Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

Technology can improve TB outcomes

Few realise the extent of the global burden of tuberculosis (TB) or know how many people still succumb to this disease every year. Dr Phathokuhle Zondi, clinical lead at Unu Health The Centres for Disease Control in the US estimates that 2-billion people - a quarter...

Young SA scientists fly the flag Beijing Science Competition

Cutting-edge research projects by local young scientists will compete against other high-tech studies at this year's Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China, under the theme "Discovery, Innovation and Responsibility". The four young scientists, who...

Standard Bank introduces Covid-19 vaccine policy

Standard Bank South Africa has introduced a Covid-19 vaccination policy, which requires all employees of the Standard Bank Group who work from the premises to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The policy will be implemented in South Africa in the first instance and will...

Critical infrastructure organisations can expect more security breaches

By 2025, 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach that will result in the halting of an operations- or mission-critical cyber-physical system, according to Gartner. Critical infrastructure security has become a primary concern for...

Predictions for the future of industry ecosystems

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, a "digital divide" emerged where companies that invested in digital before 2020 progressed more quickly...

Home-grown software vital to swift Omicron detection

An online software platform developed by Hyrax Biosciences, a company that spun out of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), played a critical role in South Africa's early detection of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. South Africa has been recognised...

Data points to SA shoppers moving online

Leading up to Black Friday 2021, there was widespread speculation about what South African retailers should expect from what is traditionally America's biggest shopping day, but which has now been widely adopted locally. There were two schools of thought. The first...

Wireless LAN out of stock as WiFi 6 orders grow

WiFi 6 orders were "through the roof' but the wireless LAN market is "out of stock", as supply constraints hampered 3Q 2021 sales of several US-based wireless LAN manufacturers. This is according to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group. "The appetite for the...

Double-digit decline for hardcopy peripheral shipments

The worldwide hardcopy peripherals market declined 20,4% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to nearly 21-million units shipped. Manufacturing constraints and logistical issues were the main causes for most brands to not have enough inventory to fulfill...

Attacks on financial organisations set to increase in 2022

In 2022, state-sponsored groups are expected to target the cryptocurrency industry, while cybercriminals will take advantage of investors by fabricating rogue wallet with backdoors included. On top of that, there is likely to be a growth of attacks against payment...

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Software indispensable to IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) promotes a globally connected device network. But for this to work, it requires a solid foundation built on software, says Malcolm Rabson, MD of Dariel. For the uninitiated, TechTarget defines IoT as a scenario in which objects, animals,...

Software AG expands executive board

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Flash adoption improves efficiencies

Flash technology has become a reliable, revolutionary performance-driving storage option for the most demanding and mission-critical enterprise data sets. Servaas Venter, country manager of EMC Southern Africa, says flash has enabled the IT industry to provide the...

Datacentrix SA’s most empowered IT company

The Mail & Guardian’s Most Empowered Companies study has revealed that Datacentrix is South Africa’s most empowered company within the ICT services sector. The survey, conducted by ratings and research agency, Empowerdex, rated all JSE-listed companies, assessing...

Metrofile appoint new CFO

Mark McGowan has officially joined JSE-listed Metrofile Holdings Limited, as a director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 August 2014. According to Graham Wackrill, CEO of Metrofile Holdings Limited, McGowan is well known to Metrofile having been the...

Intel Haswell processor now available

First announced in June 2013, Intel’s 4th Generation Core Processor, Haswell, is now available in all the latest 2-in-1’s, laptops, desktops and servers. Like its predecessors, Haswell upgrades the core architecture of Intel’s processors, boosting device performance...

Payroll admin is critical to business

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IT Support Technician

Qualification and Experience requirements: Appropriate qualification in ICT NQF6 plus 3 years of experience OrGrade 12 plus A+, N+ and MCSA or equivalent with at least 5+ years of experienceDriver's license and must be willing to travelRequired skills and knowledge...

Senior Business Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysing data, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! The role is onsite, based in Kelvin, Sandton. What you'll do:Consult to various clients, and their...

Scrum Master

GoldenRule is in search of a Scrum Master to join a leading Investment Giant.The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. They will spend much of their time helping other team members...

Project Manager (6 months contract) at Rand Mutual Assurance

As the Implementation and Enablement Specialist you will oversee the planning and tracking of specific Life & Partnerships initiatives within RML with specific deliverables as identified by Senior Management, from time to time. The incumbent will support the...

Medical Sales and Application Specialist – Gauteng Midrand

Leading medical supplier is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their team. A Radiography / Sonography qualification is required.Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirementRadiography / Sonography qualification and working experience is...

IT Support Technician – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Qualification and Experience requirements: Appropriate qualification in ICT NQF6 plus 3 years of experience OrGrade 12 plus A+, N+ and MCSA or equivalent with at least 5+ years of experienceDriver's license and must be willing to travelRequired skills and knowledge...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysing data, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! The role is onsite, based in Kelvin, Sandton. What you'll do:Consult to various clients, and their...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg

GoldenRule is in search of a Scrum Master to join a leading Investment Giant.The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. They will spend much of their time helping other team members...

Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR experience in systems integration, robust technical skill set and love for building new solutions is wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeking its next Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer. The role is mostly remote. The ideal...

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