Reset expectations about AI’s impact on productivity and headcount
Despite artificial intelligence’s (AI) promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments in traditional and generative AI (GenAI) into material improvements in worker productivity, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner's survey of...
Semiconductor Foundry 2.0 enters growth phase
According to IDC’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Supply Chain Tracking Intelligence report, the global semiconductor market, following a recovery in 2024, is expected to experience steady growth in 2025. The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market - encompassing foundry,...
Nvidia takes over as most valuable company
On Tuesday, Nividia shares rose 3,6%, lifting its market value to $3,35-trillion and making it the world's most valuable public company, powering past Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia's success rest on its leadership in graphic processing units (GPUs) used to power the...
AI-enabled vision finds a home in warehouse operations
By 2027, 50% of companies with warehouse operations will leverage AI-enabled vision systems to replace traditional scanning-based cycle-counting processes, according to Gartner. AI-enabled vision systems are novel hyper-automation solutions that combine industrial 3D...
Buoyant data centre cooling market reaches for new heights
The data centre thermal management market has outpaced previous forecasts and surged to $7,67-billion, according to new research from Omdia. This unprecedented growth is poised to continue with a robust CAGR of 18,4% until 2028. This surge will largely be fueled by...
Mixed, extended reality to drive AR/VR headset growth
Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67,4% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset...
HR functions fail to gain business value from tech
Fewer than one-quarter of HR employees (24%) reported that their organisation's HR function is deriving the maximum value from HR technology, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 85 HR leaders in February 2024 found: * Only 35% are confident their current...
Tablets triumph in shopping conversions
Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...
Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts
Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...
Telkom reports stronger performance, better results
Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...
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New vice-president, MD for 3M Middle East and Africa
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Omnichannel: a single point of contact to build successful relationships
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Logicalis acquires siticom
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VC trends shaping the African investment landscape
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Microsoft Surface and the ROI for IT departments
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Adapt IT and Volaris issue circular on proposed transaction
Adapt IT Holdings and Volaris Group have issued a joint circular to shareholders of Adapt IT detailing the cash offer by Volaris to acquire up to 100% of the issued shares of Adapt IT as announced on 7 April 2021. The circular contains details of the rationale for the...
The future of storage resides at the intersection of the edge and cloud
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Big data analytics, master data management key to building a customer-centricity
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Standard Bank makes cloud transition
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REACT Developer – Remote Remote
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Java Backend Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town- Onsite. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Docker, PostgreSQL, AWS (S3, ECS, SNS), SOAP, REST,...
React Native Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The successful candidate will build a React Native app from scratch over a 6 month period. Key Requirements Education: BSc or equivalent.Experience: 5+ years of experience in React NativeReact-Native for cross-platform mobile developmentUnderstanding of mobile UI/UX...
DevOps Consultant (Advanced) 0370
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Scrum Master – Agile Delivery at Neem DIgital
Functional Area: Agile Project Management Role:- Scrum Master -Seniority: Mid Job Title: Scrum Master - Agile Delivery Location:- Remote/Hybrid, Global Introduction Neem Consulting is seeking a Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within a global multinational...
Tax Technical Specialist: Operations & Tax Administration (Ref: 23879)
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DevOps Consultant (Advanced) 0370 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Scrum Master – Agile Delivery at Neem DIgital – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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Tax Technical Specialist: Operations & Tax Administration (Ref: 23879) – Gauteng Menlyn
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