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...

Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe

Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...

Bitcoin hits new all-time high

The 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day last week was marked by the cryptocurrency attaining a new all-time high of $111 534, On 22 May 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz famously paid 10 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas – a transaction worth over $1,1-billion at today's...

AI software spend to hit $279bn by 2027

A recent forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software market will grow from $64-billion in 2022 to nearly $251-billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31,4%. The forecast for...

Seismic shift needed in education system

A "seismic shift" in the education system is required to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is according to says Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) chief executive Tracey Webster, who says: "South Africa is well aware of the issues that...

Organisations face greater risks

A worrying immaturity of ERM processes and a lack of understanding by executives and boards of the strategic value of an effective risk oversight process is emerging. At the same time, a new report shows a significant increase in the level and complexity of risks...

Cost of a data breach hits an all-time high

Despite considerable investments in security technology, data breaches continue affecting companies across the globe and causing them more financial damage than ever. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the average data breach cost has jumped by nearly $600...

Consumers want their data to be treated with more care

Consumers reveal how they expect their personal data to be shared and secured - and companies should take note that they want a more trustworthy digital experiences. An Axway survey found that, while more than 60% of Americans feel open banking is positive and 62%...

2024 security trends focus on GenAI, CISO role

The top cybersecurity trends set to shape global enterprise in 2024 include generative AI (GenAI), boardroom discussion, sovereign cloud, vendor strategy, and insights on hiring. This is according to Margareta Petrovic, global managing partner: risk and cybersecurity...

President Ntuli confirmed as MD of HPE SA

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today confirmed that President Ntuli has been appointed to the role of board member and MD for South Africa with immediate effect. The previous MD, Sandile Dube, has left the company to join Equinix as the MD for South Africa. Ntuli...

How El Niño is shaping up

Not all El Niño events are created equal - their impacts vary widely, and satellites like the US-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich help anticipate those impacts on a global scale by tracking changes in sea surface height in the Pacific Ocean. Water expands as it...

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Fujitsu develops Dracena IoT architecture

Fujitsu Laboratories has announced the development of Dracena (Dynamically Reconfigurable Asynchronous Consistent EveNt-processing Architecture), a stream processing architecture that can add or change content while processing large volumes of IoT data, without...

Nokia, Orange roll out 4G LTE in Africa

Nokia and Orange Middle East & Africa are rolling out a Nokia single radio access network and network management technology across seven African countries in a three-year modernization project to prepare for the launch of 4G services. To facilitate the deployment...

Remaining compliant in the cloud

High profile data breaches litter the headlines on a daily basis, forcing some of the world's most famous brands to disclose that millions of customer records have been exposed, and resulting in massive regulatory fines. This is why for CIOs of large organisations,...

MTN Business strengthens management team

MTN Businesss has bolstered its executive team by appointing two seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT), enterprise, consulting and financial services industries. These appointments are expected to give...

Technology trends in travel and tourism

The advent of technology is fostering a change in the travel and tourism industry regarding how companies interact with customers. Consequently, travel companies are adopting various technologies to improve operational efficiencies and meet customers' expectations,...

IMImobile SA launches mVideo

IMImobile SA has announced the launch of mVideo, a high-resolution mobile video delivery solution available across South Africa. mVideo allows mobile marketing and enterprise customers to streamline the creation and delivery of high-resolution video content across...

Velocity Group adds Check Point

The Velocity Group is adding Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, to its growing list of vendors, providing local customers access to the superior security solutions within the Check Point portfolio. The...

Realise your digital future

By Doug Woolley - In the future, when historians look back at our age, I believe they will characterise it for its mix of progress and uncertainty. We are currently undergoing some of the greatest shifts in humanity's story. From individual rights to new political...

Solutions for unemployment, economic stability

With the South African Government renewing its commitment to ensure stability following a series of economic outlook downgrades by global ratings agencies - while a major shift in political leadership saw newly instated President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation...

Take mobile print to the next level

By now, nearly every business has either enabled or considered enabling their employees to work remotely - whether from 9-5 or just while they're on the road. Mobile is increasingly becoming the way we work, and it's happening fast. By A Zimmer, channel and SMB...

Agile Master (Senior) – 2289 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Coach team membersThe Scrum master makes sure team members are well trained and understand the Agile processHost daily stand-up meetingsAssist the Product Owner with the backlogRemove roadblocks for the teamTeach scrum practices and principlesEnsures documentation in...

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 Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions

Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional...

Senior JAVA Developer – Gauteng Parkwood

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional...

Senior Business Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...

DevOps Engineer

The DevOps Engineer provides front level support for all incoming production infrastructure and software application issues. The role is focused on the shift towards continuous delivery; automating functions to get custom software through development as speedily as...

Flutter Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Flutter Developer to join our client based in Johannesburg. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications using Flutter, alongside the Django framework, leveraging your...

Content Developer

We are looking to recruit a vibrant Content Creator to join our fast-paced, mid-sized Contact Centre based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.Qualifications and competencies required:Grade 12, or equivalent qualification and experience. Media / Communications / Marketing...

Content Developer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

We are looking to recruit a vibrant Content Creator to join our fast-paced, mid-sized Contact Centre based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.Qualifications and competencies required:Grade 12, or equivalent qualification and experience. Media / Communications / Marketing...

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