The quiet rise of Chinese cloud in SA
Chinese cloud providers are becoming a rising force in South Africa’s digital infrastructure race. While global cloud narratives often spotlight American providers, the likes of Alibaba Cloud and Huawei Cloud are quietly changing the equation through local presence,...
Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies
Just 23% of supply chain leaders report having a formal supply chain AI strategy in place within their organisations, according to Gartner, which adds that, driven by pressures to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI) in the near-term, chief supply chain officers...
Nvidia’s AI-driven triumph powered by strategic innovations
In a historic shift, Nvidia has taken Intel's coveted spot on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. For over two decades, Intel held its ground in this prestigious index after joining in 1999 alongside tech giant Microsoft and others. However, the advent of artificial...
Insurance industry embraces data analytics to improve risk management
The insurance industry is embracing technological advancements to enhance risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer insights. Insurance data analytics plays an essential role in improving decision-making and optimizing risk management, leveraging predictive...
Power shortages will restrict data centres, AI adoption
AI and generative AI (GenAI) are driving rapid increases in electricity consumption, with data centre forecasts over the next two years reaching as high as 160% growth, according to Gartner. As a result, Gartner predicts 40% of existing AI data centres will be...
Businesses need to be prepared for fraud
As organisations grapple with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, International Fraud Awareness Week – which takes place this week (18-22 November) serves as a critical reminder of the significant financial and reputational risks posed by fraud. With global...
Nvidia tops Forbes list
Nvidia is ranked number one on Forbes magazine’s new list, America’s Best Companies, based on more than 60 measures in nearly a dozen categories that cover financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction, sustainability, remote work policies and more. Forbes...
Business value drives GenAI investments
Business leaders are turning their focus from experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) to long-term use cases that transform business performance, workplace culture, compliance, safety and sustainability. This is the key finding from an NTT Data study, "Global GenAI...
SA is Africa’s best investment destination
Africa – and especially South Africa - is a vital destination for investment from European countries, according to presentations at the 11th “TEHA CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa”. The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA) Africa CEO Pietro Mininni says: “We keep saying,...
SA risks losing top tech talent
With South Africa’s unemployment reaching 8,3-million people as of mid-2024, the loss of developer talent to international markets is more than a brain drain - it’s a serious threat to the country’s economic future, based on the insights provided by OfferZen’s 2024...
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Satellite or fibre: the value of the right connection
The United Nations believes that connectivity should be a human right. It's the thread that connects people to education, opportunities, information and insights. And it is the golden key that unlocks the door to both personal and business growth. Yet there are many...
These are the most dangerous RansomOps attackers
Ransomware gangs have really upped their game in the last few years, generating billions in paid ransoms from public and private sector organisations. By Brandon Rochat, sales director: Africa at Cybereason The gangs have increased attacks on critical infrastructure...
Automation, data strategy key for future-proofing cloud adoption
Cloud computing is one of the key catalysts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It has single-handedly accelerated business efficiency through its ability to drive contingency, scalability, almost real-time data availability, and a reduction in on-site skills...
Why the service desk must transform
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All the AgriHack 2022 winners
African agritech innovators from acorss the continent claimed victory in the 8th edition of Pitch AgriHack. The 2022 competition saw a 30% increase in completed applications with entries rolling in from 37 African countries. Representing Egypt and Tunisia in the...
Liquid Cloud offers AWS Direct Connect in Africa
Liquid Cloud has been approved by Amazon Web Service (AWS) as a Direct Connect Delivery Partner, as one of just four partners in Africa. Available to customers in all countries with Liquid operations, existing and potential AWS customers can access their Direct...
Online activity boosts offline shopping
Of the R1,2-trillion in traditional retail spend in the last year, almost R300-billion was directly influenced by online activity, according to the South African Digital Consumer report. This means that a significant number of consumers are using websites, ecommerce...
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre hosts Sustainable Energy Focus Week
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg is celebrating Sustainable Energy Focus Week by hosting around 1 500 young people at workshops, presentations, and exhibitions engineered to encourage them to think of, and apply, innovative, sustainable, and green energy...
How SA recognises blockchain arbitration agreements
The enforceability of (foreign) blockchain arbitrations under South Africa's international arbitration regime might be difficult but there are possible solutions. By Dylan Cron, partner; Kenan Peterson, candidate attorney; and Jamie Battersby, candidate attorney from...
Should you pay ransom settlements?
Ransomware is one of the top threats facing organisations and individuals today. In fact, according to a recent survey, 85% of organisations are more worried about a ransomware attack than any other cyber threat. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and...
Full Stack Developer
Leading SA bank requires the skills of a an experienced senior level full stack developer in the Credit Risk space.C#.Net and Angular experienceHybrid working with offices based in Sandton6 month renewable contract Desired Skills: C#.Net Angular Learn more/Apply for...
Embedded Developer
Our client in Cape Town has a vacancy for an Embedded Developer to join thier dynamic team.Job PurposeTo design, develop, and implement critical software and firmware for embedded devices that power seamless and efficient public transport systems.Play a key role in...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Sandown
Leading SA bank requires the skills of a an experienced senior level full stack developer in the Credit Risk space.C#.Net and Angular experienceHybrid working with offices based in Sandton6 month renewable contract Desired Skills: C#.Net Angular Learn more/Apply for...
Embedded Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client in Cape Town has a vacancy for an Embedded Developer to join thier dynamic team.Job PurposeTo design, develop, and implement critical software and firmware for embedded devices that power seamless and efficient public transport systems.Play a key role in...
Project Manager (36 Months contract – Wits SBIMB)
Background:Named after Nobel Laureate and Wits University graduate, Sydney Brenner, the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) is a burgeoning multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to investigating the molecular and genomic aetiology of...
System Analyst (Banking)
Contract role based at client (ABSA)Position open to all races RESPONSIBLITIES Responsible for discovering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from a variety of sources within an enterprise, including tools, processes, documentation, and stakeholders.Responsible...
Application Support Analyst
Individuals with an BCOM in Computer Science or IT will qualify for this role. As an Application Support Analyst you will play a role in ensuring the system of an financial company is operating smoothly. You will be first in line for any support needed for the...
Project Manager (36 Months contract – Wits SBIMB) – Gauteng Parktown
Background:Named after Nobel Laureate and Wits University graduate, Sydney Brenner, the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) is a burgeoning multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to investigating the molecular and genomic aetiology of...
System Analyst (Banking) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Contract role based at client (ABSA)Position open to all races RESPONSIBLITIES Responsible for discovering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from a variety of sources within an enterprise, including tools, processes, documentation, and stakeholders.Responsible...
Application Support Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Individuals with an BCOM in Computer Science or IT will qualify for this role. As an Application Support Analyst you will play a role in ensuring the system of an financial company is operating smoothly. You will be first in line for any support needed for the...
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