Trust still a major issue when it comes to AI

A global study on trust in artificial intelligence (AI) reveals that more than half of people are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefit and perceived risks. The Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A global...

Better integration, management for modernised infrastructure

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – The rapid pace at which technology advances and changes has never been as apparent as the last year. Amid change and disruption, organisations have to focus on modernising their infrastructure, building...

CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’

Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...

Juno mission peeks under the surface of Jupiter and Io

NASA’s Juno mission has gathered new findings after peering below Jupiter’s cloud-covered atmosphere and the surface of its fiery moon, Io. Not only has the data helped develop a new model to better understand the fast-moving jet stream that encircles Jupiter’s...

Current talent management efforts inhibit optimal performance

Organisations are struggling to deliver on talent needs - and employee and organisational performance are suffering as a result, says Gartner. A June 2024 Gartner survey of 190 HR leaders revealed that 41% agree their workforce lacks required skills; 50% agree their...

Wearables set for continued growth

Worldwide wearable device shipments are forecast to grow 6,1% year over year in 2024 to 537,9-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. An improving global economy combined with a...

Zoom downloads decline dramatically post-pandemic

According to Stocklytics.com, Zoom mobile app downloads have plunged by 89% between Q2 2020 and Q4 2023, with a particularly stark drop in the Asia-Pacific region - one of Zoom's key markets - from 113,45-million in Q2 2020 to approximately 18,3-million in the last...

Vumacam’s crime-fighting partnership with Gauteng yields results

Just two weeks after announcing a landmark partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), Vumacam says it is already making impact in the fight against crime in the country's economic heartland. The partnership sees the GPG benefit from Vumacam's extensive...

Broadcom sells VMware’s end-user computing division

Broadcom has agreed to sell VMware's end-user computing (EUC) business to global investment firm KKR, in a transaction valued at approximately $4-billion. Upon closing of the transaction, the EUC division will become a standalone company, with greater access to growth...

Worldwide smartphone recovery finally gets underway

Over the past seven years, the worldwide smartphone market has contracted six times on an annual basis. However, 2024 is set to be the year where the smartphone market swings back to growth. According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Mobile industry commits $9bn for universal meaningful connectivity

Mobile operator groups have pledged more than $9-billion to extend global connectivity. Alongside the new commitments, the UN Digital Agency also announced that it now has over 1 000 industry, academia and organisational members in addition to its 193 Member States....

AI, wireless leaders form AI-RAN alliance

The AI-RAN Alliance, a new collaborative initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cellular technology to further advance radio access network (RAN) technology and mobile networks, was launched at the GSMA Mobile World Congress happening now in...

Initiative aims to open access to digital finance

Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) have announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative. The five-year initiative aims to advance digital financial inclusion for 20 million individuals, including women, small...

New Nvidia GPUs drive AI-enhanced workflows

New Nvidia RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs will be available in new, highly portable mobile workstations, expanding the Nvidia Ada Lovelace architecture-based lineup, which includes the RTX 2000, 3000, 3500, 4000 and 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs. The...

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How to survive the cybercrime pandemic

The pandemic forced everyone to spend more time online than they did before. By Schalk Visser, chief technology officer at Cell C This was out of necessity because of remote working and the need to buy services and products online. A global collective of highly...

Social media attitudes swing to balanced wellness

According to a new Kaspersky study, 78% of people surveyed for South Africa are changing their attitude towards social media, due to its potential negative impact on mental health. As achieving a digital balance becomes a priority for more people, Kaspersky has...

100 banks sign up for Swift Go

Since Swift Go went live in July, 100 banks around the world have signed up, to send fast, predictable, highly secure and competitively priced low-value cross-border payments from their bank accounts. Ten banks are already live with Swift Go, most recently Deutsche...

Gilat to distribute Quantum in Africa

Gilat Telecom has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in Africa for Quantum Networks. Gilat Telecom will be making the product portfolio of Quantum Networks available to its existing SI partners in Africa. Gilat Telecom is also expanding its channel programme...

Standard Bank sees 400% growth in virtual card issuance

While South Africans have been embracing virtual cards for some time, the use of this digital payment method has seen a dramatic rise recently. Data from Standard Bank shows that physical card uptake in 2020 slowed significantly, down over 50% from 2019. Meanwhile,...

Strategix achieves VMware Cloud Verified status

Strategix Technology Solutions, a South African ICT services provider delivering disaster recovery, cloud, managed services, and virtualisation solutions, has announced it has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. As a VMware partner that has achieved Advanced Level...

PORT Designs launch their first SAFFA backpack!

Being a world leader in luggage and accessory technology products, PORT Designs is known world-wide for their innovative yet affordable range of backpacks, trolleys, tablet, and laptop cases - as well as a wide variety of accessories that will certainly meet any...

SA poised for rapid surge in containerisation

The emergence of Kubernetes and containerisation is arguably more important for the evolution of computing than virtualisation about 15 years ago and is poised to see massive uptake in the coming years, providing an attractive skills investment for those looking to...

Managing hearings in the remote workforce

Hearings are a critical part of the business machinery. They provide parties with an opportunity to resolve conflict, and they can mitigate risk for employee and organisation alike. However, the past 18 months have not been ideal for organisations undertaking...

In the cloud economy, reskilling is key to sustainable growth

As we emerge from the global pandemic, the need for connection and collaboration in every sphere of life is fuelling the expansion of cloud computing. By Richard Chambers, area vice-president: Africa & MED at Salesforce Companies are looking for new ways to...

Intergration Developer at Mogale Solution Providers

Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements as well as...

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Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist Wanted! Ready to drive data-driven innovation at a major national retail giant? Join a permanent venture packed with amazing benefits and cutting-edge projects. Based in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, you'll get the best of both worlds with a...

Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...

Automation Tester – Remote Remote

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Senior Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg

Senior Data Scientist Wanted! Ready to drive data-driven innovation at a major national retail giant? Join a permanent venture packed with amazing benefits and cutting-edge projects. Based in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, you'll get the best of both worlds with a...

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Our client is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join their team! You would be tasked with assisting senior investment bankers with global advisory services, including M&A, strategy, and financing solutions for clients. This role involves supporting transaction...

Linux Engineer

Role purpose:As a Linux Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability, stability, and scalability of production-level systems. This will involve monitoring and alerting on systems, conducting risk analysis to ensure optimal uptime, and automating...

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Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their organizationOur client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced System Controller at their...

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