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...

Into the future with frontier technologies

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 – Humanity is facing an existential crisis as planet-wide issues like climate change threaten to cause irreparable damage. But frontier technologies are already on the drawing board that could reverse the damage...

New report to inform policy changes for 400m young Africans

Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has released a new report on young African people and their digital technology experiences - Youth in Digital Africa: Our connections. Our Choices. Our future. The report, a compilation of personal...

Beware of online shopping delivery scams

Cybersecurity researchers are urging consumers to be on the lookout for delivery scams following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and in the lead up to the holidays. This comes after Mimecast's threat hunting team detected malicious emails and spoofed web pages...

Opt-out rate for mobile app tracking to decline by 2023

The opt-out rate for mobile app tracking will decline from 85% in 2021 to 60% by 2023 as consumers gain experience with untargeted ads, according to Gartner. While Apple has added new privacy features in iOS for consumers to manage how they are tracked, marketers must...

Software-defined infrastructure software revenues hit $6,5bn

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Software-Defined Infrastructure Tracker, the worldwide software-defined infrastructure (SDI) software market reached $6,5-billion during the first half of the year in 2021, a 10,7% increase...

Massive growth ahead for mobile money transactions

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of mobile money transactions in emerging markets will exceed $870-billion in 2026, up from $555-billion in 2021; respresenting growth of almost 60%. Mobile money in emerging markets includes...

Standard Bank introduces Covid-19 vaccine policy

Standard Bank South Africa has introduced a Covid-19 vaccination policy, which requires all employees of the Standard Bank Group who work from the premises to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The policy will be implemented in South Africa in the first instance and will...

Critical infrastructure organisations can expect more security breaches

By 2025, 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach that will result in the halting of an operations- or mission-critical cyber-physical system, according to Gartner. Critical infrastructure security has become a primary concern for...

Predictions for the future of industry ecosystems

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, a "digital divide" emerged where companies that invested in digital before 2020 progressed more quickly...

Home-grown software vital to swift Omicron detection

An online software platform developed by Hyrax Biosciences, a company that spun out of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), played a critical role in South Africa's early detection of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. South Africa has been recognised...

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VMware broadens support for Virtual SAN

At VMware Partner Exchange 2014, VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, announced broad partner ecosystem support for VMware Virtual SAN, VMware’s first software-defined storage product. Currently available in public beta, VMware Virtual...

VMware, Google modernise corporate desktops

VMware has announced that it is joining forces with Google to modernise corporate desktops for the mobile cloud era by providing businesses with secure, cloud access to Windows applications, data and desktops on Google Chromebooks. This expanded relationship between...

VMware names Partner Network award winners

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the winners of the 2014 VMware Partner Network awards. Each year, VMware recognises its partner community for their demonstrated excellence and achievements. “We’re very proud to...

VMware completes acquisition of AirWatch

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced it has completed its acquisition of AirWatch, the leading provider of enterprise mobile management and security solutions. Originally announced on 22 January, 2014, VMware acquired...

Schneider offers data centre certification

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the availability of the Data Centre Certified Associate (DCCA) online certification programme through Energy University, an industry-leading, online, vendor-neutral education tool for energy...

How to leverage your mobile app

So you've extended your customer service channels and now you've got a mobile app. As an organisation you're used to developing for employees, but not for customers. All of a sudden you're a consumer-facing mobile app developer. And that means some things have to...

Kaspersky demos Fraud Prevention platform

Kaspersky Lab has showcased its new Kaspersky Fraud Prevention platform at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona. Designed to protect electronic payments on computers and mobile devices, the solution is aimed at financial organisations and companies in the...

Teradata customer manager takes to the cloud

Teradata has announced that Customer Interaction Manager 7, the latest version of its industry-leading campaign management solution for data-driven marketing is available via the cloud globally. “Teradata Customer Interaction Manager has established itself as one of...

Dubai bakery expands with Fujitsu

Fujitsu has announced that Modern Bakery in Dubai has selected Fujitsu for a highly strategic project to update the bakery’s IT infrastructure. Using the SAP HANA platform running on Fujitsu Power Appliance, the project is designed to provide real-time insight into...

Digital signage is an affordable alternative

Digital signage company digiADS has built a unique business model that allows companies that might not otherwise be able to afford digital signage to implement it. digiADS operates a franchise model that puts screens from local display company PVision in stores...

IT Auditor

Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...

Network Administrator

A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint an Network Administrator.Qualifications and Experience:Degree or a three-year Diploma in Information Technology (IT) or related fields.5+ years' experience in the field handling network and ICT...

Software Developer

An exciting opportunity for an intermediate developer to join a growing company specialising in the utility and energy management space. You will be responsible for building software by writing code, as well as modifying existing code to fix...

Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is in search of a Senior Database Administrator who demonstrates expertise in Oracle, MS SQL, and cloud technologies. Key Requirements 3+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Oracle or MS SQLCloud - AWSShould you meet the requirements for this...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Randburg

Purpose of the role:Execute IT internal audit reviews under the guidance of an engagement manager within Group Internal Audit Services.Carry out internal audit work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.This role also performs analysis on...

Network Administrator – North West

A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint an Network Administrator.Qualifications and Experience:Degree or a three-year Diploma in Information Technology (IT) or related fields.5+ years' experience in the field handling network and ICT...

Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

An exciting opportunity for an intermediate developer to join a growing company specialising in the utility and energy management space. You will be responsible for building software by writing code, as well as modifying existing code to fix...

Backend Developer (C# or Java)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...

Project Manager

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact in the mining sector? Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced leader in the industry, is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their high-performance team.Our...

Project Manager

Our client in the Manufacturing industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Project Manager. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:National Diploma or Degree in Engineering.Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or...

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