Growing demand for skilled IT professionals
South Africa's tech industry is thriving thanks to technology advancements and the adoption of digital solutions by businesses. By Amy Scriven, recruitment manager at EQPlus This has led to an increased demand for skilled professionals in software development, data...
SAP adds GenAI developer tools
At the SAP TechEd event in 2023, SAP SE announced a comprehensive series of generative AI capabilities and advancements aimed at empowering developers of all skill levels to supercharge their businesses in the age of AI. "Today's dynamic technology and business...
Vodacom launches hybrid coding boot camp for girls
As part of this year's #CodeLikeaGirl programme, Vodacom is launching a hybrid coding boot camp from 2-6 October 2023 for young women aged between 14 and 18 years old. The on-site training will be hosted at 19 Schools of Excellence across the country, with virtual...
Helping teams innovate in a disrupted world
Technology has radically transformed how we work and engage and the rate of change can feel overwhelming. Now, the prospect of an AI-driven future is adding to the anxiety felt by workers at every level. Gadijah Dolan, head of HR at Payfast Despite this, companies...
Negotiating the FinOps paradox
Cloud computing has become increasingly important to the modern business which has made it critical for companies to focus on cost management throughout their cloud adoption approaches and strategies. By Mpho Mathapo, cloud advisory and consulting executive at BCX...
Digital transformation is not a business strategy
Business leaders would do well to understand that digitisation is an operational approach and tactic that can help improve or develop their strategy; it is not a strategy in and of itself, says Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed. The rapid pace of technology development has...
How software-driven businesses attract and retain rare developer skills
It's a sellers' market for local software developers. The ongoing, critical technology skills shortage means there are still more jobs than developers to go around. This is forcing employers to consider skills retention more seriously than ever. According to...
Build resilience with a DevOps mindset
There are three words that the world defines as a corporate success story - technology, technology and technology. But, as Harvard Business Review points out, technology is only one part of the equation. People are the other half. "Compelling customer understanding"...
SAP Africa Code Week empowers 2,6m youth in 2022
An estimated 230-million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills in 2030, according to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). One programme supporting young Africans to take advantage of these opportunities is the continent's biggest...
Redefining a successful app
Mobile apps are expected to generate over $935-billion in revenue in 2023. The Apple App Store has 1,96-million apps available for download, while there are 2,87-million apps available for download on the Google Play Store. Over and above this, there are hundreds of...
Nearshore IT outsourcing offers benefits
Outsourcing IT services offshore offers businesses several benefits, including cost savings by taking advantage of lower labour costs in some countries, access to specialised expertise, scalability of IT services, and time zone advantages that can offer 24/7 IT...
What qualities will help youth in a successful software career
More South African organisations are now turning to innovative approaches to teaching coding and technology skills in order to meet their requirement for software developers. By Shana Mbomvu, learning and development facilitator and development project manager at...