The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

Humanoid robots are ready to start work

The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionised humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows....

Intel debuts AI PC Intel Core Ultra desktop processors

Intel has launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs.  Led by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, the latest generation of enthusiast...

How to boost security resilience

Most organisations around the world have experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacts business - so building resilience is a key concern for business leaders. A new Cisco cybersecurity study, Security Outcomes Report, Volume 3: Achieving Security Resilience, with...

Microsoft to lay off 10 000 workers

Microsoft is gearing up to lay off about 10 000 employees, equivalent to just shy of 5% of its workforce. According to the company's Securities and Exchange (SEC) filing yesterday, the cutting of about 10 000 employees by the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023 is...

About $24bn of BTC permanently lost

The value BTC that is lost due to these forgotten passwords and private key loss stands at around $24-billion - or about 1,45-million BTC. This is according to research by BitcoinCasino.com, which adds there is no way to recover these lost funds. So crypto owners must...

Robotised production may be disrupted for weeks by a cyberattack

Robotics are used together with industrial control systems for production, replacing manual labour and improving business efficiency. However, according to recent Kaspersky research, the majority of employees surveyed in manufacturing companies in South Africa (73%)...

Backlog release and DX initiatives keep European server market afloat

Despite concerns about the general economic and geopolitical climate, the European server market continued posting strong growth in the third quarter of 2022 according to the Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The...

Unchecked cyberattacks a growing threat to the fragile global economy

The Adoption of connected devices during the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks. And, according to a new report launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, if left unchecked, the cost of cyberattacks will continue to rise, threatening a...

Critical infrastructure blackouts, cyber are top threats in SA

Cyber incidents and business interruption rank as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession, both garnering 34% of all responses in the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023. However, macroeconomic developments such as inflation, financial market volatility...

SA consumers under the whip as economic pressure grows

Soaring inflation and economic pressures are taking their toll on South African consumers. According to research conducted by TransUnion at the beginning of November 2022, two in three consumers (67%) have cut their discretionary spending in the past three months -...

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Imago SA launches new identity

Video conferencing supplier Imago South Africa is launching a new corporate identity and name-change to underline its independent status and commitment to its market. Its new name - SkyGroup Communications and positioning statement "Completely Connected" - is a signal...

Save your company from business rescue

Many small business owners are paying about 18 percentage points more income tax than they need to, according to Renier Nell, the director of accounting and tax firm Innovative Accounting Solutions (IAS). This stems from ignorance of tax law. "Tax is our...

Cell C wins at Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards

Cell C has won two prestigious awards at the Ask Afrika Orange Index annual awards ceremony. The Ask Afrika Orange Index, South Africa's largest and most widely-referenced service excellence benchmark with 15 000 interviews across 33 industries, ranked Cell C ahead of...

Tritech buys into parking app company

Tritech Media, the technology innovator controlled by the Kirsh family, has acquired a 30% holding in parking technology provider KaChing. The remainder of shares in KaChing are held by the founders and Servest, the largest black-owned facilities management company in...

Innovation wins Agilitude a place at business awards

Since launching three years ago, Agilitude has not only built a successful business consultancy, but has also paved the way for customer experience management (CEM) in Africa. This accomplishment has resulted in Agilitude being nominated as a Fast Growth Company...

Avaya partner program gives resellers the ‘edge’

Avaya has announced a new streamlined channel programme that gives partners the flexibility to meet their customers' needs in today's fast-paced digital marketplace, while providing greater rewards for those partners that deliver exceptional value. The new programme,...

Don’t be the next DDoS victim this festive season

"As the festive season approaches, don't be the next distributed denial of service (DDoS) victim," says Bryan Hamman, territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Arbor Networks, the security division of NETSCOUT. Recent headlines shouted "Crisis of the Week: Dyn's...

Biometric ATMs: secure if the right technology is used

A number of recent articles indicate that illegal technology can easily be purchased that can allow criminals to "steal" biometric information at ATMs. The implication is that biometric technology is not as secure as previously thought. Nothing could be further from...

Progress distributor develops first local Rollbase app

AIGS, a rising star in the Progress Software development and distribution channel, has developed South Africa's first Rollbase app, demonstrating how rapid this "rapid development environment" is, by creating start-to-finish functionality of a pilot app in a matter of...

King IV sounds wake-up call on insider threat

Research by information specialists J2 Software shows that employees pose one of the biggest threats to the security of corporate data - a threat that is largely unrecognised by South African boards. The launch of the King IV Report on Corporate Governance by the...

Project Manager at Qes – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract / 5 days onsite a week / based in Woodstock Position Summary: Senior IT Project Manager Industry: Supply Chain Job category: IT-Project Management...

Technical Desktop Engineer (12-Month Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A strong technical & self-driven Technical Desktop Engineer with an entrepreneurial flair is sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Joining its User Technology team, you will provide 2nd and 3rd Line technical support to multiple teams...

Azure Full-Stack Developer

Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a Junior Azure Full-Stack Developer! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role. Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and...

Java Backend Developer (12-Month Renewable Contract) (JHB – Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading global Digital Solutions Tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly focused Java Backend Developer with experience in the financial and banking domains. The candidate should have experience in development, enhancement, and maintenance...

Azure Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a Junior Azure Full-Stack Developer! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role. Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and...

Full Stack Software Developer

The role develops and maintains web services and interfaces that contribute to front-end and back-end development processes. To build new product features or APIs, perform tests, troubleshoot software, and fix bugs. Handles entire software applications from the system...

Senior .Net Core Developer LW

Technical Skills: NET CoreExtensive experience with .NET Core and related technologies.Web APIProven expertise in designing and developing Web APIs.Clean Architecture and DDDStrong understanding and practical experience with Clean Architecture principles and...

Senior Java Developer (12-month Renewable Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading global Digital Solutions Tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly focused Senior Java Developer with experience in the financial and banking domains. The ideal candidate will have expertise in development and maintenance & support...

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