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...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Exceptional women under spotlight

Absa and Women in Tech (WiT) hosted the second edition of the Women in Tech Africa Awards on 5 October 2023, at Cape Town's Mount Nelson Hotel, recognising Africans who have made a mark in the technology industry. Award categories included Women in Tech Start-Up,...

TikTok brand is worth $65,7bn in 2023

Over the past six years, TikTok's user base has grown five times to over 1,9-billion. With users, revenue, and downloads rising, TikTok has also become the world's most valuable social media brand. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, TikTok's brand value...

Lazarus targets Windows, Linux, MacOS

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a series of attacks which use an advanced malware framework, called MATA, to target Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems. In use since spring 2018, the framework is linked to Lazarus, a well-known and prolific North Korean...

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...

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IT Auditor – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job PurposeThis is a group function, the key purpose of the role is to facilitate the development and maintenance of risk profiles for IT risks experienced by the client across the different business units that exist in the Financial Services Group.Job RequirementsB...

Full Stack Web Developer – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:WORK on exciting flagship projects as your coding talents as a Full Stack Web Developer is sought by a forward-thinking Advertising Agency to join its team. You will analyse design requirements, recommend technical solutions while determining the structure...

Junior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, in the IT industry, is looking to employ a Junior IT Technician to join their prominent IT Service Centre.Requirements:Minimum 1 - 2 years experience as an IT Technician.IT Certification is preferable (A+ / N+).Previous experience servicing printers would...

Senior C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP high-performance, robust, quality, and scalable features as your coding expertise as a Senior C#.Net Developer is sought by a provider of Tailored Management Software Solutions. You will diagnose and resolve application, configuration, and code...

Senior SQL Database Administrator

Implement new Databases in line with design, including installation of DBMS! Design supporting processes to ensure a functioning database (e.g., user access, performance monitoring, backup, replication, patching). Troubleshoot incidents and events up to second...

Senior C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP high-performance, robust, quality, and scalable features as your coding expertise as a Senior C#.Net Developer is sought by a provider of Tailored Management Software Solutions. You will diagnose and resolve application, configuration, and code...

Senior SQL Database Administrator – Western Cape Oakdale

Implement new Databases in line with design, including installation of DBMS! Design supporting processes to ensure a functioning database (e.g., user access, performance monitoring, backup, replication, patching). Troubleshoot incidents and events up to second...

Commercial Analyst / BI Engineer

We are looking for a Commercial Analyst who will be able to assist the team in automating and improving the data management process, work with domain experts, and data engineers, and research and analyse the company data to support statistical analysis by the...

Ms Dynamics 365 Developer

Microsoft Developer12 Months Contract Key Outputs Collaborate with solution architects and business stakeholders to gather requirements and design innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power PlatformDevelop technical specifications and ensure alignment with...

Commercial Analyst / BI Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Commercial Analyst who will be able to assist the team in automating and improving the data management process, work with domain experts, and data engineers, and research and analyse the company data to support statistical analysis by the...

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