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...

HR leaders must be ‘everyday bold’ to ensure success

Eighty-three percent of HR leaders say they are expected to do more now compared to three years ago, according to Gartner. The role of HR has expanded greatly since the start of the pandemic - a July 2023 Gartner survey of 287 HR leaders found 70% of HR leaders say...

10 local finalists vie for spot at Startup World Cup

The organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival - taking place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 November - have announced the Top 10 finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the...

Rapid growth for cellular IoT devices in retail

The number of cellular IoT connections in the retail industry reached 72,4-million worldwide in 2019, according to a new research report from Berg Insight. Cellular IoT technology enables devices such as point of sale (POS) terminals, ATMs, digital signs and ticketing...

Lockdown pushes Metrofile revenue down 1%

Metrofile Holdings has reported that revenue from continuing operations decreased by 1% to R903-million for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. It attributes the decrease to the impact of the lockdown measures that significantly impacted the digital services and...

Domestic tourism key to economic recovery

As restrictions on travel begin to ease globally, destinations around the world are focusing on growing domestic tourism, with many offering incentives to encourage people to explore their own countries. According to the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), with...

Hubble throws new light on dark matter theories

Astronomers have discovered that there may be a missing ingredient in our cosmic recipe of how dark matter behaves. They have uncovered a discrepancy between the theoretical models of how dark matter should be distributed in galaxy clusters, and observations of dark...

As Covid-19 hit, SA was swamped by a massive wave of cyber-attacks

By Kathy Gibson - When South Africans took their work home during the Covid-19 lockdowns, cybercriminals took the opportunity to increase their activity - to the extent that malware and breaches shot up to 10-times the normal rate. Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of...

SA banks navigate an unprecedented crisis

The major banks' results for the period ended 30 June 2020 reflect the impact of the profound public health, social and economic strain brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting stresses to the operating environment. PwC's Major Banks Analysis highlights...

IoT hits Trough of Disillusionment

The Gartner 2020 Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy shows that the Internet of Things (IoT) has reached the bottom of the Trough of Disillusionment. The market will begin to climb out of this trough, as the technology advances and practitioners succeed in defining...

Covid-19 genome sequencing lab network launched

With several African countries now expanding Covid-19 testing, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched a network of laboratories to reinforce genome sequencing of the severe acute...

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User Experience Designer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

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Scrum Master at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

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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...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

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Magento2 Full Stack Developer – Cape Town at Accenture

Accenture SONG is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture SONG truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Senior PHP Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

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