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...

Consumers are willing to live more sustainably

Public awareness concerning the mounting challenges stemming from global warming is reassuringly high throughout the region as the government, organisations, and civil society continue to play their part in embracing environmental sustainability initiatives. Despite...

Adapt IT appoints expert to scrutinise Huge offer

The independent board of Adapt IT has appointed Nodus Capital TS as an independent expert to express an opinion on whether the Huge Offer Consideration is fair and reasonable to Adapt IT shareholders, taking into account the value of Adapt IT's shares. This follows...

Increased security measures for trading internationally

Globally, the increased concern around public safety has resulted in the intensification of security measures for transportation of goods internationally. Businesses which trade internationally need to be aware of the security measures in place to mitigate the risk to their operations and their people. This is according to Oliver Facey, vice-president of Operations for DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Acer launches e-learning classroom in Zambia

Education must become more flexible, creative and challenging as society evolves and technology pervades all aspects of our lives. Technology helps open up new possibilities to create engaging learning opportunities. As an organisation that breaks down barriers between people and technology, Acer is a partner well suited to meet the needs of modern educational institutions.

Phone usage in Africa surprises

A survey of mobile phone usage in five African countries has delivered startling findings on the rise of Internet access via phones, the potential demise of Nokia and the continued appeal of BlackBerry. The Mobile Africa 2015 study, conducted by GeoPoll and World Wide Worx, surveyed 3 500 mobile phone users in five of Africa’s major markets – South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Uganda. The most significant finding was that Internet browsing via phones now stands at 40% across these markets, with 51% of respondents in Ghana and 47% in Nigeria reporting that they use their phones to access the Internet. South Africa lags behind at 40%, and Kenya (34%) and Uganda (29%) are slowest on the uptake.

Pinnacle starts selling property portfolio

As stated in its recent interim results, the Pinnacle group has started disposing of its property portfolio, raking in close to R100-million which will go towards reducing gearing. In a SENS announcement, the group says it is disposing of the following properties to Orange River Trading SA, subject to certain conditions.

GSMA hails SA’s Digital Dividend move

Global mobile representative body, the GSMA, has welcomed the announcement by the SA government to adopt the harmonised spectrum channel plans referred to as Digital Dividend, saying the country’s example will go a long way in encouraging other African countries to...

WhatsApp voice calling a threat to MNOs

The recent introduction of the voice calling feature on WhatsApp will change the focus of mobile network operators (MNOs). As an over-the-top (OTT) service provider, WhatsApp has the financial, technical and social clout of Facebook supporting it, as well as a significant user base. MNOs have anticipated this step change in the telecommunications industry whereby voice revenues are challenged and ultimately replaced by data-based services.

TA telecom a Red Herring finalist

TA telecom is the only African tech company shortlisted as a finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe award. This is a prestigious list, honouring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the European business region. The Red Herring editorial team...

Net1 responds to corruption allegations

Net 1 UEPS Technologies has announced that Cash Paymaster Services, a subsidiary of the company, has been named as a respondent in a Notice of Motion filed by Corruption Watch, a South African non-profit civil society organisation. The Notice of Motion seeks an order from the High Court of South Africa for the reviewing and setting aside of the decision by the CEO of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) on 25 April 2014 to approve payment of R317-million to CPS.

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