Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile

Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...

It’s official: we’re addicted to our smartphones

According to a new Consumer Smartphone Usage survey by Adoozy, we're so attached to our smartphones- and what they give us in our daily lives - that we can't go more than one hour without them. Made up of predominantly young South Africans (ages 18 - 35 years), nearly...

JWO Grant goes to microplastics researcher

After a continentwide search, with entries from 27 countries across Africa, award-winning Dr Gideon Idowu from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Nigeria, has become the third recipient of the annual Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant of...

Amazon’s e-commerce sales set for $16bn jump

As the world's largest e-commerce retailer by revenue and market capitalisation, Amazon has witnessed explosive growth over the past two years. In 2021, the e-commerce net sales of the retail giant are expected to hit over $146-billion, or $60-billion more than in...

Installed base of connected tanks to reach 22,2m

The global installed base of active remote tank monitoring (RTM) solutions reached 4,8-million units at the end of 2020, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,5%, the active...

If we want digital transformation we need to upgrade skills

The lack of digital skills and access to digital networks slows efforts to re-build safe, healthy and efficient social and working environments and exacerbates the world's existing, stark digital divide. This is according to the 2021 edition of Digital Skills...

Confidence rises as consumers embrace e-commerce, contactless payments

More than 18 months since the onset of Covid-19, consumers have changed their attitudes to e-commerce significantly. This is one of the findings from a Visa study that tracks the impact of the pandemic on consumer attitudes and spending across Central and Eastern...

The 5G spectrum conundrum: are we future ready?

There is a dire need to ensure that 5G spectrum policies include effective spectrum allocation and management strategies. This is key to ensuring that the evolution from 3G and 4G networks to 5G networks and capabilities is seamless, viable for ecosystem players, and...

This is the future of intelligence …

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...

Employees feel working environment isn’t fair

Just 18% of employees said they work in a high fairness environment and have an employee experience that is characterised as fair. And, according to Gartner, human resources (HR) leaders feel largely the same - only 22% would characterise their workplace as having a...

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Analysing stock to increase profit

In part one of a three part series on profitability, Pieter Lots, solutions director for New ERA Solutions, will look at the challenges around managing stock to ensure that it has a positive effect on a company's bottom line. We specifically look at: * Challenges that...

Evolve AV, PVision help Sun City go digital

Audio visual system integrator, Evolve Audio Visual, recently installed a selection of digital displays from display supplier PVision at Sun International’s Sun City resort and casino main hotel. The displays will cut the entertainment venue’s print costs for...

Cloud will be key in 2014

Jay Kidd, chief technology officer and senior VP at NetApp, looks at the key trends for 2014. Hybrid clouds become dominant The tension within IT on moving to the cloud will resolve as organisations recognise that a hybrid cloud model is needed to serve their...

HP announces new Converged offerings

HP announced new HP ConvergedSystem and HP Converged Storage offerings that give enterprises the speed, agility and lower economics to build the next-generation data centres that will power tomorrow’s successful organisations. Data centres are reaching an...

Johnson Controls helps mine to fit chillers

With the help of Johnson Controls, Harmony Gold Mining Company’s Tshepong mine in the Free State has retrofitted its 25-year old chillers with York equipment. The initiative, which saw the replacement of major components and a switch to the use of an ozone friendly...

2014 security predictions from Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated has released its annual security predictions report, Blurring Boundaries: Trend Micro Security Predictions for 2014 and Beyond. The outlook cites that one major data breach will occur every month next year, and advanced mobile banking and...

e.tv centralises digital archiving

Local broadcaster e.tv is faced with the challenge of an ever-expanding need for storage, along with a worldwide trend for broadcast libraries to move from analogue to digital systems. In order to cater to these demands, e.tv turned to Jasco Broadcast Solutions and...

Asset management key for municipalities

It is essential that both public and private sectors get a strong understanding of their asset management maturity and develop a robust maintenance road map, says Anton Booyzen, chairman of the Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA). Municipalities in...

AOC releases Super PLS monitor

Display specialist AOC has unveiled a brand-new 27-inch (68,6cm) Super PLS monitor. With a WQHD resolution of 2 560 x 1 440 pixels, this sophisticated LED-backlit screen from AOC’s Professional Line boasts stunningly sharp images for demanding home users and...

A big brain is required for big data

Big data is not just a fad. Like new technology trends such as cloud computing it is going to have its place in the world – and in the technology arena. It is also going to have a major impact on companies – and the question is: just how are companies going to manage...

Snr Systems Engineer at National Research Foundation (NRF)

Postion Summary:The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Systems Engineer. Key Responsibilities: Research, design, build and deploy IT services required by the organization and to meet NRF...

Automation Developer

Welcome to an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Intermediate to Senior Automation Developer. Our client is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of automation solutions for their diverse range of clients globally. As they continue to...

DevOps Engineer

Our client, a German Consulting company with a large SA contingency, is looking for an experience DEVOPS Engineer to join their fully remote-based SA team.They develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform...

Payroll and systems administrator

About the roleThis role oversees various payroll tasks, including salary processing, benefits administration, and compliance reporting. The overall objective is to streamline payroll processes, enhance accuracy, automate PS workflows and proactively deliver valuable...

Junior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the telescope. Junior Software Engineers develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet the requirements.JOB DESCRIPTION Software development of the telescope operational software. All...

Automation Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Welcome to an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Intermediate to Senior Automation Developer. Our client is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of automation solutions for their diverse range of clients globally. As they continue to...

DevOps Engineer – Remote Remote

Our client, a German Consulting company with a large SA contingency, is looking for an experience DEVOPS Engineer to join their fully remote-based SA team.They develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform...

Payroll and systems administrator – Western Cape Winelands

About the roleThis role oversees various payroll tasks, including salary processing, benefits administration, and compliance reporting. The overall objective is to streamline payroll processes, enhance accuracy, automate PS workflows and proactively deliver valuable...

RPG Developer

About Job: We are hiring a talented RPG Developer to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, our client is a great place to grow your career. You'll be glad you made the right choice to join us. Skills required to contribute: Minimum 7 years of...

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