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...

Global DeFi revenues set to surge

Although the 2022 crypto winter has been especially cold in decentralised finance (DeFi) land, the DeFi industry is set to boom this year, with revenue reaching record highs. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, global DeFi revenues are expected to jump...

Mobile AI market on track to hit R85bn by 2030

The global mobile artificial intelligence (AI) market is anticipated to reach $84,97-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth has been significant in recent years due to several...

Consumers set to spend more on tech

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach $1,69-trillion in 2019, an increase of 5,3% over 2018. According to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Connected Consumer Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC), consumer purchases of traditional and...

How to optimise logistics costs

Given that logistics leaders face pressure from their stakeholders to optimize logistics costs while maintaining service and performance levels, Gartner has identified five actions to achieve cost optimisation from within the organisation. “Logistics costs are on the...

Robot teaches kids how to wash their hands

A robot which encourages kids to wash their hands has helped pupils at a remote Indian primary school take a fresh approach to hygiene. The hand-shaped robot, dubbed “Pepe”, is the product of a collaboration between researchers from the University of Glasgow in...

SA fintech scoops award for SME funding

Fintech company Retail Capital has won a silver award at the Global SME Finance Awards for its innovation in funding SMMEs. The funding is aimed at both formal and informal customers with a trading track record of three months or more. Customers receive same-day...

Awards aim to stomp out plastic waste

The Commonwealth Litter Programme (Clip), the international science and outreach programme working in partnership with governments, universities, NGOs and communities in countries across the Commonwealth to take action on plastics entering the oceans, has introduced...

Spy platform with GSM fingerprinting uncovered

ESET researchers have uncovered several high-profile espionage attacks aimed at government and diplomatic entities in Eastern Europe. Analysis shows that these attacks were conducted using a previously unreported cyberespionage platform. The platform is notable for...

Adapt IT positions for growth

JSE-listed Adapt IT has announced results for the financial year ended 30 June 2019. “While the results for the year under review showed moderate top-line growth, I am pleased to say that in a year of global macro-economic challenges, Adapt IT made great strides in...

Collaboration critical for African energy finance

In order to incentivise banks and financers to start funding small to medium size businesses and/or small to medium size oil and gas companies, governments need to start understanding that collaboration is critical. This is the word from Mtho Xulu, president of the...

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SAP Senior Consultant at Accenture

Job Description: SAP S4 Finance - (R2R) - Record to Report Qualified candidates will work on SAP® for Finance implementation and support projects. This position's primary function is to provide applications and solutions consulting to the customer and project team by...

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SAP Senior Consultant at Accenture – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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This fast growing team is looking for a Senior Data Scientist who can drive and fast track the development of our data science strategy and implementation. Our client is a leading data processing company with multiple international and South African based clients....

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