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...

Government failed elderly and young children during Covid

Government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) student Juhi Kasan has found. As the world reeled from the direct effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, Kasan started her...

IBM strengthens ties with Meta on AI innovation

Building on its collaboration with Meta on open innovation for AI, IBM plans to host Meta's Llama 2-chat 70 billion parameter model in the watsonx.ai studio - with early access now available to select clients and partners. The move strengthens the relationship between...

WHO launches WhatsApp info service

The World Health Organisation WHO (www.WHO.int) is launching a messaging service with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from the novel coronavirus Covid-19. The easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 20billion people and enables WHO...

IT is not driving strongest demand for AI talent

For the past four years, the strongest demand for talent with artificial intelligence (AI) skills has not come from the IT department, but rather from other business units in the organisation, according to Gartner. Gartner Talent Neuron data shows that although the IT...

Modest growth for global converged systems

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Converged Systems Tracker, worldwide converged systems market revenue increased 1,1% year over year to $4,2-billion during the fourth quarter of 2019 (4Q19). "Hyperconverged system sales...

Supercomputers join the global fight against Covid-19

IBM, in collaboration with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the US Department of Energy and others, is helping launch the Covid-19 High Performance Computing Consortium. The grouping will bring an unprecedented amount of computing power - 16...

As Covid-19 shuts down business, hackers move in

As the Covid-19 pandemic grips the world, the economy is faltering - and the underground economy is having a field day, with hackers around the globe taking advantage of the outbreak by accelerating their activities to spread their own infections. It's already been...

Corex limits operations during Covid-19

In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa's call for action to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus Covid-19, Corex is limiting its operations for the next few days. As a precautionary measure, the distributor is closing its Johannesburg and Cape Town offices...

What children are doing online

Kaspersky research shows that, for January and February 2020, the top three activities children in South Africa participate in or search for online, include software/audio/video (at 40,95%), computer games (at 18,76%) and social networks (at 18,14%). The local region...

ITU launches emergency telecommunication guidelines

In the face of the global coronavirus crisis, as in any other emergency, the speed and efficiency of our response is proportional to the level of preparedness. To help countries better manage disaster response activities at a time when the frequency, intensity and...

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DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The clients team was conceived at the start of 2015. The team was formed to create new digital experiences for customers and has a portfolio of applications that range from native mobile applications for iOS and Android, to web-based portals and applications, to...

Data Analyst (Wits Ezintsha)

Main purpose of the job:Co-lead the design, oversight, and implementation of clinical research data management activitiesAnalyze clinical research data for purposes of data cleaning and to inform scientific publicationsLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance...

Software Developer – Guidewire

Software Developer (Guidewire) - Western Cape, Cape Town (Contract)Want to take your career to the next level in Consulting? Our client is on the prowl for their next successor in Guidewire Software Development. As a Software Developer, you'll design and build...

Lead AWS Python Developer

An available role currently exists for a Lead AWS Python Developer. The incumbent will be responsible for building solutions from requirements received from product owner and be able to work in an agile environment.AWS components such as Lambda, SQS , Dynamo DBAWS API...

Project Manager IT

Candidates should have: Prince II / PMP / PM BOK / equivalent formal PM Qualification,Have been in an IT PM role during the last 12 months,Huge preference for younger EE, or Non-EE Female candidates.Experience in SAP projectsSkills Proficiency in project management...

Senior Java Developer at Reverside

Reverside is a Global ICT company focusing on Senior Java Developer, Integration, Cyber-Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation services with delivery centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gurgaon, India. Reverside has its Global headquarters in...

Data Analyst (Wits Ezintsha) – Gauteng Parktown

Main purpose of the job:Co-lead the design, oversight, and implementation of clinical research data management activitiesAnalyze clinical research data for purposes of data cleaning and to inform scientific publicationsLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance...

Software Developer – Guidewire – Western Cape Cape Town

Software Developer (Guidewire) - Western Cape, Cape Town (Contract)Want to take your career to the next level in Consulting? Our client is on the prowl for their next successor in Guidewire Software Development. As a Software Developer, you'll design and build...

Lead AWS Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

An available role currently exists for a Lead AWS Python Developer. The incumbent will be responsible for building solutions from requirements received from product owner and be able to work in an agile environment.AWS components such as Lambda, SQS , Dynamo DBAWS API...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Rosebank

Candidates should have: Prince II / PMP / PM BOK / equivalent formal PM Qualification,Have been in an IT PM role during the last 12 months,Huge preference for younger EE, or Non-EE Female candidates.Experience in SAP projectsSkills Proficiency in project management...

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