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...

Employers will encourage vaccination, but not require it

Most organisations will encourage their employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 before returning to the workplace, but a very small proportion (8%) want to make it a requirement. A survey of HR, real estate, legal, compliance and privacy leaders in December 2020...

Covid exposes gender inequality beyond pay gap

Women have been hardest hit by the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, according to the National Income Dynamics Study - Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM), a study tracking income, employment and welfare in South Africa. "Although survival and saving jobs is...

SA microjobbing site shapes digital economy

M4JAM (Money for Jam) is taking part in a research study conducted by the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), in an effort to better understand the digital economy and the societal implications of network technologies. The study is taking place across sub-Saharan Africa...

Food festival goes digital with NFC cards

The 2015 DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, presented by Nedbank, will not only offer inspired creations in food and world class entertainment, but will also feature near field communications (NFC) technology. According to Brandon Duffield, head of Ticketpro, this improve the overall experience for the event goer.

B2B online retail set for massive growth

Business-to-business (B2B) online retailing has been witnessing strong growth due to the rapid migration of manufacturers and wholesalers from legacy systems to open, online platforms. As legacy systems involve the use of electronic data interchange, which is...

Samsung S6 Edge is more price-competitive

The recently released Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is the most expensive Galaxy S line smartphone yet built, but has a lower retail price than a comparable iPhone 6 Plus, according to a preliminary estimate by HIS and its Technology Mobile Handsets Intelligence Service. The...

SA slips in ICT rankings

South Africa has fallen even further in the global ICT readiness stakes, according to the 2015 edition of The Global Information Technology released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The country fell from a dismal number 70 out of 143 countries to 75 in the 2015 Networked Readiness Index. Although South Africa performed well in its policy and regulatory framework score, ranked at number 24, other areas didn’t perform so well. South Africa was ranked 55 for its business and innovation environment; 85 for its infrastructure; 107 for affordability; 95 in terms of skills; 68 for individual usage; 34 for business usage; 105 for government usage; 58 for economic impact; and 110 for social impact.

Global Commission urges new social compact

The Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG) advocates that governments, in collaboration with individuals, private corporations and technical community stakeholders, adopt measures in a new global social compact to achieve digital privacy and trust. Toward a...

Perimeter security not that effective

A widening gap is emerging between the perception and the reality of perimeter security effectiveness amongst global IT decision-makers. Gemalto’s 2015 Data Security Confidence Index (DSCI) shows increasing levels of investment in this area of data protection, despite...

SA’s most vicious financial malware

Recent findings from researchers from TrendLabs, the research arm of Trend Micro, have highlighted that the top three financial malware families affecting South Africans are Swisyn, Dorkbot and Zeus/Zbot. Malware is a mechanism by which third parties can gain access...

More News Today

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Qlik Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This is an excellent opportunity for a Qlik Developer with Qlik Replicate and agile industry experience to join one of South Africa's leading Financial Institutions as they scale up their cloud data replication programme. This 6-month contract position is remote based...

SAS/SQL Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a SAS/SQL Developer for our client in the Banking Industry. A 6 month contract role in the MI Home Loans unit, with a possibility for extension.Candidates to be proficient in both SAS and SQL. The candidate will be converting SAS scripts to SQL and...

Project Manager (Tactical) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:LEAD the delivery of projects within the Tactical Programme of a fast-paced Financial Services Group seeking your drive and passion to be its next Project Manager. You will be expected to successfully introduce change into the business from project...

Data Scientist (Remote) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced eCommerce Platform seeks the expertise of a highly analytical & solutions-driven Data Scientist to join its BI Team where you will build predictive models, verify data integrity and create automated anomaly detection systems and track its...

Junior – Mid C++ Developer at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:IF you live to code, then a growing global Dev House in the sphere of online gaming, wants your passion for all things tech to join their team as their next Junior - Mid C++ Developer. Working in an Agile environment, you will be involved in stand-ups,...

PowerBI Developer

This is an exciting opportunity for a Power BI Developer with Agile User Story Experience to work on a major transformation programme for leading South African Financial Institution in a 12-month rolling CONTRACT capacity. This contract position is remote and paying...

Data Analyst (Logistics)

Manage and utilize analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and/or control logistics operations and processes. Minimum Requirements: Data manipulation and reporting experienceTableau or PowerBIMinimum two years of working experience in a...

Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager

We are looking for a leader that understands Bespoke Software Development & Integration project delivery and have a proven track record of successfully delivering high pressure projects in agile teams. The successful SM will be responsible for owning the delivery...

View more career listings on our Careers Section