Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

How cybercriminals are targeting the Olympics

After an unprecedented year-long delay, the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics recently started. This time, all the events will take place with no spectators, which reduces physical risks - in terms of health and from a cybersecurity point of view (such as data theft using...

It’s never too late to plan for a ransomware attack

With the Covid-19 pandemic still disrupting business operations around the world, a new round of ransomware attacks has made it worse by impacting companies, industries and whole countries. The year has been characterised by massive, headline-grabbing attacks such as...

Fintech startup now enables 1 000 SMEs

Following a successful beta programme, which included just over 500 merchants actively transacting on the platform and growing in double-digits every month and its official launch in October 2015, Yoco is one of the fastest growing payments companies in South Africa....

Youngsters take to tax-free savings

South African youth are maximising the opportunity to invest in Tax-Free Savings. This follows a finding that 17% of FNB customers, aged between 21 and 30, have opened a Tax-Free Savings account and have opted for the shares option. Pieter Du Toit, CEO of FNB...

The rise and rise of India’s smartphone penetration

According to International Data Corporations' (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 25,6-million smartphones were shipped in India in CY 2015 Q4 - up 15,4% from 22,2-million units for the same period last year. But, similar to last year, smartphone shipments saw a...

Next phase of Future CIO kicks off

Wipro and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) have launched the second edition of their Future CIO learning programme for South Africa. The programme's objective is to impart leadership skills, build proficiency in technologies of the future and help mould...

Budget Speech 2016: Is it good enough?

Dave Mohr & Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual multi-managers, unpack yesterday's Budget speech. In our preview of the Budget Speech, we outlined four requirements for avoiding a downgrade to junk status. How did the 2016 Budget Speech measure up? A Budget based on...

Budget strikes good balance

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) has welcomed the focus on austerity in the 2016 budget tabled today in Parliament by the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan. However, adds Ettiene Retief, chairperson of the National Tax and SARS...

JCC praises Budget tax relief

The much anticipated 2016 National Budget Address brings feelings of reprieve on the decision by National Treasury to not increase VAT, companies and personal income taxes - where sin taxes, increase in the general fuel levy, the introduction of a new tyre levy and a...

The rise of the robots …

International Data Corporation (IDC) has identified robotics as one of six innovation accelerators that will drive digital transformation by opening new revenue streams and changing the way work is performed. In the new Worldwide Commercial Robotics Spending Guide,...

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Senior DevOps Engineer at Reverside

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As a UX Designer, you will make a significant impact on the interactive and visual experience of new web-based solutions, as well as mobile application solutions. Supporting Healthcare Providers with practice management, electronic health records and billing in the...

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Our Client is looking for a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect with a minimum of 5+ years of presales and 3 -5 years Solutions Architect (or equivalent customer facing) experience. Key Responsibilities & TasksThe Pre-Sales Solution Architect possesses advanced/expert...

SAP FI/CO Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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