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,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Quantum Internet poised to revolutionise global connectivity

The advent of the quantum Internet, a revolutionary communication system utilising quantum mechanical principles and qubits instead of binary bits, is poised to redefine global connectivity with unprecedented levels of security and performance, according to...

Share-based employee compensation includes ESG targets

Almost two thirds (60%) of companies around the world who responded to the Global Equity Organisation's (GEO) Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets to share-based employee compensation. The non-profit body says...

Logistics outsourcing budgets set for growth

Sixty-six percent of logistics leaders increased their logistics outsourcing budget in 2021, and 74% anticipate an increase in the next two years, according to a survey from Gartner. From March through May 2021 Gartner surveyed 298 supply chain professionals in the...

Role-playing games take off as mobile gaming booms

The mobile gaming industry is currently booming, and it appears that role playing games (RPG) are leading the revolution. According to the latest report from SafeBettingSites.com, RPG mobile games contributed 21,3% of the entire global revenue from the mobile gaming...

Construction equipment OEM telematics set to reach 8,3m worldwide

The global installed base of active construction equipment (CE) OEM telematics systems reached almost 4,1-million units in 2020, according to new research from Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15,3%, the active installed base is...

SaaS-based network security up 26%

The pent-up demand created after the 2020 pandemic shutdowns has combined with the attention on enterprise digitalisation and new threats to provide the network security market an enormous boost. According to a new report from Dell’Oro Group, further amplifying demand...

Intel sells SSD business and Dalian facility to SK hynix

Intel has completed the first closing of the sale of its NAND and SSD business, selling its SSD business (including the transfer of certain NAND SSD-associated intellectual properties (IP) and employees) and the Dalian NAND memory manufacturing facility in China to...

China overtakes US in App Store downloads

China and the US continue to dominate the App Store market in the third quarter of 2021. According to the latest figures presented by SafeBettingSites.com, China and the US saw 1,93-billion and 1,86-billion downloads respectively. There was a switch in the top two...

The most talked-about technologies in 2021 were …

Technology is evolving at a rapid rate and a new group of technologies is set to revolutionise the way people live and work. Walkme.com utilised the latest data from analytics tool Buzzsumo to discover which game-changing technologies have been discussed the most...

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Esquire invests R10m in reseller network

Esquire Technologies, the award winning broad-based distributor – including technology, digital lifestyle, consumer and mobile products - has reported that it has invested a total of R10-million in its virtual reseller network (VRN) thus far. The VRN is a world first...

Dell advances data centre networking

Dell has announced new networking solutions to help customers deliver faster results, maximise efficiency and modernise and transform operations in scale-out and cloud-based environments. New products introduced include the Dell Networking Z9500, the highest density,...

Blue Turtle named AppZero solutions partner

Blue Turtle, a leading IT software solutions and services provider, has been appointed solutions provider by AppZero. Microsoft recommends AppZero for moving a variety of applications from Windows Server 2003, which reaches the end of extended support in July 2015, to...

The future of HR lies in technology

The human resources (HR) department fulfils a vital function in many organisations, providing valuable services to employees and management. Despite its pivotal function, however, HR departments are often left behind when it comes to technological advancements. For...

What makes a smart TV smart?

The term smart TV has become fairly commonplace nowadays, but the reality is that many consumers are still unsure what actually constitutes a smart TV and how it differs from a standard television set. Ansgar Pabst, business lead TV/AV, Samsung Electronics South...

New workforce demands mobility

Mobile devices are everywhere – and they’re changing the way we do things, says Matthew Barker, regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks. From the way we work and play, to how we interact with one another, technology is also altering what employees...

Infor announces CloudSuite

Infor, a leading provider of business application software, has announced Infor CloudSuite, the first group of industry-specific application suites available on Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud. Infor CloudSuite provides beautiful software with deep industry...

SA still tier one as Africa moves into cloud

Despite African countries' uptake of the cloud seeming to outpace South Africa's, Red Hat continues to view the country as tier one. Research by WorldWideWorx shows that, during 2014, 24% of companies in Kenya, 44% in Nigeria and 16% in South Africa intend to use...

Microsoft VL financing for Rectron customers

The Mustek Group, a leading distributor of computers, peripherals and accessories has today announced its new finance option for Microsoft Volume Licensing (VL). Rectron has partnered with Merchant West to bring the offering to market. This will empower customers to...

Fortinet delivers FortiGate for AWS

Fortinet has announced that the company’s flagship award-winning FortiGate security platform is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS), a division of Amazon.com, in the AWS Marketplace. FortiGate-VM is strategically designed to help customers better mitigate...

L3/L4 IT Systems Administrator at NetOps Africa

Job Overview: As an L3/L4 IT Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organisation's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. You will serve as a senior-level technical resource, providing...

Intermediate Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A providing of cutting-edge tailored Transport Service Solutions in Joburg seeks an ambitious & talented Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a good command of Mathematics who will be responsible for developing new features and maintaining a healthy...

Senior Network Engineer L3

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer L3to join our team. As a Senior Network Engineer, you must have a deep understanding of networking protocols, technologies, and architectures, allowing...

Project Manager at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist or in the process of being...

Scrum Master

Our Client is looking for a Scrum Master to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole:The scrum master helps to facilitate flow through the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. He/she is committed to the scrum values, practices, and encourage...

Senior Network Engineer L3 – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer L3to join our team. As a Senior Network Engineer, you must have a deep understanding of networking protocols, technologies, and architectures, allowing...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a Scrum Master to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole:The scrum master helps to facilitate flow through the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. He/she is committed to the scrum values, practices, and encourage...

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