Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

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,...

Fewer than half of employees are satisfied with career development

Only 46% of employees feel supported trying to grow their careers at their organisation, according to a survey by Gartner. A September 2023 Gartner survey of 3 500 employees revealed that when organisations close the gap on employee career growth expectations it can...

AI drives strategic healthcare investments for Nvidia

Nvidia has significantly ramped up its involvement in the healthcare sector in the past few quarters, riding on its success with the generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) wave. Through a series of partnerships and investments, totaling at least a dozen, the...

International travel back on hold

The biggest crisis in the history of tourism continues into a second year. Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85% below 2019 levels (or a 65% drop on 2020), UNWTO data shows. Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of Covid-19 variants...

Calls for common stand on spectrum management

The sixth edition of the Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference kicked off this week with regulators, experts, and other industry players looking for the African common stand on spectrum management. As more and more of the African continent comes online, spectrum...

Kaspersky calls for protection of space infrastructure

The cybersecurity aspects of space travel and the threat that compromised infrastructure could pose to human exploration of space are looked at in detail in a new Kaspersky and Zayed University report, "Cyber threat profile of space infrastructure". Publication of the...

SA young scientists win on the global stage

Two local young scientists have won awards for their scientific research at the 2021 Virtual Indonesia World Innovative Science Fair (WISF). Aditi Sookdhaw, 18, from Star College in Durban won a gold award, while Kyle Dawson, 17, from St Stithians Boys College in...

Huge price expected for digital-only cryptocurrency artwork

A digital artwork that only exists as a high-resolution file by UK artist Adrian Chesterman, and which showcases the parallel between traditional money and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, is expected to surpass its reservation price of $160 000. The Crypto Train, which...

Pandemic drives SA firms to reassess digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports - South African companies have fallen behind in their digital transformation efforts, despite the pandemic and lockdown making digital more relevant than ever before. Although just over half of companies are either fully transformed or underway,...

Ramaphosa among world leaders under surveillance

New evidence uncovered by the Pegasus Project reveals that South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is one of 14 heads of state selected as people of interest by clients of spyware company NSO Group. The Pegasus Project, investigating the leak of 50 000 phone numbers...

ISPA calls for low-touch approach from government

The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) has written to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies outlining its case for a continued low-touch approach to the country's data centre and Internet Exchange (INX) sector. ISPA believes...

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Get maximum ROI with predictive analytics

Although predictive analytics is currently a hot topic, many companies are failing to realise maximum benefit and return on investment (ROI) from predictive analytics projects and implementations, says David McWilliam, director at Cortell Corporate Performance...

Questek installs LED display on ABSA Towers

Questek Advanced Technologies recently completed the configuration and integration of the 2 650sqm LED display that clads the top of the 29-storey ABSA Towers in downtown Johannesburg. Featuring 20-million LEDS, this iconic branding and marketing tool is being billed...

HP OfficeJet Pro cuts printing costs

Get professional quality printing, wireless and mobile connectivity and industry-leading management tools all in one printer that delivers up to 50% lower cost per page than comparable laser printers – the new HP OfficeJet Pro 251dw from distributor Drive Control...

Motorola launches TETRA radio with camera

Public safety and law enforcement officials need to reduce crime and create safer communities in a cost-effective manner and are investigating how technology can assist this process.  Key benefits and cost savings are likely to be most visible in the area of evidence...

Infor unveils Ming.le collaboration platform

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced Infor Ming.le, a comprehensive platform for social collaboration, business process improvement and contextual analytics. Infor Ming.le is embedded within key...

Managing bursary funds wisely

As more and more students rely on financial assistance to fund their studies, the administration burden on universities, FETs (Further Education and Training) institutions and corporate sponsors has increased. The result is that they often struggle to efficiently...

Local apps for BlackBerry 10 released

Many of users' favourite South African brands and companies have created local apps for BlackBerry 10 smartphones, so that people can do their banking, read the news headlines, shop online, book movie tickets, get travel info and so much more, on the move.  Some...

Avoiding the pitfalls of project failure

Projects often involve a lot of time and money, making it essential to minimise risks, attempt to avoid the common project hazards and maximise returns. Unfortunately, even when selecting a seasoned project management partner, there are still a number of pitfalls to...

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...

DATA MANAGER at Secondments Recruitment

Job Advert SummaryTo establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy.Highly skilled in the design, development, and validation of descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and applied analytics.IT Quality Assurance...

SAP BI Developer

SAP BI DeveloperR750k plus BonusCape Town Excellent career opportunity with global FMCG Group for an experienced SAP BI Developer. You will be responsible for creating and managing Business Intelligence and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge by...

Data Engineer (AWS) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A passionate & forward-thinking Data Engineer with at least 3 years' experience data streaming and pub/sub models is sought by a fast-growing & innovative Payment Solutions Platform in a quest to enable African entrepreneurs to develop and succeed...

IT Project Manager

Supply Chain Project Manager (Transformational Projects)6 Month Contract with renewalRemote Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Project Manager to lead large-scale transformational projects within our organization. The ideal...

DATA MANAGER at Secondments Recruitment – Gauteng Bryanston

Job Advert SummaryTo establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy.Highly skilled in the design, development, and validation of descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and applied analytics.IT Quality Assurance...

SAP BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

SAP BI DeveloperR750k plus BonusCape Town Excellent career opportunity with global FMCG Group for an experienced SAP BI Developer. You will be responsible for creating and managing Business Intelligence and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge by...

Data Engineer (AWS) (Remote) – Western Cape Woodstock

ENVIRONMENT:A passionate & forward-thinking Data Engineer with at least 3 years' experience data streaming and pub/sub models is sought by a fast-growing & innovative Payment Solutions Platform in a quest to enable African entrepreneurs to develop and succeed...

IT Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Supply Chain Project Manager (Transformational Projects)6 Month Contract with renewalRemote Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Project Manager to lead large-scale transformational projects within our organization. The ideal...

Project Manager

Job brief We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to manage organization of key client projects. What does a Project Manager do? As our project manager, your job will be to coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered...

SAP Business Analyst (FI/CO/PA)

SAP Business Analyst (FI/CO/PA)R800k - [URL Removed] Cape TownExcellent career opportunity with a leading listed JSE FMCG Group. This role is accountable for key SAP areas and must ensure that the SAP system aligns with business goals and objectives. It includes the...

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