The pivotal role of cities in global growth and stability
Business leaders and policy makers recently gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit to address the increasingly critical role of cities in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Cities, which generate over 80% of global GDP,...
A better approach to talent reviews …
Only 30% of managers who participate in talent reviews believe their leadership bench is strong, according to new research from the Gartner HR practice. A May 2024 Gartner survey of nearly 1 900 managers who participate in talent reviews also found: Nearly 60% spend...
5-Star green certification for Vodacom SA
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has accredited two buildings at Vodacom South Africa's headquarters (HQ) in Midrand, Johannesburg, each with a 5-Star Existing Building Performance (EPB) certification. Vodacom's Business Park and Corporate Park...
Touchdown: US returns to the Moon after 51 years
For the first time in more than half a century, a US spacecraft has touched down on the Moon. The commercial robotic lunar lander Odysseus, landed safely in the early hours of this morning (South African time). You can watch the landing here:...
Decent work, economic growth top priorities for SA business
Providing decent work and ensuring economic growth are still South African business's first priorities when it comes to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),. This is the word from Dr Achieng Ojwang, executive director of the United...
Sustainability, digital sovereignty the top criteria for cloud selection
By 2027, 70% of enterprises adopting generative AI (GenAI) will cite sustainability and digital sovereignty as top criteria for selecting between different public cloud GenAI services, according to Gartner. "Because of its scale and shared services model, cloud...
AI defenses emerge as ransomware surges
There was a 90% increase in publicly extorted victims of ransomware attacks in 2023. According to Check Point Research's 2024 Annual Security Report, such ransomware attacks now account for 10% of all malware detected by Check Point's sensors. Indeed, the Check Point...
SDx redesigns enterprise fabric across sectors
With the proliferation of software-defined everything (SDx) technologies such as software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and software-defined storage, organisations across various sectors are experiencing transformative...
Another year of double-digit growth for IoT
As one of the technologies driving Industry 4.0, along with artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has entered almost every market over the past years, providing seamless communication between people, processes, and...
Amazon, Uber join Dow Jones average indices
Amazon and Uber are to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA), respectively. Amazon.com will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Reflecting the evolving nature of the American economy,...
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It’s time for IT leaders to capitalise on Covid momentum
For many IT leaders, 2020 felt like a whole decade. Most of North West Europe locked down in late March 2020 and many of us are only just emerging from those restrictions over 12 months later. By Sanjeev Kamboj, head of sales and pre-sales: applications and...
IFS and iOCO partner to help Africa find a new world of working
IFS and iOCO, have partnered to help organisations spanning multiple key industries across the continent re-evaluate, adapt and improve their businesses to deliver the best moments of service using technology solutions, scale and skills. "The time for this...
Acronis appoints 4Sight Dynamics Africa as new cloud distributor
Acronis has appointed 4Sight Dynamics Africa as a cloud distributor for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa. 4Sight Dynamics Africa, with its existing partner ecosystem now spanning over 51 countries, will represent Acronis as a cloud distributor across Africa,...
J2 appoints new national sales manager
Cybersecurity firm J2 has appointed Roy Alves as its national sales manager. He will be instrumental in building a cybersecurity skillset that will enable African businesses to identify and address their cyber capacity needs. Having recently worked for Mimecast, Alves...
The future of telephony
The fear of making wrong technology choices can delay critical transitions to modern innovative technologies, writes Garry Ackerman, director of Argantic. Business leaders need to keep abreast of the ever-evolving telephony market because communications is a key...
Protect against evolving ransomware attack trends
Ransomware attack trends continue to evolve, and the current iterations are no exception. By Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs During the last year, malicious actors have attacked healthcare organisations,...
Toyota Gazoo Racing launches virtual global series
Toyota Gazoo Racing has launched a new virtual global series in which the Gazoo Racing (GR) lineup, including GR road vehicles and dedicated racing cars, will participate in competitive racing throughout a season. Known as the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup, the series...
DeepMind sets up Wits scholarship for machine learning masterships
DeepMind, an Alphabet company, has donated scholarship funding for four Wits students to complete their Masters degrees in the field of machine learning. The scholarships will fund students registering for MSc degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or...
It’s not about big data, but big decision-making
In the days before big data, people used to run their businesses based on 'gut feel'. Many still do, writes Minnaar Fourie, commercial director at King Price Insurance. Then along came a tsunami of data, and suddenly everyone thought all their decisions were taken...
Is your website POPIA compliant ?
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have a significant impact on websites and other digital platforms like social media, email marketing and e-commerce activities. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass...
Intern – Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town
Kickstart your IT career as a Desktop Engineer Intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting, system support, and maintaining cutting-edge technology. Work alongside seasoned professionals, learning to resolve technical issues and provide top-notch...
Technical Support (German) (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
Tech / Team Lead .Net Core – Western Cape Western Cape
Senior Tech Lead - Team LeadLead the Future of Tech Innovation!R 1,080,000 - R 1,320,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading online digital Company at the forefront of shaping the future of the industry with innovation and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...
Project Manager (Quality Improvement – Nurse – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Ekurhuleni)
Main purpose of the job:To provide oversight, and management of the Wits RHI Quality Improvement (QI) interventions within the specified geographical area in achievement of project targets and improved HIV and TB related health outcomesLocation:Ekurhuleni District...
Junior Software Developer
Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellenceNo Prior Experience Required! The Position: We're looking for a tech-savvy professional curios about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance...
Category Analyst
Our client is seeking a skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the mining industry. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and data analysis skills to support operations and drive improvements in business processes within a dynamic and...
Project Manager (Quality Improvement – Nurse – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Ekurhuleni) – Gauteng Germiston
Main purpose of the job:To provide oversight, and management of the Wits RHI Quality Improvement (QI) interventions within the specified geographical area in achievement of project targets and improved HIV and TB related health outcomesLocation:Ekurhuleni District...
Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellenceNo Prior Experience Required! The Position: We're looking for a tech-savvy professional curios about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance...
Category Analyst – Northern Cape Northern Cape
Our client is seeking a skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the mining industry. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and data analysis skills to support operations and drive improvements in business processes within a dynamic and...
Scrum Master / Project Manager (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeks to fill the dual role of a Scrum Master / Project Manager who will play a vital role in facilitating Agile processes and ensuring the Development team remains productive, focused, and aligned with the...
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