Confidence in business data is key
Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...
HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs
HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to make sure the...
Microsoft, Nvidia accelerate agentic AI innovation
Agentic AI is redefining scientific discovery and unlocking research breakthroughs and innovations across industries and, through deepened collaboration, Nvidia and Microsoft are delivering advancements that accelerate agentic AI-powered applications from the cloud to...
AI Assistant Builder delivers free AI assistants
Intel has announced at Computex that AI Assistant Builder is now available in public beta at GitHub and that anyone with an Intel-based AI PC - one running a member of the Intel Core Ultra processor family - can now use it free of charge. Optimised for Intel...
AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards
AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...
Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot
Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...
Sky’s the limit for global space economy
The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from $421-billion in 2024 to $511,2-billion in 2029 driven by an increase in the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, productivity improvements in satellite equipment manufacturing, the...
African SAP users showcase real-world innovation at Saphila
Real-life African customer experiences and transformation journeys will be a strong focus at this year’s Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) local biennial SAP user conference. A number of leading local organisations will take to the stage to share...
iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday
iStore South Africa is marking 20 years in South Africa. To kick off our celebrations, it is launching the 20-Year Sale — a nationwide event running from 23 May to 5 June 2025 across all iStore retail locations, online, and via the newly-launched iStore iOS app....
Africa braces for tariff shocks
As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...
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Applications open for 2023 Africa’s Business Heroes prize competition
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Kaspersky buys into container security solutions developer Ximi Pro
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Embrace UCX to improve customer engagement
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Engineering promotes sustainable development, empowers communities
The World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development tomorrow (4 March) has an impact on how engineering is perceived. This is the word from Elana Forbes, a structural engineer at infrastructure firm AECOM, who says: "It is extremely important to increase awareness...
Modernising and regulating the SA payments industry
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AI tools SMEs need to know about
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New earnings threshold comes into play
As of 1 March 2023, South Africans saw the implementation of the increased annual earnings threshold determined by the Minister of Employment and Labour (Minister) in the amount of R241 110.59. This represents an increase of R17,030.11 from the previous amount of R224...
Automation is the new savings discipline
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Go back to basics to mine data for better business resilience
Virtually every organisation in the world is under pressure to become more resilient amidst the continued risk of a global economic recession this year. One of the most effective ways of doing so is to unlock the true potential of their data to become more efficient...
Java Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Java Architect – Hybrid | GautengAre you ready to shape the future of enterprise software solutions? Our client in the banking space is looking for a Java Architect to join their team in Gauteng, this is a hybrid model role offering the best of both worlds,...
Information Security Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn
Information Security Engineer - Pretoria East Hybrid Minimum Requirements Matric/Grade 12.National certificate in information technology or bachelor's degree in information technology, or CompTIA certifications A+ and N+.CompTIA Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacking...
CNC Programmer
Our client in the Innovaton Engineering Industry is currently looking for a CNC Programmer. Duties: Cad / CAM Software experienceTesting programs for efficiencyTroubleshooting issuesMaintaining documentationCollaborating wiht Engineers and Machine OperatorsDesign and...
Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud
To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...
Senior Systems Analyst
Analyse and design system functionalities, integrations, and upgrades for complex initiatives.Lead and facilitate system and functional design sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.Document functional/system requirements and create UML/Use Case models.Work...
Scrum Master
Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client in the Innovaton Engineering Industry is currently looking for a CNC Programmer. Duties: Cad / CAM Software experienceTesting programs for efficiencyTroubleshooting issuesMaintaining documentationCollaborating wiht Engineers and Machine OperatorsDesign and...
Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud – Gauteng Pretoria
To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...
Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg
Analyse and design system functionalities, integrations, and upgrades for complex initiatives.Lead and facilitate system and functional design sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.Document functional/system requirements and create UML/Use Case models.Work...
Scrum Master
Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...
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