Despite perceived value, companies lag in digital workplace redesign

Eight in 10 IT decision-makers say the digital workplace is critical to successful AI-led transformation – but only 10% report fundamentally redesigning it for AI. This is among the findings from Lenovo’s sixth Work Reborn report, The AI-ready workplace, which exposes...

In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

IBM and Cisco aim for network-distributed quantum computing

IBM and Cisco have announced their intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking...

Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge

The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...

These are the top business travel tips

A new survey reveals tension among business travellers as cost pressures and other factors create friction in the business travel market. According to the findings of the SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey, two-thirds of business travellers feel that traveling...

SMEs should get ready to adapt

2024 is ending the year better than it began, with improved consumer and business sentiment largely attributed to the election outcome, a suspension of loadshedding for over eight months and a significant drop in inflation. In October South Africa’s annual inflation...

Matric Live wins FNB App of the Year 2024

The 2024 FNB App of the Year winner is Matric Live, an educational app designed to empower Grade 10 to 12 learners. Announced yesterday (4 December), the winning app impressed the judges with its dynamic approach to learning through interactive video lessons, gamified...

Bitcoin dip expected before it soars further

Bitcoin has breached the $100 000 mark for the first time, driven by expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Donald Trump’s incoming US presidency. However, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts a short-term sell-off before Bitcoin rallies...

Black Friday grew conversational customer comms

New data from global communications platform Infobip shows customers prefer conversational experiences on the day of Black Friday, driven by rich channels such as RCS. Infobip recorded new levels of total customer communications interactions on its platform this year,...

Lock down the mobile Web this summer

South Africans familiar with securing mobile devices should also secure their mobile Internet access these holidays. That’s the word from ISPA, SA’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), which says the ability of mobile devices to connect to the...

Uber debuts courier bakkie in SA

Uber has launched its Courier Bakkie product offering to drivers and users of the Uber App, effectively rebranding the “Uber Package” product as “Courier”, to better align with the growing range of transportation services. South Africa is Uber’s first global market to...

New country director for Google

Kabelo Makwane has been appointed as Google’s new country director for South Africa. Makwane has more than 20 years experience in the technology sector. He joins Google from Vodacom Business where he currently serves as managing executive for the cloud, hosting and...

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Cape Town offers support to small businesses

A skills development programme and competition sponsored by the City of Cape Town will empower small and medium enterprises (SMMEs), to to help them weather the current Covid-19 storm and thrive beyond the crisis. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy,...

Mastercard evolves contactless technology for a quantum world

The demand for faster, more convenient, safe and now cleaner ways to pay has driven the transition to contactless and this trend will only continue to grow. In fact, in the third quarter of 2020, contactless penetration represented 41% of in-person purchase...

ERP helps retail pharmacies gain business insights

The pharmaceutical industry is faced with a multitude of challenges, including a rapidly changing landscape, competitive pressures, and the supply chain challenges wrought by the global Covid-19 outbreak. With a Covid-19 vaccine likely to be available in early 2021,...

Key changes in new tax laws

The President has given effect to the 2020 tax proposals by signing three tax Acts into law. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical at Tax Consulting SA On 15 January 2021, the President gave his assent to the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws...

Fujitsu designs Lifebooks for the new normal

Designed during the global pandemic, the new-generation Fujitsu Lifebook U9311 is built to focus on the new normality for a busy executive. Based on the 11th generation Intel vPro platform and even thinner, more powerful, longer-lasting, and lighter than before –...

What makes SD-WAN more than just a branch solution?

To meet the demands of a dynamic business environment in today's rapidly changing digital world, many organisations are turning to SD-WAN for fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity between network environments. By John Maddison, chief marketing officer and...

Outdated data protection strategies put businesses at risk

With remote working having become the norm for most companies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the need to constantly back up critical data is not only more crucial than ever, but also requires that organisations understand the difference between remote and...

 Weighing in on the great WhatsApp debate

It didn’t take long for the first scandal to hit 2021, with WhatsApp announcing that users must accept the new terms of service by February 2021 or lose use of the application, and the terms were cause for global concern. “You will lose WhatsApp if you don’t update...

How fitness can step up your gaming

From everyday enthusiasts to esports professionals, the gaming industry surged in 2020. This growth also increased competition, challenging esports’ premier athletes and novice gamers alike to find ways beyond the screen to level up their play. Enter Jasper Schellens,...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer

Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...

SAP Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

This is a remote position.Join Our Tech Revolution as a SAP Business Analyst! Ready to shake up the world of tech and business? We're on the hunt for a rockstar Technical Business Analyst to join our vibrant, fast-paced team! If you're passionate about blending...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...

Firmware Engineer

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

Senior Systems Developer

Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...

Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

Senior Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...

Test Automation Engineer

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...

Senior Business Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a fast-growing international startup consultancy, specializes in delivering tailored implementations of their digital transformation platform for financial institutions and multinational enterprises. They are seeking a Senior Business Analyst...

Test Automation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...

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