Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...

Nvidia powers world’s largest quantum research supercomputer

Nvidia has announced the opening of the Global Research and Development Centre for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), which hosts ABCI-Q — the world’s largest research supercomputer dedicated to quantum computing. Quantum processors promise to augment AI...

Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

GNSS satellite receivers remain vulnerable to cyberattacks

Almost 4 000 global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) satellite receivers were vulnerable to attacks on the Internet in 2024, according to new analysis from Kaspersky, putting both organisations and users at risk. This can be mitigated, the security firm adds, by...

Dramatic growth predicted for family offices in Africa

Family offices in Africa are expecting strong growth in the value of their assets over the next five years - building on the expansion that’s occurred during the past the past five years – according to new research from specialist service provider to high-net-worth...

Survey shows Saffers are happy and flourishing

South Africans generally feel happy and are flourishing. That's according to the findings of the Happiness Survey, undertaken at the end of 2023 by Nedbank in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Based on over 10 000 data points, the...

Charter to transform and secure messaging launched

The ITW Global Leaders' Forum (GLF) has unveiled an initiative to restore trust within the global messaging ecosystem. The newly launched "Messaging Charter" is set to enhance trust, security, and innovation within the industry, ensuring a sustainable and efficient...

Positive outlook for data centre infrastructure management

Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM), according to new research from Omdia, is set to play a pivotal role in the coming years - with the sector's market value expected to reach $6,3-billion by 2030. From overseeing infrastructure equipment in remote cabinets...

Cybersecurity becomes a key factor in agriculture

Adoption of technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the agriculture sector is helping tackle various challenges - including labour shortages and climate change - but this digitalisation also puts the sector at...

Third-party sellers make the majority of Amazon sales

Over the past decade, Amazon has seen a considerable increase in the number and the sales value generated by its third-party (3P) sellers - 61% of the ecommerce giant's sales in Q1, according to AltIndex - and now its second-largest revenue stream. There are different...

Suspected TV pirate arrested

MultiChoice Group, in collaboration with Irdeto and the Cybercrime Unit from the Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit, has claimed a victory in the fight against Internet streaming piracy According to a statement from the company, on 31 May 2024...

Nominations open for AWIEF awards

Nominations are open for the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2024 Awards, which celebrate the achievements and contributions of women founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. Nominees for the AWIEF Awards should be emerging and established...

CEOs bet on GenAI despite workforce and culture issues

Banking and financial markets (BFM) CEOs are facing workforce and culture and challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI (GenAI) across their organisations. The findings are part of an annual global cross-industry study by the IBM Institute...

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The A to Z of safety in business

As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, business owners are finding themselves having to adjust to a very different business environment. There is a cascade of complex new risks that entrepreneurs must contend with if they wish to successfully steer their business...

NetLogix achieves VMware Cloud Verified status

NetLogix, a provider of turnkey networking solutions to enterprises that build, own, operate, or maintain large computer networks, has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. A specialised Internet Services Provider (ISP), NetLogix is an existing VMware Cloud Provider...

Infobip collaborates with Microsoft

Infobip has enhanced its collaboration with Microsoft by integrating its WhatsApp and SMS channels to help businesses to deepen customer relationships, increase loyalty and boost sales. Customers increasingly want to message a business rather than call, so brands need...

Technology can help build taxpayer confidence this tax season

The tax filing season is a significant opportunity to improve the tax statistics and use it as a catalyst to create fairer trading conditions for small businesses through digitisation and innovation. Expanding the taxpayer base is a vital step in the short-term...

IoT parking platform turns empty bays into revenue streams

Technology is widely touted as holding the keys to unlocking efficiencies and generating extra revenue streams but often this is theoretical, and so when a proof of concept turns into a viable business model, companies that are under pressure to cut costs and increase...

Strategix partners with Assured Data Protection

Strategix Technology Solutions (STS), a member of Strategix Group, has signed a strategic partnership with Assured Data Protection to bring data backup, replication and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) to the local African market, architected on a Rubrik...

Escrow is the unsung hero of IP protection

Entrepreneurs are often advised by friends and family to protect their intellectual property (IP) as soon as they can during the start-up stage of their businesses, preferably before taking their new products or service to market. And often, they are directed to one...

Sage expands partnership with Microsoft

Sage has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, with plans to integrate Microsoft Business Products, including Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, as embedded services in Sage products and the Sage Digital Network. “Increasingly, SMBs are digital businesses...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

D365 Business Systems Analyst – Gauteng Germiston

We are recruiting a Business Systems Analyst to join the Germiston based head office of a national concern. Minimum RequirementsBSc Computer Science, Information Technology or related field / Equivalent qualification3+ years business systems analysis experience.MS...

Full Stack Developer (Go, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Travel Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer with Go, HTML, CSS & JavaScript to join its growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the Founders and have an opportunity to put your stamp on a career-defining...

Data Engineer at DSV

Location: Kempton ParkTime Type: Full TimeMAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Data Engineer is part of the Africa Business Intelligence Team which is responsible for the Africa Healthcare and Road Logistics Business Intelligence solutions.This specific position forms part of...

Project Manager (Software) (Contract) 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...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Application Developer

Our client is looking to hire professionals who are passionate about the industry and have the ability to design, develop and maintain mobile and web applications. The developers will work on worldwide projects based out of the South African. The candidate must have...

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