Overcome challenges to ensure responsible, ethical AI solutions
Generative AI has raised new challenges related to ‘Responsible AI’, catapulting concerns into the headlines and forcing enterprises to revisit their AI policies at a time when they investigate new potential applications. Enterprises need to ensure that AI solutions...
Global shipments of smart TVs poised for slow recovery
Worldwide smart TV shipments are on track to decline 5,5% year over year in 2023, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. However, the market is expected to recover with flat growth forecast in 2024 followed...
Emerging markets could deliver better returns
South African investors shouldn't expect the same level of returns from US markets going forward, given the current state of the S&P 500, where returns are unlikely to match those of the past 10 years. Instead, investors should set their sights on local soil as...
African countries urged to accelerate E-band planning
To accelerate 5G in Africa, regulatory frameworks governing critical wireless backhaul spectrum, E-band (70-80 GHz), needs to be put on the agenda swiftly. This was the call made by ICT experts at the 6th Annual Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference which took...
Quantum leap for University of Tokyo
IBM and the University of Tokyo have unveiled Japan's most powerful quantum computer. The IBM Quantum System One is now operational for researchers at both scientific institutions and businesses in Japan, with access administered by the University of Tokyo. The IBM...
Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated
There has been a significant increase in the frequency and sophistication of cybercrime activity, including a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools downloaded from underground forums and filesharing websites between H2 2020 to H1 2021. HP Inc's Threat Insights Report...
Household IoT devices don’t get security attention
New research shows that users don't take the security of their IoT devices seriously. Almost 88% of people have some kind of IoT device in their household, but almost one in six no measures to protect the devices. "As the research shows, the more devices people own,...
Transnet hopes to be back online soon
Transnet, still battling a cyberattack that hit its container port operations last week, is making progress on bringing systems back online and expects to lift the force majeure declared last week. The IT disruptions have been largely alleviated, the organisation...
Can you be fired for carrying a weapon during a strike?
Carrying a weapon during a strike action at your work premises could potentially be a fireable offence. A recent court case, Pailpac (Pty) Ltd v De Beer N.O and Others, confirmed that employees can be dismissed for having dangerous weapons during a strike and on...
Intel unveils new process and packaging technology
Intel has revealed one of the most detailed process and packaging technology roadmaps the company has ever provided, showcasing a series of foundational innovations that will drive its products through 2025 and beyond. In addition to announcing RibbonFET, its first...
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Infor announces EAM v11
Infor, a leading provider of business application software, has announced Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Enterprise Edition version 11.0 to help drive collaboration and innovation. The latest iteration is specifically designed to provide users with...
Attix5 launches Pro V7.0.3
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Kaspersky signs deal with TSB Sugar RSA
Kaspersky Lab has signed a three-year deal with TSB Sugar RSA - one of the largest sugar producers in South Africa. With the assistance from Pronto Solutions Distributor, 1 200 endpoints will now be protected by Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, with...
Gartner places Riverbed in Magic Quadrant
Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, announced its position as a Leader in Gartner’s 2013 Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring. This marks the third consecutive time that Riverbed has been named to the Leaders...
100% pass rate for DiData school
A Saturday school run by ICT company Dimension Data was honoured by the Gauteng Department of Education this morning after once again achieving a 100% pass rate in the matriculation examinations. The Dimension Data Saturday School initiative is a two year programme...
Nedbank taps into IBM Analytics
IBM has announced that Nedbank, a leading financial services provider throughout southern Africa, is using IBM’s predictive analytics solutions to improve the customer experience and provide more responsive realtime services. As a result of this technology...
XON wins Juniper Networks award
XON has been honoured as the Juniper Networks Partner of the Year for South Africa at the company's awards event held in Dubai in December, 2013. GM of Networking at systems integrator and ICT solutions business XON, Anthony Laing, says it is the many successes the...
PES is key for traceability
Just as you cannot ride a bicycle without wheels, a packaging execution system (PES) is to the packaging identification process what a manufacturing execution system (MES) is to manufacturing - it centrally steers all actions related to the process. While most...
Deriving value from ITIL initiatives
Many organisations embark upon ITIL training with the hope of improving IT service management (ITSM), only for the significant investment in time and money to fail to deliver the expected benefits, says Edward Carbutt, executive director at Marval South Africa. The...
Sony announces smartwear at CES 2014
Sony Mobile Communications has announced a series of new products and innovations that build on the strong momentum gained with industry leading product launches throughout 2013, and set the stage for a transformative year in 2014. “Last year we made a breakthrough in...
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Core purpose:The Database developer will create and maintain database structures, make sure that data is stored efficiently, and write and test database code, including SQL (Structured Query Language) queries, procedures, and functions.Create best practice reporting...
Project Manager IT at Famous Brands
Risk Management Desired Skills: Strong Leadership Interpersonal Skills Business communication skills Computer Literacy (familiarity with project management tools) Financial Numeracy Highly presentable with strong communication skills Strong Business acumen Strong Team...
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We are hiring freelance English speaking Online Data Analysts for a project aimed at improving the content and quality of digital maps, which are used by millions of users globally. The job would suit someone who is detail-oriented, likes doing research and has a good...
System Integrator – Remote Remote
Is Design something you passionate about, whether it be system , hardware or software design and are you wanting to work with various ICT TeamsThen this Hybrid role is for you! My client is looking for a System Integrator with the following skills 5+ working...
Database Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Core purpose:The Database developer will create and maintain database structures, make sure that data is stored efficiently, and write and test database code, including SQL (Structured Query Language) queries, procedures, and functions.Create best practice reporting...
Project Manager IT at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
Risk Management Desired Skills: Strong Leadership Interpersonal Skills Business communication skills Computer Literacy (familiarity with project management tools) Financial Numeracy Highly presentable with strong communication skills Strong Business acumen Strong Team...
Online Data Analyst – English (South Africa – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a Data Centre Manager to join their team. The Data Centre Manager is the leader of data centre operations, responsible for 24x7 operations of the data centre facility, in accordance with industry best practice and...
Performance Tester
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Performance Tester to join our team. As a Performance Tester, you will be responsible for evaluating and analyzing the performance of software applications, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending optimizations to ensure...
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