As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

Removing the complexity from IT security

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Technology has made a lot of things in our lives simpler - but it seems that cybersecurity and data protection has become more complicated. Jacques Smit, strategic partner executive at Acronis South Africa and Africa,...

Micro-segmentation secures network traffic

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Cybersecurity is the biggest risk facing organisations in 2024, putting resellers under pressure to provide effective security solutions. Pinnacle Enterprise distributes the Guardicore Centra solution, a...

Why investing in SA’s youth is critical

Every year, South Africa remembers and marks the Soweto youth uprising of 16 June 1976. It is a significant day in the country's calendar because it serves as a reminder of the power and potential of South Africa's young people as the future of the country. Now, 45...

Africa gets $80m in development finance

The G7 DFIs, the IFC, the private sector arm of the African Development Bank, EBRD and the European Investment Bank have committed to investing $80-billion in the private sector over the next five years to support sustainable economic recovery and growth in Africa....

SA workers start returning to the office

Since the easing of the hard lockdown restrictions, thousands of workers have returned to the office in towns and cities across South Africa. New data from IWG shows that visits to its South African centres are up by 25% since the beginning of January. Research by IWG...

Game source code stolen in Electronic Arts hack

Source code of some popular Electronic Arts games has already been offered for sale of the darknet, following a breach of the games company’s systems last week. The company has been quick to reassure players that their security has not been compromised. Electronic...

Spoofing attacks have doubled in recent months

Email spoofing involves the creation of fake emails that seem legitimate to trick users into taking action that will benefit the attacker. This can be downloading malware, providing access to systems or data, offering up personal details, or transferring money. Often...

Young scientists fly the SA flag at Hong Kong science fair

Innovative South African scientific research about detecting and classifying cardiac arrhythmia and prosthesis control using muscle impulses will compete against other high-tech studies in the 2021 Virtual Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB) Science Fair...

Wesbank systems are back online

WesBank's systems are back up and running. Ghana Msibi, CEO of WesBank Motor,  confirms that a resolution to the technical issues experienced last week has been found and systems have resumed. "Our IT teams are still hard at work to ensure a seamless transition and...

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Thomson Reuters launches FATCA solution

 Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has announced the launch of a solution to help institutions fulfil and comply with their obligations under the forthcoming US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act...

Carrier WiFi comes of age in 2013

All indications point to full speed ahead for service provider WiFi deployments in 2013, says Steve Hratko, director of Carrier Marketing at Ruckus Wireless.  While WiFi has been around for quite some time as a consumer and enterprise technology, it’s never garnered...

Mobility changes customer relationships

Emerging technologies have enabled companies to collect, store and analyse customer information in ways that have greatly improved their ability to attract and retain customers.  Enterprises can practice effective customer relationship management (CRM) by using...

Africa is linking up nicely, says Q-KON

Innovative solutions, more focused service delivery and better understanding of the connectivity market are just some of the reasons why Africa is attracting the attention of more service providers. The surge in mobile use within emerging markets across Africa and...

DiData positioned as Leader by Gartner

Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion global specialist IT solutions and services provider, has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services (COPS) 2012 report. Compiled...

Lightweight photography packs a punch

In the world of photography where there are myriad options available, picking a model that differentiates itself from the competition can be a daunting task, says Heinrich Pretorius, Canon product specialist at Drive Control Corporation (DCC).  However, technology is...

Businesses use encryption to protect data

According to B2B International survey conducted this year, encryption is the fifth most widespread protection technique. It’s a sharp rise from the results of a similar survey in 2011 where it barely crept into the top 10.  It is also ranked second among the security...

WiFi to solve 3G data overload

Cellular phone usage has grown exponentially, and with the increased popularity of smartphones that can access the Internet and social media, which requires connectivity, mobile operators are finding themselves increasingly unable to cope with the sheer volumes of...

Large organisations not ready for POPI

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) will soon be enacted into South African law and the latest draft has already been passed by the national assembly. However, many large and well-known organisations are not even attending to some of the basics of...

Bytes awarded Cisco certification

Bytes Systems Integration has achieved certification as an Advanced Cisco Borderless Network Architecture Specialised Partner. The new certification enables Bytes to sell and support solutions based on Cisco’s next-generation network architecture. “With the advent of...

SAP Test Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a SAP Functional Test Analyst to join them on a permanent basis The successful incumbent would be responsible for the testing of systems within the SAP Centre of Excellence based on the testing processes,...

Intermediate Business Analyst (12 months Contract) – Gauteng Isando

We have an immediate requirement for a Business Analyst client based in Isando Requirements Ensures operational effectiveness by analysing business requirements, designing and documenting workflows, and providingrecommendationsThe Business Analyst is responsible for...

SAP Test Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a SAP Functional Test Analyst to join them on a permanent basis The successful incumbent would be responsible for the testing of systems within the SAP Centre of Excellence based on the testing processes,...

Network Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....

ORACLE DEVELOPER

Joining our client's talent team as ORACLE DEVELOPER means immersing yourself in an environment surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and adaptability. Take this moment to envision your potential within a team where experts collaborate to spark meaningful...

Software Engineer (MATLAB/Simulink) (CPT & Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:THE exceptional coding skills of a Software Engineer who is able to thrive under pressure, is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Engineering Solutions in Centurion/ Durbanville for automotive controls. You should possess a BEng. Degree in...

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