How to stay on top of data and analytics trends

Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...

Security, capital challenges threaten energy transition gains

Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy...

Security, infrastructure drive C-suite misalignment on GenAI

There is a serious misalignment among C-suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) deployment. This is the headline finding from a new NTT Data report, “The AI Security Balancing Act: From...

Call to strengthen child online protection in Africa

The GSMA, in partnership with the mobile industry, is calling for strengthened collective action to protect children online across Africa. Building on insights from a high-level roundtable convened at the Ministerial Programme during MWC25 Barcelona, the GSMA has...

Beware of Docusign-themed phishing scams

Kaspersky is warning of a rising phishing scam involving fraudulent emails pretending to be from Docusign, a global e-signature platform. Cyber attackers are sending these emails with links to fake websites where users are asked to enter a work login and password. The...

Paycorp acquires Pilot Software

Paycorp has acquired Pilot Software, a provider of point-of-sale software and hardware solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry. Wayne Abramson, CEO of ATM Solutions at Paycorp, comments: "We are thrilled to welcome Pilot Software to the Paycorp family....

Sharp growth forecast for edge computing

Global spending on edge computing is estimated to reach $228-billion in 2024, marking a 14% increase from 2023, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Edge Spending Guide. This includes combined enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, professional...

Arsenal sign up NTT Data as digital transformation partner

NTT Data has signed a multi-year partnership to become Arsenal Football Club’s first Official Digital Transformation Partner, looking to bring new technologies to improve “The Gunners” supporter experience. The two organisations will work together over the coming...

EIB, DBSA increase support for private sector renewables to R12bn

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for local renewable energy projects in the private sector - aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A €100-million...

Tech giants eye APAC for AI, cloud investments

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly emerging as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse with strategic investments fueling its ascent - and major tech companies pouring billions of dollars into the region to accelerate cloud and AI adoption is indicative of the...

Huawei unveils first tri-fold smartphone

Huawei has launched its Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone. The device unfolds into a full-size tablet and folds into a traditional phone. The phone has a 10,2-inch screen that can also be used as a 6,4-inch or 7,9-inch screen. It includes...

Why do SA healthcare workers have low resilience?

A study led by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Itumeleng Ntatamala and published in BMC Health Service Research has revealed that South African healthcare workers (HCWs) exhibited lower levels of resilience compared to similar studies conducted globally. The...

Mobile units bring IDs to schools

Home Affairs deployed mobile offices to more than 1 600 schools during the first quarter of this year, allowing learners to apply for and receive their first identity cards and other documentation. The department says that 37 214 learners at 1 625 schools were able to...

Mustek warns of reduced earnings

Mustek has issued a trading statement informing shareholders that its headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2024 are expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period last year. In June 2023, headline earnings per share were...

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Balancing the benefits and risks of AI tools

Like most ChatGPT users, I've been blown away by the sheer human-like quality of the language model that has been produced by OpenAI. It's an amazing product. By Paul Morgan, head: data analytics and AI at Altron Karabina At Altron Karabina, where I head up the Data...

Personalisation, automation are transforming wealth management

The financial services sector is currently experiencing a period of significant change and uncertainty, as central banks continue to battle rising inflation and interest rate increases. By Morné Fischer, founder and MD of xSMTHS At the same time, the Covid pandemic...

Data democratisation needs data governance

Sometimes it takes just one individual to come up with an innovative new approach that gives your organisation the competitive edge, but more often than not, it requires the collaboration of various different teams and the combination of lots of different data...

Excess heat is a huge untapped energy source

A new whitepaper from Danfoss highlights the vast untapped potential of excess heat as a source of energy. In the EU alone, excess heat amounts to 2 860 TWh per year, corresponding almost to the EU's total energy demand for heat and hot water in residential and...

Employee screening: a hiring necessity or an invasion of privacy?

Employee background screening has become an integral part of the recruitment process. Many companies use it as a means to not only verify potential employees' education, experience and other credentials before appointing them, but also to ensure that they hire the...

HP celebrates inaugural Amplify Impact Award winners

HP Inc has announced the winners of its inaugural 2022 Amplify Impact Awards, celebrating partner Sustainable Impact achievements across six categories, including the Amplify Impact Global Leader Award, Sustainability Business Award, Business Excellence Award, Climate...

Caught driving drunk? You could lose your job

If you've ever wondered if you can actually get fired for driving drunk, you can stop wondering. The answer is yes, especially if driving is part and parcel of your daily working life. Delivery drivers, chauffeurs and employees simply driving to get to work - they can...

Cloud-based workspace management can reduce costs, improve efficiency

Real estate and facility costs make up a fifth of the average company's expenditure, which is why Covid-19, the lockdowns and hybrid working accelerated the need for an integrated workspace management system (IWMS). Fast forward to 2023, with large swathes of the...

Beware the perils of choosing an inferior lithium battery

The growth in demand for lithium batteries has resulted in a proliferation of small battery manufacturers, many previously manufacturing nickel-based batteries, but now producing lithium. Michael Rogers, MD of Uniross Batteries, said it's not only the battery itself,...

Stay ahead of ransomware and bad actors

Data is arguably the most important business asset today, and it is also the chief target of ransomware, which, along with other cybercrime activities, is trending upward at an alarming rate. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa Faced with...

Energy Project Manager

An excellent opportunity to join a top consulting engineering company's Energy Division as a Project Manager for their Renewable Energy projects.Key Responsibilities will include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.Work...

Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...

Energy Project Manager – Gauteng Houghton Estate

An excellent opportunity to join a top consulting engineering company's Energy Division as a Project Manager for their Renewable Energy projects.Key Responsibilities will include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.Work...

Senior Power BI Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. RequirementsResponsibilities: Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing PowerBI models to ensure they remain accurate and up-to-date....

IT Architect

Join a top financial institution as an IT Architect - Business and Data in Centurion. Lead business transformation by overseeing capability models, value streams, and re-architecting operations. Define data architecture principles, create enterprise data models, and...

Project Manager at Milkor

IntroductionTurning Vision into Reality, One Project at a Time!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised of highly skilled...

Project Manager at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionTurning Vision into Reality, One Project at a Time!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised of highly skilled...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...

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