Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

Too powerful to be released, Claude Mythos will help secure tech giants

Anthropic has developed a new artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, that it says is too powerful to be released to the public. Instead, the company says it will make the AI model available to the world’s largest technology companies to use in identifying...

Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Touchdown: US returns to the Moon after 51 years

For the first time in more than half a century, a US spacecraft has touched down on the Moon. The commercial robotic lunar lander Odysseus, landed safely in the early hours of this morning (South African time). You can watch the landing here:...

Decent work, economic growth top priorities for SA business

Providing decent work and ensuring economic growth are still South African business's first priorities when it comes to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),. This is the word from Dr Achieng Ojwang, executive director of the United...

Predictions for the future of connectedness

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Connectedness predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the past 18 months, organisations have had to adapt to a new normal, where employees require anywhere-anytime access to mission critical systems and...

Reducing emissions will mitigate climate change and improve health

New research shows that improved air quality caused by reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels and other sources could improve human health and prevent economic losses. That's according to projections by scientists at NASA, Duke University and Columbia...

Black Friday to provide R11,3bn retail boost

South African retailers are expected to ring up around R11,3-billion rand in additional sales over the period of November as consumers splash out on Black Friday deals, with general dealers expected to capture a 55% (R6,2-billion) share of the value. That's according...

Cybersecurity recognised as a business risk

Eighty-eight percent of Boards of Directors (BoDs) view cybersecurity as a business risk, as opposed to a technology risk, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, only 12% of BoDs have a dedicated board-level cybersecurity committee. "It's time for executives...

What the future looks like for African banks

African finance has so far proved resilient to the challenges brought by Covid-19, although future business investment is threated by reduced demand and asset quality. A new study also finds that African banks are harness digital technology and scaling up green...

Calls for African brand, collaboration

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the creation of an emblematic Made-in-Africa brand that will promote intra-African trade and boost the international export of African products. Speaking at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021), Chief...

Curiosity emerges as an important work skill

In the age of the Great Resignation, curiosity is increasingly recognised as a valuable skill by business leaders. Curiosity is increasingly sought by employers to address some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today - from improving employee retention...

Slow recovery, but future is bright for African tourism

Latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the African travel and tourism sector is set to experience a year-on-year growth of just 27,7% this year, below the global average. WTTC says travel restrictions imposed by key source markets...

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Gemalto protects banks from cyber-threats

Gemalto has launched Ezio Armored Application, an entirely software-based solution that enables banks to quickly deploy secure e-banking applications on any PC. Ezio Armored Application secures e-banking end users against the latest generation of fraudulent and...

Cyberoam grows partner incentives

Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances, has announced a special rebate programme for its partners in South Africa. Cyberoam has won several accolades on the product front and has a strong channel presence across the globe. The company...

Home theatre systems from LG

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of your own home – but what do you do if you want the ultimate entertainment experience, complete with theatre-like image and sound?   LG, the leader in home entertainment, has created several state-of-the-art options for you:...

Cellfind offers reseller programme

Cellfind, a leading mobile technology solutions company, operates a generous incentive programme for business partners that resell its products and services. The rewards programme encompasses Cellfind’s major products and services which includes SMS, premium SMS,...

Infor announces Xi technology platform

Infor has announced Infor XI, an enterprise technology platform for next-generation applications. Building on its current Infor 10x platform, Infor XI will deliver a major step in achieving the company’s vision for cloud applications that address specific industry...

CommVault unveils new consulting service

To tackle a perennial weakness in private cloud implementations that has prevented enterprises from reaping the benefits of modern cloud architectures, CommVault has announced a new consulting service that enables customers to rapidly design data protection services...

Schneider Electric, Zimbabwe sign deal

Schneider Electric, the specialist in energy management, has announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Samansco, a local renewable energy, back-up power and appropriate technology company, to distribute its solar powered portable LED lamps with mobile...

Endpoint security is not dead

Endpoint security software, AV in particular, is getting a bad reputation for being an ineffective security measure. Advanced attacks, increasingly sophisticated threats, and trends such as cloud, mobility and the Internet of Things are changing the security game and...

Rugged versus consumer devices

Technology plays a crucial role in any organisation in the advancement of service processes and due to its rapidly evolving nature, companies timeously and continuously remain open and respond to industry changes, upgrades and environmental demands. Technology is...

Effective marketing is as simple as EMM

Effective marketing is becoming more and more of a challenge these days, because the customer is well-informed, interacts through multiple channels, uses their peers as a primary information source and wants the best customer experience possible. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of...

Senior Software Developer at Accenture

Senior Developer Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...

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Opportunity for a Business Analyst on a fixed term contract in the Financial Services industry. The purpose of the role will be to enable change by defining needs and understanding current and future principles of Business Analysis according to the requirements...

Senior Developer PHP/Java

Opportunity for a Senior Developer PHP/Java in the digital media services industry. The role will consist of design and development across multiple systems and business areas. Build good solutions to software challenges and teamwork. Working on business systems, from...

SQL & Oracle Database Administrator/DBA (EE) On-site (TB)

Support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications. Operating Oracle and SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well...

JavaScript/Web Software Engineer (Senior) 2344 TT

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Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...

Senior Software Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Senior Developer Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

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