Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

Massive growth forecast for AI

The global artificial intelligence (AI) market size is expected to reach $1,811-trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 36,6% from 2024 to 2030. AI denotes the concept and development of...

Hubble hunts visible light sources of X-rays

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the dwarf galaxy IC 776. This swirling collection of new and old stars is located in the constellation Virgo, in the Virgo galaxy cluster, 100-million light-years from Earth. Although IC 776 is a dwarf galaxy, it's...

Innovation a key factor behind higher revenues

Innovation drives the future. And, if the past is any indication, it's looking bright. According to research from Citrix Systems, "The Era of Hyper Innovation", investments in new technology and flexible work models over the last year fuelled a $678-billion boost in...

Cybersecurity is a digital transformation imperative

Cybersecurity is more than just a top priority for modern enterprises who have had to adapt to widespread change and the move to remote and hybrid workplaces in the past 18 months. This is according to the Enterprise Security Trends in South Africa survey, conducted...

Ford brain research aims to keep drivers awake

Ford is pioneering new brain research that could ultimately lead to a faster and more accurate way to detect when the driver is starting to switch off behind the wheel. Alerting drivers who are tired or distracted far earlier could help keep drivers, passengers and...

Adoption of advanced security technologies increases

A significant 79% of companies have increased their adoption of advanced security technologies to combat the increase in cyber attacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. An analysis of the cyberthreat landscape in the first half...

Robotic arm assists in knee surgery

"I dreaded going to the shops before I had my partial knee replacement. I was in constant pain and it was stealing from my quality of life. There were so many everyday activities that became virtually impossible for me," recalls Melanie van Heerden. She was the first...

Digital innovation supports development of arts

UJ Art Gallery, in partnership with MTN SA Foundation, has launched a new exhibition: "The Blind Alphabet: Babery to Bigeminate: Sculpture and Sound by Willem Boshoff and Jaco Meyer". The exhibition opened yesterday (27 October 2021) and will run until 24 November. It...

Consumers warned to brace for higher prices this festive season

Digital sales are expected to top $1-trillion globally, but consumers, retailers, and suppliers will likely to face rising costs and decreased inventory due to pressure on the global supply chain. These are among the findings from Salesforce consumer insights and...

Milestone reached in connected schools initiative

One year after Ericsson entered a global partnership with UNICEF to support the Giga Initiative's school connectivity mapping efforts, the initiative has reached a major milestone in mapping the location and connectivity status of 1-million schools. Giga - founded by...

More News Today

Spotlight falls on enterprise mobility

Next month, the Enterprise Mobility Africa Summit will bring together the thinkers and the doers in the African mobility space. An agenda packed with industry speakers and solution providers will connect you with the early adopters and developers of EM technology....

Innervation builds on list of African firsts

How the customer engages with a retailer at the checkout is one of the key differentiators in a hotly contested retail space – especially in a downturn economy. Integrating multiple value-added services through multiple customer contact channels has moved from a...

Panda offers mobile device management

Panda Security has announced the introduction of significant enhancements and new features to Panda Cloud Systems Management (PCSM), the company’s remote management and monitoring solution designed to help IT departments and service providers manage, monitor and...

Datafinity opens Cape Town branch

To cater for the increased demand in its electronic workflow and document management solutions in South Africa, as well as increasing sales of its electronic signature pads, Datafinity has opened a branch in Cape Town. The company has more than a decade of experience...

Econz Wireless, RuggedPhones partner up

Econz Wireless and RuggedPhones have announced their partnership to provide businesses operating in tough environments with a full set of mobile applications from employee tracking, to time and attendance and payroll integration. “RuggedPhones offer some of the...

Kuehnemann joins Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions has announced that Claas Kuehnemann has been named head of Enterprise Business in sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa. Kuehnemann joins Motorola after an extensive career in major multinational technology corporations such as SAP and IBM, where he...

TPG Africa geared for growth

Project and portfolio management specialist The Project Group (TPG) Africa is gearing up for expansion in 2014. The company aims to extend its operations in South Africa and Botswana, and grow its training business significantly. TPG Africa offers products,...

Mining house rolls out IBM Cognos solution

One of the world’s largest mining houses and producers of major commodities faced a number of challenges with its Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting (BFR) processes. These processes are complex and subject to a number of obstacles such as volatility regarding the...

Windows apps help keep resolutions

Getting fit: * Active Fitness - getting fit is among the top resolutions each year, and sticking to a training regime can be difficult. Active Fitness enables users to track activity, follow progress on maps and set out a comprehensive training plan. * Adidas miCoach...

AWM360, Logitime announce partnership

AWM360 Data Systems, an established business technology partner and solution provider within the southern African human capital management (HCM) and workforce management solutions markets, has reinforced its ability to address the ICT and technical requirements of the...

Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and business? Do you thrive on translating complex technical requirements into actionable insights and solutions? If so, our client invites you to join their innovative team as a Technical Business Analyst!...

User Experience Designer at Accenture

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

Front End Developer at Accenture

About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries...

Senior Feature Analyst

Senior Feature Analyst will be responsible for sourcing and communicating detailed feature requirements to various stakeholder and collaborate with cross - functional teams including technical Leads, UX Designers and Product Managers. Requirements: Experience with...

Oracle Functional Analyst (HR & Payroll)

Oracle Functional Analyst (HR & Payroll)Accountability:The Oracle HR Functional Analyst is accountable to the Chief Knowledge and Digital Officer with regards to the following:Project DeliverablesOperational DeliverablesOracle Functional ConfigurationGeneral HR...

Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)

Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm! About the job:This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role...

Expert Fullstack Developer

Our client is a leading player in the automotive industry dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions, and making waves in the industry are in search of an Expert Full stack Developer for a hybrid position based in the Midrand/ Menlyn area. Requirements: Degree or...

Solutions Architect – Insurance – Western Cape Cape Town

An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Solutions Architect within the insurance space to join their dynamic team.Purpose StatementWe are looking for a Solutions Architect to join the Insurance team. As a Solutions Architect, you will be...

PROJECT MANAGER ICT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

The main purpose of the job is to lead the Project Management Office and will be responsible for designing the framework within which projects are created, managed and completed. Create methodologies, standards, and dependencies according to which projects are...

View more career listings on our Careers Section