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...

10 local finalists vie for spot at Startup World Cup

The organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival - taking place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 November - have announced the Top 10 finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the...

Espionage-ready worming miner uncovered

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over 1-million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be complex malware with a...

Work from home set to transform security

Two technologies that will have transformational impact on global businesses within the next 10 years have been highlighted by the 2020 Gartner Hype Cycle for Endpoint Security. Bring your own PC (BYOPC) security will reach mainstream adoption in the next two to five...

SA firm to supply major UK wind farm

Pretoria-based Etion Create has been selected as one of the preferred suppliers in the Sofia offshore wind farm project in the UK, one of the largest in the world. Etion Create, an original design manufacturer of advanced electronics equipment based in Centurion...

Robot dogs help Ford save time, money

On World Dog Day (26 August), Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is paying tribute to the robot dogs that scout its factories. These four-legged dog-like robots can sit, shake hands and roll over. They also can perform 360-degree camera scans, handle 30-degree...

Sassa beneficiaries can change payment methods next week

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is opening its system for approved applicants to change their preferred method of payment for the special Covid-19 SRD grant. The window period is scheduled for Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September 2020, when it will...

Delay in NSFAS students’ laptops questioned

The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, Philly Mapulane, has expressed concerns over the delays in the procurement of the laptops for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) qualifying students. It is now four...

Africa eradicates wild poliovirus

The independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication has officially declared that the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region is free of wild poliovirus. This marks the eradication of the second virus from the continent since...

Mauritius has become more attractive for Saffers

Mauritius has been a popular holiday destination for South Africans for many years, but the government’s recent concessions have made it more accessible and affordable for South Africans to retire, live and work than ever before. In June 2020, the Mauritian...

Businesses are under the whip: agility is key to survival

Private businesses are seeing major impacts in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Just 9% of respondents surveyed in February and March 2020 expected revenues to decline; in June 2020 that number jumped to 51%. Some private businesses are weathering the storm better,...

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Data Analyst (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:INTERPRET data and turn it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions as your expertise as a Data Analyst is wanted by a Retail and Consumer Finance Concern in Joburg. You will be required to gather...

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Data Analyst (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:INTERPRET data and turn it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions as your expertise as a Data Analyst is wanted by a Retail and Consumer Finance Concern in Joburg. You will be required to gather...

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.NET Technical Lead

NB: Please note that this is a 6 month contract with probable extension Our client is currently hiring an onsite, .Net Technical Lead. Interested candidates should have relevant experience of 6 - 8 years and a good understanding of POS / Store systems for the...

Scrum Master

Are you a skilled Scrum Master looking for your next challenge? Our team is looking for someone like you to help shape the future of tech! You'll work with a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and are dedicated to providing the best...

Backend Cloud Developer

Develop and operate production ready business applications (24/7).Liaise with customer, team members and external vendors.Deploy applications in AWS (via GitHub).Monitoring and operation of applications within AWS CloudWatch.Applying cloud-security patterns and...

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