Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

Vodacom reaches 1m free education users

Through a partnership with online education provider Upskillist, Vodacom has surpassed 1-million customer activations of free online courses. Forming part of the VodaBucks Rewards Programme, the Upskillist offering gives eligible Vodacom customers access to a free...

#cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 launches

The Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa (#cocreateSANL), in collaboration with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), has launched the #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024. The Challenge invites all passionate Cape Town innovators,...

Metaverse models will extend digital business

By 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social and/or entertainment, according to Gartner. “Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in digital worlds,” says Marty Resnick,...

Mara smartphone factory in KZN is up for sale

A factory set up by the Mara Group to manufacture smartphones in South Africa is up for sale. Park Village Auctions is inviting offers on assets from the electronics manufacturing concern located in Durban’s Dube TradePort. The factory was set up in 2019 by the Mara...

Zondo 2 underscores the key role of boards in CEO appointments

Volume 1 of the second Zondo Report (Zondo 2), which deals with Transnet, graphically shows how important it is for a CEO to appointed who has the right qualities - and, consequently, the board’s respect. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of...

World Mobile reaches milestone in bid to connect everyone

World Mobile Group, a global mobile network combining renewable energy with blockchain technology, has completed the reservation of 1 000 EarthNodes in its network. EarthNodes are the backbone of the World Mobile network, processing all transactions on the blockchain....

Global VPN downloads surge

With the rapid onset of cybercrime coupled with unprecedented internet usage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual private network (VPN) services have become one of the most popular tools to safeguard users’ online journeys. Besides increased privacy and security,...

Siemens SA, Aspen partner to digitise African vaccine production

A strategic partnership that will enable Aspen Pharmacare to increase production capacity to meet the rising demands for Covid-19 vaccines in Africa. Co-financed by funds from the develoPPP programme of the German Government, digital technologies will enable faster...

Carrier billing spend set to hit $73,8bn on 5G traffic

End user spend via carrier billing will increase to $73,8-billion in 2024, from $54,4-billion in 2021, with growth driven by 5G-based mobile gaming and video subscriptions, according to a new Juniper Research study. To leverage this growth, the report advises...

Intel launches $1bn fund for foundry innovation ecosystem

Intel has announced a new $1-billion fund to support early-stage startups and established companies building disruptive technologies for the foundry ecosystem. A collaboration between Intel Capital and Intel Foundry Services (IFS),  the fund will prioritise...

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Losing data could jeopardise your job

Today’s SME market understands the importance of stable databases, code and language and they want solutions that offer stability and reduced cost of ownership. The consequences of data corruption are dire and the impact of data loss on business could be detrimental....

Managing the application environment

Mobility is changing the way we work, the way we live and the way we play. The introduction of the smartphone in 2007 radically altered consumers’ expectations of what could be accomplished while on the go. Hundreds of millions of smartphones have been sold since...

Electronic payments in the Nigerian economy

With Nigeria having recently eclipsed South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy, it is worth taking a look the nation’s progress from the perspective of a service which is indispensable to the modern way of life – electronic payments. And electronic payments, in...

Cyberoam announces education discount

Cyberoam, a leading global network security appliances company, has announced Education Discount Policy for Universities, Academies, and similar institutes, wherein educational institutions can purchase Cyberoam products and subscriptions at special/discounted prices....

QlikView improves CareCross efficiencies

The CareCross Health Group is a diversified South African healthcare group with the aim of providing quality care to all South Africans, regardless of means. To achieve this, the group leverages synergies between its healthcare provision, insurance risk management,...

DCC offers Dell Latitude E6440, E6540

Protecting sensitive and mission critical data is more important than ever. Safeguard your business’ most valuable asset while ensuring outstanding manageability with legendary Dell reliability and powerful performance for workforce productivity with the Dell Latitude...

AngloGold Ashanti uses IsoMetrix solution

AngloGold Ashanti has chosen IsoMetrix as the preferred software solution for Social Management at all its operations in continental Africa region and South America region. IsoMetrix, a leading supplier of software for governance, risk and compliance, provides a...

The right ERP solution for your business

In South Africa, 68% of the jobs in the country are provided by businesses that employ 50 people or less. However, it is these small to medium businesses that lack awareness of the importance of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and the growth opportunities...

Samsung, Microsoft partner on security

Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced that Samsung Knox will now support Microsoft’s Workplace, Join to Active Directory and the Windows Intune cloud-based mobile device management solution. This is in addition to the Cloud Printing solution which uses both...

Tyco updates TrueVUE platform

Tyco Retail Solutions recently announced the availability of TrueVUE 5.0, the latest version of its flagship retail software suite and an extension of its TrueVUE Retail Platform. With this new release, customers can now receive mobile reports via iOS devices to...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

C# Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Calling all C# Software Developers! Join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and participate in the development of new, exciting, and enhanced products and solutions for the HR industry. This role offers excellent career growth...

Front-End Developer (Vue, React) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Company who uses the latest technologies to build state of the art services that are highly optimized for performance at massive levels, is looking for a top-class Front-End Developer to join a great team, as we continue to build and enhance our presence...

Senior Business Analyst

Are you a seasoned Business Analyst looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross-functional team? We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic and growing organization. In this role, you'll have the...

Intermediate Software Developer

Intermediate Software Developer Our client, in the ICT and digital technology industry is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to join their team.Job Type: Office based.Location: Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha Minimum Requirements: Degree in Information Technology or...

IT

Our client is seeking a dedicated and organised Individual to join their team as an IT Technician. This is a crucial position requiring a professional responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing hardware and software components for the company's...

Developer – .Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

Intermediate Application Specialist

"Spice up your career with us! Seeking an Intermediate Application Specialist to add the perfect aroma to our flavor-packed team!" Qualifications/Experience Required: 5-10 years experience working in IT application or infrastructure environments and have working...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you a seasoned Business Analyst looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross-functional team? We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic and growing organization. In this role, you'll have the...

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