How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mixed messages as CEOs express confidence and doubts

More than half (55%) of CEOs harbour doubts about the potential benefits of South Africa's association with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). This is one of the findings of this quarter's Merchantec CEO Confidence Index (MCCI), which aimed to...

Drive Control acquisition finalised

The long-anticipated sale of Drive Control Corporation has gone through. As at 1 October 2023, Drive Control Corporation has been acquired and transferred to DCC Technologies (Pty) Ltd as a going concern. DCC founder Neil Rex has stepped back from the CEO role, which...

Pent-up demand pushes EMEA PC market to strongest gains since 1998

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) surged YoY in 2020Q2 (+26,4% YoY) and totaled 20,7-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). As supply and logistic bottlenecks eased up,...

Pandemic drives up cyber-attacks

Criminal, political and nation-state threat actors have exploited the Covid-19 pandemic and related themes to target organisations across all sectors, including governments, industry, healthcare, service providers, critical infrastructure and consumers. According to...

Enterprise application market sees 7,5% increase

Fueled by ongoing digital transformation investment, a new report from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that worldwide revenue in the enterprise applications market grew 7,5% year over year in 2019 to $224,6-billion. The top five enterprise applications...

DOH launches Covid tracing system

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, last week announced the launch of CovidConnect, contact tracing technology that aims to fast-track the containment of Covid-19. BCX partnered with the Department of Health (DOH) in developing and deploying CovidConnect. "We are...

Davison challenges men in the IT channel

Channelwise Editor Mark Davison has thrown down the gauntlet to men in the IT channel, in support of the A-Plus/Channelwise Women’s Day 101 Donations challenge. He has donated R1 000.00 to the cause and challenged other men in the channel to match it. The 101...

Security spend continues to grow during pandemic

Worldwide cybersecurity spending could grow as much as 5,6% in 2020. This is the best-case scenario, where investment continues to outpace the economy, according to Canalys. The overall shipment value, covering endpoint security, network security, web and email...

Healthy growth for MEA PC shipments

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computer (PC) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks and workstations, saw shipments grow 7% year on year during the second quarter of 2020. Preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC Quarterly...

Smokers cut down as illicit cigarette prices soar

Research shows that the average price of cigarettes has increased by nearly 250% compared to pre-lockdown levels. Based on a second online survey, conducted between 4 June and 19 June 2020, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that the average...

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Data Analyst at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

Software Engineer – Server – Western Cape Oakdale

Our software engineers are the computer whizz kids of our larger Research and Development team, who are responsible for designing and developing effective software solutions to meet our clients' requirements. The responsibilities include gathering user requirements,...

DATA ENGINEER at M&M Consulting

Responsible for building the organisations data collection systems and processing pipelines.Oversee infrastructure, tools and frameworks used to support the delivery of end-to-end solutions to business problems through high performing data infrastructure.Responsible...

Drupal CMS Back End Developer at Accenture

Job descriptionAccenture Interactive is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Interactive truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now...

Tester at Accenture

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:System TestingDevelop and maintain test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Execute test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Prepare complete system documentation in the testing and release...

IT Support Specialist

Our client in the Hardware Industry, that has an Online platform that specialises with DIY tools and more is currently looking for IT Support Specialist to oversee their Computer ERP Systems & all IT & Electronic data operations.Position: IT Support...

Web Developer at Mecad Systems

Responsibilities: Responsible for various Group websites that must provide feature-rich web experiences.Perform a mix of maintenance, enhancements, and new development for all Group websites as required.Refactor and improve current and new code base to keep the...

DATA ENGINEER at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Sandown

Responsible for building the organisations data collection systems and processing pipelines.Oversee infrastructure, tools and frameworks used to support the delivery of end-to-end solutions to business problems through high performing data infrastructure.Responsible...

Drupal CMS Back End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Job descriptionAccenture Interactive is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Interactive truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now...

Tester at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:System TestingDevelop and maintain test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Execute test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Prepare complete system documentation in the testing and release...

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