Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

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...

Nvidia Grace Hopper powers new supercomputers

Nvidia has announced nine new supercomputers worldwide are using Nvidia Grace Hopper Superchips to speed scientific research and discovery. Combined, the systems deliver 200 exaflops, or 200-quintillion calculations per second, of energy-efficient AI processing power....

OpenAI enhances ChatGPT with GPT-4o

OpenAI has launched its new flagship model, GPT-4o, which will roll out more intelligence and advanced tools to ChatGPT for free. GPT-4o provides GPT-4-level intelligence but is much faster and improves on its capabilities across text, voice, and vision. It is also...

Flight bookings to the US soar

New research from ForwardKeys reveals that flight bookings to the US have soared following two announcements that the destination would reopen to vaccinated foreign travellers in November. By mid-October, weekly bookings exceeded 70% of pre-pandemic levels. The first...

Upcoming election a service delivery crossroads, says IoDSA

The upcoming local government elections are unquestionably one of the most important in South Africa's recent democratic history and the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) joins a widespread call to urge voters to turn out in their numbers. The Institute's...

NFT trading volume tops $15bn in October

Over the past few months, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have taken over the blockchain space. From games to digital items like artwork, these virtual assets are drawing more and more attention from investors. According to data presented by MejoresApuestas.com, the total...

Active cargo tracking units to reach 29m by 2025

The number of active tracking devices deployed for cargo loading units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, air cargo containers, cargo boxes and pallets reached 9,3-million worldwide in 2020, according to a Berg Insight report on trailer...

Connector managers key to driving sustainable performance

In today's rapidly changing work environment, Connector managers are critical to helping organisations achieve long-term success, according to Gartner. Gartner experts explained that organisations that are most successful at developing their employees have focused on...

Half of business technologists aid users outside their departments

Half of business technologists produce capabilities for users beyond their own department and/or enterprise, according to a new survey from Gartner. They are primarily responsible for building analytics capabilities (36%), but are also involved in building digital...

Altron delivers solid performance

Altron has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2021, which saw revenue up by 2% to R3,5-billion. The company saw cash generated from operations up 79% to R527-million and an interim dividend of seven cents per share declared. Headline...

NASA fully stacked for Moon mission, readies for Artemis I

NASA's Orion spacecraft is secured atop the agency's powerful Space Launch System rocket, and the integrated system is entering the final phase of preparations for an upcoming uncrewed flight test around the Moon. The mission, known as Artemis I, will pave the way for...

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Fujitsu announces PrimeQuest evaluation

At Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu announced a technology evaluation program for PrimeQuest high end servers which extend capacities of in-memory computing up to 12Tb. This means Fujitsu is the first vendor to enable realtime decision-making for large-scale SAP ERP (enterprise...

Technology improves African municipalities

Municipalities across Africa are adopting new technology and ICT (information and communication technology) options in their efforts to increase revenue collection. Increased revenue collection, and the management thereof, will improve the ability of the municipality...

People as the new differentiators

Technology is proving to be a double edged sword. On the one hand it enables businesses to operate more efficiently than ever before. On the other hand it’s helping to erode the traditional sources of business differentiation. "It’s never been easier or faster for...

InfoProtect releases online security portal

InfoProtect has created a new online portal for customers to gain access to security solutions and technology advice on a monthly subscription basis. By removing the guesswork and intensive administration normally associated with these portals, InfoProtect is making...

FNB offers smart devices to customers

Qualifying FNB Cheque Account holders and FNB Private Clients can now buy up to four smart devices* on their banking profiles dependant on affordability. This comes just in time for the festive season gift buying rush. In the past, customers were limited to one device...

Backing up from a storage snapshot

How frequently you back up determines how much data you’ll lose if something goes wrong – so any technology that allows more frequent backup without interrupting the flow of work is a good thing, says Warren Olivier, Regional Corporate Account Manager of Veeam...

Reconciliation as a strategic advantage

Many retailers are implementing Value Added Services (VAS) in an effort to enhance the customer experience, to generate incremental revenue, and to ultimately gain a competitive advantage, says Ian Steyn, executive : Products and Sales at Innervation Value Added...

Cisco launches application-centric solutions

Application-centric infrastructure is set to help businesses in South Africa unlock new routes to innovation and profit, Cisco has announced. “A new paradigm shift driven by cloud, mobility and big data is redefining IT, with the Web-based economy shifting to an...

LG G2 offers new features

The LG G2 has officially launched in South Africa. Based on LG’s research of consumer lifestyles and behaviours, this smartphone offers users more real-life benefits than any other phone. One of the most outstanding changes is the practical user experience (UX) of the...

Water management solutions needed in SA

Wasting water in a country that’s as dry as South Africa is almost a sin, and a very expensive one at that. But while there’s growing awareness around the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources, at consumer level,-millions of litres are lost every...

RPG Developer

iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...

Finance Material Master SAP Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Our client in the healthcare sector helps communities live longer healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services. The client has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Material Master SAP Specialist to manage SAP FI and MM for...

RPG Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT

A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...

Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Pretoria Region

A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...

Developer at BMW Group

Join Our Team: NodeJS Developer Extraordinaire Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting seamless user experiences? Do you thrive on the challenge of turning complex requirements into elegant solutions? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team!...

Database Administrator

Database AdministratorBe part of a winning team!Join a company that has built an outstanding reputation for its capability to render expert knowledge and delivery in the Database Management arena. The opportunity to work across different sites and honing your skills...

Developer at BMW Group – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team: NodeJS Developer Extraordinaire Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting seamless user experiences? Do you thrive on the challenge of turning complex requirements into elegant solutions? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team!...

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