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...

Kaspersky shares cyberthreat data with Interpol

Kaspersky has contributed to the fight against transnational cybercrime by taking part in operation Synergia, involving Interpol and its Gateway project partners -- an initiative promoting collective efforts of national law enforcement and private sector organisations...

AI investments set to accelerate

Businesses and organisations across all industries are increasing their investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to create competitive advantage through improved customer insight, greater employee efficiency, and accelerated innovation. The new Worldwide Artificial...

Electric vehicle sales see triple-digit growth

During the first half (H1) of 2021, 2,6-million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold on a global basis, up 160% on H1 2020, according to Canalys's latest report. EVs include fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The growth of EV sales far exceeded...

NFT market set for massive increase

The already booming NFT (non-fungible token) market will experience a massive increase in volume over the next 12 months as more major investors begin to pile in. The prediction from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, follows the announcement by...

How concerned are users about privacy?

Kaspersky analysed anonymised data, voluntarily provided by Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various Internet services and platforms. The results reflect which services and platforms' Internet users have the most privacy...

Eastern Cape’s young scientists shine

An astonishing 70% of people living in informal settlements want to use recycled wastewater to grow their own food. This is one of the findings of an award-winning research effort which was one of around 80 projects showcased at the provincial Eastern Cape Eskom Expo...

Northern Cape youngsters showcase innovation in science

Washing hands has become common during the Covid-19 pandemic – as it should. But not all soaps are effective. This is one of the findings of an award-winning research effort which was one of some 79 such projects showcased at the provincial Northern Cape Eskom Expo...

Speedcast wins mine connectivity contract

Speedcast has been selected by Mining Company Katanga for a three-year contract to deliver satellite connectivity services to its headquarters and a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mining Company Katanga (MCK Sarl) is a Congolese mining...

Cloud trends set the scene for SA’s business growth

South African companies moved quickly to the cloud in 2020, and this momentum is set to continue in 2021, according to the IDC South African Public Cloud Market study 2021-2025. Cloud deployments underwent rapid growth in 2020 as enterprises raced to connect...

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The finance sector banks on AIS

Assimilated Information Systems (AIS), an established South African specialist services provider of software and IT, has confirmed its participation in the 2014 Banking Document & Workflow Management Conference and Workshop scheduled for 19, 20 and 21 February in...

Handheld sponsors Swedish biathlon team

The Swedish national biathlon team has sharpened its game preparations with the use of high performing ultra-rugged computers. According to the sponsorship agreement, the Swedish national biathlon team will use Handheld’s Algiz XRW ultra-rugged notebook for timing and...

FNB’s PS4 offer sells out

FNB’s Playstation 4 stock has sold out within a day of launching the gaming console to qualifying FNB Cheque account holders. “The uptake on the Playstation 4 deal serves as proof that there is a demand for devices other than tablets, smartphones and laptops and the...

Tongaat Hulet Starch revamps meetings

Days packed with lengthy meetings do not always result in getting the job done, or better results for the company.  Well-structured meetings are very important for the successful planning, implementation and management of physical asset management projects and daily...

DCC offers Targus Universal tablet cases

The new Targus range of Universal tablet cases is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Constructed of durable polyurethane, these water and stain-resistant cases are available in both flip case and folio-stand models in a variety of colours....

IT security resolutions for 2014

Each new year brings a slew of new year’s resolutions, but these need to be remembered on an on-going basis, else they will be forgotten in the course of daily life. Whether it is going to the gym, quitting smoking, or cutting down on the booze, the list is long, and...

Dell decouples hardware and software

Dell has demonstrated game-changing support for open networking by becoming the first global end-to-end technology company to provide customers including cloud providers and Web 2.0 companies a choice of third-party operating systems, tailoring networks for their...

Citrix XenDesktop harnesses the cloud

Citrix has announced a new release of the Citrix XenDesktop product, the market-leading desktop virtualisation solution. XenDesktop brings hybrid cloud provisioning to enterprise desktop virtualisation deployments, allowing customers to use Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

UCC solutions set for strong growth in Kenya

More than 40% of businesses in Kenya are planning to deploy unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solutions over the next three years, according to the latest insights from global IT market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Referencing...

UC will see greater mobility in 2014

When it comes to unified communication (UC) solutions this year, mobility is going to be one of the most important considerations, says Derick Roberts, CEO of wireless communications specialist TruTeq Devices, a company boasting Eskom and Telkom as clients. “There...

Junior IT Administrator

Minimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12 Relevant IT Qualifications: A+; N+; Security+; MCSA MCSE Experience knowledgeBasic Networking experience on domain networksExperience in Pastel accounting/ Payroll; Vanilla Payroll; CaseWare Working papers software (Highly...

Junior BI Developer

Our client is seeking a talented Junior Business Intelligence Developer who will be responsible for transforming raw data into visually appealing and informative dashboards using Qlik software. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about data...

Data Engineer

Is this you?Are you a pioneering Data Engineer with a flair for innovation and a passion for data quality? Our client is looking for a self-starter, someone who can independently navigate complex data landscapes and drive excellence in data integration and...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Ferndale

Purpose of the Position:The purpose of the Senior Data Engineer for Insights and Reporting role is to design and implement data models and architectures that enable business stakeholders to gain insights from large-scale datasets. This individual will work closely...

Junior IT Administrator – Eastern Cape East London

Minimum Requirements:Matric / Grade 12 Relevant IT Qualifications: A+; N+; Security+; MCSA MCSE Experience knowledgeBasic Networking experience on domain networksExperience in Pastel accounting/ Payroll; Vanilla Payroll; CaseWare Working papers software (Highly...

Junior BI Developer – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking a talented Junior Business Intelligence Developer who will be responsible for transforming raw data into visually appealing and informative dashboards using Qlik software. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about data...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Is this you?Are you a pioneering Data Engineer with a flair for innovation and a passion for data quality? Our client is looking for a self-starter, someone who can independently navigate complex data landscapes and drive excellence in data integration and...

Java Developer Senior

Remote position Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join our Technical Consulting team. Projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting software systems, and...

Project Engineer / PLC Programmer

Our client offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. As a Project Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the Food and Beverage industry, honing your skills and expanding your professional horizons.As a Project Engineer, you...

Senior Data Engineers

Senior Data EngineersRole:The Data Engineer skill is required to enable the data lifecycle within EDS, namely the ability to integrate data between the source system (golden/trusted) and the target database (LOB), hence providing good quality data by applying the...

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