Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

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...

Unofficial GenAI tools will help solve customer service issues

By 2027, 40% of all customer service issues will be fully resolved by unofficial third-party tools powered by GenAI, according to Gartner. Consumers are increasingly adopting unofficial third-party GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Apple...

Obituary: Elmari Keyser

Well-known industry personality Elmari Keyser has died after a prolonged illness. Keyser has been a presence in the IT industry for the last 15 years, having begun her career at Datacentrix in 2009. She also worked as a brand executive at Pinnacle, and as both sales...

Geo-distributed businesses using container development under attack

More than three quarters (85%) of geo-distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region using container development methods experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12-months, according to the latest Kaspersky study. These...

Strategy for Africa to unlock tech benefits set

Regulators have endorsed a set of guidelines to maximise the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies (ICTs) at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) in Kampala. The "GSR-24 Best Practice Guidelines" agreed by ICT regulators include...

Google Translate adds more SA languages

Google Translate has expanded its support to include 110 new languages, including South Africa's TshiVenda and siSwati, bringing the total number of South African languages available to nine. Part of Google's 1,000 Languages Initiative, which uses AI models to support...

Nomad visas set to benefit SA tech industry

The new South African remote work, or digital nomad visa, could be a gamechanger for the local tech industry and entrepreneurs, providing a positive step towards positioning the country as a global hub for remote work, innovation and skills transfer. The visa, which...

OpenAI messaging systems breached in hack

A hacker gained access to details of OpenAI technologies in a cybersecurity breach earlier this year. However, it's believed that the systems used to house and build the company's artificial intelligence (AI) systems wasn't breached. The hack of the company's internal...

MEA enterprise technology key in US-China trade war

Two developments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region have become signposts of a struggle between America and China involving enterprise technology: Huawei has become the first cloud vendor to create a cloud region in North Africa, and the UAE-based AI group G42...

Massive growth in data centre sales and value

The surging use of AI technologies, which require significant computing power and storage, has fueled a data centre boom, which is expected to continue in the following years. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the global data center market is expected to...

Legal and compliance leaders want a bigger impact on company strategy

Legal, compliance and privacy leaders list strengthening their personal impact on company strategy as their top priority for 2024, according to a survey by Gartner. Improving third party risk management (TPRM), and ensuring compliance programs can keep pace with...

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Customers are looking for value in the cloud, not cheap solutions

Infrastructure is the foundation upon which businesses thrive and managed service providers build their businesses, but in today's environment you need to offer unique solutions that show your customers value if you intend to grow. By Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed A...

Beat the Great Resignation with human experience management

With the world gripped in a state of unprecedented uncertainty following the disruption of the pandemic and the transformational impact of technology, companies are facing an uphill battle with attracting, motivating and retaining top talent. According to Shiraz...

Why can’t your chatbot just solve my query?

Chatbots are, to be blunt, everywhere. It feels as if you can hardly visit a website these days without a bot asking how they can help you. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva It’s not just a matter of perception either. According to research from Gartner, chatbots...

Open source: the future of continued innovation

A growing appetite from organisations for innovation and the requirement for an alternative to traditional proprietary software are two serious driving factors in the growth of open source technology globally. So says Quintin Brussow, Red Hat development lead at...

Fixing global payroll with cloud services

Paying people is a demanding task. It requires financial planning, input from different parts of the organisation, complying with legislation, and - of course - paying a valuable workforce on time. Then there are the ongoing demands of accurate reporting, improving...

Satellite connectivity improves patient outcomes

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in healthcare provision infrastructure in many countries, including South Africa. During the last two years, ease of access to healthcare became a vital determinant of people’s experiences of the virus, and their chances of...

How to benefit from the data warehouse

South African companies are looking for ways to maximise their data footprint, eliminate traditional siloed approaches, and provide users with a frictionless experience to extract valuable insights. The right data at the right time in the right form is an enabler for...

Achieve compliant and measurable ESG impact

Investing into environmental, social and governance initiatives and strategies delivers measurable value to the organisation over the long and the short term. However, initial investment hype alongside so-called ‘greenwashing’ has left many companies and investors...

Welcome to the Metaverse, the next frontier of business

The metaverse may seem like a scary unknown entity to businesses, but it doesn't need to be. It starts with a bit of openness and experimentation, writes Nevellan Moodley, head of financial services and technology at BDO South Africa. The world is transitioning from...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to join our team in Cape Town. You'll be responsible for creating and managing ETL processes that transform data from various source systems into actionable insights. Leveraging ETL tools and primarily coding...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Rosebank

This role is based in Gauteng and is Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our team and drive significance together. We are looking for a candidate that would like to build on their expertise, form part of a growing team, Primary Duties and...

Senior Business Analyst (CH1087)

Our client is a leading software services and consulting company focusing on delivering innovative solutions with a strategic emphasis on generative AI.They have an opportunity for an experienced problem-solver with in-depth knowledge of Business Analysis to join our...

QA Team Lead

Role and Responsibilities: The Team Lead QA Engineer will oversee a team of QA Engineers, driving both manual and automated testing processes. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products, improving testing...

Data Management Consultant

Can You Turn Data Into Gold? We need a Data Management Consultant to help businesses unlock the full potential of their data. If you're a pro at structuring, analyzing, and optimizing data flows, apply now and let's transform information into innovation!...

Senior Business Analyst (CH1087) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is a leading software services and consulting company focusing on delivering innovative solutions with a strategic emphasis on generative AI.They have an opportunity for an experienced problem-solver with in-depth knowledge of Business Analysis to join our...

QA Team Lead – Remote Remote

Role and Responsibilities: The Team Lead QA Engineer will oversee a team of QA Engineers, driving both manual and automated testing processes. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products, improving testing...

Data Management Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Can You Turn Data Into Gold? We need a Data Management Consultant to help businesses unlock the full potential of their data. If you're a pro at structuring, analyzing, and optimizing data flows, apply now and let's transform information into innovation!...

IT Officer

A well-established national research foundation is seeking to appoint a IT Officer who will be responsible for the support of IT services to SKAO staff Science Operations Centre (SOC) South Africa and beyond. To manage technical assistance and support on the SKAO...

Service Desk Analyst

Our Client is looking for a Service Desk Analyst who will be responsible for providing first line technical support and customer service. A broad understanding of technical procedures and infrastructure is required. Your role will be to handle customer interactions on...

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