Slow growth ahead for global telecoms
Worldwide spending on telecom services and pay TV services reached $1,51-billion in 2024, reflecting a 2,2% year-on-year increase, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). In comparison, IDC...
Summit aims to address fraud
The rise of technology has emboldened criminal syndicates, leading to a significant increase in global fraud. South Africa, being one of the most targeted countries, faces daily challenges with high levels of fraud, making it a critical player in this landscape. “The...
RAG gains prominence in GenAI discussions
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is becoming a critical focus in company discussions about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), as organisations look to leverage real-time external data to contextualise and refine the accuracy of generated responses....
Temu app racks up 735m downloads
Since its launch in September 2022, the Chinese shopping app Temu has been gaining share in the global ecommerce market, successfully competing with industry giants like Amazon, eBay, and Shein. With its aggressive pricing and discounts, wide product selection, and...
Slump continues – but AR/VR headsets set to soar
The decline in worldwide shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets continued during the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) as volumes contracted 28,1% YoY to 1,1-million units, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
Vuma rolls out affordable unlimited fibre to underserved areas
Following a successful pilot in Alexandra in 2023, Vuma has launched Vuma Key, an uncapped fibre service priced at just R99 per month. Vuma Key is a prepaid service with no penalties for missed recharges, designed specifically for low-income households earning less...
Play the long game for AI success
Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. We’ve moved beyond the hype and companies are now ready to use AI in real business scenarios. This is according to James Fisher, chief strategy officer at Qlik, who points...
Resilience of SA SMEs testament to their adaptability
As South Africa continues to navigate the outcome of a watershed election which saw the formation of a government of national unity (GNU), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience and maintained confidence in their future despite persistent...
Data key as analytics turns to AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - There is no question AI is critical and companies that hesitate to harness it risk falling behind. “But the question is: what are you going to do with AI?” asks Tejas Mehta, senior vice-president and GM: MEA at Qlik....
GenAI forces businesses to reassess IT infrastructure
The scale and complexity of generative AI (GenAI) is driving tech leaders to reassess their current technology infrastructure, according to a new study from the IBM Institute for Business Value. The global study of 2 500 C-level technology executives (tech CxOs) from...
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Datacentrix shines at HPE channel awards
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Gender equality and the future of work
Gender equality in the workplace has made strides in recent years, but there is still a long way to go before we achieve full equality and inclusion and we must continue to discuss it. According to the World Bank's Women, Business, and the Law 2022 Report, 95...
The pandemic undid global strides made towards gender equality
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Acumen Software acquires 25% of Kinektek
Acumen Software, the asset and resource management firm that created the My Smart City platform, has acquired 25% of the commerce platform provider, Kinektek. Acumen Software plans to integrate Kinektek into My Smart City as it accelerates the rollout of the service...
Absa expands digital partnership ecosystem
Absa Group has signed agreements with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Ghana, the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) and Grindstone in South Africa to support and collaborate in initiatives that are aimed at growing emerging...
Gender should not matter – but unfortunately it does
The conversation about gender equality has been pushed to the forefront in recent years, sparking positive changes across multiple industries and igniting greater awareness about gender bias. But despite these improvements, huge gaps remain. By Natasha Reuben, head of...
The critical need for diversity in data analytics
March 8 marks International Women's Day which celebrates the social, economic cultural and political achievements of women and also calls for accelerating women's equality. With this year's theme being Break the Bias, Louise Lunn, FICO vice-president of global...
Break the bias and create a diverse cybersecurity workforce
This year, on International Women's Day, governments, organisations and individuals worldwide are being asked to help envision and create a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified AFRICAN FEMALES applicants in line with our Employment Targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce.To manage the activities and output related to multi-disciplinary...
Senior Business / Systems Analyst (CH1126) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the credit industry, has an opening for a Senior Business / Systems Analyst to join their Communication Technology team.Are you a technically minded problem-solver who thrives on making customer interactions smarter, faster, and more efficient? Do you...
Scrum Master
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Scrum Masters to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners (POs) in discovery by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET, SQL & Angular) (CH1071)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Scrum Masters to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners (POs) in discovery by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET, SQL & Angular) (CH1071) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
Specialist Developer: Information Technology (C#)
Job Outputs Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to...
Junior Server Engineer
iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...
Specialist Developer: Information Technology (C#) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Job Outputs Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to...
Junior Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...
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