OpenAI says no to Musk’s OpenAI bid
OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company for $97,4-billion with a firm no. According to chairman Bret Taylor, the artificial intelligence (AI) company is not for sale. Early last week Elon Musk, together with a group of investors, made an unsolicited...
AI generates fear – but CEOs are doing it anyway
A new survey has uncovered a paradox among CEOs: while four in five recognise AI’s potential benefits and plan to integrate it into their operations, many fear it. A massive 74% of respondents are worried that gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the...
Crypto exchange revenues set to plummet
The 2024 crypto hype, driven by increased regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and broader market adoption, has been quite strong, helping global crypto exchange revenues to almost double compared to last year. In 2024, crypto exchanges are expected to...
European tech leadership needs more innovation financing
Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but these businesses face persistent financing barriers that the EU can do more to tackle, according to a new EIB report. The study - The...
Business leaders to sweat for a good cause in CEO Cycle Challenge
The South African Hall of Fame, an organisation which celebrates great achievements by extraordinary South Africans to empower the youth, has announced its role in The CEO Cycle Challenge 2024. Presented in collaboration with Nashua, the challenge aims to raise funds...
Nominations open for top African ICT professionals
Africa's brightest minds will be rewarded at the second annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024, to be held in Mombasa between 25 and 27 September. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of TICON Africa, explains that rewards...
African executives rank innovation as a top priority
More African companies are prioritising innovation more than ever before--and have experienced an increased innovation readiness, unlike global counterparts--although not without challenges. A new report released from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 65% of...
Skills shortage hampers Africa’s fight against cybercrime
Kathy Gibson reports - As cyber attacks become more frequent, and more crippling, a massive shortage of cybersecurity skills is hampering Africa's ability to meet the onslaught. This is one of the troubling findings from "Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience", a new...
Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is calling for an open source model for artificial intelligence (AI). In an open letter, he points to how Linux became the industry standard for much of today's computing, as a result of being open source. AI could develop in the same way. "In...
High interest rates and cost-of-living crises still burden salaries
The average nominal take-home pay slipped in June, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks about 4-million salary earners in South Africa. "At R15 492, the average nominal take-home pay for June was down from May, but still 6% up on...
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SAP closes gap between sustainability and profitability in Africa
SAP has introduced its Sustainability Solution Strategy for customers on the African continent. According to Tracy Bolton, chief operating officer at SAP Africa, companies can choose to focus on sustainability as a key strategy - creating additional business value,...
Electric Mine Simulation aims for a zero-carbon future
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Huawei shows that next-gen data centres are sustainable and smart
Huawei has revealed the definition of the Next-Generation Data Center Facility, and unveiled its new PowerPOD 3.0 power supply system. With the continuous development of fields such as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and Big Data, data centres will only grow in...
Vodacom helps customers protect the environment
The theme for this year's World Environment Day (5 June 2022) was "Only One Earth". The theme is a global call for collective and transformative action by various stakeholders to appreciate, protect and restore our planet. An initiative led by the United Nations...
Blockchain: remittance and payments opportunities in Africa
Blockchain technology has burst onto the African fin-tech scene over the past two years as adoption on the continent has skyrocketed. By Ian Putter, head of blockchain for Africa at Standard Bank The distributed ledger technology creates new possibilities for...
Westcon-Comstor wins Juniper Networks accolade
Westcon-Comstor has been recognised as a Partner of the Year by Juniper Networks, in the category of Global Distribution for its ability to leverage its worldwide partner network and deliver Juniper Networks technologies to both existing markets and new ones, further...
Addressing harassment in the modern office
New legislation released by the government and gazetted in March 2022 has changed the law around harassment in working spaces. This new code of good practice doesn't just look at the overt forms of harassment that have been traditionally associated with unfair...
Why we need to rethink the meeting room
Investing in employee experience is more important than ever, as the workforce collectively ponders what it wants. After a tumultuous couple of years, record numbers are reconsidering their values, lifestyles and goals. By Sujit Menon, display and client peripherals...
How retailers can retain customers amid a worldwide buying slump
Due to the pandemic, the global economic climate has remained unstable and volatile during the last two years. Global inflation is expected to increase by around 10%, and with supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty on the rise, consumer purchasing power is...
Storage lies at the heart of effective XaaS delivery
Today's digital businesses run on data, and persistent storage of that data is at the heart of most service offerings. Yet many service providers spend unnecessary resources mitigating challenges that fundamentally stem from storage, including efficiency, integration...
Fullstack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
Are you ready to level up your tech team with a dynamic Fullstack Developer in Sandton? This skilled professional brings a powerful blend of frontend flair and backend mastery, crafting seamless digital experiences that drive innovation. With expertise in modern...
Level II IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Sunninghill
Level II IT Engineer required to start ASAP to provide on site support to a corporate client base. For this role we would love a suitably qualified individual with a stable background and solid experience in hardware, software, security, networking and server support...
UI/UX Designer (CH1104)
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...
DevOps Engineer (Expert) 1800
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UI/UX Designer (CH1104) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...
DevOps Engineer (Expert) 1800 – Gauteng Pretoria
DevOps Engineer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Experience with ITIL operation processes (Incident, Problem, Change management)DevOps experience:Kubernetes and DockerPipeline setup and automation (e.g. Github Actions)Automated provisioning of infrastructure and...
AWS Database Administrator
At iOCO, we're driven by innovation and passionate about delivering top-tier technology solutions. We're looking for an experienced AWS DBA to join our team and play a key role in optimizing and managing cloud-based database environments.As an AWS DBA, you will be...
Senior RPG Developer
Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Senior RPG Developer (long-term contract position). You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining RPG applications that support our client's business operations. You will work closely with...
Technical Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Technical Business Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Business requirements gathering and documentationTranslate business requirements to technical...
AWS Database Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
At iOCO, we're driven by innovation and passionate about delivering top-tier technology solutions. We're looking for an experienced AWS DBA to join our team and play a key role in optimizing and managing cloud-based database environments.As an AWS DBA, you will be...
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