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...

IT spending set to grow 8% in 2024

Gartner has revised its forecast for global IT spending, projecting an 8% increase that will take the total to $5,1-trillion in 2024. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT...

Routine malaria vaccinations get underway in Africa

Following a successful pilot programme, today the world's first WHO-recommended malaria vaccines are being administered through routine immunisation programmes across Africa, beginning with Cameroon. Vaccinations are taking place across 42 health districts, chosen in...

CoCre8 adds endpoint resilience with Absolute Software

CoCre8 has announced a partnership with Absolute Software, adding endpoint resilience capabilities to its range of edge and security solutions offerings. Embedded in the firmware of devices from over 25 leading PC manufacturers, Absolute is an undeletable endpoint...

Technology takes centre stage as business faces massive change

Kathy Gibson reports – In a rapidly changing world, technology is at the centre of the way we live and work – and the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 coupled with other new concerns and risks has created a new era of volatility and uncertainty. At the virtual global...

Transformation puts family businesses at risk

In a year where business has had to transform the way it meets the needs of society and the environment, family-owned businesses risk falling behind. While more than half (55%) of respondents to a new global survey of 2 801 family business owners saw the potential for...

SA sees slight improvement on Global Connectivity Index

South Africa is ranked 56th out of 79 countries in the latest Huawei Global Connectivity Index 2020 report. Despite an all-round challenging year, the country improved in the development of the AI and IOT technology enablers. Broadband and Cloud, however, showed no...

Bitcoin not favoured as a corporate asset

Despite moves by a handful of high-profile companies in recent days, a new Gartner survey suggests that most finance executives are not planning to hold bitcoin as a corporate asset. While bitcoin continues to grow in popularity, a poll of 77 finance executives...

NASA’s next Mars rover is ready for the most precise landing yet

With about 3,9-million kilometres left to travel in space, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance mission is days away from attempting to land the agency's fifth rover on the Red Planet. Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where the mission is managed, have...

Rise in cryptomining pushes DDoS attacks down

The number of DDoS attacks detected by Kaspersky DDoS Prevention in Q4 2020 increased slightly in comparison to the same period of 2019. However, it is 31% less compared to Q3 2020. This drop can be connected to the growing interest in cryptocurrency mining. As people...

What to expect from the budget

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will table the 2021 Budget next week (24 February 2021). Against a background of numerous challenges - from the Covid-19 crisis to unemployment and ratings downgrades - PwC economists and tax experts have released their predictions for...

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Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

Solution Architect at Accenture

Responsibilities The Solution Architect is responsible for bridging the gap between business problems and technology solutions. They help in identifying the best solution among all available choices to solve the existing business problems by carefully reviewing and...

Developer – API at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Their vision is to promote South Africa as a region of excellence and establish it as a recognised contributor to the international IT and software industry. Operating as an agile organisation, they selectively take on...

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The Data Engineer holds the primary responsibility for readying and manipulating data for further analysis, encompassing ETL processes, and providing support for testing throughout the development stages. They extract, transform, and integrate data from various...

Senior Web (Front-End) Developer

Senior Web (Front-End) DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep...

Data Engineer (CH973)

Our client is a leader in the retail industry with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated data engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting...

Solution Architect at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Responsibilities The Solution Architect is responsible for bridging the gap between business problems and technology solutions. They help in identifying the best solution among all available choices to solve the existing business problems by carefully reviewing and...

Developer – API at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.About our client:Their vision is to promote South Africa as a region of excellence and establish it as a recognised contributor to the international IT and software industry. Operating as an agile organisation, they selectively take on...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

The Data Engineer holds the primary responsibility for readying and manipulating data for further analysis, encompassing ETL processes, and providing support for testing throughout the development stages. They extract, transform, and integrate data from various...

Senior Web (Front-End) Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior Web (Front-End) DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep...

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