Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn
Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...
The rise and rise of the AI PC
Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...
All the top vendors for 2024
The votes are in, and South African resellers have named their favourite vendors for 2024. The 12th annual Channelwise Awards survey attracted a record 2 828 voters, who named their favourite vendors in 10 categories, as follows: Infrastructure hardware Servers...
Businesses are vulnerable to AI-driven cyberattacks
A recent Kaspersky study reveals that businesses are increasingly worried about the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks. According to the findings, 56% of surveyed companies in South Africa reported a rise in cyber incidents over the past year,...
Paratus opens Botswana to Zambia fibre route
Paratus Botswana has commenced work on lighting a new fibre route, the SADC Highway, that will connect Gaborone in Botswana, through Zimbabwe, to Livingstone in Zambia. The first section in Botswana, which is from Gaborone to Plumtree, spans approximately 500km and is...
Africa to benefit from Smart LEO networks
Q-KON is extending its collaboration with Eutelsat OneWeb to develop end-user portfolio service sets engineered to meet the needs of niche market sectors in sub-Saharan Africa. Recognising the challenges inherent in the African connectivity landscape, Q-KON is working...
Siemens Healthineers adopts medical imaging AI
About 3,6-billion medical imaging tests are performed annually worldwide to diagnose, monitor and treat various conditions. Speeding up the processing and evaluation of all these X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds is essential to helping doctors manage their...
How to deliver marketing excellence in 2025
With increased pressure to deliver growth and support cross-functional work, Gartner has identified three priorities for CMOs to deliver marketing excellence in 2025. These priorities include: Transcending disruption by bridging the gap between marketing strategy and...
Intel launches Arc B-Series graphics cards
Intel has announced the new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards (code-named Battlemage). The Intel Arc B580 and B570 GPUs offer best-in-class value for performance at price points that are accessible to most gamers, deliver modern gaming features and are engineered to...
How high school learners are hooked on vaping
A new study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has uncovered startling levels of vaping among high school learners in South Africa, with nearly 30% of Grade 12 students reporting active use. the research, involving over 25 000 learners across 52 schools, was...
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Hello SASE. Goodbye SD-WAN?
The working environment has been irrevocably changed over the past two years, and the debate rages on as to whether we'll ever go back to a pre-Covid setup. Certain organisations, like PwC, have made decisive moves, with the accounting and consulting firm announcing...
Re-engineering the document management system
As we move further into the digital age, paperless systems are becoming a more appealing way to deal with document management and storage. Instead of physical filing systems and cabinets taking up space, a document management system (DMS) enables you to store and...
All the highlights from Webex One
In line with the defined focus on innovation delivery demonstrated this year, Cisco has, through its annual Webex One event announced significant new features across its Webex ecosystem, the industry's first and most comprehensive end-to-end hybrid work solution. Here...
Remember the human condition when planning the hybrid workplace
As vaccination campaigns ramp up and businesses adjust their work models to adopt hybrid scenarios, the tenacity and adaptability of a mobile workforce are being tested once again. Michaela Voller, chief human resources officer at Dimension Data, discusses why...
New president for SAP EMEA South
SAP has appointed Emmanuel Raptopoulos as the new president for SAP's EMEA South region, which comprises Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will report to Scott Russell, SAP executive board member: customer success. Raptopoulos, who is based in Milan,...
Orange converts African data centre to solar power
The GOS (Groupement Orange Services) is a resource-pooling entity for the 18 Orange Middle East and Africa subsidiaries, which provides hosting and infrastructure operations, service platforms and IT to all the subsidiaries. The data centre was build in 2016 in Grand...
Advice for first-time share traders
Fred Razak, chief trading strategist for CMTrading, shares his thoughts on the evolving trading landscape in South Africa, and a few thought starters for budding local traders. I have seen the South African market galvanize and truly move forward over the past eight...
Altron People Solutions acquisition drives SA growth for iSON Xperiences
Following its acquisition of the business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer experience technology (CXTech) businesses of Altron People Solutions in October last year, global customer experience management firm iSON Xperiences has significantly strengthened its...
Machine learning can solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges
From better healthcare access to improved food security, machine learning could tackle a wide range of challenges in developing countries. In 2020, a study published in Nature showed that Google's machine learning artificial intelligence programme, DeepMind AI,...
Cybereason debuts ‘pay as you grow’ programme
XDR company Cybereason has launched a 'pay as you grow' programme (PAYG) for managed security services providers (MSSPs), which provides the company's most trusted partners and solution providers with financial flexibility to increase their margins and profitability....
SAP Solutions Architect – Retail | S/4HANA Migration Expert at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Seeking an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with deep expertise in SAP Retail and a strong track record of leading migrations to S/4HANA. The role is responsible for designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align with business strategy, technology...
Software Developer SAP ABAP
Job OverviewSoftware Developers are responsible for developing the code that is used to construct advanced and complex technical solutions including applications, systems, integrations, and automation. 1. Lead the conceptualisation and design of new complex technical...
Software Developer SAP ABAP – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job OverviewSoftware Developers are responsible for developing the code that is used to construct advanced and complex technical solutions including applications, systems, integrations, and automation. 1. Lead the conceptualisation and design of new complex technical...
Technical Assistant (water treatment)
Kickstart your career in green tech: hands-on training and real-world impact in a booming industry!Is this you? You're technically minded, reliable, and eager to make a tangible difference. You take pride in your work, stay curious about new technologies, and enjoy...
Data Scientist – Durban at Ntice Search
Our Client is a forward-thinking organization leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and fuel innovation. They are committed to solving real-world problems with data-driven insights and are looking for a passionate Data Scientist to join our growing team. -...
Technical Assistant (water treatment) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Kickstart your career in green tech: hands-on training and real-world impact in a booming industry!Is this you? You're technically minded, reliable, and eager to make a tangible difference. You take pride in your work, stay curious about new technologies, and enjoy...
Data Scientist – Durban at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our Client is a forward-thinking organization leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and fuel innovation. They are committed to solving real-world problems with data-driven insights and are looking for a passionate Data Scientist to join our growing team. -...
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The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.Key responsibilities:Ensuring continual appreciation of the broader business context by understanding industry and market...
Data Scientist – Johannesburg at Ntice Search
Our Client is a forward-thinking organization leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and fuel innovation. They are committed to solving real-world problems with data-driven insights and are looking for a passionate Data Scientist to join our growing team. -...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.Key responsibilities:Ensuring continual appreciation of the broader business context by understanding industry and market...
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