Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

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...

Active consumer asset tracking devices on the increase

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst Berg Insight, the number of active consumer asset tracking devices in Europe and North America reached 12,5-million at the end of 2022. Growing at a CAGR of 18,4% the number of units in active use is estimated to...

SOLmate celebrates 1m digital wallet transactions

South African digital wallet provier SOLmate has recorded 1-million transactions since inception in December 2023, with over 30 000 new customers registering in the past two months. As more retailers and venues transition to cashless operations, the demand for digital...

EMEA smartphone market at weakest in six years

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) smartphone market recorded its weakest performance in six years in 2020 due to the Covid-19 crisis, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker reports the EMEA market...

Moderna and IBM to make Covid-19 vaccine supply chain smarter

Moderna and IBM has announced their intentions to explore technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and hybrid cloud, that could help support smarter Covid-19 vaccine management. Central to the effort will be a pilot of open, standardized,...

People feel strongly about employers’ societal, cultural stances

A massive 68% of employees would consider quitting their current job and working with an organisation with a stronger viewpoint on the social issues that matter most to them. This is one of the findings from Gartner's February 2021 Post-Election Survey of 3 000...

Huawei rolls out AI strategy for SA consumers

Huawei has launched its Seamless AI Life strategy, promising to deliver an intelligent experience. Smart devices have become important portals that provide users with intelligent experiences, according to Huawei Consumer Business Group GM Jun Sun. With the advent of...

EMEA PC market set for strong growth

According to research by IDC, shipments of traditional PCs (a combination of desktops, notebooks, and workstations) in EMEA will total 96,4-million in 2021, a 16% YoY growth. Once again, continuing lockdowns across the region will result in maintained demand for...

Spectrum integral to SA’s post-Covid success

South African consumers are anticipating a post-Covid future with a much lower cost to communicate thanks to mobile network operators getting access to the spectrum that powers our data-driven lives. That's according to the Internet Service Providers' Association of...

Global IT spend close to $4trn this year

The Covid-19 crisis forced companies and organisations across the globe to speed up the digitalisation of their business, as remote working and distance learning became the new normal amid the ongoing lockdown. And this surge in the use of digital solutions and...

Desktop PC sales continue decline

After years of steady decline, global PC sales finally saw big growth in 2020. Still, there were significant differences in demand for notebooks and desktop PCs. According to data presented by Finaria.it, global desktop PC sales generated $58,4-billion in revenue in...

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Project Manager – Gauteng Kempton Park West

Mechanical or ChemicalDegree or DiplomaA minimum of 3 - 5 years of industry experience with 2 years of direct Project Management experience in an engineering environment working for a contractor executing EPC projects.Advanced certificates in contract management will...

Senior Database and Applications Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Senior Database and Applications DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Administering, managing and handling database management systems, such as the creation of databases, data warehousing, database performance and tuning and upgrades.Providing applications programming support in...

Radio Frequency Network Engineer

REQUIREMENTS: Diploma or B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering - Light CurrentMin 5 years' work experience obtained within a telecommunications environment Technical knowledge relating specifically to RF systems, communication systems and antennasFall Arrest...

Senior .Net Developer

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

Senior Python Engineer

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

IT Infrastructure Manager

Join Our Team as an IT Infrastructure Manager! Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the dynamic world of IT management? We're on the lookout for a skilled and experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead our cutting-edge technology initiatives. If...

Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company...

Android Developer

Our client is seeking an Android wizard. If you're all about native Android development, wielding the powers of Kotlin and Java, this role is your playground. Picture yourself diving into the world of reactive programming and exploring the depths of Android...

Radio Frequency Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

REQUIREMENTS: Diploma or B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering - Light CurrentMin 5 years' work experience obtained within a telecommunications environment Technical knowledge relating specifically to RF systems, communication systems and antennasFall Arrest...

Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

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