AI glossary in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans now freely accessible
Google - in partnership with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) - has launched a new AI Glossary for isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans giving millions of South Africans the language tools to engage with artificial intelligence in their mother tongue. The...
SA businesses must build digital resilience
As organisations worldwide navigate an increasingly fragmented digital landscape, South African businesses face unique challenges that demand urgent attention to cybersecurity and data infrastructure, according to BDO's latest Techtonic States report. The global...
Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 18% in 2024
Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2024 totaled $626-billion, an increase of 18,1% from 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Revenue is projected to total $705-billion in 2025. “Graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI processors used in data centre...
Multichoice, Canal+ outline future group structure
Canal+ and MultiChoice have concluded their discussions regarding their intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice. Key features of the intended post-transaction structure include: The MultiChoice Group will be restructured so that the current holder of the...
AI, economics drive growth and change in IaaS
2024 was a good year for hyperscalers and cloud providers who capitalised on their clients’ need for access to more processing and storage due to escalating growth in data volumes. The hyperscalers continued to expand their solution portfolios, creating in some cases...
OpenAI debuts deep research
OpenAI has launched deep research in ChatGPT, a new agentic capability that conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks. According to the company, it accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours. Deep research is OpenAI's next...
Which hardware will win in the AI arms race?
The grip of artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to hold, with strong competition to develop more powerful AI models, active innovation in the semiconductor industry, and continued investment in the high-performance computing (HPC) data centre market. AI has...
Beware of Docusign-themed phishing scams
Kaspersky is warning of a rising phishing scam involving fraudulent emails pretending to be from Docusign, a global e-signature platform. Cyber attackers are sending these emails with links to fake websites where users are asked to enter a work login and password. The...
Paycorp acquires Pilot Software
Paycorp has acquired Pilot Software, a provider of point-of-sale software and hardware solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry. Wayne Abramson, CEO of ATM Solutions at Paycorp, comments: "We are thrilled to welcome Pilot Software to the Paycorp family....
Chief audit execs will face more board pressure
With emerging legal and regulatory uncertainties, geopolitical and economic hurdles, and the dual nature of AI as both a potential threat and a valuable business asset, chief audit executives (CAEs) are facing increased pressure by the board to provide assurance over...
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Community approach key to driving fibre adoption in lower-income areas
With increasing numbers of businesses and individuals shifting to remote working and online learning, access to affordable and unlimited internet connectivity has become an essential rather than a luxury, risking the digital exclusion of those living in outlying...
Practical steps for parents to help teens navigate Instagram safely
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Technology can fast track skills development in mining
Career development took a back seat in the mining sector during the pandemic, because Covid-19 restrictions made it hugely difficult to send people for training effectively. By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA Budgets were also strained because of lockdowns, so many mines...
Comair’s suspension shows the need for boards to manage risk proactively
Last week's suspension of Comair's licence to fly because of safety concerns is clearly a crisis for any airline. While the Civil Aviation Authority announced today lifted the suspension, the incident serves as a reminder of the imperative for boards to identify and...
Top trends in accounting in 2022
It seems that what had become the norm in the accounting industry in 2020 and 2021, will prevail in 2022 - with a few additions. This specifically pertains to changes to the accounting role itself, especially considering AI; how remote working has brought about...
VC technology helps SMEs adapt to online business
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have always accounted for a 98% of South Africa's business according to a report conducted by McKinsey and Company. By Loubna Imenchal, vice-president and head of Logitech for Enterprise business AMECA at Logitech Africa Middle East...
Infobip scoops WASPIES award
Infobip was a category winner at the recent inaugural WASPIES Awards. Hosted by the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), the WASPIES is a peer recognition awards ceremony and networking event that celebrates the association's members by...
Orchestrating multicloud: implementing a strategy that works
Implementing a workable multicloud strategy hinges on a business properly assessing applications within its current infrastructure environment to decide which cloud is ideal for each of its applications. "This should be balanced against the ability to provide fault...
Women and fintech: the missed opportunity
This International Women's Month is an opportunity for employers to reflect on their ESG strategies and envision truly sustainable Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) agendas. A bolder vision for DEI should be to generate lasting wealth for previously...
Striking the right balance on shareholder activism
Introducing additional shareholder votes is not necessarily the answer. Instead, the AGM resolution on director appointments needs much more focus, writes Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA). The long list of corporate...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
Join the Data Revolution!Data Scientist (Life) Wanted!Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South AfricaPosition: Permanent, Hybrid (Remote Some of the Time) Are You Ready to Transform the Future of Insurance with Data? Hey, data wizards! Our Firm is on the hunt for a Rockstar...
Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join as a Test Analyst (Operations)!Rev up your careerAre you ready to drive innovation and steer cutting-edge IT solutions for a global automotive leader? We are on the hunt for a dynamic Test Analyst (Operations) to join our high-octane DevOps team. If you're...
Integration Analyst (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:INVESTIGATE, escalate, and resolve queries that arise in the data integration process as the next Integration Analyst sought by a dynamic Food Producer based in Johannesburg. You will manage the daily data integration for the consignment process into the...
IT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client seeks to augment its current Security Architecture capability by engaging senior-level IT & OT Security Architect(s) to address a backlog of security design reviews and provide strategic input across crown jewel systems implemented across the Group.The...
Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join as a Test Analyst (Operations)!Rev up your careerAre you ready to drive innovation and steer cutting-edge IT solutions for a global automotive leader? We are on the hunt for a dynamic Test Analyst (Operations) to join our high-octane DevOps team. If you're...
Integration Analyst (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:INVESTIGATE, escalate, and resolve queries that arise in the data integration process as the next Integration Analyst sought by a dynamic Food Producer based in Johannesburg. You will manage the daily data integration for the consignment process into the...
IT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client seeks to augment its current Security Architecture capability by engaging senior-level IT & OT Security Architect(s) to address a backlog of security design reviews and provide strategic input across crown jewel systems implemented across the Group.The...
DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
A great opportunity exists for an Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join a forward-thinking DevOps team supporting the development and maintenance of large-scale enterprise ordering applications. This is a hands-on role ideal for junior developers eager to build...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for an initial 12-month contract, onsite in Cape Town.The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...
DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
A great opportunity exists for an Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join a forward-thinking DevOps team supporting the development and maintenance of large-scale enterprise ordering applications. This is a hands-on role ideal for junior developers eager to build...
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