AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Generative AI, ESG to reshape big data and analytics

Emerging agendas that revolve around generative AI and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) is expected to transform data utilisation approaches in the coming years. This is among the findings from the semiannual Big Data and Analytics Software Tracker...

WEF believes AI could revolutionise global healthcare

A new World Economic Forum report highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the importance of public-private collaboration in driving its global adoption. Scaling Smart Solutions with AI in Health: Unlocking Impact on...

Massive growth expected for AR/VR

Worldwide spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) is forecast to be $18,8-billion in 2020, an increase of 78,5% over the $10,5-billion International Data Corporation (IDC) expects will be spent in 2019. The latest update to IDC's Worldwide Augmented...

Altron scoops Rwanda public transport tender

JSE-listed Altron, through its Rest of Africa (ROA) operations, has partnered with Pascal Technologies to provide an integrated payment system for motorcycle public transport services in Rwanda. In terms of the deal, Altron is supplying the infrastructure comprising...

What threats to expect in 2020

Fortinet has unveiled predictions from the FortiGuard Labs team about the ever-changing threat landscape for 2020 and beyond. These predictions reveal methods that Fortinet anticipates cybercriminals will employ in the near future, along with important strategies that...

Payment Acceptance at an inflexion point

Network International has published research highlighting the key trends putting Payment Acceptance at an inflection point of growth in Africa. The White Paper - Payment Acceptance in Africa - has been produced as part of Network International's work in supporting...

Standard Bank sees 13% increase in Black Friday card activity

According to Standard Bank, this year's Black Friday sales statistics showed an increase compared to 2018. In the last five years, interest in the Black Friday phenomenon in South Africa has jumped by 9 900% in South Africa, according to retail tracker Black Friday...

Record transaction volumes on Black Friday

Between midnight and 14h00 on Black Friday (29 November 2019), the total number of transactions processed through FNB's Merchant Acquiring Systems were 7,4-million compared to 5,6-million in 2018. This represents a 40% increase in transaction volumes compared to the...

Modest PC growth ahead of forecast decline

On the heels of strong growth during the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19) and changing dynamics in the market for personal computing devices (PCDs), International Data Corporation (IDC) has raised its outlook for the remainder of 2019. According to a new forecast from the...

Top tech start-ups win millions

The culmination of Diageo Empowerment Trust SA Social Tech Start-Up Challenge saw South Africa's top five tech-enabled start-ups battle fiercely for a share of R5-million in seed funding. In a shark tank-style event last Thursday, each entrepreneur pitched their ideas...

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Senior Java Engineer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Are you a talented and experienced Senior Java Engineer looking for your next challenge? Look no further! At SciTech Placement, we have a fantastic opportunity that might be the perfect fit for you.Your skills and experience:Minimum 6 years or more experience in...

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Job Description :As a Test Analyst you are responsible for all aspects of Test Analysis, Design, Implementation and Execution for various test levels and quadrants, delivering test services to a software development or testing team. This includes raising defects...

Systems Analyst Team Lead

Our client is looking to recruit a Systems Analyst Team Lead.The Incumbent will be part of a dynamic team working on enterprise software systems. The Systems Analyst Team Lead will provide technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship.Qualification...

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