Youthful emerging economies lead in AI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports - Established countries have traditionally led in technology adoption – but emerging economies are seizing the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to leapfrog their global counterparts to use AI to drive real innovation. Guy...
African workforce is ready for AI and career reinvention
African companies embracing rapid workforce reinvention, accelerating digital adoption, and fostering a strong culture of continuous learning. This is according to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 which engaged 49 843 workers worldwide and 1 753...
UCT prof achieves highest honour in election to US National Academy of Sciences
Professor Kelly Chibale of the University of Cape Town (UCT), one of Africa’s foremost scientists in drug discovery, has been elected an international member of the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) – one of the highest honours awarded to scientists globally. The...
India leads in global AI adoption
Over the past five years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream technology, changing daily life and improving workflow across industries – and its user base has also exploded, nearly tripling since 2020 to reach more than 350-million globally. But while...
Simplified operations strike a chord with African businesses
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Skills shortages and an often-patchy infrastructure are among the challenges that African CIOs have to contend with - and it’s why they are increasingly turning to partners who can provide less complex...
AI chip market will exceed $400bn by 2030
By 2030, IDTechEx forecasts that the deployment of AI data centres, commercialisation of AI, and the increasing performance requirements from large AI models will perpetuate the already soaring market size of AI chips to over $400-billion. However, the underlying...
Targeted ransomware groups continue to wreak havoc
Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – totalling 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8%...
Enterprises move quickly on agentic AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – Technology has always been a fast-moving industry, but the rate at which artificial intelligence (AI) is developing and being adopted puts most other innovations in the shade. While AI itself was many years in...
Channel key to Nutanix success
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – As it continues to expand its solution set, Nutanix has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel as its route to market. This is the word from Dave Gwyn, senior vice-president: worldwide channels, who says...
Half of C-suite execs considering cuts in their function
Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025 in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand, and inflation, according to Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar poll of more...
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Sustainable and efficient manufacturing key to future food security
The agricultural sector is vital for the growth of our nation. Despite South Africa's massive agricultural potential, we do not have enough local production to meet local demand, relying on importers to fill this gap. By Mark Wilson, CEO of Syspro EMEA Local food and...
Ransomware protection strategies for 2023
If the growth of ransomware attacks in 2022 indicates what the future holds, security teams everywhere should expect to see this attack vector become even more popular in 2023. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and researcher at Fortinet In just the first...
In the war on talent: empower employees with the right tech
The war on talent continues across all sectors in line with the hybrid shift, and as a result, future skilled employees are reassessing their priorities. by Ronald Ravel, director B2B at Dynabook South Africa Previously employers could lure future workers in with the...
Unlock manufacturing optimisation opportunities by effectively managing master data
As with any business in a challenging economy, organisations within the manufacturing sector are looking for ways to optimise the way they operate. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Typically, this focus has been around the factory and the physical...
Cisco introduces new partner solution specialisations
Cisco has expanded its portfolio of specialisations available through the company's world-class partner program. The six new specialisations are tied to Cisco customer priorities and represent fast-growing market opportunities for Cisco and its partners in areas where...
EIB backs MTN Nigeria with EUR100m
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to EUR100-million financing with MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) to support the telecommunications company's network expansion programme. The investment will aid the acceleration of 4G coverage in Nigeria and...
Why customers and CFOs gravitate towards unified communications
The way customers communicate with companies has evolved rapidly, which is why businesses are now placing a greater focus on delivering on the unprecedented flexibility and convenience demanded by customers. To avoid being left behind by competitors and new...
An all-in-one guide to who needs an EPC
The regulations for the mandatory display of building Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in South Africa are expected to promote energy efficiency awareness and the improvement of building energy performance. Frikkie Malan, head of the sustainability services and...
Cut your data centre’s energy appetite and boost sustainability
Edge computing allows you to rethink your data centre footprint and supports new AI-powered sustainability apps that optimise energy usage, writes Bruno Fleiscg, head of compute at BT for Europe. Organisations around the world are on high alert for rapid and effective...
Digital platforms could help reduce critical medical errors
Greater adoption of digital platforms and strengthening the digital healthcare ecosystem will significantly reduce medical and drug errors in both the private and public healthcare sectors, leading to improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. Dr Yaseen...
Senior Java Integration Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for an exceptional Java developer to design and build integration services and applications using the organisation's Framework. You will work on challenging projects in a fast-paced banking environment, contributing across the full development...
Software Developer C#.NET
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Somerset West
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...
Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...
Assortment Analyst at PnP
Role SummaryTo liaise with Commercial Divisions to create, analyze and implement customer category assortment strategies (assortment structure & ranges), and to assist in the category range optimization.Minimum RequirementsRelevant Post graduate degree or diploma....
Support Engineer (Callouts) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:ARE you the go-to person for solving tech problems? Then a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions with a customer base across South Africa wants you as their next Support Engineer where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional IT support...
Full Stack Java Developer
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment,...
Assortment Analyst at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town
Role SummaryTo liaise with Commercial Divisions to create, analyze and implement customer category assortment strategies (assortment structure & ranges), and to assist in the category range optimization.Minimum RequirementsRelevant Post graduate degree or diploma....
Support Engineer (Callouts) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:ARE you the go-to person for solving tech problems? Then a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions with a customer base across South Africa wants you as their next Support Engineer where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional IT support...
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