Google leads the pack when it comes to LLMs
The generative AI (GenAI) market has seen explosive growth over the past 18 months, making the evaluation of large language models (LLMs) essential for enterprises - and against this backdrop, Google has emerged as the leader among the top LLM providers. This is...
FNB quickest in customer complaint resolution
The Ombudsman for Banking Services' annual report for 2023, has named FNB as the bank with the quickest turnaround time to close complaints. According to the report, FNB has a low percentage of referrals convert into formal complaints, indicating that the bank...
World Password Day highlights need for robust cybersecurity
World Password Day (tomorrow, 5 May) is a reminder of the increase in cyberthreats affecting South Africans and the country's businesses. “For example, a recent TransUnion study revealed that 37% of South Africans admitted that they had been targets of...
Africa’s city dwellers enjoy better livelihoods
Despite growing rapidly, Africa’s cities have provided improved access to services, jobs and infrastructure for millions of people in the last 30 years compared to smaller communities, a new report finds. Africa’s Urbanisation Dynamics: The Economic Power of Africa’s...
Disconnect between public and businesses on sustainability
A new survey commissioned by the Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business and carried out by YouGov has shown a huge disparity between public opinion on how businesses should behave when it comes to environmental and social issues, and how businesses are...
Cigarette market ‘greatly disrupted’ by lockdown ban
A recently published paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research found that the 20-week ban on the sale of cigarettes in 2020 greatly disrupted the cigarette market in South Africa and that, despite cigarette sales being illegal, most smokers were able to access them,...
Companies must cater for employees’ changing expectations
US employee annual voluntary turnover is likely to jump nearly 20% this year, from a prepandemic annual average of 31,9-million employees quitting their jobs to 37,4-million quitting in 2022, according to Gartner. "New employee expectations, and the availability of...
Hamilton Ratshefola takes over from Maphum Nxumalo at Gijima
Maphum Nxumalo is leaving Gijima, retiring as the company's group chief executive effective May 2022. Nxumalo has had a 45-year career in the ICT industry, serving for 14 years with the Massmart group before joining Infloplan and then becoming the executive and...
African banks shift gear to drive digitalisation
The last year has seen a growing trend towards the digitalisation of banking services, driven by the cost-saving and efficiency effect induced by digital platforms. A new report from African Banker magazine and engagement banking platform Backbase shows that the...
CFOs turn to process mining for better RPA returns
A big majority (80%) of finance leaders agree finance must significantly accelerate its implementation of digital technology, such as robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence to effectively support the business by 2025, according to a survey by...
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Ever considered taking on an intern?
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Eutelsat, Spacecom announce partnership
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LG releases 105-inch curved UHD TV
Since it’s unveiling at the Electronics Show (CES) in January, the LG 105UC9 has been wowing consumers with its ultra-sharp, life-like images and stunning virtual surround sound. Now, South Africans can experience for themselves the cinematic quality of the curved...
Microsoft .NET goes open source
Microsoft has reinforced its commitment to cross-platform developer experiences by open sourcing the full server-side .NET stack and expanding .NET to run on the Linux and Mac OS platforms.
POPI could kickstart data optimisation
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act will give businesses the opportunity to reinvent their enterprise data storage and management, says Hitachi Data Systems (HDS). Speaking at the Hitachi Information Forum in Johannesburg last week Friday, HDS experts...
Acer named a 2015 CES honouree
Acer has announced it has been named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honouree for its Aspire R 13 Series of Convertible Notebooks. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and...
The challenges and opportunities of BYOx
The emerging bring your own app trend is adding a challenging new dimension to the BYOD landscape, says Brent Lees, senior product marketing manager at Riverbed Technology. Only a few years ago, BYOD was causing headaches among CIOs around the world. Now that the BYOD...
Reliability key to data centre success
The modern data centre exists for only one purpose, says Veeam Software regional manager for Southern Africa Warren Olivier, and that is to give business users the applications and data they need to do their jobs. “The perfect data centre, like the perfect power...
IndigoCube to offer Agile software courses
IndigoCube has entered into a partnership with Software Education, a leading provider of training across the entire software development life cycle. In terms of the agreement, IndigoCube will be accredited to offer the full range of Software Education’s agile courses....
Connection Telecom celebrates 10 years
Connection Telecom, the pioneering leaders of enterprise Voice-over-IP (VoIP) communications, celebrates a decade in business this month. Growth with the market From a standing start in 2004, the company took the lead in the key hosted segment of the South African...
Scrum Master at Sanlam – Western Cape Bellville
Summary A leading Financial Services Client requires a skilled Scrum Master to join their team to facilitate the processes within an Agile environmentDescription Guide Product Owners (POs) in discovery by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey...
Intermediate/Senior Mobile Developer – Western Cape Western Cape
Is building mobile experiences your passion? My client is building a worldwide platform you need you to help them succeed. A fully remote role for IOS / Swift Developers.RequirementsMinimum 5 years' experience within a mobile application environmentMobile Application...
Agricultural Technologist / Field Technician – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
Our client in the Agricultural Research industry is currently looking to add an Agricultural Technologist / Field Technician to their team in the Langkloof / Kirkwood / Addo areas. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:A BSc Agriculture Degree or...
Cyber Safety & Security Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Our client based in Rosebank is currently looking for a Cyber Safety & Security Engineer within the Digital Technology Department. Their hybrid working model allows you to work from home for 3 days a week, for this 6 month contract. Key Responsibilities?Analyze...
Developer (C#/SQL) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...
IT Support Engineer
Position: IT Support EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Support Engineer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to end users in the...
Claris FileMaker Developer (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support seeks an experienced Claris FileMaker Developer to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and maintain custom solutions using Claris...
Software Tester / QA
Looking to work in an environment that offers manual and automation testing then this is the role for you, allowing you to take your skills to the next level.Be part of a dynamic team while learning and growing your skills togetherJob Description: Release...
Information Security Analyst III at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy
Job purpose:To collaboratively perform in-depth analysis with stakeholders on complex information security issues and provide optimum solutions which meet both business and technical requirements while aligning with the information security strategy. To support the...
Information Security Manager
Position: Information Security ManagerHire Resolves client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Manager to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security of the organisation's...
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