Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

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...

Top concerns for the engineering, construction and real estate sector

The engineering, construction, and real estate sector is facing significant challenges in the year ahead with natural catastrophes and fire/explosion risks emerging as the primary concerns, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. These top risks are followed by...

Global CitiVerse initiative aims to shape future cities

A global initiative for virtual worlds to support sustainable development and enhance city life was announced today at the first UN Virtual Worlds Day at ITU headquarters in Geneva. The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds - Discovering the CitiVerse will define norms...

IoDSA welcomes Molefe testimony in Zondo Report

The testimony of Popo Molefe, the current chairman of Transnet, as set out in Part 2: Volume 1 of the Zondo Report (Zondo 2) makes sensible and far-reaching suggestions relating to board and executive appointments at SOEs, according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the...

SA is firmly in the ransomware sights

For a number of reasons, South African companies are the seventh most-attacked by ransomware in the world. This is one of the findings from the Trellix Advanced Threat Research Report: January 2022, examining cybercriminal behaviour and activity related to cyber...

Data centre industry bucks the trend despite supply chain crisis

Although the construction sector is in the midst of an international supply chain crisis, 70% of respondents to Turner & Townsend’s Data Centre Cost Index were optimistic that stronger-than-ever demand proves the data-centre industry is recession-proof. Now in its...

AI will help to accelerate sustainable development

A new community platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), launched today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aims to step up global collaboration on the use of AI to drive sustainable development. The AI for Good Neural Network is designed to...

Wearables could be tracking much more than your heartbeat

Kaspersky experts have found out that the most commonly used protocol for transferring data from wearable devices used for remote patient monitoring contained 33 vulnerabilities, including 19 “critical vulnerabilities” in 2021 alone. This is 10 more critical...

Study seeks to understand the impact of high crime stats

With crime ramping up across the country, South Africans feel unsafe so they access security services more often. Aura’s inaugural Crime Trend Report provides insights into South Africa’s crime stats in key categories from armed robberies to attempted hijackings and...

Project professionals must take a global view to stay relevant

South African project professionals will be increasingly required to build consideration for global events into their strategies and planned outcomes if they are to ensure that they remain relevant in an age that is changing at a pace that challenges society. This is...

Voice and text interactions will soon supplement customer surveys

By 2025, 60% of organisations with voice of the customer (VoC) programs will supplement traditional surveys by analyzing voice and text interactions with customers, according to Gartner. Business and CX leaders will continue to seek ways to diminish reliance on...

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A new viewing experience with ultra HD TV

It’s impossible to separate contemporary urban living and technology. From electric razors and toothbrushes to smartphones and laptops, technology influences every aspect of our lives. The South African man is no different, and technology has an additional role to...

HP launches Deskjet Ink Advantage printer

HP has announced the launch of new HP Deskjet Ink Advantage printers that offer more choices for affordable, HP-quality printing, including first-to-market technologies such as wireless direct printing that does not require a network. With the new Ink Advantage...

UCS Solutions wins SAP retail certification

UCS Solutions has become the first South African company to be awarded the SAP Recognised Expertise in Retail certification. The newly launched certification aims to recognise the specialisation, competency and expertise of SAP Partners in the marketplace, and...

False Bay College expands with OLG

False Bay College has selected private provider – the Open Learning Group (OLG) to support its expansion strategies for student enrolment across five Western Cape campuses. False Bay College is a leading provider of Education and Training, mainly within the Technical...

New version of Enterprise Manager released

Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Release 4 lets organisations rapidly adopt Oracle-based, enterprise-scale private clouds. New capabilities provide advanced technology stack management, secure database administration, and enterprise service governance, enabling Oracle...

The benefits of managed services are clear

The adoption of managed services can enable organisations to greatly improve efficiency and lower costs, not to mention improve the security and stability of their technical environments. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting takes a look at some of the chief...

Adapting to change in a virtual world

It should come as no surprise that the biggest technological impacts on IT departments in 2013 were mobile and big data. Both issues also dominated conversations in the storage arena last year and with employees now increasingly working remotely, it’s highly likely...

Securicom named logMojo distributor

Securicom, a managed IT security services vendor, has been appointed as the value-added distributor for logMojo’s innovative, cloud-based reporting service for Fortigate Firewalls for the African continent. As the value-added distributor of logMojo for Africa,...

Cisco expands malware solutions

Addressing the needs of South African customers to combat zero-day attacks and advanced persistent threats (APTs), Cisco is broadening its Advanced Malware Protection and Data Centre security offering. This will help in protecting against threats across the full...

Using hard drives for video surveillance

In 2014, the total market in Africa for video surveillance equipment is expected to exceed $200-million (over R2-billion), says Kalvin Subbadu, components sales manager at WD South Africa. This surging growth is largely driven by the continuing transition from...

Senior C# Developer

We are looking for a C# developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-end services to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications, and to coordinate with the rest of...

Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

Frontend Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a Frontend Angular Developer ready to steer your career towards the thrilling realm of automotive technology? Buckle up, because we've got an exhilarating opportunity for you to rev up your skills and drive innovation! Essential Skills: Understanding of...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

We are looking for a C# developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-end services to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications, and to coordinate with the rest of...

Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

Business Analyst (Supply Chain) LWPE

Drive Awareness: Evaluate real-time data, processes, user interactions, and client requirements to identify and improve underperforming systems. Facilitate Workshops: Lead workshops to capture user requirements and stories for project builds and sprints. Capture User...

NETWORK ENGINEER

The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide technological direction and capability to support corporate services. Desired Skills: Azure network Cisco IOS Software tools Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...

Web Developer/Frontend Developer (Uvongo – KZN)

Position Overview:We are seeking a skilled Web Developer / Frontend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing user experience across our digital platforms, ensuring seamless navigation and interactive interfaces....

Business Analyst (Supply Chain) LWPE – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Drive Awareness: Evaluate real-time data, processes, user interactions, and client requirements to identify and improve underperforming systems. Facilitate Workshops: Lead workshops to capture user requirements and stories for project builds and sprints. Capture User...

NETWORK ENGINEER – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens

The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide technological direction and capability to support corporate services. Desired Skills: Azure network Cisco IOS Software tools Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...

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