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...

Intel delivers high-level compute for mobile, desktop, edge

At CES, Intel announced its full Intel Core 14th Gen mobile and desktop processor lineup, including powerful new HX-series mobile processors and mainstream 65-watt and 35-watt desktop processors. In addition, the company introduced its new Intel Core mobile processor...

Nvidia shows gaming, creating, GenAI, robotics at CES

Generative AI models that will bring lifelike characters to games and applications and new GPUs for gamers and creators were among the highlights of Nvidia's announcements ahead of this week's CES trade show in Las Vegas. "Today, Nvidia is at the centre of the latest...

Cybersecurity is a digital transformation imperative

Cybersecurity is more than just a top priority for modern enterprises who have had to adapt to widespread change and the move to remote and hybrid workplaces in the past 18 months. This is according to the Enterprise Security Trends in South Africa survey, conducted...

Ford brain research aims to keep drivers awake

Ford is pioneering new brain research that could ultimately lead to a faster and more accurate way to detect when the driver is starting to switch off behind the wheel. Alerting drivers who are tired or distracted far earlier could help keep drivers, passengers and...

Adoption of advanced security technologies increases

A significant 79% of companies have increased their adoption of advanced security technologies to combat the increase in cyber attacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. An analysis of the cyberthreat landscape in the first half...

Robotic arm assists in knee surgery

"I dreaded going to the shops before I had my partial knee replacement. I was in constant pain and it was stealing from my quality of life. There were so many everyday activities that became virtually impossible for me," recalls Melanie van Heerden. She was the first...

Digital innovation supports development of arts

UJ Art Gallery, in partnership with MTN SA Foundation, has launched a new exhibition: "The Blind Alphabet: Babery to Bigeminate: Sculpture and Sound by Willem Boshoff and Jaco Meyer". The exhibition opened yesterday (27 October 2021) and will run until 24 November. It...

Consumers warned to brace for higher prices this festive season

Digital sales are expected to top $1-trillion globally, but consumers, retailers, and suppliers will likely to face rising costs and decreased inventory due to pressure on the global supply chain. These are among the findings from Salesforce consumer insights and...

Milestone reached in connected schools initiative

One year after Ericsson entered a global partnership with UNICEF to support the Giga Initiative's school connectivity mapping efforts, the initiative has reached a major milestone in mapping the location and connectivity status of 1-million schools. Giga - founded by...

Update on registry operator search

The South African Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) recently issued a notice to terminate the 10-year long Registry Operating Agreement for the commercial .za second-level domains, which comes to an end in April 2022. This was followed by a Request for Information (RFI)...

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Get your payroll ready for the year-end

As we hurtle headlong in the festive season, payroll managers need to start preparing for their companies to scale down operations or shut down completely over the December holidays, says Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage HR & Payroll. Usually, they need to be ready...

CA introduces the Management Cloud

CA Southern Africa has revealed that at the recently held WORLD ’14 — CA Technologies introduced the Management Cloud – a broad portfolio of easy-to-use CA applications, delivered from the cloud, that enable customers to make the right portfolio decisions, deliver...

JDA, IBM deliver omni-channel fulfilment

JDA Software Group and IBM have partnered to provide joint solutions that help organisations deliver engaging customer experiences by intelligently processing and fulfilling product orders in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. IBM and JDA will...

The business network is the future

In September, SAP announced a deal to acquire Concur, a company that provides integrated travel and expense management solutions – or, in simple terms, makes business travel easy by automating the entire process, from booking flights to reconciling expenses, says...

Innovation disrupts the status quo

One of the major transformational forces that is and will continue to be responsible for shifting the tectonic plates of the business world is technological progression, says Angela Gahagan-Thomson, EPG Lead at Microsoft South Africa. Technologies such as big data and...

Fujitsu RunMyProcess announces Easy Builder

Fujitsu RunMyProcess has announced the release of Easy Builder, a new application development environment targeted specifically at business users. Fujitsu RunMyProcess provides an innovative cloud platform that removes the barriers to digital transformation –...

Fujitsu marks 20th anniversary of Primergy

At Fujitsu Forum Munich 2014, the company will reward three customers from around the world that are still productively running systems purchased in the 1990s, due to the built-to-last design of Fujitsu’s industry-standard Primergy server systems. To mark the 20th...

BDS hosts Xerox Versant 2100 launch

Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan countries, recently unveiled the Xerox Versant 2100 press to its resellers and customers at an exciting event held at the Killarney Race Track in Cape Town. The speed of the Versant 2100 was...

Keyloggers steal millions of credentials

Malware and threats have evolved to previously unimagined levels. Gone are the days where pimply geeks in basements wrote proof-of-concept malware to show off – today’s threat authors mean business, whether that is stealing millions of rands, proprietary company data...

Choosing the right cloud payroll solution

More and more South African SMEs are embracing cloud-based software for their payroll and accounting needs. By embracing cloud-based software, they can simplify their IT environments, save money, and achieve the flexibility to get more done quicker. “With an online...

Senior Java Developer

We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers. What you'll do: Planning:Perform a high-level...

Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...

Field Technician

Our client in the Office Automation industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to add a Field Technician to their team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Must have minimum 3 years technical experience on copiers, printers, and...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Are you a skilled DevOps Engineer looking for a new opportunity to drive innovation and make an impact? Our client, a leading technology company at the forefront of digital transformation, is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL...

Data Engineer / Software Developer (CH952) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is a South African boutique investment administration service provider is looking to employ a Software Developer with experience in Data Engineering.Requirements:2+ years of recent hands-on software development experience and IT support, bonus skills:Data...

Tech Lead ( Full Stack Engineer) – Western Cape Woodstock

The Software Engineer/Tech Lead will work collaboratively with the Merchant Journey team to drive development of merchant onboarding and dashboard. How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life...

Intermediate UI/UX Designer – Remote Remote

Experience:3+ years in UI/UX design, software development projects.Experience:3+ years in UI/UX design, software development projects. Desired Skills: UI/UX design software development projects 3+ years Learn more/Apply for this position

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers. What you'll do: Planning:Perform a high-level...

Field Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the Office Automation industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to add a Field Technician to their team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Must have minimum 3 years technical experience on copiers, printers, and...

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