SAP launches internal probe

SAP launches internal probe

In the wake of suggestions that SAP might have been involved in kickbacks, in the form or sales commissions, to Gupta-associated companies, the software giant has put its local management team on administrative leave as it initiates a corporate-led investigation. “SAP...
SA IT set for 2,4% growth

SA IT set for 2,4% growth

IT spending in South Africa is forecast to total R266-billion in 2017, a 2,4% increase from 2016, according to Gartner. Software is predicted to be the best-performing segment, with a 13,2% increase year-on-year. “South Africa has traditionally underinvested in...
SAP refutes GuptaLeaks reports

SAP refutes GuptaLeaks reports

SAP has come out strongly against reports today that it may have been involved in up to R100-million in kickbacks to Gupta-associated companies. Brett Parker, MD of SAP Africa, says: “The accusations made around the use and payment of sub-contractors are unfounded and...
Kuiper gives up its secrets

Kuiper gives up its secrets

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft doesn’t zoom past its next science target until New Year’s Day 2019, but the Kuiper Belt object, known as 2014 MU69, is already revealing surprises. Scientists have been sifting through data gathered from observing the...
Era of cognitive computing is here

Era of cognitive computing is here

Cognitive computing has nearly endless possibilities to improve business processes and functions. A full 73% of CEOs surveyed in a recent IBM study said it will play a key role in their organisations’ future and all executives in the study anticipate a 15%...
Workers want more technology

Workers want more technology

More than half of South African workers want their companies to put new technologies to work faster, so that they can be more efficient (53%); and they want their employers to use them and other resources more creatively (52%). Those are just two of the results from...