Finance AI technologies to watch
Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...
Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal
OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...
IBM enhances GenAI with optics breakthrough
IBM has unveiled breakthrough research in optics technology that could dramatically improve how data centers train and run generative AI models. Researchers have pioneered a new process for co-packaged optics (CPO), the next generation of optics technology, to enable...
Tech, data collection help NGOs effect social change
In April 2022, the multi-sector partnership Thrive by Five, led by the Department of Education and DataDrive2030, released their wide-ranging 2021 Thrive by Five Index, the largest open-source data set in the country of preschool child development according to early...
AI-enhanced attacks a rising cyberthreat
A new report from API (application programming interface) technology developer Kong, Security Perspectives 2025: AI-Enhanced Threats and API Security Report, highlights how new developments in AI will impact today’s API security landscape. A massive 25% of respondents...
Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...
Climate hazards will slash corporate earnings
Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035 an impact akin to...
BETI moderated slightly in November
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, remained largely unchanged in November, continuing the sideways trend observed since May...
Realtime payments boost African economies
Realtime payments are projected to contribute more than $15-billion in additional GDP growth to Nigeria and South Africa by 2028. This is according to the RealTime Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide, in collaboration...
Agentic AI fuels enterprise automation
As enterprises seek to scale and innovate in an increasingly complex digital landscape, Agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force, redefining the boundaries of automation. From intelligent decision-making to real-time adaptability, this cutting-edge technology...
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New platform connects communities to local schools
Ratings For Schools is a new nationwide school finding platform that offers parents, students, and educators the opportunity to find schools based on their individual needs. The goal is to assist parents across the country by making the process of finding the right...
BT engineers new digital network infrastructure for ABB
BT is working with ABB to elevate its internationally managed communications infrastructure to new levels of performance, choice and agility to support the company's new operating model. It follows the signing of a new contract between the two companies. The new...
Find the right device to power hybrid working
As we enter 2022 and mark the third year since Covid-19 changed our lives, it’s becoming obvious that hybrid working is here to stay. With business professionals now sharing their time between physical offices, home and other remote sites, their choice of end user...
An intelligent approach to ransomware
Globally, ransomware is predicted to cost organisations across the world $10,5-trillion annually, driven by growing connectivity and increasingly sophisticated attacks. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa Between January 2020 and June 2021, which...
Technologies that will reinvent our digital future
2021 was a year of recovery and resilience, and one that brought extraordinary shifts in the way we live and work. Technology has been an important pillar throughout it all, helping the world to connect and collaborate, as it transformed the fundamentals of...
In 2021, Africa bore the brunt of increased cyberattacks
Last year, the number of cyberattacks recorded was record-breaking, with a 50% increase in overall attacks per week on corporate networks compared to 2020. In fact, in 2021, the world witnessed one of the most serious vulnerabilities on the internet, with millions of...
In a digital-first world, true 24/7 support is essential
The way we work has been irrevocably altered by the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Mohammed Sayed, service delivery manager at DMP SA. Flexible hours and working remotely have become increasingly mainstream, and the traditional geographical considerations around a...
New appointments at MTN SA
MTN SA has appointed Michele Gamberini as its new chief technology and information officer, effective 1 February 2022. The company also announced the appointment of Megan Nicholas to MD of MTN Supersonic, the network provider's fibre and broadband internet service...
Smollan acquires Argility Technology Group
The Argility Technology Group (ATG) has become part of the Smollan Group, an intelligent commerce solutions business, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence. Smollan has acquired ATG from Capital Eye Investments - a private equity and venture capital...
Spectrum shenanigans are stifling innovation, says NoPBX
The constant machinations around the freeing up of valuable spectrum show no signs of abating. In the meantime, it is keeping the cost to communicate in South Africa artificially high and stifling mobile innovation by early-stage businesses. This is the word from...
UI/UX Designer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction As a UI / UX Engineer you will be responsible for developing attractive, user-friendly applications to cater to our clients' needs and support our customer base. In this role, you will meet with the design team to discuss application features and create...
Technical Support Specialist (Senior) (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines, APIs, and cloud data platforms. This pivotal role will focus on ETL/ELT processes using Matillion and Snowflake, as well as...
Senior Test Development Engineer
Our client in Northriding is looking for a skilled Senior Test Devlopment Engineer to join their team.Responsibilities Autonomously design and develop system(s) which will conduct automated product testing within agreed timelines/budgetsResponsible for developing and...
Data Analyst (Focus: Cloud) (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Opportunity: Data Analyst (Cloud Focus) – Advanced Location: Menlyn / Home Office (Hybrid) Work Type: Flexible Hours – 1960 hours per 12-month period Citizenship: Preference for South African citizens/residents. Applicants with valid work permits are also...
Senior Test Development Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client in Northriding is looking for a skilled Senior Test Devlopment Engineer to join their team.Responsibilities Autonomously design and develop system(s) which will conduct automated product testing within agreed timelines/budgetsResponsible for developing and...
Data Analyst (Focus: Cloud) (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Opportunity: Data Analyst (Cloud Focus) – Advanced Location: Menlyn / Home Office (Hybrid) Work Type: Flexible Hours – 1960 hours per 12-month period Citizenship: Preference for South African citizens/residents. Applicants with valid work permits are also...
Back End Developer – 2851
Back End Developer with 5 years' experience in the IT Industry as well as 2+ years DevOps Engineering experience AND Java, Spring Framework, Unit Testing, REST, Swagger, Jira, Confluence, Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengDevelopment:Java,...
Desktop Support Intern
The ICT Desktop Support Engineer Intern will play a key role in delivering end-user support across our organization. Working closely with our ICT support team, you'll gain practical experience in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, assisting...
Back End Developer – 2851 – Gauteng Pretoria
Back End Developer with 5 years' experience in the IT Industry as well as 2+ years DevOps Engineering experience AND Java, Spring Framework, Unit Testing, REST, Swagger, Jira, Confluence, Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengDevelopment:Java,...
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