Forces that will reshape corporate finance
In the coming five years, eight forces will cause the finance function to undergo significant transformation, according to Gartner. “These forces will reshape finance through 2030, and CFOs need to rethink how to organise and operate their finance organisation,” says...
Stalled career growth drives top talent to quit
There’s a talent crisis building inside organisations. While employment statistics point to a cooling labour market, data from Workday’s new iteration of its Global Workforce Report shows a different kind of pressure building inside companies: a continued exodus of...
AMD debuts Ryzen chips to enhance gaming
AMD has launched its next-generation Ryzen processors designed specifically to enhance performance for gamers. The lineup features the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop processor, based on the "Zen 5" architecture and utilising 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. With...
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...
Paratus completes East-West Africa fibre route
Paratus Group has completed its East-West Africa fibre route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from anywhere in the southern African region. The Paratus East-West route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus built fibre...
AI plays a role in protecting biodiversity
AI and biodiversity both thrive on complexity. For AI, massive amounts of data fuel machine learning models, helping them to recognise patterns, make predictions and solve problems. In most cases, the richer and more diverse the data, the smarter and more adaptive AI...
Absa PMI paints positive picture
Following a strong close to Q3, the seasonally adjusted Absa PMI dipped slightly by 0.7 points to 52.6 in October, down from a revised 53.3 in September. Although the PMI fell, it remained above 50 for the second consecutive month, indicating continued expansion in...
AI drives a surge in skills development needs
As digital and AI trends continue to disrupt work, 85% of business leaders agree that the need for skills development will dramatically increase over the next three years, according to Gartner. According to a June 2024 Gartner survey of 330 business leaders, 93%...
IT distribution revenues remain stable
Distributor revenues inched up from the previous quarter to $20,2-billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker. Year-over-year growth was down a fraction of a percent with...
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For resilience, businesses must retrain at speed and scale
Skills gaps which existed long before the pandemic are widening further as digitalisation becomes central to the rebuilding of our economies. Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets Whereas retraining the workforce has typically been...
Enterprise services key for streamlined business operations
When looking to overhaul the business and make it customer-centric, operations are a key factor to consider. Companies need to analyse their processes in order to have full sight of production and once this analysis is complete, operations can be optimised through...
Awareness training vital for e-mail security
Awareness training should be actively deployed to complement organisations' efforts to secure their e-mail systems. François van Hirtum, chief technology officer of Obscure Technologies, says this is because hackers are increasingly targeting people as security...
Use location intelligence to understanding shifting customer behaviour
The Covid-19 pandemic was a major disruptor for the retail sector. Practically overnight, customer buying patterns and behaviours changed, and have continued to shift ever since. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management This had made it challenging to meet...
Utilities companies embrace service, remain relevant to customer needs
Utilities companies should be used to the occasional existential threat. It happened when monolithic phone companies had to adapt globally to the arrival of the internet, smartphones and competition from digital-first competitors. By Claudia Johnston, sales director...
POPIA: a bandwagon that needs caution and planning to ride …
No, teams of officials representing the government and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) are not about to clap your business in irons or weigh you down with hefty fines. Not yet. There is time for your organisation to patch the holes, make the right...
The CIO’s role in delivering a personalised employee experience
The pandemic has placed CIOs at the forefront of organisational change, with greater influence on organisational strategy and resource allocation as technology takes centre stage. by Tsepa Ramoriting, group executive of iOCO Technology According to IDG's 2021 State of...
Data management: grudge purchase or strategic business tool?
Work from home (WFH) is here to stay, and it has changed the way we access business data. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies The monolithic server structure has firmly given way to cloud-based storage systems that enable anytime, anywhere access, along with...
Time for SA to get serious about WiFi
With South Africans spending more of their time on the internet to carry out a wide variety of activities, and now even increasingly working from home, they need to give more consideration to the WiFi networks in their home - and rely on advice from their ISP - in...
Guidance on mandatory vaccination policies for the workplace
After months of speculation, the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa has provided guidance in relation to vaccination policies within the workplace. By Kirsty Gibson, associate, and Johan Botes, partner and head of the employment and compensation...
Data Engineer at CoSauce
Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...
Network Security Engineer Senior – Western Cape Western Cape
Security Infrastructure / Network SpecialistGiving back has never been more rewarding and using your tech skillsR 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a revolutionary company democratizing internet access in townships . As an Intermediate Security Engineer, you'll have...
Data Engineer at CoSauce – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...
Java Developer (Intermediate)(CH1139)
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided...
Project Manager (Fabrication/Metal Works)
Our client, a prestigious turnkey engineering solutions company, focuses on steel fabrication, seeks to employ a Project Manager, with a solid background in the fabrication of steel structures, piping, marine repair and bulk storage tanker, to join their dynamic and...
Java Developer (Intermediate)(CH1139) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided...
Project Manager (Fabrication/Metal Works) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a prestigious turnkey engineering solutions company, focuses on steel fabrication, seeks to employ a Project Manager, with a solid background in the fabrication of steel structures, piping, marine repair and bulk storage tanker, to join their dynamic and...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group
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Lead Business Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
To lead the support and maintenance of business solutions, including ERP, Operational Technology, Enterprise Data Services, and other critical systems, to drive business value, improve operational efficiency, and enable strategic growth. This role ensures alignment...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
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