Despite perceived value, companies lag in digital workplace redesign

Eight in 10 IT decision-makers say the digital workplace is critical to successful AI-led transformation – but only 10% report fundamentally redesigning it for AI. This is among the findings from Lenovo’s sixth Work Reborn report, The AI-ready workplace, which exposes...

In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

Interest in NFTs continues to fade

The last two years have been rough for the NFT market, and 2024 doesn't look much better. With falling sales and investors losing appetite for digital artwork, market projections became less optimistic, showing only a modest 2,6% annual growth by 2028, twenty times...

Global telecom, network API spend set for 57% CAGR

Worldwide revenues for telecom and network APIs will reach $6,7-billion in 2028, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57,1% over the 2023-2028 forecast period. Worldwide market...

Entrepreneurship hackathon takes place this weekend

The Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the largest celebration of entrepreneurs and innovators who bring ideas to life and empowers nascent entrepreneurs, startups and those who face systemic barriers to starting and scaling their own company. The Global...

SA sim-racers finish second in Team Fordzilla Nations Cup

As the chequered flag brought a close to the inaugural Team Fordzilla Nations Cup international sim-racing event this past weekend, it was the team from Iberia who scored the most points to emerge victorious, ahead of South Africa in second, with Turkey completing the...

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...

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SAP, UCS Solutions grow Dis-Chem

Dis-Chem’s IT & Projects executive, Kim Sim, highlighted the contribution of SAP and UCS Solutions to the company’s successful and continued growth at the SAP Australian User Group annual summit. The conference was held in Sydney in September. “Our company was...

Software AG shows strong growth

Software AG has released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the third quarter of 2013. The company's performance confirms that its strategic transformation is producing sustainable results. With increases in license revenue of about 31% (at constant...

Fujitsu expands MDM solutions

Fujitsu has helped enterprises achieve greater employee productivity by enabling mobile access to secure data, applications and communications, with the launch of Fujitsu Managed Infrastructure Service Managed Mobile. Originally launched in 2009, this solution has...

Gilat Satcom boosts broadband in Ghana

Gilat Satcom has announced that it has established a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Ghana and is providing reliable, high-speed, cost-effective broadband connectivity over fibre to ISPs, enterprises and other private network operators across the country. Gilat Satcom...

Data management means big data success

Forrester Research first coined the phrase "big data process" in August 2011 to describe the shift from a fragmented, silo approach to business process management (BPM) to a more holistic approach that stitches all the pieces of a process together, across an...

Software development to grow economy

The role of software development in the development and sustainability of the African economy cannot be overlooked says Malcolm Rabson, MD at Dariel Solutions. “As companies drive through the recession leaner and wiser, they seek ways to contain risk while...

Sage Africa establishes a presence in Lagos

Sage Africa, a leading provider of business and human resource management software to companies in the small to upper mid-market, has opened an office in Lagos, Nigeria. “Sage is already an established brand with a strong presence in Africa and establishing another...

Technology will give retailers an Xmas boost

Retailers will be under considerable pressure as they fight for a bigger slice of shrinking pie this festive season. With news just out that the consumer confidence has hit a 10-year low, coupled with a slowdown in consumer spending, rising fuel and electricity and...

QlikTech unveils business discovery roadmap

QlikTech has announced the company’s strategic roadmap to once again disrupt the business intelligence (BI) industry with its next-generation platform to enable better decision making. QlikView.Next is designed to expand on QlikTech’s focus of filling the gap between...

Africa uses e-learning for ITIL training

Specialist ICT training and services provider Quintica is experiencing growing demand for its ITIL e-learning based solutions from companies in remote regions throughout the African continent. Quintica currently offers online e-learning solutions for the popular ITIL...

Commercial analyst at Ntice Search

Our National client who is a leader in the manufacturing printing industry is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant/ Commercial Analyst urgentlyCORE PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Commercial Analyst will be required to ensure that the commercial objectives of the business...

DATA MANAGER

To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy. Desired Skills: security Architecture Systems design IT security Management Database Management Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification...

Senior Software Tester

Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues. Desired Skills: Business Writing...

Analyst Developer

Hire Resolve's client in the Business Management Consulting Industry is seeking an experienced Analyst Developer to join their team.Responsibilities:Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systemsCollaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to...

Senior Developer Full Stack – Western Cape Cape Town

Details of RoleWrite, develop and test high-quality codes.Peer review work.Mentor more junior developers.Lead on designs for software solutions and large projects.Essential CompetenciesProven formal software development experience.Must be technically strong with a...

Commercial analyst at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our National client who is a leader in the manufacturing printing industry is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant/ Commercial Analyst urgentlyCORE PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Commercial Analyst will be required to ensure that the commercial objectives of the business...

DATA MANAGER – Gauteng Sandown

To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy. Desired Skills: security Architecture Systems design IT security Management Database Management Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification...

Senior Software Tester – Gauteng Bryanston

Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues. Desired Skills: Business Writing...

Analyst Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Hire Resolve's client in the Business Management Consulting Industry is seeking an experienced Analyst Developer to join their team.Responsibilities:Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systemsCollaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to...

Senior Business Analyst – Risk Management and Capital Markets

Contribute to crafting of IT departmental business plan to ensure delivery of focus areas for the year in support of IT strategy Apply cost effectiveness principles in planning and delivery to contribute to achievement of divisional financial targetsProvide relevant...

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