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...

SABS warns about self-appointed regulators, watchdogs

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has noticed an increasing trend of some associations and industry bodies trying to derail the credibility of the SABS and creating confusion by publishing misleading information about their authority to regulate or govern...

IBM, VMware collaborate to modernise workloads

Enterprises have embraced hybrid cloud to deliver agility and drive their digital transformation. This requires enterprises to be able to run workloads and applications across more than one environment, and often multiple clouds. Yet at the same time, many...

Cloud IT infrastructure spend will touch $70bn in 2020

Cloud computing has surged in recent years, changing the way people communicate, manage data and do business. Billions of private and business users take advantage of the on-demand technology. However, with coronavirus lockdown rules in place and millions of people...

SARS up, revenues down says Kieswetter

On Tuesday (5 May), SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter detailed improvements in the tax authority's operations and its proactive response to Covid-19. However, he painted a gloomy picture of national revenues. "It's sadly ironic that SARS has worked towards reversing...

IBM, Red Hat debut 5G edge solutions

IBM, at its Think Digital conference yesterday, announced new services and solutions backed by a broad ecosystem of partners to help enterprises and telecommunications companies speed their transition to edge computing in the 5G era. This effort combines IBM's...

Tax Freedom Day for 2020 is elusive

Tax freedom day (TFD) in South Africa would have been yesterday, 6 May, but the Covid-19 lockdown means the picture has changed. Every year, statistician Garth Zietsman calculates TFD from the Budget, including tax revenue and GDP forecasts. This year, if it was a...

Cybercrime up as pandemic grips

The volume of malicious and opportunistic cybercrime across all types of cybercrime has increased significantly by 33% in the period January to March 2020. The is according to a new Mimecast report, entitled 100 Days of Coronavirus, that tracks cybercrime activity...

Euro channel revenue growth bounces back

European revenue growth in distribution climbed into positive year-on-year figures for the first time in a month during the week ending April 26 (week 17), but reduced business and consumer demand is likely to see overall figures decline in Q2, according to Context....

SA software helps manage food, voucher deployment

GreenFingers Mobile (GFM) has repurposed its agritech software, as a free service, to support non-profits and community-based organisations to digitally manage and fund food parcel and voucher delivery to their beneficiaries. Funders can use the platform, and its data...

IBM launches free learning and skills platform

At its Think Digital conference this week, IBM announced the launch of Open P-TECH, a free digital education platform focused on workplace learning and digital skills. The platform, building on the industry leading P-TECH program, equips 14-20-year old learners and...

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Desktop Support – Western Cape Cape Town

Ensure that contracted customer Service Level Agreements are met (resolved)To ensure that calls logged are followed up / escalated, serviced, and resolved within the agreed SLATo ensure that calls are logged retrospectively if no call was logged for work completed (No...

Senior SQL DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg

Join us as a Senior/Team Lead SQL DBA, leveraging 8+ years of expertise. Qualification Required:Grade 12Preferred Qualifications:DBA CertificationsExperience Required:Minimum of 8 years' experience as a DBA, with hands-on experience in a multi-tiered and multi-client...

Network and Server Administrator

Role: Network & Server AdministratorLocation: Remote roleA innovative market leading software company is looking for a Network & Server Administrator to join their dynamic team!They have a hardworking, collaborative culture where the management is supportive...

IT Professional Systems

Job Description:Requirements:IT Technical qualification2 to 3 years in similar IT/Shop-floor function1 to 3 years Automotive experienceJIT and MES System experienceSQL experienceAbility to work shifts Responsibilities:Supervision, management, and maintenance of All IT...

Technical Project Manager

Company based in Century City, Cape Town.We are on the lookout for a full-time Technical Project Manager to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) team. The purpose of the Technical Project Manager role is to guarantee the successful initiation,...

CPM Application Specialist (KG)

PURPOSESupport the CPM Application Manager with the implementation of the Contractor Performance Management application at the various BU's and provide ongoing support across the application life cycle. KEY TASKSSafety, Health & EnvironmentIdentify ways to support...

Network and Server Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: Network & Server AdministratorLocation: Remote roleA innovative market leading software company is looking for a Network & Server Administrator to join their dynamic team!They have a hardworking, collaborative culture where the management is supportive...

IT Professional Systems – Eastern Cape East London

Job Description:Requirements:IT Technical qualification2 to 3 years in similar IT/Shop-floor function1 to 3 years Automotive experienceJIT and MES System experienceSQL experienceAbility to work shifts Responsibilities:Supervision, management, and maintenance of All IT...

Technical Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Company based in Century City, Cape Town.We are on the lookout for a full-time Technical Project Manager to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) team. The purpose of the Technical Project Manager role is to guarantee the successful initiation,...

CPM Application Specialist (KG) – Gauteng Johannesburg

PURPOSESupport the CPM Application Manager with the implementation of the Contractor Performance Management application at the various BU's and provide ongoing support across the application life cycle. KEY TASKSSafety, Health & EnvironmentIdentify ways to support...

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