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...

Apple grabs smartphone top spot

The last time a company not named Samsung was at the top of the smartphone market was 2010, and for 2023 it is now Apple. A shifting of power at the top of the largest consumer electronics market was driven by an all-time high market share for Apple and a first time...

Human by design technologies supercharge productivity, creativity

New research from Accenture finds the world is in the midst of a massive technology shift, as AI and other disruptive technologies become "Human by Design" - much more human-like and intuitive for people to use - and usher in a new era of unprecedented productivity...

IT spending in EMEA set for subdued growth

IT spending in EMEA is forecast to total $1,3-trillion in 2022, an increase of 4.7% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The 2022 growth rate will be slower than in 2021 when EMEA IT spending is expected to grow 6,3%. The biggest change moving...

Fraud abroad: how SMEs can expand globally and stay secure

One in four consumers will continue to shop from foreign online stores, even after the pandemic, according to a recent Ipsos survey of 13 000 respondents across the world's biggest e-commerce markets. Arthi Rajan Makhija, senior vice-president: head of global fraud...

All the winners from the BCX Digital Innovation Awards 2021 …

The winners of the 2021 BCX Digital Innovation Awards have been announced, with the best entries from 61 participants walking off with the top honours. With 45 SME entries and 16 large enterprise entries, the BCX Innovation Centre of Excellence was tasked with...

Small business creation in SA grew 13% over the last two years

South Africa has the 12th fastest-growing rate of entrepreneurship globally, with the pace of small business creation growing by 13% from 2019 to 2020. This is one of the findings from Mastercard's Recovery Insights: Small Business Reset, which examined 19 markets...

E-commerce comes of age in the pandemic

South Africa's retail sector has entered the age of e-commerce, with total online retail sales expected to reach R42-billion by the end of 2021. From the rise of contactless payments to the boom in social commerce, the pandemic has significantly altered consumer...

All cyberthreats now part of a connected ransomware delivery system

The gravitational force of ransomware's black hole is pulling in other cyberthreats to form one massive, interconnected ransomware delivery system - with significant implications for IT security. This is one of the findings from the Sophos 2022 Threat Report, written...

Why are South Africans shopping the sales?

Boredom and great deals are driving South Africans to the sales this year. According to Finder.com's Black Friday Statistics report, which polled 1 203 South African adults, 47% of then - or an estimated 18,5-million people - will shop the sales for a variety of...

These are the most misspelled brands on the Internet

Whether it's on our food, clothes, or car, we encounter brands every day. One of the key aspects that distinguishes a brand is their name - but some brand names are more recognisable and easier to spell than others. Interested in brand recognition, the business...

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Gemalto launches Sealys Secure Surface

Gemalto has launched Sealys Secure Surface, a new family of cost-effective security features for polycarbonate identity documents that strengthens protection against fraud by combining three different effects: light reflection, movement and tactile elements. Sealys...

Analytics in the contact centre

Contact centres are often a customer’s only point of interaction with a business and its brand, and as such service should be optimised to provide the best experience possible, says Marco van Biljoen, executive head: Gauteng and Central, The Jasco Group. Many studies...

Trend predictions for 2015

In a few short weeks, 2015 will be upon is. Our technology future is bright and there’s much to look forward to in the New Year, including a desire for endpoint protection that goes above and beyond protection inside your organisation’s four walls, an increased...

2014 music recap from simfy africa

simfy africa users have spoken, voting with their listening choices. simfy africa today announced the most popular streamed tracks, albums and artists of 2014. This diverse playlist shows the depth of simfy africa’s 27 million strong catalogue and features the hits of...

Resolve wins FlowCentric award

Resolve’s Hosting and Software Services (HSS) received the highly sought-after New Partner of the Year Award for 2014 from FlowCentric Technologies. This award is given to the business partner that produces outstanding work in solution design and innovation, by fully...

Kaspersky Lab counts 2014 cyberthreats

In 2014 Kaspersky Lab experts saw considerable growth in the number of malicious attacks on user computers and mobile devices, further development of financial malware and a change in the vectors of web attacks. Based on the company’s statistics, 2014 in figures looks...

A signed e-mail can be a signed contract

In one of the most important judgments on contract law in recent years, the supreme court of appeal found that the exchange of e-mails by parties to a contract with each of the parties typing their first names at the end of the e-mails was sufficient to cancel a...

Buy data with intent

Few people can afford to be as overindulgent as to buy something just for the sake of it, especially if it is a product or service that they have no or little use for themselves. Of course, some people will buy clothes that are a few sizes too small in the hopes of...

Local cloud providers boost outsourcing

The call centre has evolved from a "transactional" department into a multi-faceted, social hub of customer service excellence and become a true differentiator for the wise business. As customer service requirements have shifted and evolved over the years, so has the...

iWayAfrica offers bandwidth as a service

iWayAfrica, a leading ISP in Zimbabwe, and part of the Gondwana Group of ISPs, is first to offer managed, global bandwidth as a service to corporate customers. The cloud-based service is enabled by DiViNetworks – the leading provider of software-centric network...

C#. Net Developer

Our client in the Engineering Industry, based in the Western Cape, has commissioned Headhunters to assist them in recruiting an experienced C# .Net Developer to their team based in their Paarl offices.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Must have 4...

Mid PHP Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Tokai

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a global Marketing Software House specializing in B2B products seeking the coding talents of a passionate Mid PHP Developer. You will be responsible for all the aspects of the ongoing Software Development process right from the...

Functional Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performanceareas: Creating functional Test Scripts for Data virtualisation platform, working from Business and functional Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business...

C#. Net Developer – Western Cape Paarl

Our client in the Engineering Industry, based in the Western Cape, has commissioned Headhunters to assist them in recruiting an experienced C# .Net Developer to their team based in their Paarl offices.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Must have 4...

Project Manager Durban/Dalton KZN (12 Month Contract)

Minimum RequirementsProject Management and Mechanical Engineering Diploma/Degree, or Trade Test Diploma in Refrigeration or Refrigeration ProjectInstallation management experience5 Years in refrigeration project management will be an advantageGeneral level of...

Business Analyst (Finance)

Calling all problem-solving superheroes. We're seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join our team. If you're a mastermind at analyzing data, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! Apply now and let's fight the forces of business chaos...

Data Scientist

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Data ScientistThe Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in executing the organisation's data strategy and transforming data into critical information useful to make sound business decisions by means of...

AWS Data Engineer

Role : AWS Data EngineerLocation : Johannesburg [ 3 Days in a week from office]Duration : 12 Months renewal Job Spec AWS Data Engineer Spec as below AWS Data EngineerWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join our Global Markets...

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