Sharp growth forecast for edge computing
Global spending on edge computing is estimated to reach $228-billion in 2024, marking a 14% increase from 2023, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Edge Spending Guide. This includes combined enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, professional...
Arsenal sign up NTT Data as digital transformation partner
NTT Data has signed a multi-year partnership to become Arsenal Football Club’s first Official Digital Transformation Partner, looking to bring new technologies to improve “The Gunners” supporter experience. The two organisations will work together over the coming...
EIB, DBSA increase support for private sector renewables to R12bn
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for local renewable energy projects in the private sector - aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A €100-million...
Tech giants eye APAC for AI, cloud investments
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly emerging as a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse with strategic investments fueling its ascent - and major tech companies pouring billions of dollars into the region to accelerate cloud and AI adoption is indicative of the...
Can payroll help HR prepare for the future workplace?
We are overwhelmed by predictions of the future workplace. Workforces will be more flexible. Employees will assert their independence. Hybrid and remote working will become the norm. The 9-to-5 grind is coming to an end. Or not. There is evidence pointing towards and...
SA could strengthen its national cyber security strategy
The recent drafting of South Africa’s national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is a significant milestone for the nation. By Mandy Duncan, country manager for HPE Aruba Networking South...
How scammers try to fool you
Fraudsters and scammers continue the prowl, more sophisticated than ever, as they rely on psychological tactics to put a dent in your personal finances. Every South African is at risk of falling victim because many times people don't see themselves as possible targets...
Gen AI can help ease the burden of consumer decision-making
The South African retail landscape is contending with a range of challenges, such as high unemployment, severe inflation, shrinkflation, and the lingering effects of Covid-19. These pressures have transformed consumer expectations and added layers of complexity to...
The essential role of DFIs in driving the hydrogen economy
The DBSA recently published a working paper on the hydrogen economy. As the world turns towards greener energy solutions, hydrogen stands out as a transformative force in our quest for sustainability. By Zeph Nhleko, chief economist at DBSA Development Finance...
What the CrowdStrike outage has taught us
In today’s always-on cloud-driven technology environment, companies – and their customers – expect their IT services to run constantly. While no system is completely error-free, any outages or downtime should be measured in seconds, or minutes at the most. By Richard...
Is inefficient data management stunting your company’s growth?
Data is a valuable corporate asset that, when managed properly, can be leveraged to benefit any organisation. Pavan Atluri from Bizmod says that, as organisations big and small navigate the complexities of the digital age, many application owners within an enterprise...
Data Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Our client based in Roodepoort is looking for a dedicated but qualified individual who can take responsibility as a Data Analyst to explore and analyse the varying data and prepare the data for review. The Data Analyst needs to build digitalised reporting models that...