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...

Cloud, AI key in solving African challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - Businesses today operate in an environment of global challenges such as economic and global uncertainties that impact profit margins and supply chains. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD: southern Africa at SAP Africa, believes that within these challenges...

SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile

Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...

These are the most misspelled brands on the Internet

Whether it's on our food, clothes, or car, we encounter brands every day. One of the key aspects that distinguishes a brand is their name - but some brand names are more recognisable and easier to spell than others. Interested in brand recognition, the business...

Young SA scientist bags a medal in Tunisia

Mia Delport, a grade 8 learner at Oranje Girls High School in the Free State has won a gold medal for her "good hygiene" project at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology (I-FEST2) in Tunisia. Delport participated in the fair virtually, where...

No end in sight to the NFT craze

Despite some ups and downs, the market for non-fungible tokens has exploded this year, drawing more and more attention from investors on a global scale. According to data presented by BlockArabia.com, NFT's 30-day sales volume hit an all-time high of $3,75-billion in...

Bitcoin price rise set to continue into 2022

The Bitcoin price is likely to continue its upwards trajectory until at least the second quarter of 2022 amid continuing global inflation fears. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere, as the world's dominant cryptocurrency hit an all-time...

Massive disconnect between workers and employers on the future of work

Business leaders are significantly more satisfied with how they have adjusted to new working norms than their employees are. Research points to the need for clearer organisational insight into how employees have re-evaluated what they need from their workplace. These...

Employee surveillance could threaten trust, increase staff turnover

The rise in employee performance and trust established in new hybrid working models could be under threat from an increase in the implementation of remote monitoring measures. This is according to a VMware study, "The Virtual Floorplan: New Rules for a New Era of...

Digital transformation takes off in higher education

A survey of more than 450 higher education professionals in South Africa has revealed an increase in digital transformation across the sector. The survey found that 55% of respondents are motivated by the need to enhance the student experience, 51% are driven by the...

Cyberthreats go mainstream in Africa

The increase in cyberthreats recorded by Kaspersky in the first half of this year across South Africa amounted to 31,5-million. Comparatively, Kenya experienced a similar situation with 32,8-million cyberthreats recorded, while these numbers are almost double the...

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Kaspersky scores in AV-Comparatives test

Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, the security product for home users, was the top performer in the Malware Removal Test conducted by the independent AV-Comparatives lab in October and November 2013. The test assessed how well security products could help a computer...

LG introduces new monitors at CES 2014

At the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics (LG) has broken new ground with the launch of its 34-inch IPS 21:9 UltraWide (Model UM95) monitor. Also available in a 29-inch version, the UM95 will offer stunning image clarity thanks to an...

Razer re-invents gaming desktops

Razer, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, has announced the concept the world’s most modular gaming system, Project Christine. The PC has traditionally been one of the most open platforms in all of technology. However, given the technical...

Infor announces EAM v11

Infor, a leading provider of business application software, has announced Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Enterprise Edition version 11.0 to help drive collaboration and innovation. The latest iteration is specifically designed to provide users with...

Attix5 launches Pro V7.0.3

Attix5, a global provider of data protection software and cloud solutions, has announced the launch of Attix5 Pro V7.0.3. The new, simplified networking feature allows all connections to be made through a single port. While most other backup solutions require multiple...

Kaspersky signs deal with TSB Sugar RSA

Kaspersky Lab has signed a three-year deal with TSB Sugar RSA - one of the largest sugar producers in South Africa. With the assistance from Pronto Solutions Distributor, 1 200 endpoints will now be protected by Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, with...

Gartner places Riverbed in Magic Quadrant

Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, announced its position as a Leader in Gartner’s 2013 Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring. This marks the third consecutive time that Riverbed has been named to the Leaders...

100% pass rate for DiData school

A Saturday school run by ICT company Dimension Data was honoured by the Gauteng Department of Education this morning after once again achieving a 100% pass rate in the matriculation examinations. The Dimension Data Saturday School initiative is a two year programme...

Nedbank taps into IBM Analytics

IBM has announced that Nedbank, a leading financial services provider throughout southern Africa, is using IBM’s predictive analytics solutions to improve the customer experience and provide more responsive realtime services. As a result of this technology...

XON wins Juniper Networks award

XON has been honoured as the Juniper Networks Partner of the Year for South Africa at the company's awards event held in Dubai in December, 2013. GM of Networking at systems integrator and ICT solutions business XON, Anthony Laing, says it is the many successes the...

Mainframe Developer

Mainframe Developer/Lead/Architect. Experience :8-15 yrs CICS, Cobol, Db2, Control M & Azure DevOps (Preferred) Location : Johannesburg JD: Must have worked on Banking domain. Desired Skills: CICS Cobol Db2 Control M & Azure DevOps Desired Work Experience: 5...

IT Technician

Are you an IT Technician known for your meticulous and systematic approach, eager to flourish in an innovative setting where you have the opportunity to grow through engagement with state-of-the-art technology?This role demands a proactive, solution-oriented...

Developer Intern at Sintrex Integration Services

Core Outputs- Complete and pass all assigned tasks and tests as per the Internship Programme- Successfully integrate yourself with the Sintrex Team- Achieve all practical tasks and assignments while on-site or in the practical phase Essential Requirements- Recognised...

Python Developer (Advanced) 1246 TT

Managing projects / processes.Ability to develop in Data Drive Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application...

Mainframe Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Mainframe Developer/Lead/Architect. Experience :8-15 yrs CICS, Cobol, Db2, Control M & Azure DevOps (Preferred) Location : Johannesburg JD: Must have worked on Banking domain. Desired Skills: CICS Cobol Db2 Control M & Azure DevOps Desired Work Experience: 5...

IT Technician – Gauteng Pretoria North

Are you an IT Technician known for your meticulous and systematic approach, eager to flourish in an innovative setting where you have the opportunity to grow through engagement with state-of-the-art technology?This role demands a proactive, solution-oriented...

Python Developer (Advanced) 1246 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Managing projects / processes.Ability to develop in Data Drive Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application...

Microsoft CRM Developer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Microsoft CRM Developer to join our dynamic IT team. As a Microsoft CRM Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and customizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions to meet the organization's business needs....

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