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...

Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach

Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...

Vodacom releases reviewed annual results

Vodacom’s group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 was R152,2-billion, up 1,1%. Group service revenue declined 0,1% in rands, but increased 11,2% on a normalised basis, above the group’s medium-term target; and financial services revenue increased 7,6% to...

How Avaya went from bankruptcy to CX market leader

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Avaya has successfully emerged from bankruptcy to challenge for supremacy in the burgeoning customer experience (CX) market. There's a new spirit of optimism and passion at the company, with CEO Alan Masarek leading the charge. "There...

Trust key to AI effectiveness

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Artificial intelligence (AI) is something we all want to leverage - but that means we all need to be able to trust it. We are in the middle of a an AI revolution, says Marc Mathieu, chair of the advisory board at Salesforce,...

Retailers will need to be agile this Black Friday

With South African consumers holding back on big purchases throughout 2023 in anticipation of sales and promotions, the Black Friday period offers technical goods retailers and manufacturers a golden opportunity to capture revenue growth following a difficult year....

Agritech attacks could threaten food security

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Digital farming is a very real trend, helping to increase food production around the world. But this also means that food security could be threatened by cybersecurity attacks. When it comes to digital inclusion, sometimes we forget...

The best countries for remote work … and the worst

Morocco and Tunisia are the best countries in Africa for remote work, according to NordLayer's annual Global Remote Work Index (GRWI), with Denmark maintaining its position as the global leader. The index is based on four criteria: cyber safety; economic safety;...

Cybersecurity budgets inadequate to deal with insider threats

There has been a staggering 40% rise over the past four years in the average annual cost of an insider risk - now totalling $16,2-million - and there is growing concern about the inadequacy of current cybersecurity budgets to address the issue. DTEX Systems, a global...

Rapid growth predicted for cold chain tracking solutions

Shipments of remote tracking systems with cellular or satellite communications capabilities for refrigerated cargo carrying units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, and air freight ULDs reached 725 000 units worldwide in 2022, according to...

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New chairman for BankservAfrica

Dr Yvonne Muthien has been appointed as the new chairperson of the BankservAfrica Board. Having served on the BankservAfrica board since 2014, she has already been an independent director and chair of the human resources and social and ethics committees. Dr Muthien's...

Identify and manage supplier risks

In many instances, the procurement function of supply chains is measured by its efficiency and success in sourcing reliable commodities and services at a reduced cost. Beyond cost savings, procurement departments also need to ensure that the business is exposed to...

Are you ready to go paperless?

Reduced costs. Better security and compliance. Increased productivity. And greater employee satisfaction. These are some of the challenges facing business owners every day - no matter the size of the organisation, writes Mark Taylor, CEO of Nashua. One of the surest...

EOH partners with KineMatik

EOH has been appointed as the authorised KineMatik partner in South Africa, enhancing the EOH Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions and extending its expertise to further meet the needs of its customers. KineMatik is an OpenText technology partner and a...

Digital transformation leads to multi-cloud

The siren's call of digital transformation boils down to "if you build an app, they will come", writes Lori MacVittie, principal technical evangelist at F5 Networks. There's a lot more to digital transformation than the pretty picture of success painted in colourful...

Cyber security is smarter now

Office 365 missed nearly 1-million spam, phishing, and other e-mails in September 2017 that contained malware of 10-million e-mails verified. By Tallen Harmsen, head of IndigoCube Cyber Security Of that number, the darkreading.com story continues, about 34 000 were...

Acer introduces Synergy Partner Portal

Acer Africa has introduced Synergy, a bespoke rewards based program which will assist its partners to reach its internal and sales goals. The objective of Synergy is to motivate resellers to reach certain targets every quarter and offering tools like incentives and...

Big value in small business data

I read an interesting article the other day about how a novel targeted at young, single females and housewives wasn't selling as well as expected, writes Charles Teversham, MD of Sage Intelligence. When the publisher looked deeper into its sales data, it found that...

Top global payroll trends for 2018

The rapid advancement of the cloud has changed how many businesses manage their day-to-day operations -- including payroll. Geographical borders no longer inhibit businesses and companies are increasingly choosing to manage their global payroll needs from one central...

Better deployment with HyperPod

Schneider Electric has released HyperPod, a rack-ready system designed to deploy IT in increments of eight to 12 racks, addressing the demand for greater computer capacity and flexible data centre architectures. Part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure for Data Center...

Technical Systems Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Technical Systems Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town. The purpose of the Technical Systems Engineer is to effectively drive system availability, performing technical support and system administration activities, and providing efficient,...

Business & System Analyst

If you are a Business Systems Analyst looking for a new opportunity, this could be for you! Key Requirements Tertiary qualification (e.g Degree and/ or Post Graduate degree)Qualification in Salesforce Administration and/ or business analysis (e.g. certificate or...

IT Desktop Support Technician – Onsite – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: IT Desktop Support Technician - OnsiteLocation: Kya Sand, JohannesburgJoin a leading IT Managed Services company with a stellar 30-year track record of success! They are seeking an energetic Desk Top Support Technician to become a vital part of their dynamic and...

Business & System Analyst – Western Cape Overberg

If you are a Business Systems Analyst looking for a new opportunity, this could be for you! Key Requirements Tertiary qualification (e.g Degree and/ or Post Graduate degree)Qualification in Salesforce Administration and/ or business analysis (e.g. certificate or...

Web Developer

Hire Resolve's client, a leading software company in Johannesburg, is currently seeking a talented Web Developer to join their team.If you are passionate about crafting seamless and responsive web experiences and have the skills to match, this role could be your next...

C++ Developer

What You'll Do Develop high-performance C++ applications for advanced payment systems.Collaborate with international teams to design and optimize scalable solutions.Stay ahead of technology trends to deliver cutting-edge innovations.What We're Looking For Relevant...

Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client, a leading software company in Johannesburg, is currently seeking a talented Web Developer to join their team.If you are passionate about crafting seamless and responsive web experiences and have the skills to match, this role could be your next...

C++ Developer – Western Cape Century City

What You'll Do Develop high-performance C++ applications for advanced payment systems.Collaborate with international teams to design and optimize scalable solutions.Stay ahead of technology trends to deliver cutting-edge innovations.What We're Looking For Relevant...

Project Manager (Software) (Contract) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

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