Calls for advanced AI to be more inclusive, responsible
The AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) has released a series of three new reports on advanced artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on generative AI (GenAI) governance, unlocking its value and a framework for responsible AI development and deployment. The alliance brings...
Global IT spend to hit $5trn on 6,8% rise
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5-trillion in 2024, an increase of 6,8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is down from the previous quarter's forecast of 8% growth. While generative AI (GenAI) had significant hype in 2023, it...
Bitcoin tipped to hit all-time highs
Bitcoin will hit its previous all-time highs again by the end of the year with prices driven higher by the "carefully considered arguments" and "new measured tone" being put forward by the likes of Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood. The bullish bitcoin price...
Pandemic still taking a toll on consumer finances
Research conducted by TransUnion just before the third wave of Covid-19 and recent civil unrest shows that nearly two-thirds of South African consumers (61%) said their household income continued to be negatively impacted by the pandemic. This number is similar to...
Life insurance needs to move away from legacy offerings
In a highly competitive financial service offering like life insurance, delivering differentiated and memorable customer experiences across every touchpoint of the insurance journey have become more crucial than ever. Covid-19 has left in its wake a combination of...
How AI helps NASA improve its view of the Sun
A group of researchers is using artificial intelligence techniques to calibrate some of NASA’s images of the Sun, helping improve the data that scientists use for solar research. The new technique was published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics on 13 April...
Britcoin could drive cryptocurrency prices higher
Britcoin, the Bank of England's reported digital currency, will push bitcoin's price higher rather than overtaking it. This is the word from Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, after it was reported that the UK central bank is planning to launch a direct...
African regions shine as startup and investment hubs
Several African cities are quickly emerging as leading startup and investment hubs to watch, with Cape Town topping international ranking for foreign direct investment in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses. "Startups in Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and South...
Mobile fraud continues to hit Africa hard
Mobile fraud continues to ravage African users, with the recent "State of Mobile Fraud in Africa" report by Evina revealing that 19% of mobile payment transactions between January 2021 to June 202 were made without the user's consent from. Professional cybercriminals...
Mobile devices dominate workstation sales
The rise in demand for mobile devices resulting from the coronavirus pandemic has led to significant changes in the PC workstation volume mix, according to the latest data published by Context. Notebooks became the dominant form factor at the end of last year and...
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Nokia Lumia 1020 arrives in SA
The Nokia Lumia 1020 has touched down in South Africa, establishing a new benchmark in imaging. Boasting a second generation 41 megapixel sensor, the Nokia Lumia 1020 is unlike any smartphone in the market today, reinventing zoom by enabling people to discover more...
F5 introduces Synthesis architecture
F5 Networks (FFIV) has announced its new F5 Synthesis architectural vision, promoting the delivery and orchestration of software defined application services (SDAS) throughout data centre, cloud, and hybrid environments. Powered by an elastic, multi-tenant and...
Liebherr invests R27m in the ATI
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PCC leads to effective CRM
If users still wait for customers to call them, their contact centre strategy is about to become outdated, says Deon Scheepers, strategic consultant EMEA Interactive Intelligence. Simply waiting for calls to come in, or worse – making outbound sales calls scripted to...
Gartner recognises Teradata as market leader
Teradata has announced it has again been placed in the Leaders quadrant of the newest Gartner Integrated Marketing Management (IMM) Magic Quadrant report. The report was published by Kimberly Collins, research VP, and Adam Sarner, research director, CRM, at Gartner,...
Charge Windows apps straight to a phone
Want to buy Windows Phone apps and games but don’t have a credit card? Or just don’t feel like the hassle of typing in card details? As a Windows Phone Vodacom user, contract or prepaid, life has just became a whole lot easier. Since June, users have been able to buy...
AWM360 offers Kaba’s B-eco solution
AWM360 Data Systems has announced the availability of the Kaba B-eco universal data collection terminal for time and attendance and shop floor data applications. AWM360 is focused on emerging and established businesses that require service and support in order to...
Clickatell announces Mobile Touch Awards
Clickatell has announced the call for submissions for their second annual Mobile Touch Awards. The awards will honour the innovative use of texting to build close customer connections, develop effective internal communications and improve global safety and security....
Stopping information overload in its tracks
It used to be said that the only certain things in life are death and taxes. Most users can add a third to that list: too much information. We are constantly connected, constantly reachable, and it becomes very difficult and time-consuming to filter the important,...
Fujitsu installs 300th iteration of SAP HANA
At Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu has announced significant milestones in its comprehensive range of globally-available offerings for the SAP HANA platform – including Fujitsu’s 300th customer installation of SAP HANA, the introduction of SAP HANA on the Fujitsu Global Cloud...
Lead Angular Developer
My client is seeking a Lead Angular Developer with at least 5 years' worth of experience in Front end development and familiarity with Architecture, Cloud Architecture and Container Architecture to lead the development and implementation of Angular-based applications....
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. While rapidly expanding, their current office spread is across 4 continents, with approx 200 employees across...
AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented AWS Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are committed...
Senior Reference and Master Data Management Specialists – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Objective of this Scope of WorkThe Senior Reference and Master Data Management Specialists will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the enterprise frameworks, standards, processes and procedures applicable to the management of master and reference data...
Lead Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
My client is seeking a Lead Angular Developer with at least 5 years' worth of experience in Front end development and familiarity with Architecture, Cloud Architecture and Container Architecture to lead the development and implementation of Angular-based applications....
Operational Technology Architect
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Solutions Architect
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Junior Oracle DBA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Installing and upgrading the database server and application toolsAllocating System storage and planning future storage requirements for the database systemModifying the database structure, as necessary from information given by application...
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Systems EngineerJoin a growing company in the Engineering space!R600 000 to R720 000Join a company that solves mission-critical real-world problems through research and development to provide products and solutions for end users in commercial, industrial, aerospace...
Operational Technology Architect – Gauteng Houghton Estate
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