In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

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...

Digital tools for health workers could stem health crises

Non-communicable diseases account for almost three in four deaths globally, which may be exacerbated by 2030 due to a growing shortage of health workers. A new World Economic report identifies the use of digital tools as a potential game-changer in the global fight...

2024: Into the cyber abyss …

Cybercrime activities surged in the first half of the year, with Check Point Research (CPR) reporting an 8% increase in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter - the highest volume in two years. Familiar threats such as ransomware and hacktivism have evolved,...

Remote working set to continue even with a vaccine

A Gartner survey of HR leaders reveals that 90% of respondents plan to allow employees to work remotely at least part of the time, even after the Covid-19 vaccine is widely adopted. In addition, 65% of respondents reported that their organization will continue to...

Africans turn to apps during Covid

There has been a 33% increase in app downloads globally, with the number rising to 55% in sub-Saharan Africa. This is among the findings from AppsFlyer data, which examined more than 48-billion installs in over 30 000 apps with a minimum of 5 000 installs per month to...

Games, Lego, K-pop top kids’ Xmas searches

Kaspersky Safe Kids experts have analysed anonymised children’s search requests during the month of November – a time when children usually make their Christmas wish lists. The most popular game is Roblox and the most desired toy is Lego, while bands BTS and Blackpink...

Covid drives contraction for African trade figures

The last two years haven't told a good story for African trade, according to Afreximbank's annual African Trade Report (ATR). This year’s report examined trade and economic developments in Africa in 2019, a year dominated by trade wars and escalating tariffs that...

Tourism drops back to 1990 levels as arrivals plummet

International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and a global struggle to contain the Covid-19 virus, all contributing to the worst year on record in the history of tourism. According to the...

Intel adds new memory, storage products

Intel has demonstrated six new memory and storage products to help customers meet the challenges of digital transformation. Key to advancing innovation across memory and storage, Intel announced two new additions to its Intel Optane Solid State Drive (SSD) Series: the...

Despite training, employees still fall for phishing attacks

The year 2020 was challenging for cybersecurity on many levels. The global pandemic brought a wave of cyberattacks exploiting the mayhem, while remote work made employees more vulnerable to such attacks. In particular, phishing attacks hit record levels, with Google...

Retirees reprioritise spending

Retired South African wealth investors are no longer concerned with purchasing luxury goods, such as holidays or new cars. Focus on investing toward these items has plummeted in recent years, from 28% in 2017 to just 4% today. Instead, 28% of local retirees would now...

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Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

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Senior Developer at Sabenza IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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Do you want to Work from Home and beat the rush hour traffic? We have an excellent long-term contract for the perfect Full Stack Developer with the following skills, including design, architecture, implementation and testing. You should have an excellent understanding...

Intermediate Java Developer

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

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New year .. new beginnings! An amazing opportunity to join a game changer of a Company with global reach and exciting tech to boot!!!Join a team of passionate, friendly, diverse Software Engineers and play a key role in the design, development, and deployment of...

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UX DesignerAre you a UX Designer who is passionate about customer experience? Have you always been that kid who had an interest in the Aviation industry? They say that curiosity killed the cat but if you would like to hear more about this role, please send your...

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