AI features big in Telkom’s planning
Telkom says it has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of its digital transformation strategy, spending R46-million in this financial year aligning its AI initiatives with business strategy. “AI enables us to optimise operations, personalise...
AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril
No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...
The digital afterlife … and stolen identities
An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...
Elastic supply chains key in addressing global risks
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must proactively embrace a geopolitically elastic supply chain strategy to support their organisations’ growth objectives, according to Gartner. An elastic supply chain capability - which can expand or contract supply in response to...
HPE plans to go after Mike Lynch’s estate for $4bn
HPE is not giving up on its claim against Mike Lynch, the Autonomy founder who died last month when his yacht sank. The company says it will continue to pursue a claim of up to $4-billion in civil fraud damages from Lynch’s estate. Lynch had been acquitted of fraud...
Africa well positioned for energy transition
Kathy Gibson reports – The last 25 years have seen some major global changes, not least in the area of energy and the technology that goes into its provision and distribution. On a visit to the company’s South African offices last week, Schneider Electric chairperson...
Ethereum continues to take big hits in crypto market
After growing by almost 70% in the first six months of the year and getting close to its all-time high of $4 300 seen in early 2021, Ethereum's value has slumped by 25% in the past month – and the massive $900 price correction has significantly impacted the share of...
Corruption is African youth’s biggest bugbear
Africa’s youth have bounced back from the ravages of Covid-19, but they aren’t happy with the direction their governments are taking. They are unafraid to speak out and they are unequivocal about what the greatest threat to their futures is - corruption. Corruption is...
First snapshot of polar heat emissions
NASA’s newest climate mission has started collecting data on the amount of heat in the form of far-infrared radiation that the Arctic and Antarctic environments emit to space. The measurements by the Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experiment (Prefire) are...
Competition Commission approves sale of Telkom masts and towers
An important milestone has been reached in the proposed disposal of Telkom’s masts and towers business. The South African Competition Commission, the Competition Tribunal of South Africa, has approved the disposal of the assets housed in the Swiftnet business, subject...
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Predicting the future of work
No one could've predicted the challenges of 2020, and with a new year, comes a new set of challenges. Will a vaccine change the way we've learned to live and work? Will companies return to in-person work? And, will customers feel comfortable stepping into your store?...
Things to consider before attending the office party
The office holiday party may not be a big feature this year, however if your business is planning a year-end function, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic it is best to follow specific protocols to ensure everyone keeps safe and healthy. ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD...
WFH considerations in the year ahead
New data from the Tenant Profile Network (TPN) indicates that only half of South African commercial tenants are in good standing with their landlords. TPN tracks tenant payment behaviour in South Africa. Add this to the fact that the US media is reporting that one...
FlySafair taps into tech for customer experience
What's the one thing that people carry with them all the time? If you said a phone, you'd be correct. Whether it's checking a shopping list in a supermarket, passing the time while waiting for takeaways or walking from the kitchen to the lounge in our own homes, there...
Tech start-up achieves an African first
LocumBase, the independent online platform that brings medical practices and locum practitioners together through a simplified locum booking process, has secured funding from E ² Investments and Jozi Angels. Zulé Vuuren, LocumBase founder and chief energy officer,...
IITPSA president takes the reins at AfICTA
Thabo Mashegoane, has been elected as chairman of the Africa ICT Alliance (AfICTA). Formerly the vice-chairman of AfICTA, he succeeds Hossam Elgamal from Egypt to become the third chairman. AfICTA, a private sector-led alliance of ICT Associations, multinational...
Remote services, support, maintenance crucial for remote working
Many organisations are reporting a significant boost in productivity, as well as a host of other benefits, as their employees continue to work remotely. By Barry Venter, CEO of Nashua According to Unilever Group CEO, Alan Jope, the company has seen a 41% increase in...
Cyber insurance should be a priority for all businesses
A recent report published by Mimecast, estimates the volume of malicious and opportunistic cybercrime has increased worldwide by as much as 33% between January and March of this year. In addition, US-based cloud security company, Zscaler, reported an increase of over...
Decision-making has been transformed by Covid-19
The time to step away from instinctual decision-making is now. Today, a scientific, fact-based approach, leveraging insight derived from an organisation's data, is critical to the navigation of the current business world. So says Shakeel Jhazbhay, GM: digital business...
Covid-19 brutally exposes a lack of customer experience
Marketing guru, Philip Kotler, said that the customer is king, but has this been the case during the Covid-19 pandemic? Having wreaked havoc on a majority of businesses, the pandemic has forced brands to reconsider their business models, and most importantly, the...
Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) – Gauteng Sandhurst
Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst - Front Arena Role PurposeThe purpose of the Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) is to provide Capital Markets knowledge and practical application of business analysis to design, develop and implement...
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My client based in CBD (Southern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Extend and maintain existing and new software systemsPlanning, estimating, and continuously improving code...
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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure System Engineer to join their dynamic infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a hybrid IT infrastructure. This role requires...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure System Engineer to join their dynamic infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a hybrid IT infrastructure. This role requires...
Full Stack .Net Developer – Evdb
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