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...

VMware by Broadcom simplifies lineup, switches to subscriptions

VMware by Broadcom announced a simplified product portfolio, while transitioning from a perpetual to a subscription model. Krish Prasad, senior vice-president and GM of the VMware Cloud Foundation Division, says that, in terms of product simplification, the VMware...

GenAI-powered skills development to drive $1trn in productivity gains

In a business landscape where productivity and revenue growth stand at the forefront of organisational priorities, the role of generative AI (GenAI) is taking centre stage. International Data Corporation (IDC) foresees a major paradigm shift taking place, with 35% of...

This is the data lost in recent privacy breaches

A massive 530 million of the most significant breaches during the past year were emails, while 25% of the breaches included phone numbers. Privacy protection company Surfshark analyzed 5,3-billion data points from the most significant breaches of the past year,...

Malware pretends to be a Windows 11 upgrade

Recently, Microsoft officially introduced a new version of its Windows operating system (OS), Windows 11, which will roll out to PC owners later this year. However, as the OS is now available for download and early adoption, Kaspersky has found the update is already...

Mustek is up and running in Durban

Mustek's KwaZulu-Natal operations are open for business. The company's offices and warehouse were ransacked and burned down during the riots earlier this month. "We are grateful for your incredible patience, kindness, and continued support during this transitional...

What are the top business trends in manufacturing?

Gartner has identified the top five business trends that will impact the global manufacturing sector in 2021. These trends will drive business disruption and widen opportunities for manufacturers. "The first response to the global pandemic for many manufacturers was...

Telemedicine a lifesaver for diabetes sufferers

Diabetes is the second leading cause of death after tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, according to the report: "Enabling Telemedicine for People Living with Diabetes: Focus on South Africa" by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and supported by Abbott. Considering...

New CFO and chairman for Altron

Altron has appointed Nicholas Bofilatos as group chief financial officer and Stewart van Graan as chairman. Bofilatos, who takes over from Cedric Miller, joined Altron in 2019 and was finance executive: change management. He has more than 15 years' experience in...

PayPal accounts for almost half of US digital wallet complaints

Over the last four years, consumer complaints about digital wallets and mobile payment apps in the US surged as more and more Americans choose cashless payments. Between April 2017 and April 2021, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received nearly 9 300...

Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic

Data breaches now cost companies an average of $4,24-million per incident- the highest cost in the 17-year history of the report. Based on in-depth analysis of real-world data breaches experienced by over 500 organisations, a new global study released by IBM Security...

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Ukuvuma eyes Central African expansion

South African based ICT consulting and service development specialist, Ukuvuma Solutions, plans to piggy-back off months of market analysis and review to set up presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company believes there is a clear demand for...

Norcros plans for growth with Infor

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced that Norcros, a manufacturer of showers and bathroom accessories has implemented Infor business intelligence (BI) to consolidate its group reporting. Delivered...

Enbu Consulting, Sage announce agreement

Enbu Consulting, the leading Dublin-based specialist in CRM software, has finalised an OEM agreement with Sage ERP Africa, with the scope of the agreement also including the Middle East. In force since late January, the agreement is worth an estimated €500 000 to Enbu...

FNB adds Sony Xperia to offering

Sony Mobile has announced a partnership with First National Bank (FNB) that will see a range of Xperia smartphone devices added to their existing tablet and smartphone offering. The FNB range will include Sony Mobile’s flagship device, the Xperia Z1 as well as the...

JUMIA launches in Uganda

JUMIA has extended its services to Uganda. As the company enters the new market it will be able to provide its new customers with a wide range of products, including fashion, electronics, home appliances, mobile devices and beauty products, online. After the purchase...

Ruckus app simplifies LAN management

Ruckus Wireless has unveiledZD (ZoneDirector) Remote Control, a new mobile application that now gives IT administrators the ability to remotely manage, monitor and configure Ruckus Smart WiFi LANs, simplifying the maintenance of routine and frequent wireless...

Data visualisation improves decision-making

Chances are that you have heard about big data, perhaps even worked with it, and even tried to make sense of it in a business context. And when it comes to business intelligence (BI) and relational databases, the ability to make realtime decisions is critical. Now...

Mascor harnesses the power of Nashua

Mascor, a group of franchised motor and agricultural equipment dealers, has recently partnered with Nashua to streamline how it provides support to its dealerships whilst improving the reliability of its printers, saving time and reducing costs. Mascor has 11...

MAP, Productivity SA energise manufacturing

The Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAP) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Productivity SA to revitalise the South African Manufacturing Industry by implementing the MAP programme in manufacturing companies. The initiative was launched to 20 make-to-order...

Skills are needed to grow WiFi in Africa

2014 is said to be the year that WiFi takes its rightful position in the industry – benchmarked on estimations that 1.9-billion WiFi devices will hit global networks by the end of the year. Further research suggests that global public WiFi hotspot numbers could reach...

Project Manager (Junior)

Great opportunity to join an established Renewable Energy team based in Cape Town. The team is looking for a junior level Project Manager / Coordinator to assist on renewable energy projects in South Africa and other sub-Sahara African geographies, during the bid and...

Senior Software Developer (Office Based) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Senior Software Developer. Main purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions by guiding development of program specifications, overseeing testing...

Senior System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Key Responsibilities: Implementing ICDs, physically assembling items.Preparing & executing Verification Plans, Test instructions, ATPs & QTPs, ATRs & QTRsEstablishing baselines (DBL, QBL, OsBL)Defining, analysing & managing requirements.Establishing...

Project Manager (Junior) – Western Cape Cape Town

Great opportunity to join an established Renewable Energy team based in Cape Town. The team is looking for a junior level Project Manager / Coordinator to assist on renewable energy projects in South Africa and other sub-Sahara African geographies, during the bid and...

Project Manager

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Managing the Client's projectManage the day-to-day deliverables and ensure execution in accordance to...

Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. While rapidly expanding, their current office spread is across 4 continents, with approx 200 employees across...

Scrum Master (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

IT Specialist Fuel Systems

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Fuel Technician based in Sandown, Sandton. Purpose: As the Fuel Senior Technician, a key role within the Fuel division of this extremely high tech company, you will report to the Head of Operations. Your...

Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Managing the Client's projectManage the day-to-day deliverables and ensure execution in accordance to...

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