SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits
A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...
The high price of flawed hiring practices
Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...
Audit anxiety signals digital shortfalls
Just one in four IT decision-makers (ITDMs) feels very confident in the lead-up to an audit - with respondents to new research from Canon Europe highlighting concerns over their organisations' information and data management processes. The results of the survey of 1...
WeWork Global emerges from Chapter 11
WeWork Global has successfully completed the restructuring of its wholly-owned portfolio and emerged from Chapter 11 in the US. WeWork South Africa, which is 100% independently owned, operates separately from WeWork in the US and Canada and was not affected by the...
Africa an attractive investment destination for Japan
Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank's strong support to manage risks. This is among the conclusion by African Development Bank Group leaders at the Japan-Africa Business...
The world’s favourite social media
A new survey has crowned Instagram as the world's favourite social media platform - garnering twice as many votes as TikTok with 16,5% of the vote, according to Stocklytics.com. "Meta's dedicated investment in enhancing its social media platforms appears to be...
Young professionals take to farming
Despite not traditionally being considered a "cool" profession, an increasing number of South Africa's youth are becoming farmers, and many are not only surviving but thriving in this crucial economic sector. Statistics South Africa recently revealed that youth...
Better air routes could boost African economies
Several key unserved African routes could provide greater connectivity for travellers, drive economic growth in local economies, and provide a significant boost in revenue for airlines, according to analysis by Airbus. Several of the top unserved routes identified in...
New report offers lessons on stopping disease outbreaks
In February 2023, a market trader in Accra, Ghana, died from severe bleeding in a local hospital. Shortly after, her healthcare provider fell ill. Public health officials quickly identified the cause: Lassa fever, a deadly and contagious disease spread by rats. The...
Embedded two-wheeler OEM telematics systems set for rapid adoption
According to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems will grow at a CAGR of 37,1% from 11,1-million in 2023 to reach 53,8-million in 2028. The report focuses on motor-powered...
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Connectivity, security in focus as Fujitsu refreshes notebook and tablet line-up
Fujitsu has refreshed its line-up of business notebooks, and debuted a new Lifebook bristling with built-in security. The new Lifebook U7310 introduces stealth mode, with a digital privacy guard to keep visual hackers from viewing the 13,3-inch screen through...
FNB uses AI to redefine risk management and ways of working
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Dell Technologies and Google Cloud launch hybrid storage solution
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VMware debuts second generation of VMware Cloud on Dell EMC
VMware, announced the availability of the second generation of VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, a cloud service that combines the simplicity and agility of the public cloud with the security and control of enterprise-grade on-premises infrastructure. Jointly developed with...
Covid-19 reveals risk in inauthentic governance
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed another risk to investors, namely: 'governance washing' in the way of inauthentic delivery on sustainable governance guidelines. Responsible asset manager Old Mutual Investment Group has identified this as a real risk that requires...
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With more companies getting ready to operate again and empowering their employees to work from home, reliable electricity is essential. But reliable power is not a given. It can come with a threat to business continuity for remote workers trying to operate from home...
Going digital is the first step to sustainability
Sustainability is key for organisations that want to stay competitive. A balanced, holistic approach is best, and that starts by going digital. Gabrielle Ginér, head of environmental sustainability at BT, shares her thoughts Going digital isn't just about making our...
Nashua appoints Barry Venter as new MD
Barry Venter has been appointed as the new MD of Nashua. His career has mostly been within the ranks of Nashua Group: "Nashua forms part of my DNA as I have grown and evolved over 22 years with this business. It is an aspirational, truly South African brand and the...
The value of risk, business agility and how it impacts cloud costs
At a time when cost control has never been more important, Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed, says that many businesses continue to under-estimate the costs for owned infrastructure. He cites the main reasons to be the inability to apportion shared costs correctly as well...
Transition to remote working with ECM
The Covid-19 pandemic is fast-tracking digital transformation in companies, requiring us to digitally transform our places of work to be able to operate effectively. Those companies able to use digital technology will be the ones ahead of the competition once the...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join the team on a contract basis, working within a dynamic and fast-paced banking/financial services environment. The...
FULL STACK DEVELOPER (SaaS) – Gauteng Johannesburg
WE NEEDSaaSVue.jsReactAgularSynpfonyOverview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance...
Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills...
Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...
BI Developer
Job Title: BI Developer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will...
IT Technician (Ref: 23930)
A well-established medical practice is seeking demonstrated IT Technician to join them. This individual will be responsible for Network, Desktop and Server Support, including desktop/Laptop setup, troubleshooting and maintenance as well as network setup,...
Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a passion for Agile methodologies, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to lead and drive innovative Microsoft based projects in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with...
Backend Developer (Payments) (Ruby Kafka Temporal.io PostgreSQL) (Remote)
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BI Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: BI Developer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will...
IT Technician (Ref: 23930) – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established medical practice is seeking demonstrated IT Technician to join them. This individual will be responsible for Network, Desktop and Server Support, including desktop/Laptop setup, troubleshooting and maintenance as well as network setup,...
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