How data and AI can help eliminate modern slavery
The advances in data and AI revolutionising business today could be the key to ending forced labour, writes John Schultz, chief operating and legal officer at HPE. Despite years of international collaboration to combat it, modern slavery is on the rise...
Obituary: Lou Gerstner
Lou Gerstner, who served as chairman and CEO of IBM from 1993 to 2002, died on Saturday (27 December). Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM, in a mail to IBM employees, shares how Gerstner arrived at IBM at a moment when the company’s future was genuinely...
In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes
South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...
Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...
Self-service and live chat to be top customer service technologies by 2027
Technologies that support digital-first service will overtake traditional channels such as phone and email as the most valuable technologies for customer service and support leaders in the next two years, says Gartner. A survey of 265 customer service & support...
FNB warns about new fraud
FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB...
Mental disorders shorten life expectancy of people with HIV
A new international study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Bern has found that people living with HIV who also have a mental disorder live, on average, three to five years shorter than people with HIV who do not have a...
BankservAfrica rebrands as PayInc
BankservAfrica has launched its new identity, marking a decisive shift in its role at the centre of South Africa’s payments landscape. Now PayInc, the rebrand represents more than a change of name. It reflects a renewed purpose, positioning the leading payments...
Agentic AI to dominate IT budget expansion
Year-over-year (YoY) spending, between 2025 and 2029 for artificial intelligence (AI) will grow by 31,9%, according to data from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence IT Spending Market Forecast. This investment, driven by the...
Global gaming PC spend set for growth
The world is spending more on gaming PCs and laptops than ever, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. A massive gaming user base and the growing esports audience have kept demand strong even when global PC sales hit the brakes. Cutting-edge...
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Ability to recover from a breach key to business continuity
In 2024, companies will adopt more predictive risk management strategies to not only attempt to limit malicious threats and breaches, but also comply with growing cybersecurity regulations. Ransomware has become one of the top threats facing organisations today and is...
SecurityHQ partners with NewOrder
Managed security services provider (MSSP) SecurityHQ has enhanced its collaboration with South African security company NewOrder. NewOrder is a cyber secure lifestyle brand, that provides tactical cyber security and information security solutions to protect against...
iShack Ventures partners with MRI Software
South African proptech iShack Ventures has announced an integration partnership with real estate software provider MRI Software. The integration of iShack Venture's Smart Building and iProp.Solutions digital platforms with MRI Property Central gives real estate...
Avaya integrates Zoom Workplace
Zoom and Avaya have announced a strategic partnership designed to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences to global enterprises. As part of the partnership, Avaya has selected Zoom Workplace - Zoom's AI-powered collaboration platform that will include meetings,...
Paratus completes Botswana Kalahari Fibre Route
Paratus Botswana, the leading telecommunications and network services provider, announces that the last leg of its fibre route has now been completed to create the new Botswana Kalahari Fibre (BKF) route. A total of 840km of fibre was laid between the Namibian border...
SAS adds packaged AI models
SAS has introduced lightweight, industry-specific AI models for individual license. "SAS is evolving its portfolio to meet wider user needs and capture market share with innovative new offerings," said Chandana Gopal, Research Director, Future of Intelligence, IDC....
MTN SA launches Made4U career portal
At least 7,9-million people, constituting 32,6% of the South African population, remain unemployed. Recognising the pressing need to address this challenge, MTN South Africa has launched its Made4U career portal Skillsbox. Skillsbox offers a comprehensive suite of...
Threat of customer push-back against AI looms large
South African business leaders might be willing to invest in artificial intelligence to improve their business operations, but they are being held back by a crucial ingredient: technical skills. A recent snap poll conducted by customer experience specialists...
Tech integration in education is not optional
With the types of technology available to automate and streamline processes, the integration of technology into higher educational institutions should no longer be viewed as a choice, but a necessity. By Carl Dahms, product owner: F&O at Braintree The perceived...
Adapting office environments for a thriving hybrid workforce
In the evolving South African built environment, the debate on the future of office spaces is intensifying, particularly in light of a growing number of South African companies requiring their workforce to either return to the office or be in the office for a minimum...
BI Analyst (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
SummaryOur client is looking for a detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their fast-growingstartup company in the agriculture industry. The BI Analyst will be responsible for analyzing largedatasets, developing reports, and delivering insights to...
Desktop Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...
UX Designer
UX Designer Design the Future of Work Build Intuitive Interfaces for a Global Human Cloud Platform Fully Remote (South Africa-based) | R38 000 - R50 000 per month | CET Hours | Full-time About Our Client Our client is a cutting-edge platform innovating in the human...
Junior Data Engineer (Citrusdal)
SummaryOur client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in theagriculture industry. As a Dataw Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructureand creating data-driven solutions to support their...
Desktop Support Engineer
An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...
UX Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
UX Designer Design the Future of Work Build Intuitive Interfaces for a Global Human Cloud Platform Fully Remote (South Africa-based) | R38 000 - R50 000 per month | CET Hours | Full-time About Our Client Our client is a cutting-edge platform innovating in the human...
Junior Data Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
SummaryOur client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in theagriculture industry. As a Dataw Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructureand creating data-driven solutions to support their...
Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...
PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
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