Confidence in business data is key
Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...
HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs
HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to make sure the...
MEA spending on telecom and pay TV hits $149bn
According to IDC’s Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker, spending on telecom and pay TV services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region reached $149-billion in 2024, increasing 7,7% year over year as compared to worldwide growth of 2,2%. IDC expects the...
UCT adopts AI in Education Framework
With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies starting to reshape teaching and learning at universities, the University of Cape Town (UCT) aims to provide an enabling environment and systematic approaches to shape and support staff and students in...
Europe urged to take a chance on BRICS
Europe’s industrial SMEs are urged to proactively seize opportunities in BRICS markets. This is the call from Karlheinz Zuerl, CEO of the German Technology & Engineering Corporation (GTEC), headquartered in Shanghai, who says: “In a time of global economic...
GirlCode Hackathon aims to empower African women in tech
In a world where innovation drives progress, and technology continues to shape how we live and work, women are increasingly making their mark in the tech sector. From classrooms to boardrooms, they are bringing new perspectives, solving complex challenges, and...
SA’s top banks face new competitive realities
South African banks have delivered solid returns since the post-Covid lows. However, as economic growth remains weak, interest rates drift lower, and competition intensifies, the operating environment is becoming increasingly complex. Against this backdrop, Byron...
Future Filmmaker awards open for submissions
The 2026 edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is open for submissions and free for all to enter on sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com. Now in their fourth year, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards celebrate the filmmakers shaping the cinematic landscape of tomorrow....
How your travel documents could end up on the dark web
As international travel is reaching new highs, so is cybercrime targeting travelers. Joint research by NordVPN and Saily exposes the dark web’s growing market for stolen travel documents — from passport scans to loyalty accounts — and shows just how cheap it is for...
US to reverse ban on Nvidia AI chips to China
Nvidia will soon be able to resume advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to China. The company blogs that Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been promoting AI in both Washington, DC and Beijing, emphasising the benefits that AI will bring to...
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The evolution of ethics in an age of AI and big data
Over the past decade, advancements in big data and artificial intelligence (AI) have drastically transformed our world, creating many new opportunities, but also giving rise to many challenges, particularly about ethics. This transformation is especially evident in...
Data culture, governance key to maximising generative AI capabilities
Data security and reliability have always been core pillars of a data program. But rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have made these components all the more important. Ensuring AI is fuelled by accurate, comprehensive data is key to realising its full...
Embedding a culture of security
Security culture. This is more than training employees, sneaking fake phishing tests and putting cybersecurity on the budget. It's a culture of using security solutions as part of the very fabric of the organisation to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure the...
Rewriting recruitment …
The recruitment model needs to be disrupted and reimagined if it wants to keep up with a radically evolving talent landscape, writes Lindsay Cowan, CEO of One Degree. The projected gross volume of the gig economy is anticipated to exceed $455-billion in 2023. This...
How network surveillance can revitalise SA’s train network
South Africa's public transport systems are pivotal. Yet, Cape Town's recent minibus taxi strike exposed its vulnerabilities, affecting both commuters and the region's economy. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager: Africa at Axis Communications The Western Cape felt the...
Delta Scan wins Africa leg of Start-Up World Cup
Delta Scan, with its engineering drone-based inspection technology and digital analysis, has walked off with the African leg of the Start-Up World Cup Pitch Competition at Africa Tech Festival that played out in Cape Town last week. "I appreciate the belief the judges...
The rise of the micro datacentre industry
Micro datacentres today play an all-important role in supporting edge computing infrastructure, bringing computing closer to the source of data whilst reducing latency, and improving performance. It is a role that is set to evolve and grow, with the micro datacentre...
Strong passwords for a better Black Friday
The digital era we live in is a double-edged sword. While it offers convenience and accessibility, it also poses risks, especially when it comes to our personal data and online security. One critical aspect that is often underestimated is the power of using strong...
Up, up and away: the rise of the meta cloud
The future direction of cloud computing can be wrought with twists and turns, with the next big cloud destination introduced being the 'meta' or 'super' cloud concept. But what does the meta cloud actually mean for businesses; how and why should they embrace this new...
Westcon-Comstor to Host Cisco SMB Experience
Westcon-Comstor is hosting a half-day SMB Experience and Appreciation event, bringing Comstor partners and potential Cisco partners together to get insights from global Cisco leaders as they unpack industry developments in Cisco’s Small and Medium Business lineup...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Business Analyst (Finance) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
JUNIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER
Job purpose: To provide IT support and systems support to various applications. Job requirements NQF 6 qualification in respective field2 - 3 years IT experienceDetailed understanding of IT systemsExperience with multiple businesssystems outside of ERP, such asmining...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Business Analyst (Finance) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
JUNIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER – Gauteng Sandown
Job purpose: To provide IT support and systems support to various applications. Job requirements NQF 6 qualification in respective field2 - 3 years IT experienceDetailed understanding of IT systemsExperience with multiple businesssystems outside of ERP, such asmining...
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