GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites

Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...

Airline passenger demand increases

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in...

SA’s working class is still growing

South Africa’s working class – households earning between R8 000 and R22 000 per month – has expanded significantly despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles. This is according to The Majority Report 2025, published by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT)...

Climate change catches agro-food sector off guard

With Africa being highly vulnerable to climate shocks, research by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) master’s graduate Koaile Monaheng has shed light on how South Africa’s agro-food sector - a crucial, yet often overlooked industry - faces significant risks and...

Mustek reports lower revenue

Mustek has reported revenue of R8,51-billion for the year ended 30 June 2024, down 16% from the R10,13-billion in 2023. Gross profit percentage decreased to 12,2%, from 13,9% last year. Headline earnings per share 67,13 cents, down 82,1% from 2023’s 357,18 cents....

Key trends in IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is constantly evolving and, according to research group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), there are several key trends emerging – the integration of AI, edge computing and blockchain, standardisation for more efficient management of IoT devices,...

NTT boosts Africa’s digital transformation with JINX integration

NTT – in conjunction with INX-ZA – has gone live with the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) node within its Johannesburg 1 (JOH1) data centre. With 6 200 square metres of data centre server space and 12MW IT critical load, the JOH1 data centre is NTT’s newest and...

Team SA takes bronze at International Olympiad in Informatics 

The four-member South African team won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2024) - the most prestigious global computer science competition for secondary school and high school students. Bronze medals were...

Interest rates down, SME confidence up

With the rand continuing to strengthen and heightened political stability as a result of the now formalised Government of National Unity, the small business sector in South Africa continues to show improved confidence. On the back of South African Reserve Bank cutting...

Repo rate drop welcomed

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...

UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...

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Using social media data in life insurance

With more than 30-million South Africans active on social media, insurers have a wealth of unstructured data to tap into. By Nelson Camara, go-to-market executive at SilverBridge Insurers can effectively 'listen in' to their customers, apply predictive modelling, and...

Essentials for a winning customer experience strategy in 2023

Once a major differentiator between companies, customer experience is now essentially a matter of survival. By Dori-Jo Bonner, digital engagement strategist atTilte Aside from the fact that almost 90% of organisations now claim to compete primarily on customer...

Beyond digitisation: cornerstones of excellent customer experience

One of the most valuable contributions that data and data analytics have made to modern businesses is the ability that they offer to understand customers, engage meaningfully with them, and offer them the type of positive experience that keeps them coming back for...

How to improve the client service experience

Successful service-centric businesses have perfected the art of retaining clients. Arnoux Maré, co-owner of MJL Communications and CEO of Innovative Solutions Group (ISG) Crucially, a consistent client base is key to ensuring that companies have a stable, continuous...

Transform quality through intelligent data and analytics

Robotic process automation has been evolving over the past few years to become a transformative technology that creates measurable efficiencies across multiple industries. The value it delivers has been recognised as companies and organisations shift their internal...

Africa set to be the next global tech hub

It’s no secret that technology across the continent is burgeoning at unprecedented rates. Homegrown innovations that speak to socio-economic bottlenecks are plenty, due to increased access to resources, training and development, and investment. This can largely be...

Wakeup call for quiet quitters as career cushioning takes precedence

2023 is rapidly shaping up to become a year of challenges locally and globally, with some international trends replicating themselves in South Africa, mixed in with unique challenges of our own. Whereas last year saw a great deal of so-called ‘quiet quitting’ as...

Stretched retail IT teams will demand more from the network

New predictions from HPE Aruba Networking revealed at NRF 2023, detail how retailers will leverage technology to get ahead of evolving customer demands and operational challenges over the next 12 to 18 months. Against an uncertain macro environment and growing...

Take a quantum leap in IoT cyber security

Year after year, more IoT devices are being manufactured and connected. According to a report by Meticulous Research, the IoT security market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21,2% from 2022–2029 to reach $59,16-billion by 2029. By Fred Mitchell, software division...

Spanish Torsa launches pan-African business hub in SA

Spanish technology company Torsa has launched its pan-African business hub in South Africa with intentions to reduce mining incidents and fatalities, in line with a presidential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the end of 2022. During an official visit to...

Senior Front-End Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A pioneering company that has developed an open capital markets ecosystem, enabling private companies to access capital without relying solely on institutional investors, is seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer. This role involves developing new features,...

Mining – HR Systems Specialist at Ntice Search

A Mining house based in the North West region is looking for an experienced HR Systems Specialist.Duties:Responsible for managing and maintaining the organisation's HR system, collecting and analysing employee data to improve HR processes and strategies, and ensuring...

IT Support Assistant

IT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractIT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractResponsibilities and Duties:Assist with installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.Help monitor and maintain computer systems and...

Android Developer

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or...

Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A pioneering company that has developed an open capital markets ecosystem, enabling private companies to access capital without relying solely on institutional investors, is seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer. This role involves developing new features,...

IT Support Assistant – Western Cape Cape Town

IT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractIT Support Assistant - 3 Month ContractResponsibilities and Duties:Assist with installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.Help monitor and maintain computer systems and...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or...

CNC Programmer – Manufacturing

Our client is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machines with a focus on precision and efficiency. This role involves qualifying new parts for...

Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...

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