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...

Applications open for Mr Price Foundation’ Bindzu Youth Fund

Mr Price Foundation has opened applications for the second cohort of the Bindzu Youth Fund. Young entrepreneurs from across South Africa are invited to apply for the business development programme, which provides emerging businesses with access to skills, networks and...

Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...

Top science and maths achievers selected for NSTF programme

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has announced this year’s group of 22 selected maths and science top performers studying in science-related courses. The NSTF Brilliants Programme is a unique annual programme that selects and recognises students for...

Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent, EchoStar to join S&P 500

S&P Dow Jones Indices will make a number of changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices. NAPCO Security Technologies will replace Alexander & Baldwin in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening...

Quantum computing helps to create never-before-seen molecule

An international team of scientists from IBM, The University of Manchester, Oxford University, ETH Zurich, EPFL and the University of Regensburg have created and characterised a molecule unlike any previously known — one whose electrons travel through its structure in...

‘Lazy’ AI-built attacks still breaching current defences

HP’s latest Threat Insights Report says that attackers are using AI to scale and accelerate campaigns – with many of them prioritising cost, effort, and efficiency over quality – but despite being formulaic and low-effort, these AI-assisted attacks are slipping past...

Intel ups the ante in edge computing

Intel has launched the Intel Core processor Series 2 with P-cores - an industrial-ready platform engineered for mission-critical edge applications – as well as its latest Edge AI suite for Health & Life Sciences, providing validated reference pipelines and...

The end of queueing at Home Affairs?

The Department of Home Affairs has officially launched its new Digital Partnership Model with nine branches of Capitec Bank and Standard Bank now offering Smart IDs under its Online Verification Service – with another eight branches slated to go live by the end of the...

Anthropic files lawsuits against the Pentagon

Anthropic has sued the US Department of Defense, challenging the Pentagon’s decision to designate the AI company as a supply chain risk. The company has filed two lawsuits, accusing the Pentagon of using the designation to punish the company on ideological grounds....

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Build a better cybersecurity awareness program

As we look at cybersecurity today, it’s not surprising that 87% of enterprises experienced at least one breach last year attributed to the cyber skills gap. By Rob Rashotte, vice-president of the Fortinet Training Institute Today’s cybersecurity professionals face a...

NTT Data to acquire Brazil’s Aoop

NTT Data Business Solutions has announced that the agreement to acquire Aoop, a ServiceNow implementation company in Brazil, has been signed. The terms of the acquisition have been finalised between the companies and will be completed following approval from the...

Top teams to shine at HP Gaming Garage Hackathon

Gamers, game enthusiasts and developers, get ready to show off your skills at an exciting gaming event. HP and RGB Gaming have announced GameOn with HP Gaming Garage hackathon designed for higher education students and 18+ game developers. The hackathon challenges...

Commvault launches Cloud Rewind

Commvault has announced the availability of Cloud Rewind on the Commvault Cloud platform, integrating cloud-native distributed application recovery and rebuild capabilities from the Appranix acquisition. Cloud Rewind transforms and simplifies cloud cyber recoveries....

Together, agents and humans can drive customer success

AI is advancing rapidly, capturing the attention of CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs with its proven ability to boost productivity, enhance employee performance, and improve customer relationships. By Linda Saunders, director: solutions engineering Africa at Salesforce We are...

A CFO’s guide to GenAI potential

CFOs of leading global organisations understand that their role extends beyond mere financial oversight; they are pivotal in steering organisation-wide transformation, particularly in the realm of technological advancement. By Kovin Nayager, senior manager and chief...

Sustainability and AI pave a new energy pathway for SA

As the global conversation around climate change intensifies, South Africa is confronted with a dual challenge: how to meet its growing energy demands while reducing its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal. By Louise Taute, MD of  Westcon-Comstor...

Simplify customer interactions for happier, more loyal customers

Simplifying customer interactions can lead to happier, more loyal customers, writes Kelvin Brown, customer operations executive at, Telviva. There is more choice than ever before, meaning customers are not forced to endure a customer experience (CX) that is...

Drones see huge uptake in security industry

The integration of drone technology into security operations has changed the way we approach surveillance and threat detection, with these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offering unparalleled advantages and efficiencies. For instance, drones offer such benefits as...

Compliance logic key to effective data governance and cybersecurity

It is only in the past five years that digital has started to become more regulated, and with this has come a range of compliance legislation that businesses need to come to grips with. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance Officer at Galix For many...

Full Stack Developer (Java, Python) – Gauteng Pretoria

Seeking a versatile Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience to join the team and contribute to diverse clientprojects. The role requires a well-rounded professional who can adapt to various technology stacks and deliver high-qualitysolutions across both...

Cobol Developer at Reverside

Reverside is seeking a highly experienced Lead Product Engineer with strong COBOL expertise to support a critical South African Domestic Low Value Payments system. This role operates within a high-performing team responsible for the maintenance, support, and...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 1199 – Gauteng Johannesburg

Manage and resolve incident and service request tickets related to SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Interact with 1st and 3rd Level Support to troubleshoot issues.Ticket handling and dispatching within and across teams.Cluster...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 0029 – Gauteng Pretoria

Manage and resolve incident and service request tickets related to SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Interact with 1st and 3rd Level Support to troubleshoot issues.Ticket handling and dispatching within and across teams.Cluster...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET)(CH1212)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0912

Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus which includes incident handling and resolution.Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core.Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.Develop and manage containerized...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0912 – Gauteng Pretoria

Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus which includes incident handling and resolution.Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core.Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.Develop and manage containerized...

Systems Analyst

You will be a technologist working closely with the Investment Management Team. You will be responsible for the support, configuration and health of the systems that are used in that environment. This will include analysing system behaviour and having an in depth...

Business Analyst at Reverside

Reverside, an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives...

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