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,...

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...

Political, economic certainty would boost residential property sales

Estate agents surveyed by Lightstone at the end of 2023 say political and economic certainty will lead to better residential property sales after a disappointing 2023, where less than 40% said they achieved volume or value sales targets. Although South Africa faces...

GenAI leads the trends impacting tech providers

Gartner has highlighted the top trends that will impact technology providers in 2024. "Generative AI (GenAI) is dominating the technical and product agenda of nearly every tech provider," says Eric Hunter, managing vice-president at Gartner. "The technology reshapes a...

Pandemic drives 370% increase in Zoom revenues

Zoom's revenues skyrocketed last year as global demand for online meeting solutions soared amid Covid-19 lockdowns. Although the popular video conferencing platform generated impressive revenue through its fiscal year 2021, the year's final quarter set a new record....

Gaming continues rapid growth

The Covid-19 pandemic continues fuelling impressive growth of the entire gaming industry, with millions of people spending more money on games and gaming equipment. According to data presented by 123scommesse.it, global gaming PC shipments are expected to hit over...

Millennials, Gen Z prefer third-party customer support channels

Younger generations are more likely to start their self-serve journeys outside company-owned channels, according to Gartner. In fact, 52% of millennials and 44% of Gen Z customers have as much confidence in noncompany guidance as in customer service guidance. A...

The technology behind sound transmission from Mars

The first audio ever recorded from the surface of Mars, the Martian winds, was captured from Jezero Crater in February 2021. The historical event was made possible because of a microphone housed within SuperCam aboard the rover, supplied by Knowles Corporation....

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter succeeds in historic first flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has become the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data...

Oracle plays hard ball with Eskom

Oracle is sticking to its guns, saying Eskom should pay the money it owes or continue without technical support. The software giant withdrew support last week as Eskom failed to pay the R380-million it says is owed, and which has been ratified by the court. "Eskom...

Accountants key for SMEs’ economic survival

More than half (56%) of South African small businesses say their accountant has been crucial in helping them survive the impact of Covid-19. An overwhelming proportion of SMEs (86%) indicated that they would support a call on government to recognise accountants as...

Blockchain spending set for boom

Organisations are forecast to spend nearly $6,6-billion on blockchain solutions this year, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2020. According to a new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Blockchain Spending Guide, blockchain spending...

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Information Technology Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Responsible for providing technical support and assisting end-users in resolving hardware and software issues. They will also maintain and troubleshoot computer systems, networks, and peripherals. The IT Technician will work closely with the IT team to ensure smooth...

Software Platform Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an innovative not-for-profit organization committed to revolutionizing the landscape of publishing. Stressing the imperative for transformative change in traditional publishing systems, they concentrate on crafting open infrastructure, tools,...

C# .Net Application Developer at Reverside – Gauteng

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for C# .Net Application...

User Experience Designer at Accenture

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

Mid Software Developer at Accenture

Mid Software DeveloperLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape Town, CountryAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

SENIOR ANALYST at Secondments Recruitment

Job Advert SummaryTo analyse data systems, create automated systems to retrieve information from database and compile reports. The department will also use data to solve problems, to turn data into information and information into insight that will lead to informed...

Business Analyst IT and Business

The main purpose of this role is to provide analytical and operational support for the clients business's key projects. This role primarily provides skill in investigating, analysing and optimizing business models and business processes to support a variety of...

System Developer

Our client an established firm in professional services is seeking a highly skilled Systems Specialist. Utilize your commendable track record in the field to join this dynamic team and contribute to the development and maintenance of their technological...

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