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...

Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal

Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...

ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...

Mental health of adolescent girls, young women worst hit by Covid-19

Findings from a recent study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have shown that the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions severely impacted the mental health of adolescent girls and...

Record growth as mobile money promotes financial inclusion

Mobile money adoption and use saw continued growth in 2021, with a record $1-trillion processed during the year. The industry enjoyed a substantial increase in the number of registered accounts, up 18% since 2020 reaching 1,35-billion globally. The volume of...

Are SMEs being left behind?

Small and medium enterprises (SMBs), which represent two-thirds of global jobs and over half of global GDP, remain resilient and confident in the face of current challenges. They warn of rising costs and the need for more government support and better financing...

AI emerges as the power tool for customer experience

Customer experience (CX) Champions gain better returns from their CX tech investments than competitors by managing CX across the enterprise through cross-functional teams, clearly defined workflows, and extensive use of analytics and AI. This is according to a new...

Sustainability a priority in digital transformation

Sustainability is at the top of corporate agendas worldwide, as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals have become major considerations in companies' digital transformation programs. New research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that more than 60%...

Chat helps to strengthen customer experience

Chat technology has becoming critical for bolstering customer experience while driving revenue and growth for the businesses. This is among the findings of Clickatell's new Chat Commerce Trends report, which reveals that 99% of customer service executives recognise...

These are the imperatives for data and analytics success

Data and analytics (D&A) leaders should embrace three imperatives when leveraging the top D&A trends for 2022 in their enterprise, according to Gartner. The three key areas are: Activate Dynamism and Diversity, Augment People and Decisions, and...

Microsoft launches Zulu translations

Microsoft has added Zulu to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator, enabling text and documents to be translated to and from one of South Africa's official languages across the entire Microsoft ecosystem of products and services. Zulu joins Swahili as the...

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Ricoh announces the Pro VC60000

Ricoh has announced the Pro VC60000, a new generation, continuous feed, inkjet technology platform for graphic arts, designed to excel at direct mail, book printing and marketing materials. The modular-based system is the most versatile colour inkjet system available...

Businesses must think about POPI

Southern Africa cautions against a “wait and see” approach regarding the implementation of the controls necessary to attain POPI (Protection of Personal Information) compliance. The POPI Act was passed into law at the end of 2013. Eren Ramdhani, security solution...

Optimising document workflow

The addressing of obstructions to productivity is a growing priority for all types of businesses, in every sector of the economy. Success demands that organisations streamline document operations to focus on customer generation and retention. According to Hennie...

Why e-mail campaigns pay off

In this age of realtime advertising – such as the cookie brand Oreo's now legendary live tweet during the broadcast of the American SuperBowl earlier this year – as well as interactive, online video ads, a far more humble medium continues to remain popular as a...

Bpost, Zetes partner to find lost bikes

Bpost, the leading postal and courier services provider in Belgium, has chosen Zetes to create an innovative system called CycloSafe. The system was launched 15 September 2014. It tracks and finds lost bicycles thanks to an RFID chip built into a box installed on the...

Stay safe on the World Wide Web

ITNA’s director, Kagiso Setsetse, discusses the pitfalls of the Internet and how businesses can avoid cyber-attacks. The issue of Web security is not a new one. However, since our migration to the digital age, organisations are now facing rapidly changing risk...

Bytes, Volanté harmonise payments

The long-standing partnership between Bytes and Volante is now helping South African banks to convert their back office systems to comply with a new standard for cross-border payments clearing. The standard, called SADC Payments, will take full effect in the Southern...

OpenWeb launches Download Heaven

Local Internet service provider (ISP) OpenWeb has launched Download Heaven, a service that guarantees its uncapped customers unshaped access. The response from clients has been overwhelming. OpenWeb CEO Keoma Wright says many ISP’s in South Africa leave much to be...

Kangra Coal implements IFS Applications

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Kangra Coal, a South African coal mining company, will implement IFS Applications to migrate two of its business divisions onto a single ERP suite to optimise efficiency and control in its business...

Online car platforms fail the motor industry

I’ve spent my entire life involved, in some way or the other, in the motor industry – at oil companies, the Retail Motor Industry Association and, recently, the world of online car sales. When e-commerce (and the subsequent deluge of e new car platforms) started...

IT Project Coordinator

SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...

Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Century City

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Scrum Master (CH994) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...

Software Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...

IT Project Coordinator – Gauteng Centurion

SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...

Full Stack Web Developer

Be part of a company that embraces change and offers an energetic, creative, and fun work environment where young, progressive individuals thrive and are aptly rewarded for their contributions.You'll needA minimum of 3 years relevant experience in web...

SQL Developer

A leading South African company is seeking a skilled SQL Developer to join their team. You will be part of a cross functional agile development team. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Work as a skilled, contributing SQL...

Scrum Master (CH994) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...

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