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...

Initiative aims to open access to digital finance

Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) have announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative. The five-year initiative aims to advance digital financial inclusion for 20 million individuals, including women, small...

New Nvidia GPUs drive AI-enhanced workflows

New Nvidia RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs will be available in new, highly portable mobile workstations, expanding the Nvidia Ada Lovelace architecture-based lineup, which includes the RTX 2000, 3000, 3500, 4000 and 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUs. The...

Security challenges drove improved IT skills

The vast majority of IT teams in South Africa that faced a rise in cyberattacks (86%) and a heavier security workload (90%) over the course of 2020 strengthened their security skills and knowledge. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, 52% of the IT teams...

What kids were looking for in 2020-2021

A new Kaspersky Safe Kids study has revealed what children were interested in during 2020 and 2021. Over the past year, their interest has grown in the categories of 'software, audio and video' and 'e-commerce', while 'Internet communication media' and 'computer...

Covid lockdowns will influence economic growth

Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) reported on 8 June that the South African economy expanded by 1,1% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) and by 4,6% q-o-q on a seasonalised adjusted an annualised rate (saar). Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy& Africa, and Dr...

Tech businesses, start-ups urged to enter SMME Showcase

Forge Academy will host an SMME Showcase for small and medium-sized tech businesses and tech start-ups. The event will be hosted at The Gantry in Fourways, Gauteng on Wednesday, 30 June 2021. Forge Academy is offering tech SMMEs and tech start-ups the chance to...

Despite challenges, African CEOs are optimistic about the future

Kathy Gibson reports – African CEOs are more optimistic than they were last year, although there are still many challenges that need to be overcome. This is the main takeaway of the Africa’s findings of PwC’s 24th annual Global CEO survey, according to Dion Shango,...

Lawmakers seize bitcoin paid to ransomware gang

Much of the bitcoin payment to a cybercriminal gang responsible for the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which crippled US fuel supplies last month, has been recovered. The US Department of Justice reached into a bitcoin wallet to seize 63,7 bitcoins currently...

SA lags African smartphone growth

Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's overall mobile phone market enjoyed year-on-year (YoY) growth of 14% in Q1 2021 to total 53,3-million units. The region's smartphone market grew 16,8% over the same period to...

Can you be fired for a WhatsApp conversation?

Nobody could have predicted that the arrival of social media on the business and social scene more than ten years ago could lose people jobs, reputations and careers. But it has. Today, social media law cases number in the thousands, and many of these come as a...

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Why companies need a go-to-market plan

With the dawn of a new year, many new innovative startups are also bound to see the light as young entrepreneurs with stars in their eyes and dreams of becoming the next Bill Gates, Steve Jobs or Mark Shuttleworth, put their ideas into what they surely hope will...

Realtime bidding to change Web ad sales

Realtime bidding for online display advertising could help South African publishers to sell more of their inventory at a lower cost and for a higher price if it is wisely exploited. So says Attila Bernariusz, divisional head at Kagiso Digital, one of South Africa's...

DVT develops mobile app for MUA clients

MUA Insurance Acceptances, a leading insurance underwriter specialising in tailored personal lines insurance solutions for high net worth individuals, has launched a mobile application developed by DVT in an effort to streamline communications with its clients and...

Does cost efficiency cost money?

In the current economic climate, many organisations are driven to cut costs, save money and improve cost efficiency across the board. One area that is typically under scrutiny is IT, says Gerrit-Jan Albers, service delivery manager at RDB Consulting.  As a result,...

Financial institution uses Quintica solution

Organisations in Africa, and in particular financial services institutions, face unique risks all of which lend themselves to developing and cementing business continuity plans to help guard operations in the event of incidents that could threaten operations.  Recent...

Mazda wins with Oracle SPARC T4 servers

Mazda Motor Corporation has modernised and consolidated its Mazda Digital Innovation (MDI) system on Oracle’s SPARC T4-4 and T4-2 servers running Oracle Solaris 10. The MDI system is critical to Mazda product development and provides technologies which span the entire...

Genesys One to launch in SA

Promising leading contact centre technologies up and running in 30 days, Genesys One is coming to market in SA through implementation partner Bytes Connect. Genesys a leading provider of customer service solutions, has just launched its Genesys One solution, which...

Aviat provides services to MTN Ghana

Aviat Networks, a leading expert in microwave networking solutions, has announced that it is providing comprehensive Spares Management Services in addition to its AviatCare services to MTN Ghana, a subsidiary of pan-Africa mobile telecom leader MTN Group. Aviat...

F5 announces new security offerings

F5 Networks, the global leader in application delivery networking, has announced new security offerings designed to safeguard organisations’ network and application infrastructures.  With the introduction of BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager and enhancements to other...

Pick n Pay uses SUSE Linux solution

Enterprise Linux solutions provider SUSE has deployed a SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service solution to provide proactive management and total control of an extensive POS estate for Pick n Pay, one of South Africa’s largest retailers.  Matthew Lee, regional manager...

Medical Project Manager (Supplier Engagement/Contract Management)

Main purpose of the job:Project manage and support the supplier engagement and contract management workstream of the market shaping outputLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Project manage and support the supplier engagement and contract management...

Senior Hardware Engineer – Western Cape

Senior Hardware EngineerEnjoy a career where your hobby IS your career!R840 000 to R960 000Join a company that solves mission-critical real-world problems through research and development to provide products and solutions for end users in commercial, industrial,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Seeking a talented and experienced BI and Analytics Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing business intelligence solutions that leverage data to provide insights into business performance and...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Primrose

Our client is a leading financial services provider, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to their clients. They strive to deliver excellence in all aspects of our operations. Job Description:We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in...

Senior Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client, a JSE-listed company selling innovative mobile commerce technology to emerging markets in South Africa and abroad, is looking for a talented Senior Enterprise Architect. Job purpose:Responsible for the entire Organisation's Enterprise strategy framework...

IT Supervisor – Gauteng Bryanston

Our client, an industry leader, is urgenlty looking to appoint a qualified and experienced IT Supervisor to manage end to end 3rd level support within the business. You will be required to lead a team of 1st line support/heldpesk engineers; manage and oversee all...

Junior HTML Coder at Accenture

About 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 operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

Senior Business Analyst

Minimum Requirements Insurance or Financial Services experience or finance/financial reporting processes andsystemsFinancial accounting / Financial reporting capabilityStrong account reconciliation skillsProblem solving ability.Cost Allocations and Product Fund...

Data Analyst

Our client is a leading financial institution dedicated to providing innovative and customer-centric banking solutions. With a strong commitment to technological advancement, they are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. You...

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