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...

Gitex Africa Morocco 2024: It’s a wrap …

The second edition of Gitex Africa has wrapped up in Marrakech, Morocco. Kathy Gibson was there to find out what’s happening in the African tech space.   Into the future with frontier technologies Humanity is facing an existential crisis as planet-wide issues...

Into the future with frontier technologies

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 – Humanity is facing an existential crisis as planet-wide issues like climate change threaten to cause irreparable damage. But frontier technologies are already on the drawing board that could reverse the damage...

Cybercriminals evolve their tactics, find new opportunities

While cybercriminals continue to leverage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, they are also finding new opportunities for attack with deepfakes, cryptocurrency, mobile wallets and more. This is among the findings from Check Point Software Technologies' cyber-security...

Cell C reports improved revenue, earnings

Cell C has reported a R148-million profit before tax for the six-month period to June 2021. This is a turnaround in profitability from a R7,6-billion loss reported year-on-year. EBIT increased to R736-million (H1 2020: R5,3-billion loss). This is mainly due to the...

New Webex features address hybrid work challenges

Cisco has announced significant new innovations across its Webex ecosystem, launching them yesterday (26 October 2021) at its WebexOne 2021 virtual event. Webex Suite's new meetings and messaging capabilities help our customers empower equal participation, from...

End-to-end solution delivers meaningful insights

Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Healthcare systems have always been important, but extracting useful insights has become more critical than ever over the last 18 months. InterSystems aims to help its healthcare customers gain true value...

Smart data fabric delivers timely, relevant insights

Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Leveraging data to get the best possible insights is not a trivial process, which is why organisations are turning to smart data fabrics. Scott Gnau, head of data platforms at InterSystems, explains that a...

Effective analysis unlocks true data value

Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Virtual Summit 2021 – Data is your organisation’s most precious asset – but only if you are analysing it effectively to gain real insights. The last 18 months or so have been difficult for everyone in the world, says Terry Ragon,...

Russian malware hits resellers, service providers

About 140 resellers and technology service providers have fallen victim to Nobelium, the alleged Russian state actor behind the SolarWinds Orion cyberattacks, since May 2021. The Nobelium attacks are believed to use password spray and phishing to steal credentials and...

Workers turn to robots for career support

People are turning to robots to support their career development after the Covid-19 pandemic left them feeling lonely and disconnected from their own lives. An Oracle and Workplace Intelligence study of more than 14 600 employees, managers, HR leaders, and C-level...

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Sourcing the right project management staff

Given the complexity of project management and the fact that it is not an exact science, it is quite understandable that sourcing the right candidate can be a challenge. FOXit, a project management specialist, independent software vendor and Microsoft-certified Gold...

Interactive Intelligence wins F&S award

Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of software and services designed to improve the customer experience, has received the 2013 EMEA Frost & Sullivan Contact Centre Company of the Year Award. The award is based on Frost & Sullivan’s recent research...

Gumtree enters next phase of growth

Gumtree, South Africa’s free online classifieds Web site, is entering the next phase of growth as it reaches beyond the metros into the heart of the country and adds new categories of goods and services users can buy, sell and trade. The popular website announced a...

Samsung releases Galaxy S4 Active

Samsung Electronics South Africa, a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, confirmed the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. This device has been designed to enhance the active user’s life experiences, who want to stay connected while exploring...

DCC named Best Huawei Distributor in IT

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been awarded 2012 Best Huawei Distributor in IT for storage systems and servers at the annual Huawei Channel Marketing Conference. This is the second Huawei award received by DCC, who also won the 2011 Outstanding...

Gijima named top Huawei partner

Gijima, a leading JSE-listed IT company, last week received the Top Performing Partner in Mining award from Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. "Gijima has a long-standing relationship with Huawei and we are...

TAKEALOT.com, New Balance partner up

TAKEALOT.com has just been announced as the “Official New Balance online partner” for Comrades Marathon merchandise. “We’re the only online retail business in South Africa where participants and supporters can go and buy Comrades branded apparel, including backpacks,...

Transnet Capital Projects uses HP Autonomy

Transnet Capital Projects, the project management arm of freight logistics giant Transnet, is tasked with overseeing a variety of projects on behalf of Transnet’s various divisions. As such, their data is a critical business asset, and needs to be backed up...

What is SAFe all about?

The software development world is seeing a second wave of enterprise agility starting to happen. The first wave saw development teams become agile. The second wave is focused on the entire enterprise – marketing, development, IT operations, finance and so on. Agile...

Outsource Digital takes Toshiba Gold

Outsource Digital topped the list of 400 dealers in South Africa to take the Number One spot, achieving the Gold Toshiba Dealer of the Year award at a gala event on 20 August 2013. Founded by Ryan Pickford in 2004, this innovative office automation specialist company...

Agile Master (Senior) 2274 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Identify and document the mainframe applications and data sets to be migrated.Ensure projects/ maintenance are on-time, within budget and managed according to the client's standard processes (AWM).Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and...

Content Developer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape

JOB DESCRIPTIONKey Responsibilities:Use our Content Management System (CMS) to build engaging online learning courses, following outlines and visual boards provided by our graphic designers Export the necessary assets from visual boards for integration into courses...

Jnr IT Support Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg

Remote working opportunity with a High speed, low cost, uncapped fibre internet provider providing connectivity and Voice solutions to both Business and Consumer clients. Role: Remote ISP and Voice Support Technician with proven experience maintaining and monitoring...

User Experience Designer at Accenture

User Experience DesignerLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape town, South AfricaAbout 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...

Senior C# Developer

· > 10 years of software development experience.· Proficient in C#.Net.· Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and web development frameworks (AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery).· Experience in service-oriented architecture.· Proven experience with software design and OOD...

Business Process Analyst

Cape Town-based Applicants OnlyRetail Industry12-month contract Overview:Identifying opportunities in Fashion, Beauty & Home for continuous improvement to business processes & systems. As well as delivering solutions which support the ability to manage a world...

IT Security Specialist

Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based Bryanston, Johannesburg, is currently looking to employ an experienced IT Security Specialist.An exciting new job opportunity awaits you!Responsibilities:Manage a team of security professionals, providing guidance,...

Software Engineer-Cloud Enabling (streaming) (advanced)

Our Client is looking for a Software Engineer-Cloud Enabling (streaming) Advanced. If you meet the below requirements , please send us your CV.ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· In-depth technical knowledge· Excellent and articulate communicator· Ability to influence and...

User Experience Designer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

User Experience DesignerLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape town, South AfricaAbout 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...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

· > 10 years of software development experience.· Proficient in C#.Net.· Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and web development frameworks (AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery).· Experience in service-oriented architecture.· Proven experience with software design and OOD...

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