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...

Private LTE/5G infrastructure market to reach $5,7bn

A new report from International Data Corporation (IDC) presents IDC's inaugural forecast for the worldwide Private LTE/5G infrastructure market for the period 2020-2024. Private LTE/5G infrastructure is any 3GPP-based LTE and/or 5G network deployed for a specific...

Global semiconductor revenue grew 7,3% in 2020

Following a decline of 12% in 2019, worldwide semiconductor revenue rebounded in 2020 to total $449,8-billion, an increase of 7,3% from 2019, according to preliminary results by Gartner. "In early 2020, the expectation was that Covid-19 would have a negative impact...

How to survive when power is in short supply

With South Africa's power shortage here to stay, businesses are not only looking for ways to keep the lights on - they are investigating means to improve their energy efficiency without compromising productivity. Manufacturers in particular now have to take a serious...

Cell C, Microsoft partner for Zazoo voucher

Zazoo, a business unit of Net 1 UEPS, has collaborated with Microsoft and Cell C to sponsor a R250 VCpay voucher for consumers buying the new Microsoft Lumia 535 on a Cell C contract. The new device is available on Cell C’s talk and data contracts from 1 February,...

Tablet sales look to be stagnating

Tablet sales at laptop and accessories retailer The Notebook Company were down during January, compared to January 2014 – and are showing distinct signs of stagnation. This is according to Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company, who says tablet sales now only...

Microsoft signs up for cloud privacy

Microsoft has become the first major cloud provider to adopt the world’s first international standard for cloud privacy. Brad Smith, general counsel and executive vice-president: legal and corporate affairs at Microsoft, points out the ISO/IEC 27018 standard...

TV’s death is greatly exaggerated

Cord cutting has become a legitimate threat to linear TV: 38% of 18 to 32-year-olds say they don't watch enough TV for it to be worth the money; and 36% say they simply aren't willing to pay the going rate, according to new Forrester data. Added to that, the networks...

Top business cities in Africa

Africa has become a major hub of business in the world. It is deemed to be the world’s fastest growing continent, with 5% to 6% growth rates for the past few years. Hotel booking site Jovago has analysed which are the seven top business destinations on the continent. The top cities are: Lagos, Nigeria; Abidjan, Ivory Coast; Casablanca, Morocco; Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; Addis Ababba, Ethiopia; and Kampala, Uganda.

Phishing attackers want your money

More than one quarter (28,8%) of phishing attacks in 2014 were intended to steal financial data. The Kaspersky Lab study “Financial Cyber-Threats in 2014” points out that, while carrying out their scams, cybercriminals have shifted their focus from bank brands to...

Jardin keeps IBM Champion colours flying

John Jardin, chief technology officer of ICT consultancy and systems development specialist Ukuvuma Solutions, has been recognised as one of only three IBM Champions in Africa. This is not the first time Jardin has achieved this level of industry recognition - in 2012...

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Senior Information Security Specialist at Armscor

SENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALISTJOB GRADE: D3Reference Number: 9963031 Research and Development Business unit has a vacancy for a Senior Information Security Specialist in the Cybersecurity division. Applications are invited from people meeting the...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides specialised resourcing for client projects.We are looking for a Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg North for a 6-months contract role.What you will...

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Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides specialised resourcing for client projects.We are looking for a Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg North for a 6-months contract role.What you will...

IT Business Analyst – Gauteng Bryanston

Business Analyst Why we need you To understand the client's business objectives in the discipline of Compliance within the Financial Services industry, to translate their needs into development requirements, which will deliver a product to meet their needs. What...

Software Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

IT DeveloperPort Elizabeth (Gqeberha) Job FunctionTo support the software development process within the organisation . Key performance areas Shows appetite and aptitude for owning responsibility of technical decisions for projects.Aptly manages team demands on...

C# Developer Azure Cloud

Type: ContractContract Start Date: ImmediatelyContract End Date: 31 December 2024 Salary: R140 - R250 per hour (Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period) ROLE PURPOSE Development of backend and frontend user stories.Take actively part in all regular Scrum...

IT Test Analyst (R2115)

Type: ContractContract Start Date: ImmediatelyContract End Date: 31 December 2024 Salary: R600 - R750 per hour (Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period) ROLE PURPOSE Test case design based on communication and collaboration with business departments (AcR,...

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