Scale of investment in data centres is unprecedented
Data centres are expanding at record speed to meet the dual pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and sustainability demands, says GlobalData. With AI driving unprecedented growth in capacity, investment, and infrastructure scale operators must also...
Banking’s AI future: Five lessons from industry execs
AI is no longer a distant promise on the banking industry’s horizon - it’s a present-day imperative - and banks are rising to the moment, according to IDC, which forecasts the sector’s annual AI spending will reach nearly $67-billion globally by 2028, more than double...
How much content governments ask Google to remove
Government requests for content removal on Google climbed to nearly 330 000, with an annual average growth rate of 34% since 2020. This is according to a global Surfshark study, which found that the number of requests has more than doubled, having started at over 44...
Redington to distribute Qlik in MEA
Qlik has announced a partnership with Redington in the Middle East and Africa. “Partnering with Redington allows Qlik to expand our reach into one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets globally,” says David Zember, senior vice-president of worldwide channels...
Apple disables AI feature
Apple has announced that it is disabling an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that aggregates and summarises news headlines. This follows complaints by some media outlets, including the BBC, that the software misrepresented news reports. At the same time, Apple is...
Telkom is again an SA Top Employer
Telkom has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute for the third consecutive year. Melody Lekota, group chief human resources officer at Telkom, comments: “Being named a Top Employer for the third year in a row is a proud moment for...
Blue Origin’s New Glenn reaches orbit
New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during today's NG-1 mission, accomplishing its primary objective. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on 16 January 2025 from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The second stage is in its final orbit...
Disinformation joins conflict, environment as a top global risk
The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. While economic risks have less...
Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate
By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...
Lazarus APT targets nuclear organisations
Lazarus’ key operation, “Operation DreamJob”, continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The latest targets include employees from a...
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Payroll continuity a major contributor to business sustainability
One of the fundamentals of a payroll office is paying employees on time irrespective of how good or bad your processes is in a business. While it might sound fairly straight forward to do, some companies still depend on paper trails and manual interventions, to...
Nedbank goes all-in on hybrid work
Many financial institutions remain sceptical of hybrid work. Nedbank isn’t among them. The bank has gone all in on the new model, announcing that employees whose jobs do not require them to be in a branch office can work from home on a permanent basis if they choose....
Why 2022 could be a watershed year for logistics in Africa
Over the last two years, the logistics and supply chain industry has been subjected to the Covid-19 ‘stress test’. By Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa Grappling with the worst pandemic in modern history, border closures, and...
XLink appoints Thanusha Govender as new MD
XLink, a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group and provider of secure payment connectivity solutions, has appointed Thanusha Govender as its new MD with effect from 1 February 2022. Govender, a qualified chemical engineer, who has applied foundational, data-driven...
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....
Java Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Project Manager (Study Coordinator – WITS RHI)
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Software Tester (Manual and Automation)
Key Responsibilities:Perform manual testing on various software applications, ensuring the functionality, usability, and performance meet specified requirements. Develop, maintain, and execute test cases and test plans based on software requirements. Collaborate with...
Project Manager (Study Coordinator – WITS RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Software Tester (Manual and Automation) – Gauteng Centurion
Key Responsibilities:Perform manual testing on various software applications, ensuring the functionality, usability, and performance meet specified requirements. Develop, maintain, and execute test cases and test plans based on software requirements. Collaborate with...
1st Line Support Technician (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. The candidate should possess proactive problem-solving skills and a substantial understanding of business network technologies. Demonstrating...
BI Developer
Searching for a BI Developer, that will be collaborating with other developers (sometimes on your own, sometimes in a team), to help deliver solutions for one of our clients. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in Finance.Microsoft Data engineering and data analysis,...
1st Line Support Technician (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. The candidate should possess proactive problem-solving skills and a substantial understanding of business network technologies. Demonstrating...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Searching for a BI Developer, that will be collaborating with other developers (sometimes on your own, sometimes in a team), to help deliver solutions for one of our clients. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in Finance.Microsoft Data engineering and data analysis,...
Full Stack Developer
Our client is an agile and rapidly scaling digital solutions provider, focused on building high-performance applications that solve real-world problems. With a collaborative team culture and a strong emphasis on innovation, they offer developers the space to work with...
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