CFOs going all-in on AI
Chief financial officers (CFOs) have fundamentally shifted their approach to artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research from Salesforce, moving from cautious spenders to strategic investors who are betting on AI not just for cost-cutting, but as a crucial...
Microsoft patches vulnerabilities exposed by Check Point
Microsoft has released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks...
Pat Gelsinger takes on new challenges
Pat Gelsinger, previously CEO of Intel and VMware, has signed up for a number of new ventures. He is joining venture capital firm Playground Global as general partner, and is also serving Christian technology platform Gloo as executive chair and head of technology. At...
Satellite-to-phone voice call trialled in Vryburg
As part of our work to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN South Africa and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider Lynk Global yesterday (27 March 2025) carried out a successful technical trial of what it believes to be...
Unlock the value of connected factory workers
Human-centric strategies will be critical in achieving the full value realisation from connected factory worker initiatives, according to Gartner. By assessing these initiatives at three levels of value, manufacturing strategy leaders can develop a framework to...
AI permeates team collaboration, communications platforms
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play an oversized role on collaboration and communications platforms, according to GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal analyst: enterprise technology and services at GlobalData, comments: “The Covid-19 pandemic drove the...
Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks
Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome that allowed attackers to bypass the browser’s sandbox protection system. The exploit, discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), required no...
AI could be used to secretly juggle multiple jobs
By 2028, 10% of sales associates will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their...
Decentralised networks come to the fore
Leading global enterprises face mounting risks as cyber threats escalate, prompting an urgent shift towards decentralised physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) to safeguard critical infrastructure, according to new findings from Naoris Protocol. A global survey of...
US, China dominate robotics VC landscape
The global robotics venture capital (VC) funding landscape has seen cyclical investment patterns between 2018 and 2024, with the US and China emerging as dominant forces. Together, these markets accounted for approximately 75% of global VC funding in robotics,...
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AI needs a human counterbalance in HR
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Strategic change management key to success in times of turmoil
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Digital wallets a financial services enabler in Africa
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Why the 3-2-1 rule matters for your business data
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The role of AI in African healthcare
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African countries reap the benefits of digital payments
There's no escaping the fact that cash still plays an incredibly important role in Africa. According to McKinsey, cash still accounts for approximately 90% of payments across the continent. But, things are changing with more and more businesses and consumers adopting...
Solar market oversaturation could be a risk
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Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking a Business Analyst (Credit - Murex & Derivatives) for contract opportunities within the financial services sector. The Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting and enhancing credit systems within the Murex...
Software Developer (ML/AI) – Western Cape Bellville
Amazing opportunity available for a Software Developer within the renewable energy industry, based in Bellville. This role involves building new features of the platform, maintaining and enhancing existing features and automation capabilities, building a solid...
Quality and Systems Manager at Ortus Laboratories (Seychelles) Pty Ltd
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized, tech-savvy Quality and Systems Manager to lead the design and implmentation of ISO qualiity systems and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for our developing laboratory. This is a pivotol role, ideal...
Senior ABAP Developers
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We are seeking an experienced and highly organized, tech-savvy Quality and Systems Manager to lead the design and implmentation of ISO qualiity systems and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for our developing laboratory. This is a pivotol role, ideal...
Senior ABAP Developers – Gauteng Pretoria Region
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