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...

Apple, Samsung retain semiconductor lead

Apple remained the number one semiconductor chip buyer in 2020, representing 11,9% of the total worldwide market, according to preliminary results from Gartner. The top 10 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increased their semiconductor spend by 10% in 2020, and...

Satellites help to mitigate effects of drought in Africa

When drought hits the Horn of Africa, it's a threat to lives and livelihoods. Communities need access to water for sanitation, hydration, livestock and agriculture – and, in many cases, tapping groundwater supplies is the difference between a "drought" and a "drought...

Backup appliances take off

Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues grew 3% year-over-year, totalling $1-billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 (4Q14), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance Tracker. For...

What does it take to be a CIO?

Kathy Gibson at the IDC CIO Summit, Sandton - A CIO is someone who reports to the CEO of the company – and, if you don’t, you are not a CIO. This is according to Len de Villiers, group CIO at Telkom, who says this truly the bottom line. “Proper CIOs talk 50% of the...

Education goes virtual at Regenesys

Kathy Gibson from the IDC CIO Summit, Sandton - 3rd platform technologies can be used in the real world to achieve higher-performing environments with a lower cost. Ashveer Rajcoomar, CIO of Regenesys Business School, explains that the growing middle class means that...

CIOs in a position to make a difference

Kathy Gibson at the IDC CIO Summit, Sandton - There seems to be a disconnect between the strategic initiatives of IT and business, but it is possible for the CIO to be part of the team driving business strategies. At Afrisam the CIO is part of the executive team,...

Evolve to a federated IT organisation

Kathy Gibson at the IDC CIO Summit, Sandton - What is the bottom line; and what can CIOs do to address the changes in the relationship between IT and the business? Lise Hagen, research manager: software and IT service at IDC South Africa, points out that the...

Who’s calling the shots in IT?

Kathy Gibson from the IDC CIO Summit, Sandton - The CIO is losing his grip on ICT budgets, with 80% of IT spending currently funded by line of business managers and out of the hands of the IT organisation. Bill Keyworth, vice-president: research at IDC, says a survey...

SA push to professionalise ICT

ICT is immensely important to all businesses around the world – and yet the people who work in ICT do not have professional status. Ulandi Exner, director and vice-president of the Institute of IT Professionals SA, points out that the ICT industry has evolved significantly, to the point where it is worth R109-billion this year – and is still growing. Kathy Gibson reports from the IDC CIO Summit in Sandton.

Global thin client market declines

The global thin and terminal client market deteriorated during the fourth quarter of 2014 (4Q14), declining -12,4% year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device Tracker. This followed a strong first...

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Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

A Financial Institute in Pretoria has a CONTRACT vacancy for a Business Analyst to conduct end to end business analysis service to the Bank, for the purpose of business optimisation, defining appropriate information and communications technology (ICT) solutions for...

Helpdesk Support Technician at Private – Gauteng Randburg

Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperate helpdesk and log calls.Support users with login and passwords Support users with windows issuesOperate within the SLA with business Windows Server supportExecute office duties such as receiving goods from suppliers and the regions,...

ICT Senior System Developer (C#/.NET)

The Role: We are currently looking for a ICT Senior System Developer (C#/.Net) to join our company on a permanent basisSkills and Experience: Qualifications Required:MatricPreferred Qualifications:IT Degree/DiplomaExperience Required:5+ years hand-on experience with...

Test Analyst x2

We are looking for x2 Intermediate Test Analysts with at least 4 years test analysis experience and strong API testing skills (Postman). Katalon experience is a bonus. Hybrid work model - Successful candidates will be required to go to the Johannesburg offices from...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...

C++ Developer

Experience Range5-6 years A contributor who understands the banking system and helps the customer to solve issues on a day-to-day basis.The main important role is to develop, test and support the piece of work assigned to the person. They not only identify user needs...

C# Developer – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a highly skilled .Net Developer to collaborate with a team of developers and UX designers to develop and maintain web and mobile applications. The company follows a hybrid work model. You will be responsible for development of all stages of the...

Senior Support Developer – Eastern Cape

The Role: We are looking to hire a Senior Support Developer for a permanent roleSkills and Experience: Qualification Required:MatricPreferred Qualifications:Diploma/IT RelatedExperience Required:VB.NetC#LLBGenSQLKey Accountabilities: Duties/Responsibilities:The...

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