Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions

Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...

RAG becoming key for deploying GenAI applications

Gartner predicts that organisations will develop 80% of generative AI (GenAI) business applications on their existing data management platforms by 2028 – reducing the complexity and time required to deliver these applications by 50%. “Building GenAI business...

Expect short-term market volatility after US elections

Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets.  Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...

Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap

Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...

Digital initiatives still fail to meet expectations

On average, only 48% of digital initiatives enterprise-wide meet or exceed their business outcome targets. This is one of the findings from Gartner’s annual global survey of more than 3 100 CIOs and technology executives, and more than 1 100 executive leaders outside...

Chain of thought prompting jobs in demand

Chain of thought (CoT) prompting is a technique that enhances the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by guiding them through a structured thought process. With the increasing demand for advanced AI applications, several job opportunities are emerging in this...

AI facial filters could change who we find attractive

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...

Google increases investment in African AI skills

Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...

Magnets are reshaping rare earth supply, demand, recovery

The EU, US, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Although critical rare earth elements have diverse technology applications –...

Rapid growth ahead for global business services

The global business services (GBS) sector is not only one of the fastest growing sectors in the country but is set to see rapid growth in the coming year – despite an unstable global economy, according to Business Processing Enabling South Africa (BPESA), The...

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Commvault and Oracle partner to deliver Metallic DMaaS

Commvault has expanded its strategic partnership with Oracle to include Metallic data management as a service (DMaaS) on Oracle Cloud. As part of Commvault's multi-cloud strategy, Metallic's services will be offered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and available...

MTN SA supplements battery rollout with generator sourcing from SMEs

As load shedding escalates across the country, MTN South Africa is working around the clock to protect customer's connectivity, with an aggressive rollout of batteries, generators and alternate power supplies. MTN is also reaching out to small businesses to supply...

Argantic helps Saheti School enter the cloud

Saheti School has partnered with Argantic to assist with its digital journey by moving to the cloud and eradicating all paper processes. The school's mission is to provide excellence in education and believes digital transformation is key to achieving this. Saheti has...

RACS Achieves VMware Cloud Verified Status

RA Consulting Services (RACS), an ICT solutions provider focused on growing the cloud sector in Africa, has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. Botswana-based RACS delivers a range of technology solutions, support and consulting and software development services to...

Cisco launches AppDynamics Cloud

Cisco has introduced AppDynamics' all-new observability platform that cuts through the complexity of modern applications to give technologists a seamless, unified view of their cloud native technology landscape. The new AppDynamics Cloud solution is purpose-built to...

Want a business solution? Do it yourself …

In an increasingly digital world, automation is quickly becoming a prevailing requirement for processes and workflows with a host of low-code and no-code tools coming on to the market in response. The idea is that the business owner/user can use these tools to create...

Changing market dynamics demand a new partner engagement model

Organisations of all sizes are speeding up their move to digital transformation as business and working landscapes experience rapid and dramatic changes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Companies both large and small are not only transforming their businesses,...

VMware unveils vSphere+ and vSAN+

VMware has launched VMware vSphere+ and VMware vSAN+ to help organisations bring the benefits of the cloud to their existing on-premises infrastructure with no disruption to their workloads or hosts. Introduced at VMworld 2021 as a technology preview known as Project...

Senior Frontend Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The client is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, ideally in the payments/SaaS industry, to join their hybrid Cape Town team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining responsive, scalable web applications with strong frontend...

Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...

AI Specialist – 2078

Would you consider yourself an AI Guru?If your answer is yes, we need you!My global client, with operations based in SA, is looking for a dynamic AI Specialist to join their growing team!Gather, analyse, and document business needs for Conversational AI...

Backend Developer

Our client is looking for a technically exceptional Senior Backend Developer with a deep understanding of modern PHP development (Laravel), SQL optimization, API design, and systems integration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems,...

AI Specialist – 2078 – Gauteng Pretoria

Would you consider yourself an AI Guru?If your answer is yes, we need you!My global client, with operations based in SA, is looking for a dynamic AI Specialist to join their growing team!Gather, analyse, and document business needs for Conversational AI...

Backend Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client is looking for a technically exceptional Senior Backend Developer with a deep understanding of modern PHP development (Laravel), SQL optimization, API design, and systems integration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems,...

DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance ProductionAre you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT...

Technical Azure Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Azure Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...

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