Agentic AI to dominate IT budget expansion

Year-over-year (YoY) spending, between 2025 and 2029 for artificial intelligence (AI) will grow by 31,9%, according to data from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence IT Spending Market Forecast. This investment, driven by the...

IBM and AMD join forces to build quantum-centric supercomputer

IBM and AMD have announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. The companies are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source...

Task-specific AI agents set for rapid adoption into enterprise apps

A significant 40% of enterprise applications will be integrated with task-specific AI agents by 2026, up from fewer than 5% today, according to Gartner. As organisations accelerate digital transformation, agentic AI in enterprise applications will move beyond...

US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel

The US government has officially taken a stake in Intel, making an effective $8,9-billion investment in the company’s common stock. The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5,7-billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel...

Server revenue almost doubled in Q4

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77,3-billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a...

AI agents will make exploits quicker

By 2027, AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account exposures by 50% according to Gartner. “Account takeover (ATO) remains a persistent attack vector because weak authentication credentials, such as passwords, are gathered by a variety of means...

Energy-efficiency, AI drive accelerated innovation

Nvidia’s accelerated computing isn’t just efficient. It’s critical to the next wave of industrial, scientific and healthcare transformations. This is the word from Bob Pette, Nvidia’s vice-president and GM of enterprise platforms, presenting the keynote address at the...

Solid growth predicted for customer data platforms

The global customer data platform (CDP) market is expected to reach $51,95-billion by 2030 -with a CAGR of 39,5% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing demand for assimilating and storing unstructured and structured consumer...

Counting the global cost of digital exclusion

A staggering 627-million individuals globally – more than the populations of the US and Brazil combined - are excluded from essential digital services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and employment platforms. The is according to global full-cycle...

Humanoid robots are ready to start work

The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionised humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows....

Intel debuts AI PC Intel Core Ultra desktop processors

Intel has launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs.  Led by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, the latest generation of enthusiast...

African leaders call for digital economy partnerships

African leaders gathered in Nigeria for the second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference called for more strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. A panel discussion, “Building Digital Economies for the...

Zutari completes MEP upgrade for ADC in Cape Town

Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ 6MW capacity expansion at its Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility. The fast-track project was a brownfield site with existing structures. “We had to work around the existing...

RCS messaging enjoys growing significance

Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip. Data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS application to person (A2P) and person to person (P2P)...

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Is automation making contact centre agents redundant?

If you watch the customer service space closely, you may have noticed that in late November, US-based low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines shut down its customer service phone line. Anyone with a query or dispute has to now rely on a chatbot on the airline's website, a...

Sound records management fundamental for good governance

Information and records are the lifeblood of any organisation, large or small. Proper records management assists with preserving organisational content and serves as an institutional memory. This can ultimately help companies to manage their information more...

Women are leaving companies – how do we welcome them back?

When it comes to women and leadership, the paradox -- and the data -- are clear. By Linda Saunders, director: solution engineering at Salesforce South Africa Companies recruit men and women in near-equal numbers out of college. In fact, they've outnumbered men in the...

African fintech revolution leads the way for healthtech

Covid-19 had a profound impact on the globe, leading to changes both seismic and small in how we live our lives. The pandemic has also fueled a substantial increase in health and biotech investment across the globe. Bongani Sithole, CEO of Founders Factory Africa...

Online learning platform helps out at UJ

Cengage's MindTap platform is an online teaching and assessment tool that incorporates readings, multimedia, activities and assessment into a learning path that guides students through their course. Instructors can personalise the experience by customising Cengage...

Absa Group to list on A2X

Absa Group Limited will list its ordinary shares for trade on A2X Markets from 2 February 2023. Absa Group will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and its issued share capital will not be affected by its secondary listing on A2X. There is no...

Investing in data integrity improves customer satisfaction

According to a June 2022 Spotlight report by the IDC, investments in technology to improve data integrity have positive impacts on a wide range of business metrics, with customer satisfaction topping the list of improvements at a significant 42%. By Gary Allemann, MD...

Deep tech trends to watch from SA entrepreneurs

Deep tech is described as technology that is based on scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation. It is often referred to as problem-solving technology. There is a lot more to it than what we see in the everyday technology industry. According to Boston...

How to create an easy and affordable payroll

Behind every good business is a great bookkeeper. Dee Hock, the founder of VISA, said it best: "Making good judgments when one has complete data, facts, and knowledge is not leadership - it's bookkeeping." By Sandra Crous, MD of PaySpace But providing bookkeeping and...

Whose fault is it when cloud security fails?

At least 95% of cloud security failures in the next three years will be the customer's fault, according to Gartner. By Marilyn Moodley, country leader for South Africa and WECA (West, East, Central Africa) at SoftwareOne Unsurprisingly, the biggest threat to security...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Senior Data Scientist (CPT) – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Cape Town Division of a dynamic Financial Services provider seeking the expertise of a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for implementing and managing analytical projects at various public sector or private sector entities. This...

Senior Java Developer

One of our clients is looking for a Senior Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 6 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...

Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...

Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

Business Analyst (Payments) at Parvana Recruitment

Description:The Business Analyst will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse processes, and develop solutions that meet business...

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