A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

What kind of salary increase can you look forward to?

South Africans can look forward to an average salary increase of 6% in 2024/2025. This is the word from Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and executive committee member of the South African Reward Association (SARA), who says: “There is a glimmer of hope...

Google, ALX host hardware hackathon

Google has partnered with ALX South Africa to kick-off the sub-continent’s first Hardware Hackathon on 1 November at ALX’s hub in Braamfontein. Looking to foster innovation in the hardware and networking industry, the initiative is part of Google’s broader outreach...

Climate change could drive more insects to extinction

New NASA research models are shedding light on how insect populations may respond to severe changes in temperature that are likely climate change. In a study recently published in Nature Climate Change, scientists found that 65% of the insect populations they examined...

IBM unveils 400 qubit-plus quantum processor

IBM has announced new advancements in quantum hardware and software and outlined its vision for quantum-centric supercomputing. "The new 433 qubit 'Osprey' processor brings us a step closer to the point where quantum computers will be used to tackle previously...

IDC outlines the future of connectedness

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Connectedness predictions for 2023 and beyond. The transition to hybrid work and more distributed workforces has created greater expectations from employees, customers, and partners for seamless anytime...

AMD adds Epyc performance, energy efficiency

AMD has announced the general availability of the 4th Gen AMD Epyc processors; improving performance for critical workloads across cloud, enterprise and high performance computing. The 4th Gen AMD Epyc processors bring next-generation architecture, technology, and...

OTT conversational commerce set for massive growth

Global spend for conversational commerce on over the top (OTT) channels, including WhatsApp or WeChat, will rise from $13,3-billion in 2022 to $25,1-billion in 2023, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This growth of 89% will be driven by verticals such as...

Intel raises the bar for gaming performance

Intel has launched the new Intel NUC 13 Extreme Kit (code-named Raptor Canyon) and Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element, which combine to make the most powerful Intel NUC built to date. The NUC 13 Extreme features unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors and...

New PC webcam standard set

VCX-Forum has announced VCX-WebCam 2023, the first consensus-driven camera benchmark specifically targeted for videoconferencing image quality. Intel was the founding member and chair of the cross-PC ecosystem group, working alongside Dell, Image Engineering, Lenovo,...

Vodacom posts first half results

The Vodacom group reports that revenue of R53,7-billion for the six months ended 30 September 2022 was up 7,7%, supported by normalised growth of 5% and rand depreciation against a basket of international currencies. Group service revenue growth was 7,2% in the...

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From Big Brother to big help …

Video surveillance in 2016 is not only better and cheaper, but does a lot more than keep criminals in check. Most companies adopt video surveillance for insurance reasons, but it may be one of the most underused assets they own. Roy Alves, business development manager...

Printing isn’t dying, it’s developing

Digitisation is disrupting many industries, including publishing as people now absorb their newspapers and books online, writes Johan Basson, CEO of Bytes Document Solutions Strangely though, the amount of material being printed isn't falling, it's actually rising....

Printing isn’t dying, it’s developing

Digitisation is disrupting many industries, including publishing as people now absorb their newspapers and books online, writes Johan Basson, CEO of Bytes Document Solutions Strangely though, the amount of material being printed isn't falling, it's actually rising....

Design digital experiences to entice and retain customers

The digital world is a noisy one, with many voices competing for your attention and focus. And like in any buyer's market, the balance of power, choice and selection has veered in favour of the end-user. Consumers are empowered to search for information and reviews on...

Avaya offers SMEs hybrid cloud

Avaya has announced its first complete, multichannel unified communications and contact centre cloud offers targeted for the midmarket. Avaya Midmarket Cloud solutions are two flexible deployment options, enabling Avaya channel partners to seamlessly evolve midsize...

Volunteer programmes are good for business

A happy and engaged employee equals good business for the company they work for. Research indicates that companies with high levels of employee engagement enjoy a significant increase in productivity and general well-being, which leads to increased profitability and...

New Year resolutions to protect your data

With the holidays officially behind us, everyone is back at work and companies are in full swing again. Unfortunately, they're not the only ones. Would-be hackers are looking ahead to another lucrative year of cybercrime. 2015 was a 'successful' year for cyber...

Sophos boosts enterprise mobility management

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Mobile Control 6.0, which now includes Sophos Secure Email, a container solution that isolates and secures business data from personal information on devices. Sophos Mobile Control 6.0 also enhances data protection...

PayGate offers cash-based payment solution

Payment service provider, PayGate has entered into a partnership with Trans Africa Solutions, an African secure payment solutions company, whose patented Smart Code product, SCode allows barcoded invoices to be settled in cash at retailers and Post Offices throughout...

Warehouse-in-a-box for Côte d’Ivoire

Imperial Logistics group company Resolve, through its division Resolve Capacity, has completed its latest Warehouse-in-a-Box in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d'Ivoire. The contract was awarded in July 2014 to Imperial Health Sciences, for which Resolve Capacity is a...

Developer – Full Stack (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Design and deliver functional code that aligns with the product backlog.Engage actively in Agile software development processes.Contribute to UX and UI design discussions to optimise development efforts.Provide architectural advice when...

Lead Software Developer

Title: Lead Software Engineer (Django & Python) Contract: 6 months (with renewal) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site in Cape Town) Job OverviewWe are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Software Engineer to be the technical...

Java Developer

If you are a motivated Java Developer with a passion for backend engineering, and you meet the below requirements, we would love to hear from you. Join our client in enhancing the technology that supports thousands of hotels and facilitates seamless online bookings...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Stakeholder management for UMF customers, building business relationships. Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability. Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems. Author and...

Lead Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Title: Lead Software Engineer (Django & Python) Contract: 6 months (with renewal) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site in Cape Town) Job OverviewWe are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Software Engineer to be the technical...

Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

If you are a motivated Java Developer with a passion for backend engineering, and you meet the below requirements, we would love to hear from you. Join our client in enhancing the technology that supports thousands of hotels and facilitates seamless online bookings...

Specialist Data Analysis

Manage the Messaging data set. Manage the Data trapping points and elements. Define the data model to deliver Reporting, Monitoring and SLA tracking.KPA / KPI Define data elements required for reporting.Document and maintain a repository of Data elements.Define the...

Tester

Acceptance Testing Requirements Coordinate the demand of testing requirementsManage the review of requirement specificationsCoordinate the review and prioritisation of testing requirementsResponsible for specifying what testing is required (the total solution) -...

Scrum Master

Role:The purpose of the Scrum master is to be an Agile Project/Delivery manager and Scrum Master for the BI Platform team. The Scrum Master will be considered a subject-matter expert in delivery management, have excellent logic and problem-solving skills and a drive...

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