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...

Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...

Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

Intel debuts initiatives for AI PC developers, hardware vendors

Intel has created two new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives as part of the AI PC Acceleration Program: the AI PC Developer Program and the addition of independent hardware vendors to the program. These are critical for enabling the software and hardware...

Westcon growth to boost Datatec revenues

Datatec has released a trading update, reporting that group revenue is expected to be approximately $5,44-billion (FY23: $5,14-billion), representing a year over year increase of 5,8%. The group reports that it built on the strong operational performance reported for...

Printing volumes rebound, but won’t hit pre-Covid levels

Total worldwide page volumes printed from office and home devices plummeted nearly 14% year over year in 2020 after several years of stable but slow decline. According to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC), 2,8-trillion pages were printed in 2020....

Huge rings give clues about a black hole’s behaviour

A spectacular set of rings around a black hole has been captured using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The X-ray images of the giant rings have revealed new information about dust located in our galaxy, using a similar principle to...

All change for communications department

The new minister of communications and digital technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni , was previously Minister of Small Business Development and, most recently, acting-Minister in the Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation following the death of Jackson Mthembu....

Collaboration, cloud, security are IT’s top concerns

CIOs and IT decision-makers (ITDMs) across Europe, The Middle East, Europe and Russia (EMEAR) are looking to maximise investments in digitisation and drive innovation after a difficult year which raised the profile of IT leaders in driving critical workplace...

Gender equality a business imperative for success

There is no doubt that business is increasingly acknowledging that diverse teams bring value to organisations and that companies with high levels of diversity substantially outperform those without. By Keletjo Chiloane, senior associate at Mercer Yet, despite the...

Diversity in cybersecurity matters

Diversity is more than gender. It is race, culture, ability and country. It is mixing up the talent pool and adding in the unique insights and perspectives that different people from different walks of life bring to create teams that are more engaging and innovative....

This is what students are looking for in an employer …

Success, presence and culture are the three key words that stand out in the 2021 Universum Talent Survey, which gathers data from South African students on the most considered and attractive employers. A total of 54 456 students from 27 universities participated in...

Lenovo announces channel winners

Kathy Gibson reports - Lenovo named its top partners for South Africa and SADC (Southern Africa Development Community) in a virtual ceremony last night. Thibault Dousson, country manager: southern Africa at Lenovo SA, says the past your had been a tough one, although...

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DHL gets proactive with Pvision

Pvision and Shellard Media have concluded an implementation at DHL’s Johannesburg headquarters which has fundamentally altered the manner in which the logistics giant reacts to potential challenges. Local display technology provider, PVision, has formally concluded an...

Mobile technology can reduce costs

Mobile technology is consuming a large amount of attention these days with software companies developing apps for all sorts of business needs. The truth is that mobility is applicable in almost any industry with field workers that need to be managed more effectively...

How to choose a remote monitoring service

When Dr Rudolph Zinn of the School of Criminal Justice recently did intensive research on the nature of robberies and attacks, he revealed some interesting findings: one being that alarms and armed reaction services are not a deterrent for robbers any longer, says...

Enterasys releases new Ethernet switches

A new family of high density, high-performance 10Gigabit Ethernet switches has been launched by Enterasys Networks. Targeted at high bandwidth and latency-sensitive applications, the new 7100-Series is ideally suited to the demands of modern data centres, according to...

Payment gateways and the Web developer

More and more businesses are moving at least some of their sales online – which means more and more Web developers need to become familiar with the online payments process, says Peter Harvey of PayGate. “If you’re building an e-commerce site for a client, they will...

Samsung enhances mobile printing

Samsung Electronics South Africa has introduced three separate mobile printing solutions that will make it possible to print from mobile devices with only a few simple taps. Available on the GALAXY S4, these mobile printing solutions consist of a mobile printing app...

How to choose a remote monitoring service

When Dr Rudolph Zinn of the School of Criminal Justice recently did intensive research on the nature of robberies and attacks, he revealed some interesting findings: one being that alarms and armed reaction services are not a deterrent for robbers any longer, says...

Tablet technology transforms sales

Nowadays, it seems everyone has a tablet computer. But they’re for far more than just browsing the Web and checking Facebook: tablets are becoming the go-to device for sales professionals. Just ask Delfim Alves, the MD of technology company EOH, who says providing...

E-mail security, compliance for SMBs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the cornerstone of economic growth. According to a 2010 research report, 91% of formal business entities in South Africa are SMEs contributing between 52% and 57% to the country’s GDP, and about 61% to employment. They...

Cloudy with a strong chance of windfalls

Steve Ballmer’s quote – “for the cloud, we’re all in”; spoken in March 2010 - rapidly became IT folklore and was a clear recognition from Microsoft that the shift from client server to cloud computing was an irresistible force, and that the company needed to get on...

Backend Developer (Entry) 1621 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Backend Developer (Entry) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java: Java Programming knowledge with Maven as a build toolDatabases: SQL Language using PostgreSQLTesting: Unit Test Frameworks like...

Cloud Database Engineer (Senior) T_2515 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Cloud Database Engineer (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable):Databases & Cloud Migration FactoryWe are looking for a highly skilled, analytical Cloud Database...

Business Analyst III (3659) – Gauteng Sandown

Join our esteemed team at one of Africa's premier banking institutions, located in the vibrant financial district of Sandton. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our strategic initiatives and ensuring the seamless alignment of...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Randburg

"Seeking a visionary Senior Business Analyst to drive financial innovation and strategic growth in our dynamic banking environment.Join us and shape the future of banking today!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Advanced Diplomas/National 1st DegreesIT...

Front End Developer (React/TypeScript)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...

SAP Consultant

Integrated with SAP, our Client develops, implements and supports SAP certified add-on modules. Join a team focused on achievable savings with client automated matching rates: time, effort, and paper handling saving. Are you ready to be at the forefront of SAP...

Intern Analyst

Internship Opportunity: Junior Data Analyst About the Position:Our esteemed client has been actively welcoming IT graduates for the past 7 years, fostering an environment where interns not only contribute significantly but also embark on successful career paths. What...

Senior Business Analyst

Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst at the heart of Johannesburg's financial hub! Elevate your career with a long-term contract at a major bank, where innovation meets excellence. Unleash your analytical prowess to drive strategic initiatives, optimize...

Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) – Western Cape Century City

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...

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