Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity

Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...

Job losses to AI not yet mainstream

While there is  widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...

The quantum opportunity for photonics

Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...

Can the gold rally continue?

Gold's record-breaking rally shows no signs of slowing, with two new catalysts also now fueling the fire. The bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green is based on the potential revaluation of America’s gold reserves and a major policy shift in China...

G42, AMD enable French innovation in AI

Abu Dhabi-based AI technology group G42 has announced a strategic investment in France in partnership with DataOne, Europe’s first gigascale AI hosting infrastructure data centre. Spearheaded by Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI...

GABI report identifies African growth areas

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call...

Revenue surges as tablets stage a comeback

The tablet market has had a tough few years. After booming in 2020 and 2021, sales took a sharp downturn in 2022 and 2023, making tablets the only IT device category that struggled to bounce back. But things changed in 2024, with the market gaining new momentum that...

Musk puts in bid for OpenAI

Elon Musk, together with a group of investors, has made an unsolicited bid to buy acquire the assets of OpenAI for $97,4-billion. OpenAI was formed as a non-profit organisation by Musk, chief executive Sam Altman and others in 2015, with the aim of making its...

Very few security leaders balance data security, business objectives

Only 14% of security and risk management (SRM) leaders can effectively secure organisational data assets while also enabling the use of data to achieve business objectives, according to a survey by Gartner. While 35% of survey respondents secure data assets and 21%...

Cloud a key driving force for TMT deal activity

Amidst the rising mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in the tech, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, the cloud has emerged as one of the dominant themes. However, persistent inflation, relatively high interest rates, regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical...

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Understanding the practical business realities of the multi-cloud

Digital transformation and the need to embrace a multi-cloud environment have disrupted the corporate landscape over the past 19 months. More than ever, business and technology decision-makers are looking for insights and guidance on how concepts such as multi-cloud,...

Virtual interviews are here to stay

One of the most prevalent changes the pandemic has brought has been the working from home phenomenon. Ellené Pienaar-Carstens, Bizmod resourcing manager, says that despite the easing of restrictions many businesses are not hurrying back to the office or instituting in...

The effects of climate change on SA’s insurance industry

Climate change is a hotly debated environmental risk and with a marked increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events as outlined by Aon's Annual Catastrophe Report, there is a rising concern that weather catastrophes will impact the sustainability...

Securing smart devices in OT environments

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is all about connecting people, processes, and assets. Traditionally, devices in OT environments have been isolated or connected directly to an industrial control system. IIoT gives these devices a link to the internet. By Joe...

Data privacy requires a multi-pronged data protection approach

The introduction of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has put the spotlight on data security for many organisations, which has prompted many CIOs and chief information security officers (CISOs) to invest in data encryption. By Gary Allemann, MD of...

Hybrid working and the unexpected future

Hybrid working is never going to work. Work from home is never going to stick. Oh, really? Colin Thornton, chief commercial officer at Turrito Networks, questions the predictions. It was the year that finally changed global business gear - 2020. The year when...

Digital nomads need digital policies for business continuity

The world has changed. It has changed as fundamentally as it did when the wheel entered the transportation equation and electricity lit up the office. The world of work will never return to the humdrum run of traffic, office and watercooler gossip, not unless these...

Why investors should care about cybersecurity

Investors need to consider cyber preparedness in their investment decisions, writes Kondi Nkosi, country head of Schroders South Africa. Today, 100% of companies rely on the internet to operate, compared to the one-in-four 10 years ago, according to a study from...

Nology to distribute Call4tel 3CX PBX appliances in SA

Unified Communications appliance manufacturer Call4tel has appointed Nology as its local authorised distributor of the Call4tel 3CX PBX-certified appliance range. Ross Griffiths, product manager at Nology, says: "Nology identified a gap in the South African market for...

African banks turn to IBM hybrid cloud and AI

IBM has announced that major financial institutions across Africa have selected hybrid cloud and AI capabilities from IBM to unlock digital innovation and continue their work to develop digital-first solutions, ultimately broadening access to financial services on the...

UI/UX Designer – 0845

Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Roslyn/MidrandESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Proficiency in Figma for designing user interfaces and prototypesStrong understanding of user-centred design principlesExperience in creating wireframes, storyboards, and user flowsAbility to conduct user...

ServiceNow Developer at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a skilled Integration ServiceNow Developer to join our dynamic IT team at Reverside. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ServiceNow integrations, along with strong knowledge of tools such as Salesforce.This role involves working...

UI/UX Designer – 0845 – Gauteng Pretoria

Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Roslyn/MidrandESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Proficiency in Figma for designing user interfaces and prototypesStrong understanding of user-centred design principlesExperience in creating wireframes, storyboards, and user flowsAbility to conduct user...

Application Development Manager

Software Development and Maintenance ManagerLead the Innovation in Financial Services Technology!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a renowned South African insurance provider at the forefront of customer protection and financial security. This is an ideal...

IT Infrastructure Specialist

Lead innovation and shape the future of hybrid IT infrastructure Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and a confident leader who thrives in high-stakes environments. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for technology, you inspire teams to exceed expectations...

Application Development Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Software Development and Maintenance ManagerLead the Innovation in Financial Services Technology!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a renowned South African insurance provider at the forefront of customer protection and financial security. This is an ideal...

IT Infrastructure Specialist – Gauteng Randburg

Lead innovation and shape the future of hybrid IT infrastructure Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and a confident leader who thrives in high-stakes environments. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for technology, you inspire teams to exceed expectations...

Lead Analyst (Product Health) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a senior-level professional to lead and elevate the impact of Product Health insights across the enterprise. This is a strategic role that demands a strong grasp of data, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution. The successful candidate...

Senior C# Developer – Azure & Microservices at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a skilled and experienced C# Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in API development, containerised applications, and Microsoft Azure services, with experience in financial services or investment domains.Key...

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