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,...

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...

Financial data that’s music to your ears …

Every business, sector, and economy has its rhythms and patterns, but these are often hidden within complex data. Now Sage is bringing those hidden patterns to life through sound with the launch of the Financial Symphony, an original composition that translates real,...

Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Bridging the digital divide in the AI era

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb - The world is in the middle of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, driven in large part by a multi-billion dollar data centre build-out. But the massive development taking place in the developed world threatens...

Taxpayers win transparency battle against SARS

The Johannesburg High Court recently ordered the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to disclose all the information on which it based a decision. Nico Theron, founder of Unicus Tax Specialists SA says the ruling is a significant victory for taxpayers. “SARS can be...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

Dynamic redesign key to sustain AI-driven work transformation

Organisations that establish continuous work redesign as a core capability will be twice as likely to sustain AI-driven work transformation by 2028, according to Gartner. AI rapidly changes how work gets done, but organisations are struggling to keep pace. To succeed,...

These are Gartner’s top strategic predictions

Gartner has unveiled its top strategic predictions for 2027 and beyond. The research company’s top predictions span three categories: robots everywhere, cost to value and unknown unknowns. Daryl Plummer, distinguished vice-president analyst and Gartner Fellow, says:...

Space systems become targets and tools for cyberattacks

According to publicly available data, over 100 cyber incidents targeting space systems were recorded between 1957 and the early 2020s – and a Kaspersky ICS CERT report highlights that modern space security is no longer just about guarding physical satellites in orbit....

Top AI trends transforming warehousing

Four globally disruptive AI trends are set to transform warehousing for supply chain leaders, according to Gartner. The research group says warehousing has reached an inflection point for AI implementation driven by three converging forces: labour constraints making...

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Has your business outgrown its own software?

There is a quiet crisis playing out inside South Africa's most promising growth companies: the scrappy technology that got them here can no longer take them further. The businesses that survive it are the ones that recognise it in time. Every founder remembers the...

In its second act, blockchain will transform traditional finance

Financial markets are on the verge of their most significant infrastructure transformation since the shift from paper-based trading to electronic systems. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, partner and global co-head of digital assets at Forvis Mazars Yet, despite the growing...

The missing link in cyber resilience

Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest priorities for organisations across South Africa. Businesses continue to invest in security platforms, monitoring tools and threat detection technologies in an effort to strengthen their cyber resilience. Yet despite these...

Africa can’t download its future

Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence changing Africa. Almost no one is talking about the uncomfortable truth that much of the continent lacks the telecommunications infrastructure to support it writes Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa. You cannot...

SA’s AI rules won’t land until 2027. waiting for them is a choice

Phone your bank, your medical aid or your insurer this week and there is a fair chance the voice that answers will not be human. It will ask for your ID number. It will pull up your balance, your claims history, the last three conversations you had with the brand. By...

e4 and Tushiyah invest in KZN entrepreneurs

A new group of aspiring ICT entrepreneurs from KwaZulu-Natal have officially begun their enterprise development journey through the e4 Enterprise Development Programme, delivered in partnership with Tushiyah Xchange. The latest intake marks another milestone in the...

Local AI surveillance expands from security to business intelligence

South African non-profit security provider CAP has transformed its traditional SmartGuard surveillance infrastructure into an artificial intelligence-powered business intelligence platform that helps organisations improve operational efficiency, safety, compliance and...

Trade credit insurance a strategic business growth tool

South African businesses have never had the luxury of operating in a predictable environment, writes Luke Morawitz, country manager and head of credit at Allianz Trade South Africa. Economic growth has remained subdued for years, competition has intensified across...

Application Engineer

Our client, a leading provider of medical imaging technology, is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Ultrasound Applications Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with technical applications...

Application Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Our client, a leading provider of medical imaging technology, is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Ultrasound Applications Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with technical applications...

Project Manager

The role is responsible for leading projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, handover and close-out, in line with company's project management framework, governance requirements and System/Product Lifecycle...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

The role is responsible for leading projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, handover and close-out, in line with company's project management framework, governance requirements and System/Product Lifecycle...

System Analyst

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

System Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Systems Analyst

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems AnalystThe main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the...

Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems AnalystThe main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the...

Information Security Specialist (24 months contract)

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Information Security Specialist (24 months contract)The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the company's network security. Ensure all network components are managed in accordance with approved...

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