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...

Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio

Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...

Cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives are underutilised

Some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives currently have a lower than 30% adoption rate by organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. “Sustainable IT progress is underway at a solid pace,” says Kristin Moyer, distinguished vice-president...

Companies struggle with complexity of multi-cloud

As organisations continue to adopt the cloud, with 35% running more than 50% of their workloads on the likes of Azure, AWS and GCP, they struggle to manage the complexity of securing their cloud infrastructures across multiple cloud platforms, while also suffering a...

Attacks on industrial control systems on the rise

During the second half of 2021, almost 40% of all industrial control systems' (ICS) computers globally were attacked by malicious software at least once, according to Kaspersky. Even though the overall number of attacks has seen a slight decrease when compared to H1...

CSOs should focus B2B sales on situational buyer insights

B2B sales organisations must take a more situationally aware approach, tuning engagement skills and tactics with empathy for, and personalisation to, a prospective buyer's current state, according to Gartner. Standardised customer engagement in today's buying...

FPAA comes into force

The primary amendments introduced by the the Films and Publications Amendment Act 11 of 2019 (FPAA), which came into effect 1March, are the regulation of the online distribution of films, games and publications, and the extension of the operations of the Film and...

Newer treatment options offer hope in tackling obesity

Minimally invasive and scarless endoscopic procedures are expanding the range of treatment options available for patients with the complex, chronic disease of obesity, offering hope where other weight loss methods have failed or where surgery is not an option for...

Microsoft launches new initiatives in support of African startups

Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10 000 African startups and fast-track investment in Africa's startup ecosystem over the next five years. Microsoft's...

Tax reporting a key component in addressing ESG matters

Since 2014, when PwC began its annual assessment of tax transparency provided by the top 100 companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), transparency in tax reporting has moved from being a conversation around tax evasion to a critical topic that sits at the...

DDoS attacks hit record high in Q4 2021

Compared to Q3 2021, the total number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Q4 shows an increase of 52% - 4,5 times more than the same time the previous year, according to Kaspersky. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks pose a huge threat to...

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Samsung offers printing solutions for SMBs

Samsung Electronics South Africa announces the availability of its Core Printing Solutions (BCPS) for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). This server-less solution assists customers in saving IT costs, increase productivity, boosts security and support document...

Mitel named as leader in UC by Gartner

Mitel has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the latest Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications (UC). "Mitel has made bold moves this past year with a series of in-house innovations and acquisitions that have deepened our...

Fortinet delivers 1Tbps firewall throughput

Fortinet has redefined the standard for firewall performance by being the first network security vendor to deliver a firewall that exceeds 1Tbps throughput. The new FortiGate 5144C performance and offers 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE connectivity options. This firmly...

Availability gap threatens business

Most existing backup solutions are failing to give businesses the data protection they need, says Warren Olivier of Veeam, creating an “availability gap” between business requirements and IT performance. “It’s no longer unusual for customers or employees to need...

Reduce IT risks with Exergy KnowledgeBase

SilverBridge, a provider of software solutions to the financial services industry, has introduced Exergy KnowledgeBase, a tool that will help organisations reduce risk during IT projects. King III requires company executives to run their IT projects properly and to...

KFC menu boards go digital

KFC has installed over 5 000 digital menu boards in 608 of their stores across South Africa – meaning that menus can be changed and updated instantly and content can be laid out and managed effectively from a central point.

User experience key for tech adoption

Did you notice that your eagerly awaited new smartphone didn't come with a manual? You simply picked it up and immediately began using its features with delight, making it one of the most important work tools at your disposal and something you simply can't survive...

Avoiding the high cost of human error

Companies, small and large, are potentially losing millions of rands to human error, or employee misunderstanding, by its more diplomatic name, says Mark Robson, executive director and co-founder of PRP Solutions. This is defined as actions by employees who have...

The new face of information security

Once touted as a silver bullet, antivirus is now considered an ineffective security solution on its own. While AV is effective when detecting or blocking known pieces of malicious code, it is thought to fall short when it comes to defending against zero day attacks or...

Data quality depends on who uses it

As businesses continue to deal with more data on a daily basis, how many organisations are actually focusing on true data quality? In an effort to make data more "useful" companies needs to examine implementing a data quality "fit for purpose" approach, says PBT...

Senior C# Developer

TitleSenior C# DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain...

Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Java Developer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Design cutting-edge architectures, software, hardware and communications to support cross-functional requirements and interfaces as the next Java Developer sought by a dynamic Software Company with a focus on digital transformation. You will also be...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Job Description: The Business Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Intermediary Support and Compliance business systems, applications, and related processes. Responsibilities include identifying and defining business...

Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Somerset West

TitleSenior C# DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platformsBreaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasksSupport existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain...

Java Developer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Design cutting-edge architectures, software, hardware and communications to support cross-functional requirements and interfaces as the next Java Developer sought by a dynamic Software Company with a focus on digital transformation. You will also be...

Senior Apex Developer

Summary Senior Apex Developer with a strong background in banking or financial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and managing applications on the Salesforce platform, particularly with the NCINO banking system. Certification in...

Data Scientist (5 Months Fixed-term/Part-time/REMOTE)

Main purpose of the job:Support Global Alliance to End Paediatric AIDS M&E Framework monitoring including support development of M&E DashboardLocation:RemoteKey performance areas:Develop analysis planPresent the analysis plan to relevant stakeholders and...

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