Cisco turns to Webex to drive remote working

While you don't need a formal degree to be a UX designer, an awesome portfolio, to show you know what you're doing, is a must, says DVT's Lizette Spangenberg.

Furloughing staff during COVID-19 requires IT teams to ensure business security and continuity, while dealing with this sensitive situation during unprecedented and challenging times.

The minister issues a public apology via social media, conveying her “deepest regret” for violating lockdown regulations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa decides to suspend communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams for two months, after she violates the country’s lockdown regulations.

Jarana joins Mobax, a telecommunications company, as shareholder and the group chairperson.

As painful as the pandemic is, it presents an opportunity to test and fine-tune remote working, from the technology aspects, to the HR considerations.

To cushion against the negative impact of the COVID-19 lockdown, EOH’s CEO and executive committee take a salary reduction of 25%.

Simo Mkhize re-joins Cell C from MTN SA, having spent the last 13 years in various commercial executive roles in SA’s major operators.

Without a fast and reliable network, remote working becomes impossible, says Ernest Mavhunga, senior server and network engineer at TechnoChange Solutions.

Those that excel in the remote working accelerated reality could see lasting changes to the way they work long after the lockdown ends, says Tarryn Swemmer of Decision Inc.

The service has allowed companies to advertise and highlight their IT roles on CareerWeb, ITWeb and their respective social media channels.

The jobs conversation around 4IR should be about upskilling and creating digital skills rather than job losses, says Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings.