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...

Giant carbon removal plant goes live

The largest direct air capture and storage plant for carbon removal, named Mammoth, has started operating in Iceland. Climeworks broke ground on Mammoth in June 2022. The plant is built in a modular design, with 12 of its total 72 collector containers currently...

Air travel industry improves baggage handling

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines...

How roads impact on ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is developing rapidly. With growing economies and increased trade, major road infrastructure plans have been developed for the region, which also hosts some of the world's most unique and diverse ecosystems. A new study by researchers from the...

What lies ahead for IT organisations and users?

Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond, covering three aspects of the lessons that business and IT leaders have learned during ongoing disruption and uncertainty: the push toward human centricity, the race to resilience and the ability...

5G set to transform business in Africa

As 5G becomes increasingly ubiquitous, it will dramatically change the way business operates across Africa. While most people are aware of the impact 5G will have on ordinary people's mobile internet speeds, it will also provide and enable new solutions across a vast...

Sales growth plateaus in September

Following the first reported slowdown of sales growth recorded by the Skynamo Industry Thermometer in August 2021, the results for September have shown very little movement month-on-month. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer is a free-to-access resource that benchmarks...

SA shoppers show keen interest in Black Friday sales

South Africans are ready to "shop until they drop" at the Black Friday sales this year - provided the price is right. Finder.com's Black Friday Shopping Report, which polled 1 203 South African adults, reveals 74%, or an estimated 29,5-million people, plan to shop the...

Most SA students prefer in-person schooling

More than half of children in South Africa (60%) who switched to remote learning due to the pandemic prefer in-person education, according to a Kaspersky survey, "Digital education in Covid era". First and foremost, they complained about a lack of in-person...

Coming to grips with the different edge types

Vertiv has released the results of an in-depth research project to identify edge infrastructure models to help organisations move toward a more standardised approach to edge computing deployments, with the intent to improve costs and deployment times. The report, Edge...

This is what SA investors are looking for

The impact of the global pandemic has sharpened South African investors' focus on environmental and social issues, amidst calls for greater sustainability-focused performance data. This is according to the Schroders Global Investor Study (GIS) 2021, an annual survey...

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MWeb partners on Battlefield 4 servers

MWeb, in partnership with Gameservers.com, has unveiled brand new server infrastructure for the hosting of Battlefield 4 dedicated servers for PC. "The MWeb GameZone team is confident that the new servers will provide sufficient infrastructure to cater for the South...

Simple security with new Sophos Cloud

Sophos has announced a strategy to deliver cloud-managed security solutions that will appeal to organisations seeking a simpler approach to IT security. Sophos Cloud is an easy to use security service that provides essential protection for today’s advanced threats....

Cyberoam offers on-Cloud Management Service

Cyberoam has announced the launch of Cyberoam’s on-Cloud Management Service (CCMS) which allows its partners to support Cyberoam customers effortlessly with an on-cloud tool, leaving partners with more time out from servicing their customers to focus on new business...

Ontology launches partner programme

Ontology Systems has announced the launch of its partner programme, aimed at recruiting data integration specialists across the globe. Ontology, which provides technology that replaces traditional lengthy integration projects by making enterprise data 100% consumable...

Brainstorming and the small business

Frequently, business owners find themselves so caught up in the day to day running of their businesses that they forget about the importance of planning – many business owners just want to get out there and get on with it, says Frank Reinelt, senior director for...

Integr8 tops ICT businesses in SA

South Africa-based managed ICT services provider Integr8 has once again been ranked as one of SA's top performing companies, and will therefore feature in 2013 Top Performing Companies, the definitive guide to the country's most successful businesses. Integr8...

Moving from virtualisation to the cloud

In recent years, stepping out from behind the closed doors of virtualisation to the open, scalable landscape of cloud computing has been touted as the answer for today's organisations wanting to get more bang for their buck out of their operational IT budgets, Richard...

BI and effective real estate management

When it comes to corporate real estate (CRES) and property management, there is one all-important question that the property manager needs to answer – how much does it cost to run each building? This seemingly simple question is often difficult to answer, for a number...

Omni-channel banking solution from Huawei

Huawei has showcased its omni-channel banking solution at the Asian CIO forum that was held from 24 to 26 September 2013 in Hong Kong. During the two-day forum, Huawei also shared views and perspectives on intelligent financial services and omni-channel banking...

UP wins environmental award

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS has awarded its second Xerox Global Services (XGS) Environmental Award to the XGS site at the University of Pretoria (UP). The XGS Environmental Award was launched by BDS in September 2011 and is part of a broader "Go Green" awareness...

Senior .NET Developer

Our client is looking for a [URL Removed] Developer for an exciting opportunity to join a fully remote leading web and product development company. You will be responsible for delivering functional, beautiful, scalable, secure and user focused...

Senior Delphi Developer – Gauteng

Senior Delphi Software DeveloperA leadership team that values autonomyOur client, a top National Software and Hardware house is looking for a Senior Delphi Developer to join their team. Minimum Requirements:Relevant Tertiary Qualification in ITAt Least 5 – 8 years'...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a development firm focusing on the advancement of innovative agricultural technologies. They are in search of a proficient and enthusiastic Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in the role of integration specialist. Your duties will...

Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps to join its team working on a variety of projects and solving complex challenges. Your role will entail designing,...

Senior .NET Developer – Remote Remote

Our client is looking for a [URL Removed] Developer for an exciting opportunity to join a fully remote leading web and product development company. You will be responsible for delivering functional, beautiful, scalable, secure and user focused...

C++ & Python Developer

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative Software Specialist located in Century City is actively seeking an experienced Intermediate-Senior C++ and Python developer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in crafting dynamic software applications...

PHP Software Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP (Tall) Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...

Angular Application Developer

Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Centurion (Johannesburg), is currently looking to employ an Angular Application Developer.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Previous experience in a similar position / Angular experience is...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

C++ & Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative Software Specialist located in Century City is actively seeking an experienced Intermediate-Senior C++ and Python developer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in crafting dynamic software applications...

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