Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
AI takes us way beyond 4IR
Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...
Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...
UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress
The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
ESA tracks rare interstellar comet
Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...
How AI factories can help relieve grid stress
In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...
AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR
The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...
SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits
A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...
The high price of flawed hiring practices
Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...
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PMI Africa conference calls for collaboration, inclusion, diversity
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Are e-hailing drivers tested before getting behind the wheel?
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Putting sustainability at the core of healthcare in Africa
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Realise the potential of data for your business
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Data management key for competitive advantage in supply chain and logistics
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Zero day: the wide-open door
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The value of a compliant business
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Java Software Developer at Anylytical Technologies – Gauteng Parktown North
Responsibilities Work with other software engineers to analyse software product requirements and design the system thereafterProduce clean, efficient code based on requirement specificationsIntegrate software components and third-party programsVerify and deploy...
EPM Systems Admin at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Information Security Architect
Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Security Architect to operate at a Group level for one of SA's leading private hospital groups. This hybrid position is offering around [URL Removed] per annum, and located in Stellenbosch. About the Role:...
EPM Systems Admin at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Information Security Architect – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Project Manager (Healthcare – 2 year FTC – Renewable)
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Business Analyst IT at OpenSource Intelligent Solutions
Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) Location: Johannesburg NorthDuration: 12 MonthsIndustry: Insurance Technology Are you a systems-savvy problem solver with a passion for insurance tech? We're looking for an Business Analyst to lead the deployment and configuration...
Project Manager (Healthcare – 2 year FTC – Renewable) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Business Analyst IT at OpenSource Intelligent Solutions – Gauteng Menlyn
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Senior SharePoint Developer (DBN)
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