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...

Another slow year for AR/VR headsets

Worldwide augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headset shipments declined for the fourth quarter in a row as volumes fell 44,6% YoY during the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

SABS publishes technical spec for climate change

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published a South African technical specification (SATS) which enables local government and communities to implement a framework to prepare for and manage the impact of climate change. SATS 14092 (2023): Adaptation to...

SA’s youth concerned about a range of issues

As South Africa celebrates Youth Day, results from a sweeping pan-African survey reveal that the country's youth have rising concerns about the future of the country and weakening trust in the power of democracy, while unemployment and corruption are considered the...

Economy now top concern for SA consumers

Unemployment and the economy have displaced Covid-19 as the top concerns for South African consumers as they personally experience the economic squeeze after weeks of lockdown. This is according to new Consumer Pulse research from GfK South Africa into the behaviours...

Changes to company operations could become permanent

Since the Covid-19 outbreak, almost all IT and IT enabled services have adopted a new work culture by allowing employees to work from home. Remote working over the last three months has positively impacted productivity and if sustained over the long term, it can have...

Severe slowdown for SA’s smartphone market

South Africa's smartphone market saw shipments decline 22,9% quarter on quarter in Q1 2020, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). While shipments are traditionally weaker in Q1 than in Q4, the major reason behind the...

Comic Con goes ahead in virtual format

The 2020 edition of Comic Con Africa will be held virtually for the first time ever. Comic Con has announced that this year's edition of the biggest event in the pop culture and gaming calendar will go ahead from 24-27 September 2020; bringing a virtual Con to fans in...

Covd-19 inspires innovation in short-term insurance sector

The Covid-19 crisis and the national lockdown have had a massive impact on the short-term insurance industry. This has emerged from a survey conducted among 1 200 Old Mutual Insure (OMI) and Elite brokers. A significant finding is that brokers believe lockdown is...

Cut through the ETI claim confusion

The proposed measures for Covid-19 tax relief were published in draft bills on 1 April, with revised draft bills published on 1 May and 19 May, writes Yolandi Esterhuizen, registered tax practitioner and compliance manager at Sage Africa & Middle East. The most...

Furlough fraud and the lessons for SA

Furlough fraud has been on the rise recently in the UK, with increasing reports of employers taking advantage of the government's Covid-19 job retention scheme. According to the UK's Revenue and Customs, the latest number of reports has jumped to 1868 - almost double...

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Junior Embedded Developer (C or C#) – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Automotive Tech company seeks a strong technical Junior Embedded Developer with strong C or C# skills to join its team. You will help maintain existing code, support existing products as well as work on new cutting-edge projects. Embedded...

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