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...

AI threatens $234bn in enterprise application software spend

Agentic AI is set to disrupt enterprise software revenue models, with up to $234-billion of enterprise application spending exposed to agentic arbitrage between now and 2030, according to Gartner. By 2030, this will account for roughly 20% of enterprise application...

UN calls for safe and inclusive AI that benefits all

The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is...

Agentic AI holds key to LLM profitability

Agentic AI, not consumer chatbots, will determine whether trillion-dollar investments in large language models (LLMs) ever translate into sustainable profits, according to GlobalData. As enterprise deployments trigger a surge in application programming interface (API)...

Acer expands local manufacturing, adds gaming monitors

Acer Africa has expanded its local manufacturing strategy, adding high-performance Acer Nitro VG0-Series gaming monitors designed for gamers, creators and power users. Select Nitro VG0-Series monitors are now assembled at a South African facility, following the same...

Altron issues trading update as profits improve

Altron has issued a voluntary operational update, alerting shareholders that it expects significantly improved revenue for the full 2026 financial year (FY2026). According to the statement, continuing operations delivered low double-digit EBITDA growth year-to-date,...

AI scare trade continues to rattle investors

The AI scare trade that has hit logistics, software, and wealth management among other sectors in the last few weeks, should not be ignored by investors and consumers, warns deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Software and payments shares plunged on Monday after Citrini...

SOLA Group starts construction on hybrid solar and battery project

SOLA Group has achieved financial close on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300MW (435MWp) solar PV facility with 660MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Enabled by long-term power purchase agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide, the project is the...

Not using tax-free savings leaves millions on the table

With the tax year ending this week (28 February), new data from online tax platform TaxTim reveals a costly blind spot among South Africans. While 48% of TaxTim users have opened tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), the average annual contribution is just R14 171 —...

New 60-day dispute rule shifts debit order rules

South Africa’s payments industry is initiating a change that will align the various debit order services rules on dispute availability. By Pieter Brand, head of product at Hyphen The South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority has confirmed...

Competition aims to turn waste into opportunity

South Africa generates between 110-million tonnes to 125-million tonnes of waste annually, of which 2,5-million tonnes is plastic waste. Just 10% of this is recycled or recovered, while the country’s plastic waste consumption annually is almost double the global...

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Nutanix appoints new EMEA channel sales leader

Nutanix has announced that Sven Schoenaerts has been appointed as the new senior director: channel sales EMEA. In his new role, effective 1 August 2024, he will be responsible for Nutanix' routes to market. All EMEA regional channel sales leaders will report to...

TikTok sets up sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council

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Smollan acquires majority stake in Send Me a Sample

Smollan has acquired a majority stake in Send Me a Sample Limited. Founded in 2018 Send Me a Sample has rapidly expanded as a proprietary technology business creating sustainable personal brand experiences for the way people live and shop today. It has been built...

ETFSA lists actively managed balanced fund

ETFSA, a wealth and investment business focused on Exchange Traded Products, has listed its first Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF), the ETFSA Balanced Foundation Prescient AMETF, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Managed in partnership with...

New CEO for Aurum Institute

The Aurum Institute, an Africa-based global health organisation has announced that Professor Dave Clark will succeed Professor Gavin Churchyard as group CEO, effective 1 January 2025. Prof Churchyard, who founded Aurum and has led the organisation for 26 years, will...

27four debuts data-driven AMETF on the JSE

South African financial services group 27four has listed its second Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF) on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The newly listed 27four SA Multi-Factor Equity AMETF is underpinned by a style rotation strategy that...

Commvault expands cybersecurity ecosystem

Commvault has announced an expansion of its cyber and data security ecosystem through strategic integrations with an array of security partners: Acante, Dasera, Google Cloud, Splunk, and Wiz. These integrations play a key role in helping joint customers advance cyber...

The symbiotic connection: AI and cloud

The artificial intelligence (AI) rise to fame tracks as spectacularly as that of a freshly discovered celebrity. Appearing on every talk show and in every headline, the technology has, as McKinsey puts it, seen surging interesting since it burst into mainstream media...

Why manufacturers must pay more attention to cybersecurity

As more manufacturers embrace digital transformation, they expand their digital footprint, creating new opportunities and vulnerabilities. This dual-edged sword necessitates a vigilant and proactive approach to cybersecurity. By Marius Wessels, manager: professional...

How games can help connect with Gen Z and their calls for change

Since mid-June, Kenyans have been engaged in mass protests against proposed tax increases and the administration of President William Ruto. While the Kenyan protests are currently grabbing headlines, they speak to a global desire for change among Gen Zs around the...

JNR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Western Cape Cape Town

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - BsC Computer Science OR B-Tech ProgrammingProfessional | Western CapeJUNIOR Software Developer BSc Computer Science OR B-Tech with Programming Minimum 2 Years' Programming experience C#, JavaScript Transact SQL with MS SQL (Read, Insert,...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement...

Web Technical analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The technical Analyst will work closely with business analysts and support development by doing system analysis on incidents, problems, and IT projects.Key responsibilitiesTechnical Facilitate development for technical requirements using relevant framework and...

Business / System Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to analyze, design, and implement technology solutions that drive...

BI Developer

Our Client is a leading establishment within the Financial services industry and they are currently seeking a BI Developer. This is a contract opportunity and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Requirements include: A Degree, Diploma or equivalent in IT (or...

SAP ERP Functional Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a hands-on SAP ERP Functional Specialist with strong experience in SAP MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales & Distribution) within a retail environment.This role sits at the intersection of core ERP and digital commerce, ensuring SAP supports...

Lead Software Developer

A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...

Java Developer at Reverside

Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...

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