‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

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...

Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G

With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...

Public cloud end user spending to hit $723bn in 2025

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723,4-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the...

AI PCs can help users reclaim time

People cumulatively lose nearly 15 hours a week on “digital chores”, such as meeting transcriptions or drafting emails, according to an Intel-commissioned survey of 6 000 respondents across Germany, UK and France. At the same time, AI PCs offered a potentially...

Enterprise adoption of GenAI hits inflexion point

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is at an inflection point that has refocused enterprise priorities and stands to reshape the role of technology. This is according to a newly published report, “Generative AI Outlook: From Hype to Value” that is part of...

What the future holds for cybersecurity

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has outlined their predictions for the 2025 advanced persistent threat (APT) landscape, highlighting significant shifts in cyber threats. These include the rise of hacktivist alliances, increased use of AI-powered...

GenAI advances that will shape procurement

Progress in generative AI (GenAI) is poised to impact the procurement function through advancements in three areas, according to Gartner. Agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents are the advancements that will redefine how procurement operates and significantly...

Digital transformation accelerates drug development, discovery process

Ever-increasing drug discovery and development timelines is a multiscale issue causing delays in patient access to medicines and increasing costs for pharmaceutical companies. Digital transformation could streamline the process, accelerate innovation, and improve...

AI advances to shape threat and defence landscape

In 2024, the world saw cyber threats evolve faster than before, primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more...

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A strategic approach to backup and data protection

If there is one thing the past 18 months have taught us, it's that the future is by no means set in stone. When it comes to ensuring business continuity, it pays to be prepared. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat One of the most important aspects of...

The role of the consumer in the creation of insurance products

Traditional insurers are under greater pressure today than ever before, writes Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa. Even before the pandemic, South African insurers were facing a whirlwind of claims, raising questions about the long-term viability of the...

Why SMB food and beverage manufacturers need industry-relevant ERP

ERP adoption has accelerated since the 1990s, and with this came the opportunity to focus on particular industries. This development recognised that to drive high performance in the face of increasing complexity and uncertainty, businesses need tools and...

Citrix, Google cloud team to deliver future of hybrid work

Citrix Systems and Google Cloud are expanding their strategic partnership to deliver the future of hybrid work for enterprise customers. The companies have announced a new collaboration which will include Citrix launching a new Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering on...

First Technology completes multi cloud strategy with First Horizon

More South African organisations than ever before are moving to the cloud as they accelerate their digital transformation strategies – and they are looking for a trusted advisor and partner to help them do it right. First Horizon, a new operating company within the...

Go beyond the game with the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

For gamers in the know, there are certain numbers and descriptors that trigger an instant response. Samsung’s 2021 Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor serves up exactly the right formula to achieve this electrified reaction, and here it is: Expect an industry defining 49”...

DSG wins gold at the 2021 Contact Centre World Awards

Digital Solutions Group (DSG) has ranked as the top performer and gold award winner for the Best Outsourcing Partnership Europe, Middle East, and Africa in the 2021 Contact Centre World Awards. Now in its 16th year, the ContactCenterWorld.com Global Association has...

Challenges and opportunities for procurement profession

While challenges abound, particularly amid the Covid-19 crisis and beyond, the procurement profession is one of the most interesting - and important - places to be right now. This is according to Professor Karsten Machholz, international professor for supply chain...

Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to drive the strategic alignment of business goals with IT capabilities across the organization. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a holistic architecture vision that...

Business Analyst

OverviewWe're partnering with a fast-growing ERP services firm based in Claremont, Cape Town, to find a hands-on Business Analyst / Product Owner / Consultant. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to step into a role with real ownership, client-facing...

Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Soweto

This is a remote position.We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to drive the strategic alignment of business goals with IT capabilities across the organization. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a holistic architecture vision that...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

OverviewWe're partnering with a fast-growing ERP services firm based in Claremont, Cape Town, to find a hands-on Business Analyst / Product Owner / Consultant. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to step into a role with real ownership, client-facing...

IT Project Manager (Contract)

The Senior Project Manager / Lead is responsible for managing assigned business and IT projects of various sizes throughout the whole project lifecycle to meet project objectives and support the company in achieving its strategy, ensuring key stakeholders are kept...

IT Developer

Are you a talented developer with a passion for building innovative digital solutions? Our client is looking for a driven and skilled IT Developer to join their team. If you're fluent in Afrikaans and English with experience in modern development tools, this is your...

Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...

IT Project Manager (Contract) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

The Senior Project Manager / Lead is responsible for managing assigned business and IT projects of various sizes throughout the whole project lifecycle to meet project objectives and support the company in achieving its strategy, ensuring key stakeholders are kept...

IT Developer – Gauteng Randburg

Are you a talented developer with a passion for building innovative digital solutions? Our client is looking for a driven and skilled IT Developer to join their team. If you're fluent in Afrikaans and English with experience in modern development tools, this is your...

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