Action models, autonomous agents to take over task completion
By 2028, one-third of interactions with generative AI (GenAI) services will use action models and autonomous agents for task completion, according to Gartner. Autonomous agents are combined systems that achieve defined goals without repeated human intervention, using...
Walking can add years to your life expectancy
New research by Vitality and the London School of Economics shows that walking at least 5 000 steps three times a week is a milestone habit that, when maintained for two years, can add up to three years to a previously inactive individual's life expectancy and reduce...
Is the world’s population threatening our survival?
With the global population expected to significantly exceed 9-billion people by 2050, of which some 2,5-billion will be living on the African continent, biodiversity is shrinking, even as the waste generated by billions of people grows exponentially. The loss of...
Ostrich industry gets smart decision-making tool
The Ostrich Slaughter Planner, a smart technology tool developed by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in response to the industry's need to streamline recordkeeping, planning, and issuing of permits for the slaughter of ostriches at the abattoirs, was...
South Africans still excluded from financial services
Kathy Gibson reports - The South African financial market is a paradox in that a majority of people have bank accounts, but 80% of them don't have access to financial services. Khulekani Mathe, head of financial inclusion at the Banking Association South Africa,...
Expect a surge in coastal flooding, says NASA
High-tide floods - also called nuisance floods or sunny day floods - are already a familiar problem in many coastal cities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported a total of more than 600 floods in US coastal towns in 2019. Starting in the...
Bad debt increases by 26% – Gartner
A Gartner analysis of 796 financial statements reveals that provisions and write-offs of bad debt increased from $9,750-million in 2019 to $12,262-million in 2020 -- a 25,8% increase. The standard approach to determining receivables risk underestimates the risk of...
Gartner identifies four types of tech buyers
Seventy percent of global technology buyers are exploring more ways to purchase technology this year, however vendor engagement strategies continue to underdeliver when it comes to meeting tech buyer expectations, according to a survey by Gartner. "Technology...
Top maths and computer science boffin graduates at 19
Kialan Pillay is graduating with a first class bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematical statistics from the University of Cape Town (UCT) at just 19 years old, having finished his high school career as the top matriculant in KwaZulu Natal at just 15...
SAIGA says proper financial systems could have saved wasted R26bn
The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) has described the latest general report on local government audit outcomes - which shows that local government finances have reached R26-billion in irregular expenditure in the 2019-20 financial year - as...
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Data centre power and cooling challenges
There’s no doubt that the challenges of cooling a data centre are tricky. Global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric, advises focussing on the following four core challenges to get a head start in keeping a company’s data centre power and cooling...
Omni-channel retail set to change shopping
The woman is browsing shoes for her friend’s upcoming wedding. Next to her, her husband is sound asleep. She covers him with the duvet, adjusts her own pillows and continues her 3am shopping spree. With a mere swipe of her finger, her tablet’s display switches over to...
Gemalto to build MCX’s mobile wallet
Leading US merchants consortium Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) has announced the selection of Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, to build its mobile wallet. MCX selected Gemalto for its unmatched expertise in mobile financial services and track record of...
WebFOCUS tracks government spending
Information Builders says its WebFOCUS technology is being used to distribute and manage public funds. “Currently many organisations create reports using personal productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel. However, there is little consistency, the process is...
Automate governance and compliance
As technology marches on, the reliance on human interaction is fast diminishing. This is something that now holds true with the automation of governance and compliance, provided by the BMC Server Automation suite from BMC, available locally through Quintica. According...
TNPA protects critical data with Altonet
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is a division of Transnet Limited, tasked with controlling and managing all commercial ports on South Africa’s coastline. It is the largest port authority in southern Africa in terms of cargo volumes and is responsible for...
Oracle, Curriki boost Java curriculum
The Oracle Academy and Curriki are working together to make the Oracle Academy’s “Getting Started with Java Using Alice” curriculum widely available to secondary school teachers and students. Java is one of the world’s most popular computing platforms. It is used by...
Apple iStore launches iStoreOnline
Apple reseller iStore has launched its online shopping platform, iStoreOnline. The online store offers shoppers the convenience of purchasing Apple products online, while receiving the complimentary benefits exclusive to iStore customers. iStoreOnline offers more...
Lexmark launches new partner programme
Lexmark International, the printing and imaging solutions provider, is launching a new EMEA channel programme. The Lexmark Business Solutions Dealer (BSD) Programme replaces Lexmark’s ValuePrint Programme (LVP) and is designed to fit more closely with Lexmark’s...
Check Point launches 1100 Appliances
Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced the launch of its new 1100 Appliances, providing enterprise-class security in a compact desktop package, perfect for branch and remote offices. The 1100 Appliances offers...
Technology Network Administrator – Remote Remote
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK ADMINISTRATORAssist with support, maintenance, implementation, and optimisation of networks across SBV operating systems. Support a stable, consistent connectivity and security across all network hardware, software, and communication links.3 years...
Business Analyst (Healthcare) 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...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Hybrid role. 12 month contract. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevSecOps Engineer. As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability of their cloud-native microservices architecture running on Azure...
Applications Architect
APPLICATION ARCHITECT. Accountable for the design of software development and application lifecycle principles, frameworks, governance, and technology ecosystem. Assist with the design, delivery, and lifecycle of the application landscape in line with the...
Business Analyst (Healthcare) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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...
Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Hybrid role. 12 month contract. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevSecOps Engineer. As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability of their cloud-native microservices architecture running on Azure...
Applications Architect – Remote Remote
APPLICATION ARCHITECT. Accountable for the design of software development and application lifecycle principles, frameworks, governance, and technology ecosystem. Assist with the design, delivery, and lifecycle of the application landscape in line with the...
Intermediate Software Developer (Office Based)
Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Developer. The purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development...
Senior Software Developer
Our client is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their team. This role will lead into a team lead position, the ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Designing new software solutions alongside existing...
Provider network consultant
Provider Network Consultant My client is a well-established primary healthcare provider in the South African market. Their mission is to offer primary healthcare insurance solutions to the vast majority of South Africans unable to afford medical scheme coverage. We...
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