Autonomous mobile robots on an upward trend
The global autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) market is expected to reach $9,56-billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 15,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AMRs have triggered a paradigm shift in the way tasks such as material picking,...
Record registrations for FNB App Academy
More than 217 000 learners have signed up for the 2025 FNB App Academy - a 12-fold increase from 17 000 participants in 2023, making it Africa’s largest free digital skills initiative of its kind. Now in its third year, the FNB App Academy is a nine-week, fully online...
AI makes salespeople more effective in B2B
Sellers who effectively partner with AI tools are 3,7-times more likely to meet quota than those who do not, according to a new survey form Gartner, which surveyed 1 026 B2B sellers in January through March to understand what skills are needed to excel in a changing...
Applications open as Collective X takes aim at digital skills shortage
Collective X has announced that applications for its co-funded digital skills initiative will open on Thursday (19 September 2024). With R50-million available to invest in co-funding digital skills programmes, this initiative will help employers shape the future of...
Airbus opens Joburg support centre for African customers
Airbus has opened its new customer support centre in Johannesburg, strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem. Serving as a hub for customers in the region, the new office will provide tailored support and enhance operational...
August sets new record as hottest yet
August 2024 set a new monthly temperature record, capping Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The announcement comes as a new analysis upholds confidence...
Manufacturers are optimistic despite headwinds
Confidence levels among local manufacturers held steady at 28 points during the third quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey. This was driven mainly by manufacturers’ optimism regarding policy direction after a peaceful election and the formation...
Countries strengthen cybersecurity, but more action needed
Countries around the globe are improving cybersecurity efforts, but stronger actions are needed to meet evolving cyberthreats, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). On average, countries have...
Finance functions likely to deploy AI solutions by 2026
By 2026, 90% of finance functions will deploy at least one AI-enabled technology solution, but less than 10% of functions will see headcount reductions, according to Gartner. While CFOs are already making changes to fully harness AI in finance, a sense of uncertainty,...
AI-powered Rover guards JLR premises
JLR’s EV build and test facility in Coventry – which plays a crucial role in the luxury vehicle manufacturer’s plan to electrify all of its brands by 2030 – has added an unlikely colleague to its list of new recruits, in the form of a four-legged robotic dog dubbed...
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Kyocera launches intelligent series of A3 multifunctional devices
Companies worldwide are experiencing profound changes in their business environments thanks to smarter workspaces. This impact can be felt in the way in which organisations operate, collaborate, innovate, and expand. Businesses require a partner that can help them...
Wits team develops social distancing and shopper behaviour tracker for malls
Wits University innovators have developed a novel Wi-Fi-based solution for managing and monitoring foot count, social distancing and consumer behaviour in shopping malls. The solution uses artificial intelligence (AI) to allow retail managers to make future...
Will 2022 bring crypto regulation to SA?
Towards the end of last year the news broke that Binance, the world’s largest international cryptocurrency exchange by volume, had withdrawn their application for a license to operate a crypto exchange in Singapore due to regulatory issues. While the news may have...
Compliance is not a compromise
Data Privacy Day, took place on 28 January, is an international annual event that highlights the importance of data protection and compliance in a high-risk world. The World Bank describes it as an international focus on the ‘importance of respecting privacy,...
How to keep the lights on if load shedding returns
Eskom has confirmed that Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station was taken offline on 17 January for a five-month refuelling and maintenance outage, putting additional strain on the electricity supply and increasing the risk of power cuts. By Matthew Hall, chief...
Customer self-service is the next great digital divide
The drive to deliver excellent customer experiences consistently across multiple channels was a massive trend in 2021. This is going to continue this year. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of CLEVVA Solutions Covid has forced people to use digital and self-service channels....
Parenting control software can help manage Internet time
Parents have been managing their children’s play and education time for generations. Similarly, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been helping parents with controls for their kids’ access to the Internet since SA’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA)...
New landscape for the imaging industry
Over the past two years the environment around us has drastically changed. As we look into the future, we see a number of digital transformation trends that will influence the world of imaging and printing for many years to come. While there haven't been many...
Kaspersky plays a role in new sci-fi film
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky plays a crucial role in protecting the heroes in the epic sci-fi film Moonfall on their historic journey to save Earth. The epic new sci-fi disaster film, Moonfall, is directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Roland Emmerich,...
New CEO for BBD
Kevin Staples has been appointed to take over as group CEO of BBD as of 1 March 2022. Peter Searle, outgoing CEO of BBD Holding, explains that he has made the decision to retire from the role to focus on the next stage of his personal life and on future aspirations....
Development Manager Software – Gauteng Sandown
Job Title: Head of Tech - Hybrid Role Location: Johannesburg, South Africa OverviewAs the Head of Tech, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting IT teams through the planning, design, development, and delivery phases of enterprise-level software...
Software Manager
Job Title: Head of Tech - Hybrid Role Location: Johannesburg, South Africa OverviewAs the Head of Tech, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting IT teams through the planning, design, development, and delivery phases of enterprise-level software...
Software Manager – Gauteng Sandown
Job Title: Head of Tech - Hybrid Role Location: Johannesburg, South Africa OverviewAs the Head of Tech, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting IT teams through the planning, design, development, and delivery phases of enterprise-level software...
Business Analyst
National Wholesale and Retail Business based in Cape Town (Wynberg) requires an Analyst to join their expanding team.The Analyst will be responsible for gathering , analysing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights to support decision-makingKey areas of...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Wynberg
National Wholesale and Retail Business based in Cape Town (Wynberg) requires an Analyst to join their expanding team.The Analyst will be responsible for gathering , analysing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights to support decision-makingKey areas of...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop...
Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
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