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)...

AI and the human factor

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) still needs people to be able to function properly. This is the word from Peter Blignaut, manager: pre-sales at SAP South Africa, who points out that computers can do nothing without instruction....

BMW boosts modernisation, productivity with automation

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – BMW South Africa has saved a massive 60 000 days in application modernisation as a direct result of intelligent automation. Intelligent automation can help to address challenges in SAP custom codes, says Arndt Hoffman, chief...

The past decade was Earth’s warmest ever

Earth's global surface temperatures in 2019 were the second warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Globally, 2019 temperatures were second only to...

Cyber attacks the top risk for SA businesses

Cyber-security attacks are once again the top risk faced by South African businesses, according to the ninth Allianz Risk Barometer 2020. Cyber incidents (46% of responses) ranks as the most important business risk in South Africa for the fourth time since the launch...

Global IT spend to reach $3,9trn in 2020

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3,9-trillion in 2020, an increase of 3,4% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. Global IT spending is expected to cross into $4-trillion territory next year. "Although political uncertainties pushed the...

Retailers look to hybrid cloud

The vast majority of retailers (87,5%) have identified hybrid cloud as the ideal IT operating model. These are among the retail industry findings of Nutanix's second Enterprise Cloud Index Report, measuring retailers' plans for adopting private, hybrid and public...

Why Google’s Pointy acquisition is significant

On 14 January Google published a blog post announcing its acquisition of Pointy, a start-up based in Dublin, Ireland, that lets bricks-and-mortar stores make their products discoverable online. GlobalData technology editor Lucy Ingham comments: "The deal, which is...

Surprise: top chess players can’t code

The strongest chess players have been found to display almost zero programming skills. The is the unexpected finding from a survey of the world's strongest chess players, conducted by World Chess, the organiser of the FIDE Grand Prix Series, and software developer...

App market due for a boost in 2020

South Africa's mobile content and applications market looks set for a boost in 2020, according to the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA). The body says an expected uptick in both mobile app development by its almost 300 members and consumption...

CCSA urges that copyright bill go back to Parliament

President Ramaphosa has two weeks to avert a R34-billion US trade catastrophe, writes Collen Dlamini, chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of South Africa (CCSA) in this statement. Two weeks from today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative will hold...

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Cobol Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our client based in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Senior Analyst Developer to be on a 12 months renewable contract Minimum Qualification Required:Experience A minimum of 10 to 15 years' experience as a Senior Analyst Developer with the majority of the time using...

Solutions Architect at Reverside – Gauteng

Reverside is a Global ICT company focusing on Digital Engineering, 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 Headquarter in...

Service Desk Engineer I – Gauteng Sandton

We are searching for a Service Desk Engineer to join our team on a six months contract in Sandton. If you're a mastermind at troubleshooting and resolving issues efficiently to ensure smooth operations for individuals or organizations; join us and let's create...

Systems Engineer – Active Directory – Gauteng Pretoria

Wanted: Mastermind Systems Engineer specializing in Active Directory to join our dynamic team! We're seeking a sharp and analytical Systems Engineer to help us navigate through the challenges of Active Directory infrastructure. What you will do:To manage and support...

Cyber Security Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

My client is currently seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join their growing IT team, if you specialise in cybersecurity, data integrity, and ensuring systems and products are safe and effective this role is for you!Minimum requirementEngineering degree in computer,...

Full Stack Developer (NodeJS & Angular) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a well-established management consulting firm specialising in the Banking and Insurance industry, is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join their team. You will be responsible for building innovative front and backend code. The ideal candidate...

IT Support (Level 2 with MSP Exp)

One of our US based clients in IT Services and IT Consulting are looking for a knowledgeable, positive, self-motivated, and energetic Tier 2 & 3 IT support technician to work with them. (Core hours are 3pm-11pm/4pm-12am SAST : Mo-Fri & standby, after hours...

Senior IT Developer

Our client in the logistics industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Senior IT Developer.Purpose:To support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and direction throughout the SDLC and...

Data Analyst at Reverside

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Analyst to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Data Analyst will work to find opportunities for the business to improve using data. You will collect and manipulate data to present to various stakeholders to inform...

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