AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...

Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

Cape Town sees high levels of food insecurity

The State of the City Food System Report, by the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers Gareth Haysom and Associate Professor Jane Battersby, has revealed alarmingly high levels of food insecurity in the city, which are compounded by spatial inequities. The report...

Digital adoption boosts anti-money laundering market

The global anti-money laundering market is expected to reach $4,24-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 16% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says that the growing adoption of digital and mobile payments is driving the anti-money...

Object Management Group forms Responsible Computing consortium

Object Management Group (OMG) has announced Responsible Computing (RC), a new consortium comprised of technology innovators working together to address sustainable development goals. "Responsible Computing aims to shift thinking and, ultimately, behaviour within the...

WinDealer malware shows sophisticated network abilities

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that malware dubbed WinDealer, spread by Chinese-speaking Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor LuoYu, has an ability to perform intrusions through a man-on-the-side attack. This development allows the actor to modify network...

Youth entrepreneurs urged to use revamped portal

Current and aspirant youth entrepreneurs have been urged to use the services of the revamped digital Innovation Bridge Portal as an enabling tool to advance their business. The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Department of Small Business...

Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage

An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...

Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught

There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...

More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent

Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...

Europeans turn to connected care

Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...

How US teens navigate school during Covid

More than two years after the Covid-19 outbreak forced school officials to shift classes and assignments online, teens continue to navigate the pandemic's impact on their education and relationships, even while they experience glimpses of normalcy as they return to...

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Does work/life balance still exist?

Much has been written about how to maintain an effective balance between work and personal life. But if one looks back at the past decade, the integration of technology in our lives has already resulted in a more balanced lifestyle. After all, one can hardly compare...

Business continuity questions CEOs must ask

Many CEOs tend to see business continuity management purely within the context of complying with King III and other governance codes. But, says Leigh-Anne van As, business development manager at ContinuitySA, CEOs also need to see how business continuity management...

Stratus partners with Omlis

Stratus Technologies, the leading provider of availability solutions, and secure mobile payments provider, Omlis, has announced a global partnership. Through this partnership Omlis and Stratus will jointly deliver infrastructure and mobile payments security solutions...

Dell unveils Precision M3800 workstation

Dell has announced updates to the Dell Precision M3800, the world’s thinnest and lightest true 15-inch mobile workstation, enabling video editors, graphic designers, engineers and other high-end users to create like never before with unmatched portability,...

Dell updates KACE K1000 appliance

Dell has announced the newest version of its award-winning Dell KACE K1000 Systems Management Appliance, which includes new and enhanced functionality to further transform how organisations discover, configure, secure and manage computers and devices in multi-platform...

Take a hands-on approach to 2015

Amid ongoing economic pressure, exacerbated by labour issues, pressure on resources and rising costs, businesses must remain focused. Wellness industry experts believe now is the time to truly instil a sense of unity amongst workers and build the team work dynamic....

NetApp introduces EF560 all-flash array

NetApp has announced the NetApp EF560 all-flash array with improvements in storage performance to offer the absolute and consistent latency, bandwidth and IOPS critical to enterprise database and analytics applications. Based on a new Storage Performance Council SPC-1...

M-Net studios implements Jasco solution

M-Net, South Africa’s first private subscription television service, currently boasts an array of general entertainment and niche channels and broadcasts to 41 countries across Africa. When storage allocation became an issue with the system currently in use, M-Net...

Employee productivity, wellbeing will be key

Take a quick trot around consumer tech publications these days and you’ll find a smorgasbord of exciting developments. In the longer term scientists are working on cars that fly, and aeroplanes that fly themselves with auto-navigation features in what are expected to...

Logikal Consulting signs Verint Systems

Specialist IT consulting and integration house, Logikal Consulting, has signed a partnership agreement with Verint Systems. The NASDAQ listed company offers what it calls “Actionable Intelligence” solutions for customer engagement optimisation, security intelligence,...

Senior Flutter Developer

This role requires participation in technical designs and the development and maintenance of software and other digital applications or services. The incumbent will be expected to create prototypes, develop user-centred software, and advise on technical...

Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

System Engineer I (CONTRACT ROLE)

To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimizing; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and systems software such as operating systems; data management...

Senior React Native/C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Design and create robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions. Document software, focusing on business rules and key technical decisions. Research and suggest improvements for existing systems. Analyze, diagnose, and resolve software errors. Assess, develop,...

Data Quality Analyst at corporate real estate – Gauteng Rosebank

Data Quality OfficerPermanent position, RosebankSalary R15 -18 000 per month (negotiable dependant on skill and brilliance) ABOUT THE POSITIONWe are looking for a Property Passionate Data Guru...South Africa's leading commercial real estate company is looking for a...

Software Developer II (Full Stack) at Visio Assignments

our client is on a lookout for a Software Developer II (Full Stack) and be part of an exciting journey in Cape Town. As a Software Developer in their team, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our clients' products by understanding and defining...

Junior Manual Tester (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled Junior Manual Tester is sought by a specialised Software Tech company in Joburg to join its team. The ideal candidate will require a tertiary qualification or Certification in Software Testing and a Diploma in Software-related area to...

Junior Manual Tester (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled Junior Manual Tester is sought by a specialised Software Tech company in Joburg to join its team. The ideal candidate will require a tertiary qualification or Certification in Software Testing and a Diploma in Software-related area to...

Senior IT Support Technician at Visio Assignments

Our client is seeking a client-driven, 3rd line ITTechnician that has previous IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) experience. The successful candidate will be confident and outgoing with an excellent telephone manner. You will have great communication skills both...

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