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...

Customer data is centralised in IT

Most organisations (78%) report centralising customer data management within information technology (IT) teams, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey of 405 marketing leaders conducted in May and June 2023 found 59% of them agreed with the statement that "our...

Hackathon to address gender-based violence

Microsoft South Africa, together with leading gender-based violence NPO partners, 1000 Women Trust and TEARS Foundation, have launched the Safe@Home Hackathon to address gender-based violence in South Africa. The virtual hackathon, which will run from 22 September to...

Distributors see boom in ink-tank printer sales

Western Europe's distributors sold an unprecedented number of ink-tank printers in the second quarter of 2020, according to the latest data published by Context. "The increase reflects the continued growth of a technology that is relatively new in Europe," says...

Compute limits, cryptography keep bitcoin safe

The complex ECDSA algorithm used to generate cryptographic signatures, along with the limited fault tolerance of quantum computers, means the codes protecting bitcoin are likely to remain completely secure for years to come. This is according to John Singh, a senior...

NASA maps the Beirut blast from space

NASA's Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team, in collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, used satellite-derived synthetic aperture radar data to map the likely extent of damage from a massive 4 August explosion in Beirut. Synthetic aperture...

Gen Z says no-one can be left behind in the workplace

With Gen Z's representation in the global workforce set to pass 1-billion by 2030, organisations need to understand the demographic group's motivations and perspectives on critical issues such as diversity and inclusion. Intel commissioned a study in the UK to assess...

Massive growth for global IaaS public cloud services

The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 37,3% in 2019 to total $44,5-billion, up from $32,4-billion in 2018, according to Gartner. Amazon retained the number one position in the IaaS market in 2019, followed by Microsoft, Alibaba, Google and...

CIOs must tackle next set of Covid-19 business challenges

CIOs have increased their organisational credibility during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there are more complex challenges that CIOs must tackle during the recovery to sustain their elevated value, according to Gartner. A Gartner CIO Research Circle (a Gartner managed...

SAP Africa Code Week goes online

In recognition of the United Nations' International Youth Day this week, a new-look SAP Africa Code Week (ACW) initiative officially kicks off across the continent with a number of changes and developments aimed at empowering Africa's youth with digital skills...

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Erlang Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Role Summary: We are looking for an Erlang Developer to enhance and maintain our current banking system. You'll be part of a cross-functional team based in Johannesburg and Cape Town (hybrid or remote working an option) that's responsible for the full software...

User Experience Designer at Accenture

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

Junior IT Technician at Village N Life

Village N Life is a leading Tourism and Hospitality company based in the beautiful Camps Bay. Our Group Services office in Camps Bay seeks a Junior IT Technician to join our busy team.To succeed in this role you will need: MatricMicrosoft Certification or...

Cyber Security Specialist

Objectives of this role Guard all company data, particularly sensitive information, from both internal and external threats by designing broad defenses against would-be intrudersTake the lead in day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive...

Developer – C# at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:The application developed by our client serves as a comprehensive solution for cryptocurrency traders. Enables efficient monitoring, trading, and portfolio management across exchanges. Focus on derivative and spot trading. Offers direct market access,...

User Experience Designer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

Junior IT Technician at Village N Life – Western Cape Camps Bay

Village N Life is a leading Tourism and Hospitality company based in the beautiful Camps Bay. Our Group Services office in Camps Bay seeks a Junior IT Technician to join our busy team.To succeed in this role you will need: MatricMicrosoft Certification or...

Cyber Security Specialist – Gauteng Sandown

Objectives of this role Guard all company data, particularly sensitive information, from both internal and external threats by designing broad defenses against would-be intrudersTake the lead in day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive...

Developer – C# at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:The application developed by our client serves as a comprehensive solution for cryptocurrency traders. Enables efficient monitoring, trading, and portfolio management across exchanges. Focus on derivative and spot trading. Offers direct market access,...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...

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