Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Agentic AI set to democratise data access
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...
JSE launches Investment Challenge and Virtual Trading Game
Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)'s investor education programmes are open with the competitions officially kicking off on 11 March 2024. The 2024 Investment Challenge heads into its 51st year with the continued goal of fostering financial...
Robust growth predicted for smart cities market
The global smart cities market size is expected to reach $3,728,3-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 25,8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research which says the market growth can be attributed to rapid favourable government initiatives...
New experimental antenna tracks deep space laser for NASA
An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space. This shows it's possible for the giant dish antennas of NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN), which communicate with...
Resilience to global shocks sees risk rating upgrade for SA
In its first Country Risk Atlas, Allianz Trade reveals that it upgraded 21 country risk ratings in 2023 - including South Africa - while downgrading only four. The upgraded countries showcased their resilience to global shocks. The trend is totally different from that...
Urgent action needed to realise renewables promise
President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks in his State of the Nation address (SONA) present an opportunity for the country to build its green energy capability further, and provide urgent load shedding relief to the economy, according to a spokesman for the wind sector....
Rise of DeepTech aligns technology with SDGs
In a newly-published research, the IDC Emerging Technologies team investigates the potential of DeepTech in Europe. IDC defines DeepTech as "a class of emerging technologies, built upon scientific and engineering innovation, whose primary focus is to address social...
Surgical AR/VR poised for widespread adoption
Apple recently made its foray into the extended reality (XR) market with the introduction of its spatial computing product, Vision Pro. Early adopters have responded positively to the launch, and the product's impact on the widespread adoption of XR hardware and...
South Africans are living hand-to-mouth
with drastic changes in the economy over the past two years, South African consumers' financial realities and concerns have also changed. For many, getting by has become a priority, while investments and building wealth have taken a back seat. In late 2023, 1Life...
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There’s light at the end of the sales tunnel
The sales world was complicated before Covid-19 was even on the global stage. Now it's even more so with several communication laws and enforced data governance adding ever more layers of complexity to the sales function. The pressure to perform has never been...
The key to cloud choice is consistency, not complexity
As the world begins to open up again, we're faced with something that we haven't had much of over the past year - choice. By Lee Syse, cloud tech lead at VMware SSA Choice of where to eat, drink, exercise, socialise, shop. It's something we're seeing more of in a...
Covid-19 and data science: modelling a pandemic
According to media reports, analysed data for South Africa suggests that the current wave of infections (wave 3) is expected to end around the end of August 2021, but that estimates indicate the fourth wave could start around 2 December - comparable to wave 3 with an...
Tackling misconceptions around reskilling
In an all-digital world, the need for companies and societies to bridge widening skills gaps could not be more urgent. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets According to a recent McKinsey study, 87% of executives are experiencing...
Planning for the next catastrophe
The Covid-19 pandemic has been the catalyst for momentous change throughout the IT landscape, and for disaster recovery (DR) in particular, as the global pandemic made widespread disruption and uncertainty a clear and present reality. "The onset of Covid-19 was one...
TransUnion starts servicing US market
TransUnion's South Africa Global Capability Centre (GCC) marked its formal opening ceremony a few days ago by announcing that it has started providing support to the company's United States operations and customers, barely five months after starting operations. The...
Why is digital infrastructure so important for real estate investing?
The digital revolution represents a shift in the way we live and work, and offers a compelling, long-term global investment opportunity, writes Tom Walker, co-head of global real estate securities at Schroders. The future is digital, and the Covid-19 pandemic has both...
SD-WAN delivers secure access
Even though events of the past 14 months have contributed to the growing adoption of SD-WAN solutions, the major organisational drivers have been cost savings and an increasing reliance on cloud-based solutions. By Mike Kuczmierczyk, senior product manager: SD-WAN at...
How will POPIA impact SA’s payments landscape?
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) came into full effect from 1 July 2021. The Act is the comprehensive data protection legislation that obliges organisations to lawfully process the personal information of data subjects (both natural and...
Huawei concludes its Women4Tech digital skills training programme
Huawei has officially closed out its Women4Tech digital skills training programme, held in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, with a session focusing on how South African SMMEs can benefit from app development. The free online...
Software Developer (SQL, C#.Net) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A global Dev House in the sphere of iGaming seeks the coding talents of a passionate Software Developer whose core role will be to contribute to the design of cutting-edge software products while maintaining existing produces, adhering and sharing its...
SAP BW Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Turn Data Mysteries into Masterpieces! We need a SAP BW Developer who can take complex data and make it understandable, actionable, and maybe even beautiful. If you can transform raw information into clear business insights, join us and let's unlock the power of data...
Full Stack Developer (.Net & React) – Western Cape Cape Town
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features Developing front and back end applications using C#, .Net and React Troubleshooting and debugging issues Minimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification 8 Years experience as a Full...
IT Project Manager – Gauteng Primrose
Our client is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their team.The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the overall activities at various geographically dispersed sites. These activities include but are not limited to...
Project Manager
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager within the IT/ Tech space to join our client. This will be for an initial 6-month engagement based in Pietermaritzburg. You'll be leading innovative projects, drive results, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.If...
Senior Angular & PHP Developer at M&M Consulting
Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Senior Angular and PHP Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites. You must be profound in understanding integration between front...
Senior PHP Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse seeks a driven & passionate coder to be its next Mid-Level Web Developer to form an integral part of its ambitious team where you will take responsibility of the development and maintenance of our bespoke...
Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...
Business Analyst Logistics Solutions
Business Analyst Logistics SolutionsArea: Germiston, GautengSalary: R40000 p/mPurpose of the position: Provide distribution solutions as required by business to achieve its goals. Duties: Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation and monitoring on...
Senior Network Technician (Wits ThirdStream)
Main purpose of the job:Support, implement and maintain all network related activities such as troubleshooting hardware, software and LAN related problemsAdditionally, they will support the company network and be an integral part of new network cabling installations...
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