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...

Bill Gates pledges to ‘give away virtually all my wealth’

On the 25th anniversary of the Gates Foundation, one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates, has pledged to give away the bulk of his wealth through the foundation over the next 20 years – an estimated $200-billion over the timeframe – after which, the Gates...

The evolution of a tech company

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Nutanix was set up 16 years ago as a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) company focused on managing storage, compute, and virtualisation across data centres. It has come a long way since then, today providing...

Cloud infrastructure spending stays on growth track

Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 7,9% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $24,6-billion. This is according to the International Data Corporation...

Attacks through social media proliferate

On 29 September, the North Korea-linked cybercriminal group Lazarus targeted a Spanish aerospace company through social media. The attacker pretended to be a recruiter from Meta and contacted employees via LinkedIn Messaging. This tricked them into believing the...

Sam Bankman-Fried trial is test for crypto

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, kicks off in Manhattan this week. According to Nigel Green, the CEO and founder of deVere Group, it represents an opportunity to bolster trust, boost adoption, and purge the cryptocurrency sector of unscrupulous...

Fak’ugesi Awards celebrate digital creativity

In a vibrant awards ceremony that illuminated the 10th-anniversary celebrations of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival, the Fak'ugesi 2023 Awards for Digital Creativity unveiled the winning projects spanning Animation, Video Games, Visual Arts, Music,...

Noose tightens on new vehicle sales

Uncertainty appears to be getting the better of consumers and business as new vehicle sales registered their second consecutive month of declines year-on-year. According to figures released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, South Africa's new vehicle sales...

Nobel prize for work that enabled Covid-19 vaccine

The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against...

Watch a supernova bubble expand in a Hubble time-lapse movie

A doomed star exploded some 20 000 years ago, but its tattered remnants continue racing into space at breakneck speeds – and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has caught the action. The nebula, called the Cygnus Loop, forms a bubble-like shape that is about 120...

Security, risk management spend set for double-digit growth

Worldwide end user spending on security and risk management is projected to total $215-billion in 2024 - an increase of 14,3% from 2023 - according to Gartner, which says that in 2023, global security and risk management end user spending is estimated to reach...

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IS joins Nexcenter network

Internet Solutions' Parklands data centre has joined the Nexcenter network. Parklands is the first data centre in Africa to meet the stringent technology and service standards defined by the NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international...

SkyGroup Communications adds Barco UniSee

Local video and communications distributor SkyGroup Communications has added the Barco UniSee LCD video wall range to its product offerings. The Barco UniSee, is the vendor company's new flagship product in the Barco LCD video wall range. The UniSee platform sees a...

Protect yourself from ATM scammers

By practicing a fair amount of vigilance, ATM users can avoid falling victim to scammers looking to swindle them of their hard-earned cash. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says, "As the festive season nears, we would like to urge ATM users to practice...

Attivo Networks bolsters security defences in Africa

Threat detection company Attivo Networks has announced a strategic partnership with Networks Unlimited. With this distribution partnership, Attivo Networks and Networks Unlimited together aim to extend comprehensive next-generation deception-based cyber security...

A better service from Martin’s Funerals

The installation of a Xerox Versant 180 digital press -- and the cost savings and efficiencies it provides, has allowed the owners of Martin's Funerals Randburg more time on providing the compassion that bereaved families need, in their time of grief. A good printer...

Fleet management: take the blinders off

DHL Supply Chain South Africa has introduced a Central Control Tower, providing customers with a bird's-eye view of all transport needs. As fleets grow in size, there is a greater need to understand where vehicles are, what the conditions are of stock loads, and...

Beyond Christmas parties and Santa shoeboxes

There's a familiar vibe in the air as December draws closer, work starts calming down and families head to the beaches for their year-end holidays. By Joanne van der Walt, Sage Foundation Programme Manager for Africa If you're one of the few skeleton team members left...

Routed co-founder appointed as ISPA director

Malcolm Siegel, co-founder of Routed, has been appointed to the board of The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). He previously served as an ISPA member since 2011, in a role within the INX working group management committee. Siegel says he looks forward to...

OutSystems places first graduates

OutSystems SA, which launched an internship programme in June 2017, targeting IT graduates with a three year diploma or degree, preferably in Software Development, has successfully placed its first six graduates, with another eight due to graduate at the end of 2017....

Two-factor authentication should be a staple

The tools for two-factor authentication have been available for about a decade and in an era of increasing cyber crime, fraud and identity theft, two layers of authentication at least should be a staple for security. But it is not. While some are already graduating to...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Business Analyst (BA) will be responsible for understanding the business needs of the clients and transforming those needs into detailed project requirements. The BA will act as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that software...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Lead issue resolution, drive process improvements and ensure seamless product operations for one of the tech leaders in the healthcare industry.An exciting opportunity is available at one of our top clients, renowned for their innovation, cutting-edge technology, and...

Solutions Analyst

Key Responsibilities: Proactively build relationships to understand business needs and processes.Conduct in-depth business analysis and document requirements in user story format.Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and solutions.Utilize...

Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Lead issue resolution, drive process improvements and ensure seamless product operations for one of the tech leaders in the healthcare industry.An exciting opportunity is available at one of our top clients, renowned for their innovation, cutting-edge technology, and...

Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Sandown

Key Responsibilities: Proactively build relationships to understand business needs and processes.Conduct in-depth business analysis and document requirements in user story format.Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and solutions.Utilize...

Developer: Frontend

Location: Must be Johannesburg based. Role is predominantly remote with occasional meetings in office.Role: Intermediate Front End developerCompany: Offering a culture which is all about collaboration, innovation, and growth—both personally and professionally. They...

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