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...

SA sees slight improvement on Global Connectivity Index

South Africa is ranked 56th out of 79 countries in the latest Huawei Global Connectivity Index 2020 report. Despite an all-round challenging year, the country improved in the development of the AI and IOT technology enablers. Broadband and Cloud, however, showed no...

Bitcoin not favoured as a corporate asset

Despite moves by a handful of high-profile companies in recent days, a new Gartner survey suggests that most finance executives are not planning to hold bitcoin as a corporate asset. While bitcoin continues to grow in popularity, a poll of 77 finance executives...

Eduloan to finance e-learning students

Study finance provider Eduloan has extended its services to the Southern African Virtual School (SAVS), aiming to bring online classroom and personalised learning to the homes of South Africans. Eduloan chief marketing and sales officer Charlotte Smit says that...

Shell invests R5m in Wits science centre

Shell SA has invested R5-million over a five-year period to help create a Seismology Reflection Centre at Wits University. The centre aims to develop innovative technologies to discover what lies beneath the earth; and to help address the significant skills shortage in the geophysics and petroleum engineering fields, and other key sectors that drive development on the continent.

Opera to double Android user base by 2017

Android users can now enjoy a new version of the Opera Mini mobile browser, available for free from Google Play. The newly redesigned interface achieves a native Android look and feel. The upgraded version of Opera Mini for Android coincides with the announcement of...

African cloud services near tipping point

Faster connection speeds, lower data costs, and increased activity by international businesses are creating a perfect storm that is set to see cloud services take off in Africa. Wale Odeyemi, executive head: International Products at Vodacom Business, says from his...

African Innovation prize finalists announced

What do an environmentally-friendly minicab, a water distillation system and a fire alert detector have in common? They all represent innovation talent across Africa, and are all being considered to share the $150 000 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) award this year....

Entries open for 2015 R100K Challenge

The annual Entelect R100K Challenge, in association with NAG and official product sponsor Sony Mobile, is back. Officially now open for entries, this year’s challenge plays homage to the cult classic arcade game Space Invaders, and will once again see both novice and...

PC shipments are down, but beat expectations

Worldwide PC shipments totalled 68,5-million units in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15), a year-on-year decline of -6,7%, and slightly ahead of previous projections, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. Following a...

Darwin Nuke found in OS X and iOS

Kaspersky Lab security researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the kernel of Darwin – an open-source component of both the OS X and iOS operating systems. This Darwin Nuke vulnerability leaves OS X 10.10 and iOS 8 devices exposed to remotely-activated denial of...

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Qlik Developer

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...

System/SalesForce/Business Administrator at Ntice Search

Our client, a leading Medical Professional recruitment firm, is seeking a data or business analyst enthusiast with system/salesforce/business administration experience to join their team. Key Responsibilities:Will be working inside a team of other technically minded...

SAS/SQL Developer at Datonomy Solutions

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...

IT Support (Level 3 – Cyber)

Level 3 IT Support with Cyber experienceUS & SA overlapping hour flex hours as well (6-8 hour difference - 3pm-11pm/4pm-12pm) Cyber: 5+ Years experience in IT Support role with Cyber security experienceExperience with detection & prevention systemsServer...

MySQL/Postgres DBA

WORK FROM HOME This position reports to the Data Platform Team LeadYour mission, should you choose to accept it: Develop and support multiple MySQL and Postgres database instances, including cloud based solutionsManage database capacity and usage, and able to...

Python Software Engineer

This position reports to the Engineering Team Lead. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Design and build solutions to assist our business users, and improve customer experienceArchitect and design solutions with your teamKeep up to date with technology...

Intermediate PHP Developer at Headhunters – Eastern Cape

Our client based in Port Elizabeth has a position available in their organization for an Intermediate PHP Developer. Requirements: LAMP (minimum 2 years experience). Relevant tertiary education such as B.Sc. majoring in computer science. Grade 12/Matric. MVC...

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