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...

Business plays an increasing role in SA’s stability

Kathy Gibson reports - If it weren’t that South African businesses are so resilient, the country would be in a much more dire state than it is. Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), notes that business confidence remains stubbornly...

Despite headwinds, SA CEOs remain resilient

Kathy Gibson reports - Every year it seems that business confronts more uncertainty - and this doesn't look like this will be going away any time soon, or deter them. This is the word from Ignatius Sehoole, CEO of KPMG, presenting the 2023 CEO Outlook this morning....

Tech integration key to digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports from the virtual Huawei Connect – As the computer industry takes advantage of the power of 5G, it has the potential to drive real change through digitalisation. This is the word from Guo Ping, rotating chairman of Huawei, who says the ICT sector...

Huawei looks to the future with partners

Kathy Gibson reports from the virtual Huawei Connect – In the face of global challenges, Huawei is embracing and extending its partnering efforts. “Non-stop aggression has put Huawei under pressure,” says Guo Ping, rotating chairman of Huawei. “But we are looking...

Plenty to experience at VMworld – and it’s free to attend

The iconic VMworld conference and exhibition is going virtual this year - but it offers attendees as much if not more than they would experience at the physical event. Ian Jansen van Rensburg, senior systems engineer and lead technologist at VMware, says visitors to...

Arctic sea ice hits second-lowest minimum on record

This year's Arctic sea ice cover shrank to the second-lowest extent since modern record-keeping began in the late 1970s. An analysis of satellite data by NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder shows that the 2020...

Microsoft in $7,5bn gaming acquisition

Microsoft has announced plans to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, one of the largest privately-held game developers and publishers in the world. Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will acquire ZeniMax Media for $7,5-billion in...

Developers opt for jobs that offer remote working

With 91% of all respondents, an overwhelming majority of developers today are more likely to choose a company with remote work benefits when job hunting. This is according to the 2020 OfferZen Remote Work report that polled more than 1 500 developers to understand how...

SA users aren’t big on unique passwords

Internet users across the globe are yet to master how to use passwords effectively to protect themselves online, and South African users are no exception. Research from Kaspersky has shown that people are putting their online safety at risk by making bad password...

Gaming PC sales set to boom for the rest of 2020

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) market for gaming desktops and notebooks boomed in the second quarter of 2020, growing 33% YoY, and totaling 2-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The market for PC gaming is expected to be...

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Project Manager at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: This role involves offering project management services to SARAO program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities. This...

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Key Responsibilities: Technical Support: Provide second-level technical support to end-users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues.Troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical problems, ensuring a high level of problem resolution.Incident Management: Manage...

SAP Technical SIAM (Service Integration and Management) Specialist

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SAP Technical Landscape SIAM Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our SAP landscape while ensuring seamless service integration and management...

Senior Software Developer

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Fiori UI5/CDS/Odata Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Qualified candidates will work on SAP® implementations and support projects. This position's primary function is to provide applications and solutions consulting to the customer and project team by understanding, analyzing and translating those requirements to...

Service Desk Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Key Responsibilities: Technical Support: Provide second-level technical support to end-users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues.Troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical problems, ensuring a high level of problem resolution.Incident Management: Manage...

Senior Software Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the Logistics industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Senior Software Developer.Main Purpose of the Position:To support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and direction...

User Experience Designer at Accenture

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