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...

World leaders agree to drive responsible AI

Global policymakers, researchers and technology leaders have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could cause catastrophic harm if not responsibly managed. At the UK’s AI Security Summit yesterday, 28 governments signed the Bletchley Declaration, agreeing to...

AI software spend to hit $279bn by 2027

A recent forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software market will grow from $64-billion in 2022 to nearly $251-billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31,4%. The forecast for...

Counting the cost of business fraud

Although various types of fraud are a common risk businesses need to protect themselves against, according to Forbes, the leading fraud risk to companies is identity theft. In today's age of online identities and now, as a result of COVID-19 - social distancing, it...

Consumer, single-function printers surge during pandemic

Western Europe's largest distributors saw printer sales boom at the end of the first quarter of 2020 and then fall in the second quarter, according to the latest data published by Context. The sudden rise - to meet the demand created by widespread lockdowns - prompted...

ITU’s Connect2Recover will aid African countries post-Covid

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched Connect2Recover with the support of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre of Saudi Arabia to help countries recover from Covid-19...

SA inches up economic freedom rankings

South Africa has improved its economic freedom ranking, rising to 90th out of 162 countries and territories, compared to 101st last year. The Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 Annual Report was released by the Free Market Foundation in conjunction with Canada's...

Business confidence edges up

The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) reported on 9 September that South African business confidence improved in the third quarter - though remained very pessimistic. By Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy&...

SA’s Luno snapped up by global blockchain investor

South African-founded cryptocurrency exchange Luno has been acquired by Digital Currency Group (DCG), a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies. Luno began in South Africa in 2013. It now has 5-million customers spanning over 40...

Alviva expects lower earnings for 2020

Alviva Holdings has issued a trading statement warning stakeholders of significantly lower earnings for the year ended 30 June 2020. Headline earnings are expected to be 52% to 58% lower than last year, down from R426-million to between R180-million and R205-million....

Cheques to be phased out by year-end

The South African banking industry is phasing out the use of cheques, and will stop honouring cheques issued from 1 January 2021. Standard Bank tells customers that the use of cheques has declined significantly as consumers shift to digital payments. "In response, and...

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Service Desk Analyst – Eastern Cape East London

Our client in the Manufacturing industry is seeking a Service Desk Analyst to join their East London team for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.Duties to include:-Supporting 2nd level with information gatheringCategorize Tickets and check for completenessIdentify and...

Fiori UI5/CDS/Odata Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Qualified candidates will work on SAP® implementations and support projects. This position's primary function is to provide applications and solutions consulting to the customer and project team by understanding, analyzing and translating those requirements to...

Senior Business Analyst (CH956)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. Do you take initiative, own your profession, and enjoy getting involved in the details?Are you a self-starter? If you can affirmatively respond to these...

Senior Systems Administrator at South African Astronomical Observatory

The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Systems Administrator Administer IT network and systems infrastructure Key Responsibilities: Administer IT Operation in Cape Town campus, as well as support of...

Desktop Engineer (Cape Town)

Are you searching for opportunities as a Desktop Engineer? We are looking for someone in a permanent position in Cape Town.Some of the position informationRemote user support to users across 125 stores (South Africa and Namibia)General support of end user computing...

Junior IT Technician

Our client in the IT industry based in East London is currently looking to employ a Junior IT Technician.Requirements:Matric minimum Must have valid driver's license and reliable transport.Good client skillsWilling to work after hoursGood team building skillsWilling...

Full Stack Developer at RecruiTech

An exciting opportunity to join a well-known software development house. Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Intermediate software developer (Hybrid) to join their team. You will work alongside smart, focused colleagues who design, code and deploy...

Application Senior Developer at Accenture

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:Design and DevelopWork with team members to gather and interpret user/system requirements into design specificationsDesign, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirements and...

Senior Business Analyst (CH956) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. Do you take initiative, own your profession, and enjoy getting involved in the details?Are you a self-starter? If you can affirmatively respond to these...

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