs), cloud-native network functions...

Boost for digital agriculture as farmers embrace AI, IoT

The next wave of technological progress to sustain the world's fast-growing global population will capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve the precision and sustainability of farming techniques. AI, IoT, connected...

Violence has a direct effect on business

Violence has a huge impact on communities and the ripple effect reaches into the South African workplace. The second annual 'Impact of Violence on Business' survey - commissioned by BNP Paribas South Africa and its consumer finance arm, RCS - reveals a direct...

These common mistakes are costing you money

New research reveals that South African small businesses are making mistakes costing them an average of R91 311 per year due to a lack of financial knowledge. This number rises to R136 205 for businesses with 10-49 employees, demonstrating that more support is needed...

Don’t forget to vote in the Channelwise Awards

Calling all resellers ... this week is your last chance to vote in the Channelwise Awards, and make you voice heard. Voting closes at midnight on 19 November. The Channelwise Awards give the nation's resellers the opportunity to vote for the vendors and distributors...

The tech outlook for 2022

Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud, IT funding, digital transformation and the ongoing search for talent are all driving organisation's IT strategies into the new year. They are among the trends highlighted by Red Hat's annual Global Tech Outlook survey, which aimed to...

Payment behaviour shifts to intensify for Black Friday

With the easing of lockdown restrictions, Absa has witnessed a 231% increase in contactless card volumes (tap to pay) across debit and credit cards this year. With Black Friday once again falling over the pandemic period, consumer and retailer behaviour has been...

More destructive attacks strike at everything

Cyber adversaries are evolving and expanding their attack methods to target new areas for exploit spanning the entire attack surface especially as work-from-anywhere continues. They are looking to maximise opportunity from the 5G-enabled edge, to the core network,...

Ransomware attackers don’t take holidays

There seems to be a disconnect between perceived threats and preparedness, which results in longer incident response and recovery cycles. This is one of the conclusions from "Organisations at Risk: Ransomware Attackers Don't Take Holidays", a Cybereason study of more...

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Huawei, Omlet announce partnership

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Omlet, a spinoff from Stanford University to create an open social ecosystem, jointly announced their partnership today at CES 2015. Coming pre-installed on upcoming...

Addressing work stress and low productivity

Research on workplace stress, initiated by the American Psychological Association, released in March this year showed that among 1 501 adults aged 18+, residing in the US, more than one-third of American workers experience chronic stress – attributed to low salaries,...

Streamlining queue management boosts value

Queue management is a critical component of customer service delivery, particularly as customer expectations increase along with the pace of life. In addition to that, organisations need to be able to monitor and track speed of delivery to ensure continuous...

Focus key for HR in 2015

If there is one key takeaway from 2014 for businesses it is the need to retain focus on core services/ solutions – that which makes up the fabric of a business, the reason it operates and its value proposition, says James McKerrell, CEO, CRS Technologies. The HR...

DSA summit to take place in the Philippines

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), which advocates for laws and regulations that will lead to more efficient and effective spectrum utilisation, will hold the world’s largest conference on wireless spectrum sharing in Manila, Philippines on 6 to 8 May 2015. With an...

TransUnion launches Claims Enabler

TransUnion has launched Claims Enabler, a one-stop solution for the insurance industry that empowers faster, more efficient claims processing. Claims Enabler integrates multiple data sets across the TransUnion portfolio, aggregating all of the information insurance providers need to make faster, more accurate decisions.

DCC offers HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125

Handle everyday office printing tasks with ease with the new HP LaserJet Pro Multifunction Printer (MFP) M125 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This compact, affordable MFP is easy to install, offers print, copy and scan capabilities and fits neatly...

TP-LINK announces new WiFi routers

TP-LINK, a global provider of consumer and SMB networking products, announced the Archer C2600 and Archer C3200 WiFi routers utilising advanced technologies to help meet the heavy networking demands of today's homes and small businesses. The Archer C2600 is ideal for...

Acer launches Liquid Jade S smartphone

Acer announces the Liquid Jade S that brings additional speed and performance into the Liquid Jade smartphone series. Akin to the original Liquid Jade, the new S version continues to astonish with its superb sleek looks featuring 4G LTE connectivity, true octa-core processing power with 64-bit architecture and a new-and-improved controllable voice-command camera.

LG unveils 2015 business strategies

LG has revealed its 2015 consumer electronics business strategy focused on leveraging LG’s industry-leading, value-added products to expand business opportunities in the United States and around the world. At a VIP media roundtable during the 2015 International CES,...

C/C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Looking for an innovative C++ Developer who can make applications that care about throughput and latency, it is required to understand factors that influence practical performance, not just theoretical performance. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...

Systems Specialist x2

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...

Developer Junior

Software Developer Graduate Grow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! Requirements Degree in either: From a University in South AfricaA candidate must be comfortable working with C and C++ on an operating system level. Good understanding of...

Packaging Equipment Field Technician

Our client, a progressive and well-established market leader in the packaging equipment sector, seeks to employ a dynamic and well experienced Electrician or Millwright to join their team and manage commissioning and maintenance on packaging manufacturing equipment on...

Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Systems Specialist x2 – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...

Developer Junior – Gauteng

Software Developer Graduate Grow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! Requirements Degree in either: From a University in South AfricaA candidate must be comfortable working with C and C++ on an operating system level. Good understanding of...

Packaging Equipment Field Technician – Gauteng East Rand

Our client, a progressive and well-established market leader in the packaging equipment sector, seeks to employ a dynamic and well experienced Electrician or Millwright to join their team and manage commissioning and maintenance on packaging manufacturing equipment on...

SAP FICO Consultant (Chief Expert) 2657 TT

Fair knowledge across all SAP modulesInitial focus on master dataAbility to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debuggingThe following functional skills are essential: Documentation of as-is and to-be business...

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