Creativity is enabled by advanced technology
Kathy Gibson reports from Lenovo Accelerate ’25 - Technology is critical to the creation of animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda – one of the reasons Lenovo has become a key partner with iconic movie studio Dreamworks. Kate Swanborg, senior vice-president of...
Integrating AI in apps a headache for software engineers
Seventy-seven percent of engineering leaders identify building AI capabilities into applications to improve features and functionality as a significant or moderate pain point, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey also found that the use of AI tools to augment...
Another positive month for take-home pay in January
The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) continued its upward movement in January as the high rate of inflation moderated, providing relief to salary earners. However, stormy clouds are on the horizon, particularly for tax-paying South Africans. "The nominal...
Epic road trip reveals mobile connectivity booming in rural Africa
What happens when a team of telecoms firewall experts abandon Zoom, ditch air travel, and choose instead to forge connections with their customers from one end of Africa to the other on an epic journey in Land Cruisers? The journey of 18 000km began in Barcelona on 1...
Corporates turn focus on to ESG and sustainability
Despite business leaders facing a multitude of issues and challenges, ESG and broader sustainability strategy have made their way to the top of board agendas in 2024, according to new research from KPMG International. Chief sustainability officers from some of the...
Sustainability reporting continues to mature
The world's largest organisations are providing more detail and breadth in their sustainability reporting - and are also obtaining a greater scope of assurance on those disclosures - according to an updated report from the International Federation of Accountants...
GenAI gains traction among HR leaders
A Gartner survey of 179 HR leaders in January this year has revealed that 38% of them are piloting, planning implementation, or have already implemented generative AI (GenAI) - up from 19% in June 2023. The top three use cases respondents said that they are...
Deal-making has never been more difficult for Big Tech
The merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape for Big Tech is undergoing a dramatic shift with increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly around antitrust concerns, making large acquisitions a challenge, says GlobalData. This trend extends beyond traditional M&A...
Global Energy & Utility companies are embracing AI
A new study - IBM's Global AI Adoption Index 2023 - reveals that 74% of global Energy & Utility companies have implemented or are exploring using AI in their operations - with 33% focusing AI projects on HR/Talent Acquisition and 27% focused on AI Monitoring &...
European networks lead the race to Net Zero
The carbon emissions of mobile network operators fell by 6% globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA's fourth Mobile Net Zero report, published yesterday at MWC Barcelona. The report reveals regional variations in the reduction of operational emissions, with...
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SUSE transforms storage with containerised and cloud workload support
SUSE has introduced SUSE Enterprise Storage 6, the latest release of its software-defined storage solution powered by Ceph technology. The new SUSE Enterprise Storage enables IT organisations to seamlessly adapt to changing business demands while reducing IT...
Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of GDPR
It's been a year since the European Commission (EC) made its hotly anticipated General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforceable on 25 May 2018. Danny Allan, vice-president: product strategy at Veeam There has been a tremendous amount of fear, uncertainty and...
Is AI the key to managing rampant data storage costs?
We are currently living in a data economy, where most businesses' competitive advantage stems from its ability to analyse data, improve customer experience and decision-making. By Eran Brown, chief technology officer: EMEA at Infinidat As this data increases, due to...
Tips for detecting hidden spy cameras when travelling
The use of secret cameras to spy on guests in rented accommodation has recently made the headlines, but to the security industry such tactics are nothing new. Surveillance devices can be used to target travelling businesspeople, politicians, activists, and...
Architects of the future required – apply within
Whether the market (or country) is ready for it or not, the fourth industrial revolution is here and the pace at which technology is moving is astonishing. And according to Greg de Chasteauneuf, chief technology officer (CTO) for Saicom, software developers are the...
Cloud migration not without challenges
While moving to the cloud might be easier than overhauling on-premise systems, there are still obstacles to overcome. Ryan Jamieson, solutions and innovation officer at Altron Karabina, says many companies underestimate the costs of migration and the level of planning...
Local RFID solutions provide flexibility in emerging markets
Local RFID solution providers offer cheaper and more flexible solutions that are better suited to the South African market. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been around for a long time, but local companies are now beginning to focus on providing...
Tata partners with African Development Solutions on African fibre
Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited (TCTS), a telco transformation and managed services provider, is partnering with Africa Development Solutions (ADS Group) to facilitate building the fibre infrastructure backbone across Africa. TCTS will perform...
New Level IV data centre for Abidjan
Engie has been selected for the operation and maintenance of the Orange Services Group's data centre in Abidjan, for a five-year contract that will start early June 2019. This latest-generation data centre, built by the Orange Service Group (GOS), is one of the few...
Thesele takes 40% stake in Knowledge Integration Dynamics
Thesele Group (Thesele) has bought a 40% stake in Knowledge Integration Dynamics (KID), marking the investment holding company’s first foray into the ICT space, and making KID South Africa’s largest black-owned focused data management solutions company. The...
Senior Project Manager
Our client is seeking a top-tier Senior Project Manager to lead exciting and complex commercial and industrial Solar PV projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about renewable energy, have a proven track record of successfully delivering...
BI Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking a top-tier Senior Project Manager to lead exciting and complex commercial and industrial Solar PV projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about renewable energy, have a proven track record of successfully delivering...
Data Engineer
?? Data Engineer ?? Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid/Remote)?? Rate: R550 - R600 per hour?? Contract / Permanent About the Role: We're looking for experienced Data Engineers to join our team and build world-class AWS data solutions. If you're passionate about data...
Test Analyst at TT
Hiring Test Analyst - investment banking experience Test Analyst role for BOP project at Std Bank. Possess 3-5 years of experience in Functional Testing of Banking applications.Proven experience of testing financial applications, particularly functionalities related...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
?? Data Engineer ?? Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid/Remote)?? Rate: R550 - R600 per hour?? Contract / Permanent About the Role: We're looking for experienced Data Engineers to join our team and build world-class AWS data solutions. If you're passionate about data...
Test Analyst at TT – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hiring Test Analyst - investment banking experience Test Analyst role for BOP project at Std Bank. Possess 3-5 years of experience in Functional Testing of Banking applications.Proven experience of testing financial applications, particularly functionalities related...
Change and Project Manager
Join a leading financial institution as a Change and Project Manager! Take the lead on change initiatives, drive employee adoption, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Desired Skills: Change Management Project Management Information...
Digital Strategist
A dynamic global organization based in Midrand is looking to employ a Digital Strategist with 3 – 5 years' experience leading and managing digital projects.Minimum ExperienceMatricValid Driver's License and Own vehicleBachelor's degree in Project Management,...
Android Developer
One of our clients is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join their dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have...
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