It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet
Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...
Turning tariffs into strategy
The imposition of import tariffs by the US calls for strategic collaboration – not just among businesses, but across sectors and borders, explain Meluleki Nzimande, partner and Shandré Smith, associate at Webber Wentzel. On 2 April, the US administration issued an...
Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own
Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...
Supply disruption is top procurement risk
Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...
WEF takes collective action to tackle global crises
More than 500 experts gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai last week to address the world’s most pressing issues related to economic inequality, climate emergency and geopolitical tensions. Global Future...
Voting open for Channelwise Awards
It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...
Rolling out robotics in rural areas
Looking to a future where robotics are integral to learning in South Africa’s schools, the education nonprofit Good Work Foundation (GWF) is expanding its successful Open Learning Academy robotics and coding programme to include high school learners in Grades 8 and 9....
AI could supercharge agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already disrupting multiple industries with its decision-making capabilities and ability to interact with the physical world. But, with its ability to support precision agriculture, automate labour-intensive tasks, verify the...
GenAI: bane or boon for insurance industry?
A new study exploring the use of GenAI in insurance suggests that nine in 10 insurers plan to invest in GenAI in the next year. Despite this enthusiasm, survey data also shows that the ethical and regulatory implications of innovation continue to vex many insurers,...
All the 2024 Investment Challenge winners
It has been a winning year for several teams that clinched the title of being the 2024 top traders in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. Over the year, these teams’ investment portfolios not only showcased their financial prowess and savvy,...
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WFH and the business of cloud
In light of the lockdown caused by Covid-19, businesses were forced to have their staff work from home (WFH). In turn, employees, and the businesses they work for have been more susceptible to security risks, as they accessed data at the edge. Working from home in...
NTT doubles down in the MEA region
NTT, the parent company of Middle East and Africa (MEA) IT services provider Dimension Data, is increasing its commitment to the MEA region. Dimension Data (MEA), with headquarters in South Africa, currently employs nearly 12 000 people and was acquired by NTT in...
Rifumo wins R1m in #GSAW campaign
After a 12 month campaign, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners Andrew Maren is has announced that the winner of the R1-million cash prize in the Get South Africa Working (#GSAW) campaign is IT firm, Rifumo Holdings, led by owner Thompson Mpenyane. Says Maren: "Get...
SAS honours global partners
To successfully adapt and reinvent business decisions amid the uncertainty of the past year, organisations have leaned on support from their partner ecosystems. Together, SAS and its SAS Partner community have collaborated to find new answers to customers' toughest...
BBD joins AWS Microsoft on EC2 Service Delivery Program
BBD has achieved Amazon EC2 for Microsoft Windows Server Delivery Partner status. The program is designed to technically validate AWS Partners that have a deep understanding of AWS services, demonstrated experience and proven customer success in delivering these...
Datacentrix gains Sage Intacct multi-tenant cloud solution provider status
Datacentrix, has extended its partnership with Sage, earning its status as an official local solution provider for Sage Intacct, the organisation's cloud-based financial management and accounting software. An existing Certified Sage ERP X3 Partner and Sage 300...
The world is warming to sustainable investing
The EU is considered by many to be the leader in sustainability regulation. This is true in the sense that the EU has been the first to set the foundations for a sustainable finance framework and has a head start in developing the corresponding regulation. According...
How to co-exist with, and benefit from, intelligent automation
The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a permanent shift in how businesses across every industry view artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets Whereas previously many companies saw these...
Covid-19’s impact on fixed and variable pay
Before Covid-19 hit the world, the approach to reward was well defined. Organisations paid their employees a fixed basic salary, plus a set of additional benefits that effectively sweetened the pot. By Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist, and Yolanda Sedlmaier,...
Lenovo gets behind 2021 Women’s Day event
A-Plus Communications has secured Lenovo Personal Systems Group as the key sponsor for this year's Women's Day lunch on 5 August 2021 at Summer Place. The cost per table of six ladies will be R10 000.00 plus VAT. Due to Covid only 50% capacity will be allowed at the...
PHP Developer (Mid to Senior Role) – IT – Centurion
Job Title: PHP Developer (Mid to Senior Role)Location: Centurion : GautengIndustry : ITSalary: R 515 168.00 – R 728.702.00Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a talented and experienced PHP Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for...
Strategic Business Analyst
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IT Support and Security Engineer L3
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Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
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About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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PHP Developer (Mid to Senior Role) – IT – Centurion – Gauteng Centurion
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