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...

Tech costs are holding facilities management back

South Africa’s facility managers call for smarter technology and greater support as workloads and budget pressures mount. A new industry report reveals that South Africa’s facility managers are feeling the pressure of heavy workloads, outdated infrastructure, and...

Home cinema experiences drive projector popularity

A study commissioned by Epson has uncovered increasing demand for home cinema experiences, with advancements in technology and a shift in lifestyle preferences driving consumers towards choosing large-screen projectors over traditional television sets for such...

Vodacom Western Cape invests R570m

Vodacom Western Cape plans to invest R570-million this financial year into the region's network as part of the company's commitment to building an inclusive digital society. Of this investment, R470-million is allocated to improve the quality, capacity and reach of...

Government urged to extend Social Relief of Distress Grant

To mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living in poverty, government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2020 - at the onset of the global health emergency - in an effort to support those in need. However, many eligible South...

Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband, SMME skills

Huawei South Africa and the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have launched partnership programmes aimed at enhancing broadband deployment as a foundation for a digital economy and providing digital skills training for SMMEs. They...

Global PC shipments to return to growth in 2024

The road to recovery for personal computers (PCs) has been challenging coming off explosive years in 2020 and 2021, but signs of growth are finally returning. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker,...

Experience is as important as products, services

A good experience is crucial for customers, who rated it higher than the product or service itself. This is among the findings from Salesforce's new State of the Connected Customer report, which shares insights from 14 300 consumers and business buyers across 25...

Internet of Things market to reach $1,88trn

The Internet of Things (IoT) market was worth $605,69-billion in 2014 owing to the rising requirement for Internet connectivity worldwide coupled with technological advancements. The emergence of start-ups in different industries to satisfy growing need of consumers...

Hubble spots a sparkling neighbouring galaxy

The galaxy ESO 300-16 looms over this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy, which lies 28,7-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Eridanus, is a ghostly assemblage of stars which resembles a sparkling cloud. Other distant galaxies...

Risk orientation critical to chief audit executive effectiveness

Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to a survey by Gartner. In April 2023, Gartner surveyed 114 CAEs across 180 areas...

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The role of the cloud in digital transformation

Businesses acknowledge they are buried under mountains of inefficiencies and missed opportunities. CEOs understand that digital is an opportunity or a threat. So, the question is not about awareness, but how to unleash the power of digital transformation while finding...

Gemalto enables biometric passports in 30 countries

Gemalto has confirmed that its advanced epassport technologies are now being used in over 30 different countries. The company's position has been built on the supply of complete travel documents and key components such as polycarbonate data pages, visible and hidden...

How to plan for a cybercrime attack

Cyber-crime is on the rise, and given the growing use of technology and the growing volumes of data organisations and individual users face, it is no surprise. By Paul Evans, MD of Redstor Recently, British Airways was struck by an outage that left not one but two...

Reconsider the role of business ‘chiefs’

The move to digital, coupled with the increasing amount of data businesses find themselves dealing with today, has given rise to numerous new 'Chief' roles within the business landscape, as CEOs try to steer in the right direction -- aiming to achieve sustained...

Smart technology in Africa

Dr Deonie Botha, strategic manager at Sebata, a MICROmega Holdings company, draws insights from the 2017 Transform Africa Summit and talks about how ICT players can leverage them. In 2013, seven African heads of state formed the Smart Africa Alliance. From this, the...

FASYL joins IFS partner network

FASYL, as a business partner for sub-Saharan Africa, will join the IFS Partner Network. FASYL and IFS will work together to offer enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and service management solutions to companies in asset- and...

Overcoming roadblocks on the journey to digitalisation

Technology predictions foretell a future world where virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation are the norm -- in both our personal and business lives. These technologies, among others, are set to completely change the way we interact...

Partners, cloud key to SME competitiveness

According to the World Economic Forum, SMEs contribute around 80% of the African continent's employment driving the creation of a new middle class and fuelling demand for new goods and services. Of late, SMEs have also seen a levelling of the playing field with their...

Discover Digital debuts billing interface

Digital technologies and video on demand solutions provider Discover Digital has brought a new level of simplicity to billing interfaces to market with the launch of its Common Operator Billing Interface (COBI) solution. COBI, initially designed to meet the needs of...

Machines shape the ‘golden ratio’ of data-driven business

This is the third in a series of three blog posts in which Niral Patel, MD of Oracle South Africa has been discussing the role people, data and machines must play in forming the data-driven businesses of tomorrow. You can read part one, on the role of people, here...

Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

Roles and Responsibilities: Database AdministrationProvide administration of database systems including installation, upgrades, configuration, migration, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenanceTesting new versions of the database management system (DBMS)Set...

SAP HANA Systems Administrator at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: SAP HANA Systems Administrator ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled SAP HANA Systems Administrators for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant SAP HANA...

IT Support Specialist (Tier 2) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, with 15+ years of experience, maintains a startup's energy. They prioritise client and staff relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration in an Agile environment. As a Microsoft-aligned organisation with proven Azure capabilities,...

Senior Systems Engineer

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of relevant...

Full Stack Developer (Angular & C#) at Reverside

Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperJob Summary:Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic IT team. This role will focus on building a strong foundation for application monitoring, observability, and AIOps within our team. The...

Senior Systems Engineer – Western Cape Western Cape

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of relevant...

Full Stack Developer (Angular & C#) at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperJob Summary:Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic IT team. This role will focus on building a strong foundation for application monitoring, observability, and AIOps within our team. The...

SAP Basis Administrator at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: SAP Basis Administrator ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled SAP Basis Administrators for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant SAP Basis qualificationsExperience...

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