The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

Deployment ‘gold rush’ ignites CNAPP market

The Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market is on track to surge from $2,8-billion in 2024 to $7,7-billion in 2029 - expanding at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% and growing nearly twice as fast as overall public-cloud...

Better integration, management for modernised infrastructure

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – The rapid pace at which technology advances and changes has never been as apparent as the last year. Amid change and disruption, organisations have to focus on modernising their infrastructure, building...

SA sees significant drop in insolvencies, but challenges remain

After two gradual rebounds in 2022 (+1%) and 2023 (+7%), global insolvencies are set to accelerate again in 2024 (+9%) before stabilising in 2025 (0%) at high levels. This is according to Allianz Trade's latest Global Insolvency Report, which also reveals updated...

Canal+ gets extension for stating intentions towards Multichoice

French entertainment group Canal+ will make an announcement about its intentions towards Multichoice before 8 April 2024. This follows a series of events beginning with an acquisition offer to Multichoice - that was rejected - and then the French group's purchase of...

AI, automation will give CIOs agility, insights

A recent IDC FutureScape report finds that, by 2028, 80% of CIOs will leverage organisational changes to harness AI, automation, and analytics, driving agile, insight-driven digital businesses. This prediction highlights the role of CIOs as key players in shaping the...

More than half of companies use AI, IoT in business processes

A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that more than 50% of companies surveyed have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses' infrastructures. Additionally, 33% are planning to adopt these interconnected technologies...

New vehicle sales idle through February

If January sales had started with the choke on; February sales appear to have settled into a smoother idle. Although still down 0,9% year-on-year, second month sales were significantly improved over January in volume terms, providing some hope for the industry that...

Sales organisations look to neurodivergent talent

By 2027, 20% of sales organizations within Fortune 500 companies will actively recruit neurodivergent talent across conditions like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia to improve business performance, according to Gartner. As...

Call for African changemakers to step forward

Changemakers across the continent are urged to step forward for the Africa Education Medal 2024 as nominations are now open. The award, stands as Africa's foremost recognition in the field of education. The Africa Education Medal, founded by T4 Education and HP,...

CEOs in Africa can thrive through continuous reinvention

Fifty-two percent of CEOs across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) expect economic growth locally and in their Africa territory (compared to 44% globally) in the next 12 months but, at the same time, 50% of these CEOs feel more exposed to inflation and macroeconomic volatility...

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Trends enabling better customer experiences in aviation

As digital transformation continues to evolve the business landscape, the market remains fiercely competitive for businesses and brands - especially when it comes to customer loyalty and retention. By Devendra Govender, head of operations at Merchants One industry...

The future of education for SA’s youth

The future of education for South Africa's youth does not only lie in going to university as soon as they finish school, or in going to university at all. The historical emphasis on university as the only viable option to gain adequate qualifications has led to many...

Paratus Africa, Nampower collaborate on The GridOnline

Paratus Africa and Nampower have signed an agreement to commercialise its national optic fiber network by launching The GridOnline. It will now provide access to its national Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) network. Paratus Africa continued its investment strategy at the...

Oracle named a leader in multiexperience development platforms

Oracle has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms report. Previously, Oracle was named a Leader for two consecutive years in the Magic Quadrant for Mobile App Development Platforms (MADPs). The Multiexperience...

Ghost employees could cost you your business

The occurrence of ghost employees on a company's payroll system ranks as the most difficult type of payroll fraud to detect, particularly in larger companies where no proper controls exist. Over time, this can pose a serious threat to the organisation's profitability...

International accreditation reduces risk

Xperien has achieved British Standards Institution (BSI) accreditation to comply with international high quality standards and also to enhance its existing service offerings. The certification confirms that Xperien operates a Quality Management System (QMS) that...

IT is all about the experience

Technology is resetting the boundaries for how and where people work. The future of work is dynamic and decentralised and staff who are engaged in their work are more innovative and self-starting. Research suggests, but 85% of workers globally are disengaged. This has...

Businesses opt for multi-cloud

Multi-cloud is a relatively new term and is a very popular architecture among enterprises. This is for good reason, it is part of cloud's natural evolution. A survey released by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that a staggering 85% of polled businesses use...

City held to ransom: how to safeguard your network from attack

In the wake of last week's City Power ransomware attack, ongoing vigilance, maintenance of systems and a holistic approach to security remains vital for critical infrastructure entities. This is according to Stefan van de Giessen, GM: cybersecurity at Networks...

A risk-based approach to procurement

The impact of fraud in procurement can be far reaching with many aspects of the business affected by such transactions. With the threat of reputational damage, legal non-compliance and potential financial losses remaining a possibility, it is critical that...

IT Support Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

A well established, IT consulting firm is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team! Requirements:Relevant degree (Computer Science / IT / Engineering) is requiredCertification in CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional would be...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

Technical Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking skilled professionals with deep expertise across multiple ServiceNow modules. If you are looking to take your ServiceNow career to the next level, this opportunity may be for you. Requirements: Education & Certifications Diploma/Degree in Computer...

Senior JAVA Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer (Spring) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 10-months contract role.What you...

IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and performance optimization of IBM WebSphere environments. You will collaborate...

SKA Mid -Jnr Verification System Engineer

This is a Long-Term Contract for a period or 3 years Purpose The MID Junior Verification System Engineer will be responsible for carrying out integration and test, for developing and/or coordinating the development of scripts and procedures, and for supporting the...

Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer (Spring) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 10-months contract role.What you...

Data Scientist

Purpose:Developing personalized models and algorithms aimed at fostering healthy habits, achieving positive health outcomes, and enhancing user engagement with the clients products and servicesOptimizing customer communication through our expansive data...

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