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...

Shortened URLs harbour new threat

Short links have become an indispensable part of today's online experience. Many Internet users click on bit.ly, ow.ly, or other links created by a URL shortener with no hesitation. However, short links can pose significant privacy and security threats that are often...

TikTok strengthens platform integrity as election looms

As South Africa prepares for its seventh democratic election on 29 May, TikTok has embarked on several initiatives with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and civil society organisations to combat misinformation and ensure that users have access to...

People-centred solutions mooted for universal connectivity

More than a year-and-a-half into the Covid-19 pandemic, amid relentless global demand for broadband services, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has reaffirmed its call for digital co-operation, innovation with information and communication...

NASA’s Artemis Rover looks for water near Moon’s South Pole

In 2023, NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (Viper) will land near the western edge of the Nobile Crater at the Moon's South Pole to map and explore the region's surface and subsurface for water and other resources. Part of Artemis, Viper will...

July unrest takes a long-term toll

The unrest which took place in July is having a long-term impact on local businesses, coming after previously-recorded signs of strong sales growth which were heading towards pre-pandemic figures. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer, a free-to-access resource that...

Comic Con Cape Town pop-up programme announced

Taking over the streets of the mother city on 2 October, Comic Con Cape Town will bring a taste of pop culture to fans for one day only. Highlighting the world of art, cosplay, film, anime and gaming, Comic Con Cape Town, in partnership with Film Cape Town and hosted...

ISPA Inspires Bursary Programme applications closing soon

Applications for the ISPA Inspires Bursary Programme, 2022, are closing on Friday 1 October 2021. The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) is the Industry Representative Body (IRB) for over 200 of the country's Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and...

Fintech incubation programme opens for applications

AlphaCode Incubate, established to identify, partner with and grow innovative entrepreneurs in financial services and related industries, is inviting applicants to apply now if they have an early-stage fintech or related sector startup or even a great idea for one....

No shortage of resources aimed at hacking the cloud

As cybercriminals remain steadfast in their pursuit of unsuspecting ways to infiltrate today's businesses, a new report by IBM Security X-Force highlights the top tactics of cybercriminals, the open doors users are leaving for them and the burgeoning marketplace for...

How to increase inclusion in hybrid working

Organisations that effectively manage the transition to a hybrid work environment and employ sustainable initiatives can boost inclusion by 24%, according to Gartner. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the ways organisations fostered inclusion were designed for a...

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Innovative HR and payroll developed locally

“South African businesses do not have to invest in international products to get to the latest and top quality technology for HR and payroll. The level of technology expertise in South Africa is world-class, especially when it comes to innovation,” says Sandra...

Altech uses Huawei telepresence solution

Allied Technologies Limited (Altech) has installed the Huawei TP3106 telepresence solution at its head office campus in Woodmead, Johannesburg as part of its commitment to greater efficiencies, reduced costs and environmental sustainability. Telepresence is the next...

Validated systems key for pharmaceuticals

The pharmaceutical sector faces a multitude of challenges when taking into account the management of their facilities, says Neil Cameron, Area GM, Johnson Controls, Building Efficiency Africa. There are a vast number of considerations to take into account with the...

What open source means for users

Ask just about any person you meet whether they are using open source software (OSS) and the chances are good you will be met by a blank stare. Yet, people might be surprised when you tell them that they are either using it on the mobile device they own or on their...

Ricoh SA generates business at Africa Print

Ricoh SA’s support for Africa Print Expo 2013 continued this year at the Sandton Convention Centre with the result that the business generated close to 200 leads and confirmed two device sales. One of the machines sold to a print service provider in Gauteng was the...

Dell Networking expands portfolio with S6000

Dell Networking has expanded its S-series portfolio with the new S6000, the industry’s highest-density 1RU 10/40GbE switching platform for highly-virtualised data centres. A fixed form factor design, the S6000 doubles the density and throughput while consuming up to...

Do African women have more to prove?

The ranks of software programmers and IT project managers, business analysts, and consultants include very few women. But is this because of either active or subconscious discrimination against women? And what is the role of African men in preventing their daughters...

Six HR functions to retrain staff

New trends in technology are making it possible for organisations to engage with their employees on a deeper level, making the employees more likely to stick around and contribute to sustainable business performance. Automated talent management is being enabled by new...

Data must drive self-service strategies

Companies that want to drive the best possible results from electronic self-service channels such as the Web, mobile apps and kiosks should invest in the right tools to capture and analyse data about how customers are using these channels in real-life. So says Kevin...

Hammerer Aluminium extends SAP investment

QlikView, a leader in business discovery – user-driven business intelligence (BI) - has announced that the Hammerer Aluminium Industries GmbH (HAI), one of the leading European manufacturers of high-quality aluminum profiles, is using QlikView enterprise-wide to help...

Full Stack DevOps Engineer (Advanced) 2232 TT

Operations (2nd and 3rd level)Development of new functionality (backend, frontend)Changes to the existing solutionDevelopment of automated test for the solutionFurther improving the automated test coverageDevelopment of API to the backendFunctional and technical...

Full Stack DevOps Engineer (Advanced) 2692 TT

Operations (2nd and 3rd level)Development of new functionality (backend, frontend)Changes to the existing solutionDevelopment of automated test for the solutionFurther improving the automated test coverage of the solutionDevelopment of API to the backendFunctional and...

Back-End Developer – 1621

Large auotomobile company in pretoria looking to fill this role urgently with highly skilled people:Backend Developer (Entry) ContractHybridESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java: Java Programming knowledge with Maven as a build toolDatabases: SQL Language using...

Backend Developer (C#, Java)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...

Full Stack DevOps Engineer (Advanced) 2232 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Operations (2nd and 3rd level)Development of new functionality (backend, frontend)Changes to the existing solutionDevelopment of automated test for the solutionFurther improving the automated test coverageDevelopment of API to the backendFunctional and technical...

Full Stack DevOps Engineer (Advanced) 2692 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Operations (2nd and 3rd level)Development of new functionality (backend, frontend)Changes to the existing solutionDevelopment of automated test for the solutionFurther improving the automated test coverage of the solutionDevelopment of API to the backendFunctional and...

Back-End Developer – 1621 – Gauteng Pretoria

Large auotomobile company in pretoria looking to fill this role urgently with highly skilled people:Backend Developer (Entry) ContractHybridESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java: Java Programming knowledge with Maven as a build toolDatabases: SQL Language using...

Backend Developer (C#, Java) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...

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