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...

African banks remain resilient and committed to digitalisation

African Banker magazine and banking platform Backbase have released the third edition of their annual report on the ongoing digital banking revolution in Africa, exploring the major trends shaping its future on the continent. Surveying 153 African banks, the report...

UN roadmap to cut global plastic pollution

Plastic pollution could be reduced by 80% by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, a new report states. The report has been written by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with plastic pollution...

Digital ID for inclusivity, service delivery

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town - The digital identity agenda will help to foster better inclusivity across Africa. Nineta Diop, founder and president of Femmes Africa Solidarite, points out that refugees are an ongoing problem that...

Time to look at the ethics around AI?

Companies around the world are expecting to apply artificial intelligence (AI) within their companies in the next few years, but are lagging in discussions of the ethics around it, according to research from Genesys. More than half of the employers questioned in a...

SA still struggling with ICT skills gap

Despite competitive salaries and efforts to build a skills pipeline, South Africa's specialised ICT skills gap persists. This is according to speakers at the Digital Skills Summit, co-hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...

Tablets drag down MEA PC market

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 9,1% year on year in Q2 2019, according to the latest insights from IDC which says a total of 5,1-million units were...

MTN gets aggressive with fixed LTE

Looking to boost its fixed LTE revenues, MTN has launched two aggressively-priced packages aimed at home users - a fixed LTE-Home Wi-Fi 120GB data deal at R399 per month and 210GB data deal at R599 per month. Customers who sign-up, or upgrade on the MTN Made For Home...

New African AI initiative at Wits

The Molecular Sciences Institute (MSI) at the University of the Witwatersrand, in partnership with the Cirrus Initiative, has announced plans for a new artificial intelligence (AI) research operation in Africa. Announcing the Cirrus Initiative during the 2019 AI Expo...

Opportunities and pitfalls as data comes to the fore

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town – With Africa seeking to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), data in all its forms is going to become a critical resource. A panel of data experts came together this morning to discuss...

Africa and the future of payments

Kathy Gibson is at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town - The financial services sector in South Africa is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Rapid developments in digital technologies are both disrupting and enabling change in previously...

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Business Analyst – Gauteng Illovo

Contract Period 6 Months The succcessful BA will play a bridging role between IT and the Business. The role requires the BA to comprehensively understand business processes and needs, translate them into technical requirements and oversee the implementation of such...

Intermediate SQL Developer – Western Cape Beacon Valley

ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates within the fresh produce industry, offering IT, analytic, and software support services. They have a current requirement for an Intermediate SQL Developer to join their innovative team and contribute significantly to the company's...

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Our client is a thriving software development house with team members in the UK and South Africa. They are seeking a skilled front-end developer (Remote) to join their team. This is a great opportunity for growth and development. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain...

Automation Engineer – Eastern Cape Humansdorp

Our client in the manufacturing industry based in Humansdorp is currently looking to employ an Automation Engineer (EE role)Key Performance Areas: The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for ensuring the reliability and sustainability of the control...

Senior Specialist: Solutions Architect

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Specialist: Solutions Architect. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. This is a contract...

IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint an IT Systems Administrator who will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining servers (Windows & Linux), networks and infrastructure. Ensuring the organizations IT systems are operating efficiently,...

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