Chinese innovation thrives on AI chip export controls
The discussion around advanced chips for artificial intelligence (AI), driven by billions in investment, dreams of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and marred by political concerns over security, has entered a stage of intense competition between nations. Nvidia...
$500K crypto heist uses malicious packages
Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor AI development environment, which...
The prickly issue of ethics and AI
Kathy Gibson reports - Ethics in artificial intelligence (AI) has been a long-running debate, but it is certainly not a new issue in the technology industry. “The question of ethics has been around for decades, in different technology formats,” says Ahmed Mahomed, CEO...
AI a challenge and an opportunity for education
Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) has a big role to play in improving the administration of education. Busi Matube, senior director of ICT and chief digital officer of CUT Free State, says AI helps the university to do predictive analysis from the...
Tech key to gender inclusivity
Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has launched its Women in Tech Digital Skills Training program for 2024, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs or those working in various vertical markets to effectively leverage technologies like 5G and AI. “Our vision is to have a...
Hybrid work model can quell ‘quiet quitting’
Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to "quiet quitting", according to a new study from International Workplace Group. "Quiet quitting" is a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare...
SA a pivotal player for AI in Africa
The GSMA has identified South Africa as a pivotal player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socio-economic development and climate impact in its AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact report. In the report - funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and...
Fake social media lending sites catch the unwary
Reports indicate that South Africans are increasingly turning to loan sharks as banks tighten their lending criteria in response to a surge in bad debts compounded by high interest rates, and the impact of the increasingly high cost of living. Because bank loans have...
SMEs spend too much on tech
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with cash flow with 72% resorting to personal funds to stay afloat - and while already battling existing financial burdens, they're also now facing a perfect storm: fuel and electricity costs have...
Food inflation decelerates to 55-month low
Headline inflation continued to decelerate after clocking 5,1% y/y in June to a 39-month low of 4,6% y/y in July 2024. Monthly, headline inflation edged 0,4% higher m/m with price pressures from electricity, which contributed 0.4ppts to the monthly outcome, and core...
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Real insights that will change your approach to corporate learning
The modern workplace today is a stressful one, filled with disruptions, writes Gareth Fletcher, product director of G&G Advocacy. The average adult learner is already busy balancing home and work commitments, along with distractions from social media, all of which...
Online digital accountant expands to US
Osidon is an online digital accountant aimed at lending a helping hand to small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs, paving the way for job creation and increased compliance. The company was started in January 2017 by Hennie Ferreira and his wife, Melissa. They...
Imvelo Ventures invests in Quench
South African venture capital firm Imvelo Ventures, founded by Capitec Bank and Empowerment Capital Investment Partners, has set aside funding to expand, build and back app-based delivery service, Quench. Imvelo Ventures identifies and funds promising South African...
RS Components enhances PPE business by acquiring Liscombe
RS Components (RS) has reached an agreement to acquire John Liscombe, a supplier of industrial safety and personal protective equipment (PPE). Together with Needlers, its recent PPE acquisition within the food manufacturing vertical, the two businesses will provide a...
Financial resources for SMMEs on WhatsApp
A newly-launched WhatsApp service, SMMEstart, provides an effective tool for small businesses to find Covid-19 financial relief and other important resources - and play their part in driving South Africa's economic recovery. Among a menu of free resources for SMMEs,...
SA startup targets global expansion
South African edtech startup MasterStart is taking its locally-developed management education solutions global under the leadership of newly appointed UK-based CEO Ben Pike. MasterStart partners with some of South Africa's leading business schools to provide online...
Obscure Technologies appointed main distributor for Proofpoint in SA
Proofpoint has appointed Obscure Technologies as its main distributor in South Africa with effect from 3 March 2021. Centurion-based Obscure Technologies is a firm of cyber security experts specialising in brokering best of breed security solutions in the local...
Focal areas for retail industry success
The challenges of remote operations and social distancing in the Covid-19 crisis has fast-tracked the need for digital transformation in retail to enhance customer service, and ultimately boost revenue. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager for South Africa With up...
Malicious employees a major contributor to inside threat cost
The Cost of Insider Threats Report by IBM indicates that the overall damage by negligent or malicious employees totals $11,45-million. Whereas intentional insider criminals cause only 14% of the accidents, their damage adds up to $4,08-million - almost a third of the...
Cisco’s Webex now offers realtime translation
Cisco has announced the availability (in preview beginning this month) of its realtime translation feature while also expanding the language library from more than 10 to more than 100 languages, ranging from Armenian to Zulu. Users can create their own personalised...
Junior Business Analyst – Hybrid – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics seeks a highly skilled Junior Business Analyst who will bridge the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver...
BPM Developer (Software Developer)
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AgilePoint Business Process Specialist to lead the design, development, and optimization of workflow and process automation solutions. This role requires deep expertise in AgilePoint and BPM platforms, strong collaboration...
PBI Developer & Automation specialist, EM
Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer & Automation Specialist, EM. This role supports the Manager Data & Analytics in implementing specific reporting and automation solutions specifically for the adidas South Africa business. This is...
SQL Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates within the fresh produce industry, offering IT, analytic, and software support services. They have a current requirement for an Intermediate SQL Developer to join their innovative team and contribute significantly to the company's...
BPM Developer (Software Developer) – Gauteng Centurion
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PBI Developer & Automation specialist, EM – Western Cape Cape Town
Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer & Automation Specialist, EM. This role supports the Manager Data & Analytics in implementing specific reporting and automation solutions specifically for the adidas South Africa business. This is...
SQL Developer – Western Cape Somerset West
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.NET Developer
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Field and Desktop Support Engineer at Resourgenix
Tech Troubleshooter Wanted Your Future Starts HereGauteng based, work from home and / or client siteSalary Package: R12k - R15k Monthly + benefits Who we are We're a fast-moving, proudly South African tech solutions company, committed to keeping businesses up and...
.NET Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a skilled and motivated .NET Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust software solutions using the .NET framework.You will work on backend services, APIs, and web applications,...
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