Scale of investment in data centres is unprecedented
Data centres are expanding at record speed to meet the dual pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and sustainability demands, says GlobalData. With AI driving unprecedented growth in capacity, investment, and infrastructure scale operators must also...
Banking’s AI future: Five lessons from industry execs
AI is no longer a distant promise on the banking industry’s horizon - it’s a present-day imperative - and banks are rising to the moment, according to IDC, which forecasts the sector’s annual AI spending will reach nearly $67-billion globally by 2028, more than double...
How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly
As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...
Tech companies take pragmatic approach to ESG
The technology sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities in the second quarter of 2025 have been characterised by incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances, says GlobalData. Robert Pritchard, principal...
Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards
A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...
Google ups African funding
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...
Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays
Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...
Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements
Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...
AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids
When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...
Nation-state actors exploit SharePoint vulnerability
High-profile local and global sites alike have fallen victim to a newly-uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. In South Africa, National Treasury is among the customers affected, while international users like the US nuclear weapons agency have also been...
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Is AI making us lazy?
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LG offers direct sales with Payfast by Network
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Nationwide Building Society transforms digital customer experience
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AI is changing the value of people in the BPO sector
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A new approach to lithium-ion battery waste
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Harnessing IoT for the future of agriculture
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Payment trends online travel agents should pay attention to
In South Africa, it’s estimated 70% of travel sales revenue will come from online purchases by 2028. In this growing and competitive market, online travel agents (OTAs) that innovate to offer people new ways to book and pay for their holidays will come out on top....
Are your data dashboards smoke and mirrors, or delivering real value?
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BIDTravel transforms IT infrastructure to optimise private cloud
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Remote Support Engineer – 2nd Line – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Strong, hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience - essentialIT Degree or DiplomaProject Management certification...
Junior Data Engineer
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National Technical Manager
A Very well established company in the East Rand is seeking a National Technical Manager to join their team.Minimum Requirements: Diesel / Auto Electrical/ Millwright Trade test Higher Management qualification Experience in training technical staff Knowledge of Excel...
Junior Data Engineer – Western Cape Montague Gardens
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National Technical Manager – Gauteng Primrose
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Seeking a skilled and proactive Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business operations and the SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 system functionality. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, analyze processes, and...
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Our client in the beverage industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to head up their data engineering function. This individual will be responsible for driving the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, ensuring data...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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