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)...

Nvidia AI-ready servers drive generative AI in enterprises

Nvidia has announced that some of the world's leading system manufacturers will deliver AI-ready servers that support VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia, to help companies customise and deploy generative AI applications using their proprietary business data....

Intel, Tower Semiconductor acquisition terminated

Intel says it has mutually agreed with Tower Semiconductor to terminate its previously-disclosed agreement to acquire Tower due to an inability to obtain, in a timely manner, the regulatory approvals required under the merger agreement, dated 15 February 2022. In...

Lower spend, but opportunities for IT vendors

A new index of leading indicators for IT spending launched today by International Data Corporation (IDC) supports recent forecasts that point toward declines in overall tech spending in 2020, but also highlights opportunities where businesses may be looking to...

Big rise in remote working expected

A Gartner survey of 229 HR leaders on 2 April revealed that nearly 50% of organizations reported 81% or more of their employees are working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. Another 15% of those surveyed said 61-80% of employees are working remotely at this...

Covid-19 spotlight on website takedowns

South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is advising members that hosting so-called "fake news" websites is prohibited by Clause 11(5) of the Disaster Management Act regulations which makes it an offence to publish any statement with the intention...

African Development Bank funds renewable energy

The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a $760 000 grant to Empower New Energy (EmNEW) to develop at least eight small renewable energy projects with capacity ranging from1-10 MW, towards bankability and...

Phishing thrives in time of Covid-19

Phishing email attacks related to Covid-19 were up 600% in Q1 2020, according to KnowBe4's Q1 2020 top-clicked phishing report. During the quarter, simulated phishing tests with an urgent message to check passwords immediately was most popular at 45%. Following this...

Services market loses momentum in pandemic

Worldwide IT Services and Business Services revenue grew 5% year over year in 2019, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. This represents the second consecutive year the market has accelerated since 2017 (from 4%...

Why smaller phones could be coming

Information workers prefer a smaller phone, and vendors should be looking at this opportunity. This is the word from Frank Gillett, vice-president and principal analyst at Forrester, who writes on why Apple would consider a new "small" iPhone, and why other smartphone...

Pandemic changes the definition of sales operations

A Gartner poll of 38 sales leaders on 14 April 2020 showed that 38% of organisations have already cut sales operations budgets and another 14% plan to cut their budgets in the next three months due to the coronavirus. As a result, sales operations leaders must adjust...

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Cyber Security Engineer

Responsible for company-wide cybersecurity and related documents, process and record management to ensure that systems and products are safe and effective. Ensures data integrity, and that information is kept accurate and consistent unless authorized changes are made...

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Position Summary:As a Data Governance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Data Governance Director in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Data Governance Framework. You will be responsible for leading data governance committee...

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The ideal candidate will have a passion for user-centered design, a deep understanding of web and responsive design, experience with design software, and have a passion for digital & content marketing.Key Requirements At least 4 years of experience in UX/UI...

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Our client in the Audio, Visual, Lighting Integration Industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Project Manager.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:Management Skills.Delegation Skills.Admin Skills.Computer Literacy (Microsoft...

Cyber Security Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

Responsible for company-wide cybersecurity and related documents, process and record management to ensure that systems and products are safe and effective. Ensures data integrity, and that information is kept accurate and consistent unless authorized changes are made...

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The ideal candidate will have a passion for user-centered design, a deep understanding of web and responsive design, experience with design software, and have a passion for digital & content marketing.Key Requirements At least 4 years of experience in UX/UI...

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Provide End User Computer Support: Manage, maintain and repair IT systemsMaintain the company's computer services and equipmentProvide guidance and best practices to Junior Support TechniciansBuild partner relationships with client and be trusted IT AdvisorEnsure that...

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This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

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