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,...

Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control

High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa's best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is testing the use of drone-delivered beneficial...

Lack of knowledge causes mistakes for cybersecurity experts

With human error causing nearly two-thirds of all cyber incidents in the past two years, more than 50% of acting cybersecurity professionals admit they made mistakes early in their career due to a lack of theoretical or practical knowledge, a new global study...

Who sent that SMS?

In a time of increasing scams and cybercriminal activity, consumers want to know who sent them that tantalising offer by SMS. Now, thanks to the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association's Codes Project, they can. Everyone who owns a cell phone has likely...

SA employees show reluctance installing updates

Twenty one percent of local employees have previously had a dispute with IT staff about the importance or frequency of updating their work devices. Surprisingly, IT teams tend to agree with such demands and let 47% of staff skip installing updates on certain software...

Women comprise 41% of supply chain workforce

Women comprise 41% of the supply chain workforce in 2021, up from 39% in 2020, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Every leadership level saw an increase in representation, except the executive level where there has been a slight decline. In 2021, women account...

Mayflower autonomous ship attempts transatlantic crossing

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) is now in international waters as it attempts to cross the Atlantic ocean and reach the US. Following daily briefings led by IBM's The Weather Company, the ship departed with the prospect of favourable weather from Turnchapel...

Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children

Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide whose health is jeopardised by the informal processing of discarded electrical or electronic devices according to a new report from the...

Study finds Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled

Researchers have found that Earth's energy imbalance approximately doubled during the 14-year period from 2005 to 2019. Earth's climate is determined by a delicate balance between how much of the Sun's radiative energy is absorbed in the atmosphere and at the surface...

Fraudsters target popular cartoon show’s fans

In 2021, users have been served more video on demand content than anyone could ever imagine, yet most of us have that one show where we eagerly anticipate new episodes. For many, it is Rick and Morty, a dark adult cartoon, the fifth season of which kicked off...

Most tech will be built outside IT by 2024

By 2024, 80% of technology products and services will be built by those who are not technology professionals, according to Gartner. This trend is driven by a new category of buyers outside of the traditional IT enterprise who are occupying a larger share of the...

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Epson expands SureColor range

Epson has expanded its SureColor wide-format printer line-up with three cost-effective, high-speed, four-colour printers for CAD, GIS and POS applications. The three new models: Epson SureColor SC-T7000, SC-T5000 and SC-T3000 offer fast, reliable printing on coated...

Embarcadero supports ICT education in SA

Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for application and database development, is actively engaging with the academic community across South Africa to support secondary and university-level ICT education in the country. The company is...

Mines need system architecture integration

With constant change to commodity demand and pricing, mining companies are required to maximise productivity and profitability across both greenfield and large brownfield projects. “Planning through economic cycles is a balancing act. You need to ensure that demand...

F5 launches new partner programme

F5 Networks, the global leader in application delivery networking (ADN), recently announced the launch of the GUARDIAN Professional Services Partner Programme. The programme expands F5’s UNITY Partner Programme, to provide additional benefits for partners with...

Mobile apps boost workforce participation

Mobile apps already play an important role in enterprise content and application delivery strategies, partly because of the dominance of mobile formats on the computing landscape, and partly because of the proven success of apps with engaging audiences, says Wesley...

Workload-optimised solutions from Dell

To help customers run and deploy business-critical applications and workloads they depend on, Dell has announced new workload-optimised solutions for the SAP HANA platform that enable customers to confidently deploy Dell server, storage and networking systems running...

New insurance app offers instant assistance

According to the Apple App Store, downloads have doubled over the past year alone to reach 40-billion downloads in January 2013. In line with this shift, local underwriter MUA Insurance Acceptances has now launched a new mobile app that enables instant communication...

Syncrony operates online discount store

Syncrony, a leading national provider of Web design and content management services, as well as tablet and phone apps, now manages and operates ontheinternet.co.za. This is a local online store dedicated to providing consumers with discounted deals on a wide range of...

Oracle announces MySQL 5.6

Oracle has announced the general availability of MySQL 5.6, the world’s most popular open-source database.  With increased performance, scalability, reliability and manageability, MySQL 5.6 helps users meet the most demanding Web, cloud and embedded application...

Survey: SaaS customer support lacking

According to a global research from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), businesses increasingly value software as a service (SaaS) applications, but many enterprises are facing significant customer support challenges with their SaaS vendors, leading to low customer...

Senior Microsoft Dynamics Developer at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client offers Managed IT & Managed Solutions to clients across Ireland, the UK, and the USA. They collaborate closely with their clients to address their technology needs, ensuring business prosperity and protection....

Developer – Front-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is dedicated to transforming the payment landscape with a vision of providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Unlike other options, they prioritise responsible alternatives to credit, offering a clear and compelling value...

Senior Developer: Database SAP BI BW – Gauteng Centurion

Senior Developer: Database (SAP BI/BW) LOCATION CenturionPOSITION TYPE Permanent JOB PURPOSE Responsible for the design, implementation and deployment of SAP business intelligence solutions (applications and technologies which are used to gather, provide access to,...

Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Full Stack Developer Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team as a Full Stack Developer! We're at the...

Javascript Full Stack Developer LW – Gauteng Johannesburg

Design, development, and maintenance of the platform. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements Ability and willingness to coach and give training to colleagues...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Our client based in Isando; Johannesburg is seeking a Project Manager to join their team.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEAccomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities for Operations Department projects. These may vary in both size, technical scope and...

Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...

Azure Data Engineer

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are...

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