Surge in demand for AI in contact centres
Contact centres are under increasing pressure to improve customer experiences despite having fewer resources and, while 100% are turning to AI and automation for help, many face challenges due to limited in-house expertise. This is one of the key findings of a new...
Non-access to clean cooking poses deadly risks for millions in Africa
African policy makers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 - have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2-billion people across Africa and leading to millions...
Brace for severe solar storms tonight
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) -- a division of the National Weather Service -- is monitoring the sun following a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that began on May 8. Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4)...
Escalating fraud an increased risk for all South Africans
The South African fraud landscape has increased steadily over the past five years, making this one of the top risks South Africans face daily, according to the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS). "This increase is alarming and indicative of how South...
Data will ‘make or break’ workers’ trust in AI
A Salesforce survey of nearly 6 000 global knowledge workers suggests that AI has a data problem. Nearly six in 10 AI users say it's difficult to get what they want out of AI right now, with more than half claiming they don't trust the data used to train today's AI...
The impact of GenAI on procurement
By 2027, 50% of organisations will support supplier contract negotiations through the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled contract risk analysis and editing tools, says Gartner. According to its recent survey of 101 procurement leaders, conducted in November...
Telcos could be left behind with network APIs
This year has finally seen Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) gain commercial traction for both mobile and fixed networks in multiple markets across the globe - mobile network operators across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have latched on to the GSMA...
Giant carbon removal plant goes live
The largest direct air capture and storage plant for carbon removal, named Mammoth, has started operating in Iceland. Climeworks broke ground on Mammoth in June 2022. The plant is built in a modular design, with 12 of its total 72 collector containers currently...
Air travel industry improves baggage handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines...
Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair
A group of six young scientists from South Africa are set to showcase their scientific brilliance at the world's largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition in Los Angeles, California. The youngsters got the opportunity to...
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Are our networks ready for the metaverse?
Heralded as the next frontier of the Internet, the metaverse is the vision of a persistent 3D virtual world where we can explore and interact with others as avatars, whether for work or entertainment, using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets. By...
Securing the perimeter is not enough to protect your data
Despite the fact that it is a decades-old exploit, phishing remains a top threat to organisations today. Bad actors looking to steal personal information and credentials will use phishing scams because they are simple and effective, and once they have access, they can...
Gender equality in corporate leadership is not an obscure and idealistic concept
Companies that value and invest in the development of female talent are 45% more likely to report improved market share, according to worldwide research conducted by PwC. There is therefore a strong business case to be made for more diverse representation in the...
Insurers find multi-factor authentication is good for more than just security
The insurance industry has always been quick to secure their customers' assets - after all, their business depends on it. In today's data-driven era, however, the world has come to realise that personal and financial information can be as valuable and therefore...
Data is always your responsibility
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Extreme stress has become the pandemic of 2022
Covid-19 is leaving a traumatic mark on employees, regardless of whether they work from home or the office. A recent study undertaken by IQbusiness found that more than 66% of office-based employees may be suffering from excessive stress, anxiety and depression. The...
The future looks bright for tech in Africa
The recently-concluded fourth edition of Africa Tech Summit held in Nairobi was a major eye-opener, given the rich menu of presentations and networking opportunities it offered. By Angel Jones, CEO of the Homecoming Revolution Group The summit, held under three tracks...
HPE GreenLake delivers choice, simplicity
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced significant advancements to HPE GreenLake, it flagship offering that enables organisations to modernise applications and data, from edge to cloud. The hybrid cloud platform now includes a unified operating experience, new cloud...
Vodacom invest R430m to expand rural connectivity in the Eastern Cape
Vodacom has spent more than R430-million in the past year in improving network experience and extending coverage in the Eastern Cape. A large portion of this investment has been allocated to providing broadband connectivity in rural areas in the region to enable...
Lenovo delivers future-ready IT infrastructure for midsize companies
Lenovo recently introduced newly-customised IT infrastructure solutions for midsize businesses, with a complete series of easy-to-use solutions and services to help them achieve intelligent transformation and grow their business. Midsize businesses make up the...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Senior Systems Support Officer at Mancosa
CORE FUNCTIONS System Support and Maintenance: Provide high-level technical support for SaaS applications, including monitoring system performance, resolving issues, and ensuring system availability and reliability. Incident and Problem Management: Diagnose,...
BI Developer (MS Power BI) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a BI Developer with expertise in Microsoft Power BI to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions, reports, and dashboards. The role requires a skilled individual passionate about leveraging data to enable data-driven decision-making...
Junior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic management consulting firm specializing in the investment management industry is looking for a driven Junior Business Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with BCom or BSc degree ideally in Finance or investments,...
.Net Developer
Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...
Senior Developer (Python / R, DevOps) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:This role is for a Senior Developer at a well-established systems consulting company, requiring 6+ years of recent hands-on software development experience and IT support. The position is designed for individuals with a passion for development, strong data...
.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...
Senior Developer (Python / R, DevOps) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:This role is for a Senior Developer at a well-established systems consulting company, requiring 6+ years of recent hands-on software development experience and IT support. The position is designed for individuals with a passion for development, strong data...
Data Scientist
We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...
Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer
Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer. Blazor experience advantageous. Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity...
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