In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

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....

Gen AI is a key theme in company discussions

Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a key theme during the last year with more companies discussing the impacts of this technology, according to GlobalData, which says that S&P 500 companies in their Q1 2024 earnings call transcripts had discussions around GenAI...

Questions persist as CEOs push GenAI adoption

CEOs are facing workforce, culture, and governance challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI across their organisations, according to a new study from IBM's Institute for Business Value. The annual global study of 3 000 CEOs from over 30...

With technology core to the business, CIO influence grows

CIOs' influence on business strategy and operations is growing as technology pervades enterprises, according to a new IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study. When asked which other C-Suite members will be most critical over the next few years, CEOs surveyed...

This is what the future of intelligence looks like

Results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Future of Intelligence survey reveal a significant positive correlation between enterprise intelligence and better business outcomes. By investing in enterprise intelligence, organizations can achieve first-order...

Cloud will be the centrepiece of new digital experiences

The ongoing pandemic and the surge in digital services are making cloud the centrepiece of new digital experiences. "There is no business strategy without a cloud strategy," says Milind Govekar, distinguished vice-president at Gartner. "The adoption and interest in...

CSPs setting the pace in 5G twice as likely to grow revenue

5G pacesetters - the frontrunning communications service providers (CSPs) currently driving the global demand for consumer 5G - are three times more likely to retain customers and almost twice as likely to grow average revenue per user (ARPU) and mobile services...

Godongwana’s plans for the R128bn revenue bonanza

In his first major budget address since being appointed in August 2021, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to Parliament yesterday (11 November). Lullu Krugel, chief economist at PwC Strategy& South Africa,...

Sky-high IPv4 prices pose security threats

The price of individual IPv4 addresses peaked at $32 in the first quarter of 2021 as the supply for IP resources failed to meet demand. Vincentas Grinius, CEO of IPXO, says that increased cybercriminal activity is a probable consequence of this price surge, as selling...

IT spending in EMEA set for subdued growth

IT spending in EMEA is forecast to total $1,3-trillion in 2022, an increase of 4.7% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The 2022 growth rate will be slower than in 2021 when EMEA IT spending is expected to grow 6,3%. The biggest change moving...

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Progress placed in Magic Quadrant for aPaaS

Progress has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Visionaries quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for enterprise application platform as a service (aPaaS). The Gartner report, authored and published by Yefim Natis, Massimo Pezzini, Mark Driver, David Mitchell...

MicroStrategy named BI leader by Forrester

MicroStrategy has announced that Forrester Research, Inc. has cited MicroStrategy as a leader in its report entitled The Forrester WaveTM: Enterprise Business Intelligence Platforms, Q4 2013. MicroStrategy received its top scores in product direction, global presence...

Managing workers’ career aspirations

Not many people look forward to returning to work in a new year after a long festive holiday. To trading swimsuits for corporate suits, deck chairs for desk chairs, cocktails for coffee and sunscreen for a computer screen. To numb the pain, many come armed with New...

To outsource or not to outsource

When it comes to managing complex IT systems and networks, many business leaders are grappling with the question of whether to outsource some or all of their IT processes. As Roberto Caprio, MD of Dial A Nerd, points out, there are a number of factors to take into...

Ricoh one of the most sustainable companies

Ricoh has again been rated one of Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world. It is the 10th time Ricoh has received the award, this year made during the World Economic Forum in Davos. “The Global 100 is an extensive data-driven corporate sustainability...

Harness the power of CEM

In increasingly commoditised markets, the most important way for an organisation to distinguish itself from the pack – in a sustainable way – is through providing customers with a quality customer experience, and adding value to customers’ lives wherever possible,...

Training in statistics, data mining

BI and analytics specialist BITanium has launched a series of statistics and data mining courses aimed at helping enterprises maximise their returns on analytical tools. Dr Tracy Dunbar, director of BITanium, says BITanium has noted a growing need in business to...

Municipal bill payments made easy

Revolutionising business requires three primary ingredients: innovation; collaboration; and vision. The recent merger of Bytes Technology Group (BTG) and Altech, and the subsequent establishment of the Technology Multimedia Telecoms (TMT) Division of Altron, has...

Intuate becomes OpenSpan reseller

South African owned integrated solutions specialist, Intuate Group, has signed an agreement to become a reseller for OpenSpan, Inc., a global provider of worker optimisation, activity management and automation solutions, headquartered in North Atlanta, Georgia, USA....

Océ launches PRISMAproduction update

Océ South Africa, a leader in digital document management and delivery, has announced a new version of Océ PRISMAproduction, its fully automated high performance workflow and output management system for commercial, book, direct mail and transactional printing. Océ...

Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

An exciting opportunity has become available within the IT industry, for an Intermediate Python Developer. The position is Remote Based. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing automation solutions using Python and RPA tools....

IT Service Desk Agent at Ntice Search – Gauteng Midrand

Westfalia Fruit Products situated at Midrand, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced IT Service Desk Agent.Reporting to IT service desk manager, the incumbent will be responsible for providing a higher-level service function on problem solving and...

Websphere Server Application Engineer

Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Websphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Installing,...

Senior Front End Developer

Role Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

Project Manager

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (BCom preferred). Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the Finance & Insurance industry. Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering...

Websphere Server Application Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Websphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Installing,...

Senior Front End Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Role Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (BCom preferred). Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the Finance & Insurance industry. Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering...

Tier 2 Desktop Support

We are currently seeking a skilled Tier 2 Desktop Support professional to join our IT support team on a 12-month contract basis. As a Tier 2 Desktop Support, you will play a critical role in providing technical assistance and support to end-users, ensuring the smooth...

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