Views on US economy improve, but concerns remain
Business executives have a slightly improved view of the economy but continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts. This is according to the third-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey that polls CEOs, chief financial officers, controllers and other...
The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies
Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...
Chiplet market to grow to $411bn by 2035
Chiplet technology is revolutionising the semiconductor industry by offering alternative advantages compared with traditional monolithic designs, according to new research from IDTechEx, which highlights the transformative potential of chiplets. In its latest study –...
The future of transportation in Africa
At this year’s SingularityU South Africa Summit, Dr Carlo van de Weijer, GM AT Eindhoven AI Systems Institute, shared his vision for how Africa can harness emerging technologies to leapfrog when it comes to transportation and create a more sustainable future. "The...
Rent increases ease as tenants weather financial woes
The majority of residential tenants (83%) remained in good standing – paying their rental on time and in full – in the second quarter of 2024 despite constrained finances, according to the latest TPN Residential Rental Monitor. The fact that most tenants continued to...
Average take-home pay at an all-time high
The upward momentum continued in September 2024, as the average salary surpassed the R17 000 mark, the highest level since the inception of the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay (BTPI) series. Recent developments in the economy have given a boost to salary earners and...
African CEOs see GenAI as key challenge, opportunity
Kathy Gibson reports – Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is seen as one of the top opportunities and risks for businesses in Africa. This is one of the headline findings of the inaugural KPMG Africa CEO Outlook, which finds that GenAI is seen as a useful tool...
Why it’s hard to safely deliver value from AI
A Gartner survey of 451 senior technology leaders in the second quarter of 2024, found that 57% of CIOs said they are tasked with leading an AI strategy in their enterprise. However, four emerging challenges are making it difficult for CIOs to deliver value with AI....
Government optimism on GenAI outpaced by ability to deploy
Government agencies lag well behind other sectors in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), however, 60% of government respondents believe GenAI will drive innovation - and those that have begun using it are already seeing improvements in employee...
What kind of salary increase can you look forward to?
South Africans can look forward to an average salary increase of 6% in 2024/2025. This is the word from Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and executive committee member of the South African Reward Association (SARA), who says: “There is a glimmer of hope...
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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...
Print helps businesses punch above their weight
As the world and businesses start to recover from the tumultuous effects of 2020, we take a moment to reflect on the lessons we inadvertently learned and overcame in the new normal. by Pieter Pieters, product manager: B2B Pro Print at Canon South Africa South Africa's...
How Raspberry Pi is sparking a digital learning revolution
While South Africa has unique challenges, the affordable computing revolution holds promise for bringing digital skills to the youth, writes Michael Cade, senior global technologist at Veeam. Digital transformation is at the top of every CIO's agenda. Investing in...
Where does edge computing fit into the factory of the future?
According to Gartner, the smart factory is the factory of the future, with robotics and automation both gaining significant momentum. By Ronald Ravel, director B2B at Dynabook South Africa Each promising to transform the way factory workers, processes and technologies...
The future of hyper-personalised banking products and services
Retail banks are under increasing pressure to innovate and personalize their products and services for the benefit of their customers, yet at the same time they are subject to rapidly developing laws and regulations concerning the protection and processing of their...
How to onboard and recruit during a pandemic
People are the organisation's most important resource. The right people will drive the energy of the company, help build and maintain a positive culture, and ignite intrapreneurship and innovation. But these people have to be nurtured and engaged to ensure they don't...
Cisco CEO declares security must be simple, intelligent and everywhere
Cisco has unveiled innovations to further its journey to radically simplify and deliver end-to-end security, across users, devices, networks, applications and data. Announcements today improve Extended Detection and Response (XDR) with greater visibility across...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Data Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
FI/CO ABAP Developer (Contract – Euros) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
SQL & LINUX Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a problem-solver with grit, guts, and technical chops? We're on the hunt for two dynamic Support Engineers to join a high-performing team tackling international telecom systems. This is your chance to get your hands dirty with SQL, Linux, and live production...
Backend Java Developer (AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Backend Java Engineer to join our dynamic team at Britehouse Consulting. This role is critical as we support our client in the banking sector, where you will contribute to developing and maintaining mission-critical...
System Administrator (IBM Storwize)
These include understanding storage concepts, virtualization, networking, and the specific features of Storwize models and SAN volume controller. They should also be able to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Storwize systems using both the GUI and CLI. Additionally,...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
IT Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
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