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...

Retirement equality gap tarnishes golden years for SA women

According to Stellenbosch University's "Women's Report 2022: Women and Fiscal Policy", the gender retirement equality gap in South Africa means that women can expect around 26% less retirement income than men when they retire. This reality is referenced by Lindiwe...

IT skills shortage will cost trillions and impact software quality

A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organisations in all industries and across all regions. In an International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of skills has resulted in missed revenue growth...

Climate change will severely impact maize crops within 10 years

Climate change may affect the production of maize (corn) and wheat as early as 2030 under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario, according to a new NASA study published in the journal, Nature Food. Maize crop yields are projected to decline 24%, while wheat could...

Despite increased workloads, SA IT workers prefer remote work

According to a recent Kaspersky survey of 4 303 IT workers, 57% of employees have reported an increased workload since switching to remote working, with 24% describing the increase as significant, while 23% did not notice a change in volume, and far fewer noted a...

Beware fake e-commerce sites on Black Friday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season. In fact, 30% of all retail sales occur between Black Friday and Christmas Day. And, since the advent of Cyber Monday, brick and mortar and ecommerce stores alike stand to generate a significant...

Record spending on global cloud services

Cloud infrastructure services continued to be in high demand in Q3 2021. Worldwide spending increased 35% to $49,4-billion, driven by a range of factors, including on-going remote working and learning, and the growing use of industry-specific cloud applications. The...

EMEA PC market grows despite lower consumer spend, supply issues

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market, (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) grew 12,7% YoY in 2021Q3, for a total of 24,4-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). A strong commercial performance throughout the...

Global Innovation Forum supports entrepreneurship

The 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Forum, held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) from 25 to 29 October, focused on "building partnerships to mainstream entrepreneurship" and named the winners of the 2021 ITU Innovation Challenges. The forum...

Companies failing to act on ESG issues risk losing investors

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors increasingly drive investment strategies, and new research from PwC finds ESG has now become a make-or-break consideration for leading investors globally. Almost half of investors surveyed, 49%, express willingness to...

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SMEs need options that save money

Sage Pay, a provider of payment solutions to small and medium-sized companies in South Africa, has announced that they will not be increasing any of their fees until September next year. “Business owners are continuously looking for solutions that are flexible, mobile...

Datacentrix new SAS Institute partner

Business analytics software and service organisation, SAS Institute, has selected IT solution provider, Datacentrix, as a software reseller and professional services partner for its Visual Analytics solution. According to Derek Dreyer, partner development executive at...

Schneider offers new data centre courses

All too many data centre operators are unable to answer simple questions about their data centres, such as where best to deploy a new server from a power and cooling perspective, and when they will reach the limits of their power and cooling infrastructure. This is...

MTN launches mobile Internet cafés

Are you interested in learning more about smart technologies and venturing into cyber space, but your enthusiasm is dampened by the lack of availability of facilities in your neighbourhood? Then worry no more – MTN has launched mobile Internet cafés that will allow...

Big brother and big data

“Big data” has become the latest panacea for creating customer loyalty. “Big data” usually goes with other mysterious terms like “analysing telephony metadata”, “separating the signal from the noise”, and “we know the precise ARPU for our clients”, says Aki...

MiSEC achieves Cisco certification

MiSEC has announced that it has achieved Select Certification from Cisco. The Select Certification recognises Cisco resale channel partners that focus on meeting the technology and services needs of small businesses. Edwin Musa, director: technical services at MiSEC,...

C2 rolls out Project Portfolio Office

Project management services provider, C2, is rolling out Project Portfolio Office, an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, to meet its need for a more integrated approach to its project management activities. More and more...

Matching satellite services to markets

It is in our nature. We follow examples, we follow the way of yesterday and we follow what has been there before us. And when we don’t do this, we call these moments “innovation”, says Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO at Q-KON. Interesting how we celebrate innovation and creative...

Bytes brings CSI-type technology to SA

From Kay Scarpetta to hit TV shows like CSI and NCIS, forensic science has become one of the coolest ways to fight crime. It’s a new take on the eternal good-versus-bad story. Part of the genre’s appeal is its use of sophisticated technology to give the good guys an...

Flexenclosure data centre for Angolan ISP

Flexenclosure, a specialist developer of intelligent power management systems and prefabricated data centres for the ICT industry, has received a large order from ACS Angola Comunicações e Sistemas, one of the country’s main suppliers of IT solutions and corporate...

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...

User Experience Designer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

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 – Gauteng Midrand

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 – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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...

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