AI features big in African businesses’ plans
New research reveals widespread artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across Africa’s business landscape. A survey of 750 CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs across South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria demonstrates that 85% of companies have already invested or planning...
Pat Gelsinger takes on new challenges
Pat Gelsinger, previously CEO of Intel and VMware, has signed up for a number of new ventures. He is joining venture capital firm Playground Global as general partner, and is also serving Christian technology platform Gloo as executive chair and head of technology. At...
IT decision-makers ready to embrace GenAI
Generative AI (GenAI) is the accelerator of the decade, representing a significant and immediate opportunity for organisations. A Dell Technologies GenAI Survey of 500 IT decision-makers (ITDMs) with GenAI implementation responsibilities across France, Germany, the UK...
The latest methods hackers are using to steal personal information
Browser data is ranked the number one target for data stealers, according to Trend Micro in a new report - "Your stolen data for sale" - which details the risks associated with data theft and its subsequent misuse. The report reveals that the risk of data theft is...
Microsoft takes the ‘permeate the platform’ approach to GenAI
While the on-boarding of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will significantly boost Microsoft's GenAI ambitions, GlobalData say that the company's current capabilities continue to impress. Occupying centre stage at Ignite 2023 was Microsoft Copilot, the company's virtual...
Global leaders advance responsible AI development
The World Economic Forum's AI Governance Summit brought together more than 200 influential leaders from the Forum's AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) and the broader artificial intelligence community to exchange insights and collaborate on the establishment of action...
Rapid digitisation of SA companies not without risk
According to a recent Kaspersky Business Digitisation survey, 78% of companies in South Africa feature a high level of digitisation which simplifies work processes and makes business more efficient. However, there are significant challenges that accompany this,...
Robust growth for fleet management systems in the Americas
The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 15,3-million in Q4 2022 and, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12,6%, this number is expected to reach 27,6-million by 2027, according to new...
Telkom’s infrastructure-focused strategy progresses
Telkom has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023, showing steady progress in its strategy to position itself as the leading digital infrastructure company at the heart of South Africa's digital future. The results show improved...
How Red Hat aids NASA’s Artemis missions
Last week (16 November 2023) marked the one-year anniversary of the successful launch of NASA's Artemis I mission to the moon - the first in a series of missions that will ultimately see the space agency return humans to the moon. Preparations for Artemis I required...
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DDoS attacks demand different defence strategies
Despite the fact that firewalls, IPS and load balancers are some of the least effective mitigation measures against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, they remain at the top of the list of security measures that organisations have said they plan to employ...
Exergy joins Microsoft co-sell initiative
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GIS can improve supply chain and logistics
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West African Internet Exchange launched
West African data centre provider, MDXI, and global IXP platform provider, Asteroi,d have partnered to launch a carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for West Africa. The West African Internet Exchange (WAF-IX), is based on Asteroid's lightweight design and...
NetApp data fabric drives competitive advantage with AI
NetApp has announced ONTAP 9.5, MAX Data, StorageGRID SG6060, NetApp Solution Support for FlexPod, and Flash Performance Guarantee. These new data services and solutions further extend the NetApp Data Fabric across edge, core, and cloud and enable organisations to...
Artificial intelligence: threat or saviour ?
Most new technologies tend to see people react with scepticism, suspicion and fear, with some even becoming alarmist and broadcasting extreme negative scenarios up to and including some pending cataclysm. And this has certainly been the case for artificial...
How to enable dynamic planning and continuous accounting
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Canon launches CCM Online
Canon Europe has launched Customer Communcations Management Online (CCM Online), a new delivery system for its customer communications proposition. CCM Online is an end-to-end managed cloud service which allows businesses to engage in more effective and consistent...
Nigerian bank launches WhatsApp chat
First Bank of Nigeria, in partnership with Clickatell's Transact division, has commercially launched its Chat Banking channel on WhatsApp. This capability enables FirstBank's customers to manage their banking needs within their WhatsApp chat with the same efficiency...
AI need not steal your finance job
Job loss is one of the biggest issues related to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and robots. By Gerrit Olivier, CEO of About IT People routinely fear that companies will automate using these areas of technology to become...
SOC Analyst (Sandton) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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IT Security – (Penetration Tester) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients are looking for a IT Security Team Lead who is highly skilled in PEN Testing and Cybersecurity. Key Requirements Conduct investigations, feasibility studies, and surveys of proposed and existing IS and machine applications, ensuring alignment with senior...
Project Manager (Health Information System Support – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Tshwane) – Gauteng Arcadia
Main purpose of the job:To provide user support and customer service on SyNCH applications and platforms at healthcare facilitiesTroubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action to end users at the different facilities where the SyNCH program is...
Project Manager (Mining & Engineering) – Gauteng Gauteng
A dynamic Mining organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a Project Manager with 5 years' experience working in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricValid Driver's License and Own VehicleDegree or Diploma in Project Management...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Oracle PL / SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Provide Technical Guidance and SupportOffer expertise and support to the product team, assisting with...
MS CRM Tech Lead – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are a dynamic, customer-centric organization committed to leveraging innovative technologies to drive business success. As part of our commitment to digital transformation, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MS CRM Tech Lead to join our team. Key...
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Are you a tech-savvy problem solver who loves keeping systems running smoothly?Our Client is looking for an IT Support Engineer who will be responsible for the support of all internal users as well as supporting the data centre operations team with server monitoring...
RPA Developer
Job Title: RPA DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior RPA Developer to join the team on a 11-month contract. The ideal candidate will assist in designing,...
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Senior Business Analyst
Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within the company. You will drive technology solutions that enable business goals and create efficiencies. Your relevant industry experience together with a strong skillset in systems and data will give you the...
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