Being agile: How companies are “faking it”
By Tayla Boni, Edited by ChatGPT Agile is a project management methodology that is meant to promote flexibility and adaptability in software development or any business process. While Agile has gained popularity, there are companies that claim to be Agile but in fact, are faking it. This can happen when companies introduce Agile practices but […]
CTA Software Division Broadens Operational Scope
FinTech group Capital Appreciation Limited said today that it has concluded agreements to acquire Dariel Solutions Proprietary Limited, the holding company of Dariel Software Proprietary Limited for a total consideration of R131.2 million, to be settled by a combination of cash and allotment of ordinary shares out of treasury shares. Founded in 2001, Dariel is […]
Why AI is not going to change the world (too much)
Written by: Hanno Brink, Machine Learning Engineer at Synthesis LLMs have come onto the scene and really shaken up the technology world over the last couple of months, and it is very clear that this technology unlocks a lot of exciting new possibilities. However, I feel like there seems to be a lot of fear […]
A solutionist’s approach to overcoming business challenges
Written by: Tayla Boni , Senior Solutionist While not new, the solutionist is probably one of the most misunderstood roles in an organisation. Put simply, the solutionist collaborates with management to understand the company’s problems and create solutions for them. Even though the person has such an integral part to play in the success of […]
3 warnings never to miss when using AI
1. Don’t Trust It Even though AI has progressed immensely in the last couple of years, we’re not yet at the point where these models are infallible. There is no substitute for good old, human, common sense. When an AI model produces a result that raises a brow, try asking yourself why it would […]
Why Companies are Choosing the Cloud: The Business Value of Cloud Computing
By Rodney Ellise These days, there is a lot of discussion about the business value of cloud computing. Cloud computing is a valuable tool for both business and personal use. But how does cloud computing work, and how can companies utilise it to reap maximum benefit? The answer to these questions is quite simple, as […]
Introduction to Backup & Recovery in Cloud Computing
By Rodeny Ellis Backup and recovery in cloud computing has become an essential part of data storage for companies across various industries. Data security is a major risk for businesses due to the growing number of data breaches and ransomware attacks that could lead to a decrease in business confidence. Backup and recovery in cloud […]
What 24 hours of curiosity can achieve
By Siviwe Binase, Synthesis Receptionist There is a great wonder to this world, and I believe we find this through being curious, by being bold and by daring to be risk takers. At times, we escape into these rabbit holes – be it code, event organisation, sales, operations or even colour scheming. The threads that […]
The most striking finding to come out of COVID-19 cloud adoption
ALOOK INTO some of our Our Work We have crafted solutions for industry leaders, combining years of expertise with agility and innovation. Kim Furman, Synthesis Marketing Manager, highlights insights from Synthesis Head of Cloud Computing, Darryl Govender, about how organisations can embark on a strategic journey to get the most out of the cloud. “If […]
Capital Appreciation’s Software Division reaches new heights with a 75% revenue increase
[Johannesburg] – 29 November 2022 – South African JSE-listed FinTech group, Capital Appreciation Limited (Capprec), announced its interim results for the six months ended September 2022. Capital Appreciation generated gross revenues for the six months of R538.1 million (Sept 2022: R439.4 million), an increase of 22.5%, and a stable EBITDA of R138.0 million (Sept 2022: R138.7 million). […]