Execs losing patience with non-return on GenAI investments
At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025 due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs, or unclear business value, according to Gartner. Rita Sallam, distinguished vice-president...
ISPA renews call for open access fibre
Residential estates with high-end fibre connectivity are valued by owners and tenants, particularly those with open access fibre infrastructure that provides a neutral platform for Internet service providers (ISPs) to compete with each other. "First prize should be...
What did South Africans look at in Street View?
In the 15 years since its launch, Google Street View has come a long way. From going under water to capture the Great Barrier Reef in 2012, being available in VR in 2015, to exploring the 'Top of the World' in Canada in 2017, Street View has achieved a number of...
Avoid scammers and enjoy the UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will take place this Saturday (28 May). This is a massive event with a huge audience - according to UEFA statistics, in 2020 the cumulative audience for live matches was 5,2-billion, with the final...
A lot more must be done to realise AfCFTA benefits
The digital transformation of customs and borders in Africa could improve efficiencies in processes, such as administration at customs and borders, and yield trade gains on the continent of $20-billion a year. A new report by the World Economic Forum, Growing...
Covid likely to affect fraud statistics for years to come
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on the fraud cases that have been reported among businesses over the last two years. Indeed, around 52% of businesses that reported fraud in their organisations during the course of 2020 and 2021, indicated that...
Permanent solutions needed for unemployment crisis
In the years leading up to the pandemic, chronically high unemployment had already begun eroding South Africa's economic position. Now, post-pandemic, record-high unemployment seems an impenetrable barrier to economic recovery. While the government has implemented...
Multinationals bank on new generation of African leaders
A clear trend has emerged from leadership search briefing patterns over the past six years, of global multinationals moving away from filling top African roles with expatriates towards seeking explicitly to place local leaders in key roles. An analysis by executive...
Tech sector among the least safe from breaches
The technology industry leads the list of most breached sectors, as shown in the latest study by NordPass. The research was conducted to assess the password habits of high-level executives worldwide. While there are various reasons behind these data breaches, poor...
Ford trials geofencing tech for speed reduction
Many cities and towns limit speeds around schools, hospitals and shopping areas. Seeing the signs, however, can depend on how visible they are, whether they are concealed by branches, or maybe surrounded by a cluster of other signs. Now, Ford is trialling connected...
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Employee productivity, wellbeing will be key
Take a quick trot around consumer tech publications these days and you’ll find a smorgasbord of exciting developments. In the longer term scientists are working on cars that fly, and aeroplanes that fly themselves with auto-navigation features in what are expected to...
Logikal Consulting signs Verint Systems
Specialist IT consulting and integration house, Logikal Consulting, has signed a partnership agreement with Verint Systems. The NASDAQ listed company offers what it calls “Actionable Intelligence” solutions for customer engagement optimisation, security intelligence,...
ICT, skills sustain each other in Africa
ICT can develop skills, which in turn can develop the ICT sector, in a “benefit cycle” that can propel Africa into the mainstream knowledge economy. But more effort is needed to get this wheel rolling, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR...
Third platform to shape North African IT
The North Africa region will push ahead with IT transformation initiatives throughout the course of 2015, spurred on by growing adoption of third platform technologies such as cloud, mobility and big data. That's according to International Data Corporation's newly...
VMware results show growth
VMware has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014: Quarterly review * Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $1,70-billion, an increase of 15% from the fourth quarter of 2013, or up 16% year over year in constant currency. *...
Oekom rates Ricoh for sustainability
Ricoh has been awarded Prime status by German Oekom research for its Sustainability rating. Points for which Ricoh was especially highly rated are: * The introduction and implementation of comprehensive guidelines in relation to product reuse and recycling; *...
Be financially savvy in 2015
Of all the numbers you aim to improve on this year, from the number on the scale to your bank balance, your credit score is one that should be prioritised, especially if you are aiming to take out a loan of any sort in the months ahead. What is cause for concern is...
Aruba Networks looks at 2015
Matthew Barker, regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks, takes a look at the year ahead. Major data breaches continue with a significant rise in those originating from mobile devices With many companies now embracing the BYOD movement, numerous...
Check Point retains top spot in rankings
Check Point Software Technologies has recently announced that the company holds the number one vendor position in worldwide combined Firewall and UTM appliance revenue for Q1 through Q3 in 2014, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Security Appliance Tracker research...
SA enterprises unprepared changing workplace
The world of work is changing rapidly - but South African companies just aren’t responding fast enough to the rapidly shifting trends, which means they’re losing out on major opportunities to grow and capitalise on rebounding markets and economies around the world,...
Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer at Reverside
Job Title: Full Stack Python Analytics EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer will be responsible for building and launching...
Jnr – Mid Software Developer (C#, ASP.Net Forms & MVC) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of intuitive & cost-effective Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a meticulous and self-driven Jnr – Mid Software Developer with a strong knack for solving complex problems. Your core role will be to write and maintain...
First Line Techical Support – Azure – Western Cape Century City
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAS EXPERIENCE IN SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN O365 AND AZURE. YOU NEED TO RESIDE IN THE WESTERN CAPE. Our client is a dynamic company that combines centres of excellence in identity, endpoint, security and...
Developer – C# / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Job Title: Full Stack Python Analytics EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer will be responsible for building and launching...
Junior Business Analyst
Junior Business AnalystJoin a company that believes that everything is possible!The company, by increasing their experience and knowledge in the logistics arena, have expanded their global reach to become one of the leading players in the industry. A competitive...
SAP UI5 Software Developer (Advanced) 2627 TT
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint documentABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the organization structure of...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Angular Developer
Position: Angular DeveloperHire Resolves client is seeking a talented Angular Developer to join their team in Meyersdal, Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating innovative and user-friendly web applications using...
Junior Business Analyst – Western Cape Western Cape
Junior Business AnalystJoin a company that believes that everything is possible!The company, by increasing their experience and knowledge in the logistics arena, have expanded their global reach to become one of the leading players in the industry. A competitive...
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