These are the companies to beat in the AI vendor race
As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner has identified the companies to beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. “The company to beat is determined by a methodology based on, but not limited to, six key criteria that differentiate top...
Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa
The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...
UCT at forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics
In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern...
PMI contracts for seventh consecutive month
The seasonally adjusted ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 1.6 points to 43.1 in May, marking a seventh consecutive month in contractionary territory and suggesting ongoing weakness in the manufacturing sector, despite some tentative signs of recovery...
Growing consumer confidence boosts new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales in May experienced a buoyant 22% surge to more than 45 000 units, according to the latest sales data from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “It was most satisfying to see customer confidence, boosted by a further interest cut and positive...
Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...
Lenovo delivers on its ‘pocket to cloud’ promise
AI is no longer coming – it is here. This is the word from Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa, who says IT must be about innovation with a purpose. “In southern Africa, Lenovo has made real progress, bring smarter technology to customers, supporting the channel,...
How City of Joburg innovated to keep the lights on
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – When it started on its digital transformation journey, the City of Johannesburg had to not only update obsolete technology, but convince business users to adopt better processes. Having partnered with SAP since...
Supercomputer aims to accelerate Nobel-worthy science
Doudna is a new supercomputer being built at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. “It will advance scientific discovery from chemistry to physics to biology and all powered by — unleashing this power — of artificial intelligence,” says US...
Nearly 3% of school staff flagged for criminal activity
New data from TPN - a leading provider of background screening for schools - reveals alarming trends that underscore the urgency of stronger compliance with regulatory checks, writes Ashleigh Laurent, legal counsel at TPN. With the Department of Justice and...
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Tips to make tomorrow a Safer Internet Day
Kaspersky research shows that during 2022, 15% of Internet user computers worldwide experienced at least one malware-class attack. Throughout last year, 32,5% of users in South Africa were affected by online threats, compared to 40% in Kenya and 35,8% in Nigeria. The...
Power crisis threatens Internet access in SA
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InfoFlow upgrades to Informatica Platinum Enterprise Partner
InfoFlow has upgraded its Informatica Platinum Partner status to that of Platinum Enterprise Partner. Previously the only Platinum Reseller Partner in Southern Africa, InfoFlow has expanded its team's services and implementation expertise to enhance its capabilities...
HealthCloud joins Alula Technologies Group
ROX Equity Partners, a UK based private equity company, has acquired the innovative health data technology platform HealthCloud. HealthCloud, which provides universal healthcare data interoperability and intelligence, will be integrated into the Alula Technologies...
Tech Wise is Bitdefender Distributor of the Year
Tech Wise Solutions has been named as the Bitdefender Distributor of the Year. "Accepting this award on behalf of the team is a great privilege" says Peter Kohlöffel, director of Tech Wise Solutions. " Following an internal restructure of the company, 2022 saw the...
Lulalend secures $35m to scale its business
Lulalend has finalised a transformational $35-million (R600-million) Series B funding round and will use the capital to scale its business to address South Africa's enduring SME credit gap - estimated to be more than $20-billion per year, according to the...
Why it is important to create strong and unique passwords
Cyberattacks and data breaches are becoming alarmingly common. Most attacks and breaches have one thing in common: victims were using weak passwords. In a digital world, it is more important than ever to ensure your online accounts are protected by strong and secure...
Digital Resilience Insight opens its doors
A newly-formed company, Digital Resilience Insight, will bring Steven Ambrose and his team of Splunk Elite partners and data security solution providers together with Digital Solutions Group (DSG). “The partnership with DSG is a strategic fit that will benefit both...
How to ensure data in the cloud is stored safely
Passwords have been the last line of defence for digital accounts and applications for some time, but recent password manager breaches indicate that even this long-trusted method of securing accounts is vulnerable. With user credentials selling at a premium on the...
Digital banking revolution can help banks regain customers’ love
Retail banking in South Africa is increasingly competitive, with fintechs, neobanks and digital players disrupting the banking value chain with new and emerging technologies. For banks to keep up with the rapid pace of change and be loved by their customers in the...
Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Overview:We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic development team based in Cape Town. You will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support business objectives....
IT Support Technician
IT Support TechnicianOur client in Stellenbosch is seeking an IT support technician to join their time. The successful candidate will assist with desktop support and would need to hold the relevant A+ and N+ certification. Desired Skills: Ticket Management Hardware...
IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
IT Support TechnicianOur client in Stellenbosch is seeking an IT support technician to join their time. The successful candidate will assist with desktop support and would need to hold the relevant A+ and N+ certification. Desired Skills: Ticket Management Hardware...
Penetration Tester (Security Analyst)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Red Team Penetration Tester/Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing,...
Penetration Tester (Security Analyst) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Red Team Penetration Tester/Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing,...
IT Project Manager at Famous Brands
IntroductionManage Information Technology projects for the Operating Systems, Applications and Consumer Facing Technology environment at Famous Brands, according to the Project Management Office (PMO) standards. Effectively manage project objectives and timelines...
IT Project Manager at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionManage Information Technology projects for the Operating Systems, Applications and Consumer Facing Technology environment at Famous Brands, according to the Project Management Office (PMO) standards. Effectively manage project objectives and timelines...
Full Stack Developer (Java, Angular) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Telecommunications Specialist seeks a talented & passionate Full Stack Developer with a strong drive for self-improvement and a preference towards working in teams in an Agile environment. Your experience should span across a wide range of...
Full Stack Developer (Java, Angular) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Telecommunications Specialist seeks a talented & passionate Full Stack Developer with a strong drive for self-improvement and a preference towards working in teams in an Agile environment. Your experience should span across a wide range of...
Embedded Systems Engineer
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