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...

Financial inclusivity drives QR code payment growth

The volume of QR code payments in the leading southeast Asian market will increase from 13-billion in 2023 to 90-billion in 2028, according to a new study from Juniper Research. High growth in Southeast Asia and other developing markets is largely down to financial...

Tobacco sales ban failed to encourage smokers to quit

The 20-week sales ban on tobacco products introduced by the South African government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic did not have the intended objective of encouraging large-scale smoking cessation, a study has found. The paper, published in Tobacco Induced...

US jobs slump the tip of the iceberg

The US is expected to be about three to four weeks behind Europe in feeling the impact from the Covid-19 global pandemic. Therefore, when the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 701 000 non-farm job losses for the month of March it came as a severe shock,...

Ndabeni-Abrahams placed on special leave – updated

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has been placed on special leave for two months, one of which will be unpaid leave. She is also liable for prosecution after a being pictured lunching at a friend's house during the weekend,...

Coronavirus reveals need to bridge the digital divide

The global crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has pushed us further into a digital world, and changes in behaviour are likely to have lasting effects when the economy starts to pick up. But not everyone is ready to embrace a more digitised existence. A new...

Companies slow to respond to customer experience demands

Customer experience (CX) continues to be one of the greatest challenges to businesses across Africa and the Middle East, at a time where customer expectations are the highest they have ever been. This disconnect is exposed as Dimension Data reveals findings from NTT's...

Standard Bank buys 40% of Payment24

Standard Bank has acquired a 40% stake in the digital fuel management solutions and telematics company Payment24 Group, a technology development firm that supports companies with large fleets. Launched just over five years ago to fill a gap in the fleet fuel payment...

Research reveals gap in funding for township businesses

The Covid-19 pandemic and the current lockdown are already having a devastating impact on South Africa's economy, with informal and small businesses in townships likely to feel its impact most harshly. A study by postgraduate students at the University of Cape Town...

Cybersecurity investments tipped to drive business growth

According to an Atlas VPN investigation, 37% of investment advisors believe that cybersecurity is a top priority investment for firms in 2020. Most business advisors agree that one of the biggest risk factors for tech companies is data breaches, ransomware, or DDoS...

Remote work adds security challenges

Due to coronavirus, companies are seeing an unprecedented amount of remote work. Whether mandated by the government or the organisation, businesses are asking many (if not all) employees to work from home. A Gartner Insight states that, while this move creates obvious...

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Data Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock

This position can be fully remote. Position Overview:As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our data infrastructure, ensuring that it is scalable, efficient, and secure. You will work closely with our data scientists,...

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An opportunity exists for a driven, self-motivated candidate who will be able to work in a hybrid environment.The potential candidate must be able to work independently and within a team.The sucessful candidate must be performance driven, self motivated and career...

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We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and technically inclined individual to join our team as a Junior Systems Engineer. In this role, you will be an integral part of our engineering department, supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance...

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Client DetailsOur client, a leading provider of innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations, the company...

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