How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

New stand needed to hold directors accountable

The Companies Amendment Act - which is a direct result of the Zondo Commission of Enquiry into State Capture's finding that directors of captured state-owned entities (SOEs) had not been properly held accountable - extends the time bar to hold directors accountable...

Alphabet’s lifetime revenues break $2trn mark

The parent company of Google and YouTube - Alphabet - has seen its lifetime revenues hit an astounding $2,082-trillion, according to Stocklytics.com. "Alphabet initially relied heavily on search engine advertising for its revenue," says Stocklytics.com financial...

CIOs embrace post-pandemic realities in a digital-first world

Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - Many companies have brought forward their digital transformation projects by two years or more in response to the global pandemic - and they are reaping the benefit - but CIOs need to prepare now for the post-pandemic...

WAPA encourages ICASA to release 1,200GHz of WiFi 6E spectrum

South Africa could benefit by up to nearly $58-billion over the next 10 years by enabling 1 200 license-exempt megahertz in the 6GHz band, helping the country to bridge the digital divide as well as improve access to remote education, work, and commerce. But ICASA has...

Cybercriminals target Windows Print Spooler

Kaspersky researchers have revealed that the number of attacks exploiting numerous vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler have risen noticeably over the past four months. Even though Microsoft regularly releases patches for its Print Spooler, software that manages...

Intel unveils new cloud-to-edge technologies at Vision

At its inaugural Intel Vision event, the company announced advancements across silicon, software and services, showcasing how it brings together technologies and the ecosystem to unlock business value for customers. Among the benefits highlighted across real-world...

IBM’s global workforce in decline

Once the world's biggest computer company, IBM has seen a 35% decline in its workforce in the last 10 years, according to a tradingplatforms.com data analysis. The technology and consulting company has recorded a downward trajectory in its revenue for the past few...

Executive pay disclosure a governance imperative

The recent suggestion by PSG CEO Piet Mouton that the requirement to disclose executive pay should be made optional raises important questions about an issue that consistently attracts controversy. This follows news reports of Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman...

Cape Town initiates support for ScreenTech sector

From laptops, televisions and navigation devices to cell phones, video games and smartwatches - screens of all shapes and sizes are fast becoming the preferred medium for people all over the world to acquire news, information, and knowledge; to entertain themselves;...

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The changing face of workplace training

On-the-job performance support solutions have emerged as a powerful supplement or alternative to classroom based training and e-learning for companies that want to drive higher return on investment (ROI) from new business systems and processes. That’s according to...

FormsXpress deploys Xerox iGen3 press

FormsXpress, one of South Africa’s largest full-service print, design and production companies, has deployed a Xerox iGen3 digital production press to significantly increase capacity and reduce printing costs. The Xerox iGen3 press was supplied by Oxbow and supported...

Obsidian, GuruHut offer Atlassian products

Open Source software solutions provider Obsidian Systems has joined forces with GuruHut to deliver complete local Atlassian solutions. “With more pressure on IT teams to deliver rapid innovation for your business, we will enable many more Atlassian users in South...

Does big data invade your privacy?

According to Gartner, by 2015, 4,4-million IT jobs will be created globally to support big data, a clear indication that big data continues to make a large impact on organisations – but have you asked your customers for permission to analyse their data? Big data has...

Bytes MS achieves certifications

Bytes Managed Solutions offers a suite of comprehensive infrastructure services that are now backed by the company’s new accreditations, which include MEGAnet Installer certification, Molex Authorised Installer for copper and fibre data transport solutions...

Unfair discrimination addressed in new EEA

On 1 August 2014 South Africa’s previous employment equity regulations were repealed and replaced with the new Employment Equity Regulations. This article highlights the rules that apply to equal pay for equal work, offering employers and employees clarity on the...

Konica Minolta’s Steyn wins award

Heidi Steyn, account manager at Konica Minolta South Africa’s Johannesburg branch, has been named top sales performer across the entire African region, in Konica Minolta Business Technologies Japan’s annual Colour Champions League incentive. Steyn received her award...

Access control matters

The level of innovation, research and development that defines access control in business reflects how seriously decision makers view this facet of operations management. The ability to compete in any industry or sector today is heavily dependent on the availability...

It’s all about the apps

For a generation or more, IT has thought about end-user computing in terms of a Microsoft Windows desktop, says Arthur Dell, director technology and service, Citrix. Ask people what really matters to them now, and you’ll hear them talk about the applications they rely...

Top tips for renting an MFD

A multi-function device (MFD) is an office machine which incorporates the functionalities of multiple devices into one, so as to have a smaller footprint in a home or small business setting or to provide centralised document management, distribution and production in...

IT Support Engineer

We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...

Controls Software Engineer

The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Observation Monitoring and...

Systems Engineer (CPaaS)

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...

The Cloud Engineer FinOps at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy

Our client based in Rivonia is looking for a qualified Cloud Engineer FinOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate should...

2555 Fullstack Java Developer

Large company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent roleFull Stack Java Developer (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)PICOP / Launch enabling systemsESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Java EE· JavaScript + JS UI frameworks (Angular, NodeJS)· Java...

Senior Developer (Front-End) – Hybrid at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering Sciences.Must have 8-10 years of experience as a Senior Front-end developer in software development.Must have knowledge of the SDLC...

IT Support Engineer

We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...

Controls Software Engineer

The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Observation Monitoring and...

Systems Engineer (CPaaS)

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...

The Cloud Engineer FinOps at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy

Our client based in Rivonia is looking for a qualified Cloud Engineer FinOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate should...

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