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...

Enterprise mobility management on growth trajectory

The global enterprise mobility management market size is estimated to reach $69,12-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the proliferation of...

Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

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...

Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year announced

After a month of intense deliberation, the judges of the Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition have chosen 16 finalists - all deemed to be the country's most promising and resilient emerging small and medium businesses. This year marks the post-Covid...

Middle East conflict: What are the economic implications?

The primary transmission mechanism of greater tensions in the Middle East region to the global economy would be through higher energy prices, writes David Rees, senior emerging markets economist at Schroders, who adds that the price of Brent crude has already climbed...

New genomics project aims to improve global health

An international collaboration is aiming to improve global health by uncovering the effects of genomic and environmental diversity on differences in disease risk observed across the global population - thanks to a new partnership of 20 research groups from around the...

All change for the channel as AI, CX take centre stage

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - So far, 2023 has been a turbulent year for the IT industry. Artificial intelligence (AI), long a niche play, has burst on to the scene and into the public consciousness, while the science of customer experience is quickly going...

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Chatbots to be the differentiator

As South African customers increasingly avoid call centres and emails in favour of using more immediate digital communication channels, local companies - especially in the retail and services sector - will need to look toward intelligent chatbots to set them apart...

SRIC migrates to new platform

The Swaziland Royal Insurance Corporation (SRIC) has chosen to migrate to SSP's digital insurance platform, SSP Pure Insurance. SRIC wanted a platform with the digital capabilities necessary to maintain its position as the largest insurer in Swaziland. SSP Pure...

Sophos in Gartner 2018 Magic Quadrant

Gartner has positioned Sophos as a Leader in its 2018 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms. Sophos has been positioned as a Leader in all 10 of these reports since they were first published in 2007. In the report, Gartner states that the definition of an...

Avaya extends UC offerings

Avaya has announced that more end users can realise the benefits of true unified communications, now enabled by compelling enhancements to its signature user experience, Avaya Equinox. Already known for creating seamless communication experiences across applications,...

New Gautrain website, mobile app

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi launched the new Gautrain website and mobile application at the Technology Innovation Conference 2018 held at Gallagher Conference Centre this week. The new website and mobile application are user-friendly interfaces on...

New OfficeJet Pro 7720 debuts

HP's next generation wide-format, all-in-one printer, the OfficeJet Pro 7720 is now available to the channel from official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Optimised for SOHO and SMBs environments, the OfficeJet Pro 7720 offers a seamless experience...

Three-wave strategy delivers Lenovo growth

Lenovo has announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended 31 December 2017. Revenue was $12,9-billion, a 6.3 percent increase year-over-year, and 10 percent increase over the second fiscal quarter of FY2017/18. Lenovo continued to enjoy significant revenue gains...

Adding threat intelligence to the security mix

Today’s threat landscape is so complex and fast-paced, it is impossible to prevent every threat or attack. The criminal organisations behind cybercrime are well-funded, and have the technical skills to stay ahead of mitigation tools and techniques. They target...

Wintec appointed as Spot distributor

Wintec Solutions has been appointed as Spot distributor for sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2008,Wintec has a strong portfolio of high involvement, technical brands, with a focus on the outdoor industry. Spot is an award-winning line of tracking products that allow...

CA Veracode leads in static application security testing

Veracode, a leader in securing the world's software recently acquired by CA Technologies, has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Static Application Security Testing, Q4 2017 report by Forrester Research. The report is based on the detailed evaluation of the 10...

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...

PHP Developer with Rust Skills

Are you a passionate PHP developer with a keen interest in Rust? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges? We're seeking a talented PHP Developer with Rust Skills to join our innovative team in Cape Town. This is a...

Business Analyst at STS

Looking for a Business Analyst, contract Requirement Gathering will be a large part of day-to-day tasks:Conduct workshops and interviews with stakeholders (loan fulfilment areas, risk teams, finance, IT, etc.) to identify the system's needs.Document the requirements...

PHP/Laravel Developer

Our client is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a talented Backend Developer specializing in PHP and Laravel! This fully remote position is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to make a meaningful impact from anywhere in the world. Key Requirements...

PHP Developer with Rust Skills – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a passionate PHP developer with a keen interest in Rust? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges? We're seeking a talented PHP Developer with Rust Skills to join our innovative team in Cape Town. This is a...

Business Analyst at STS – Gauteng Johannesburg

Looking for a Business Analyst, contract Requirement Gathering will be a large part of day-to-day tasks:Conduct workshops and interviews with stakeholders (loan fulfilment areas, risk teams, finance, IT, etc.) to identify the system's needs.Document the requirements...

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