How geopolitics is shaping AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...
Small AI models set to overtake generalised LLMs
Gartner predicts that, by 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models, with usage volume at least three times more than those of general-purpose large language models (LLMs). While general-purpose LLMs provide robust language capabilities, their...
Few employees are engaged, enthusiastic, energised
Fewer than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to Gartner. Gartner defines engagement in three ways: * Employees feeling energised; * Employees finding purpose in their work; and * Employees feeling...
Detection and response tools key as cyber claims surge
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, according to a new report from Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and...
Another solid month for take-home pay
For the third consecutive month, the nominal take-home pay among South Africans has shown positive growth on a monthly and annual basis, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for September which says conditions in the private sector have...
HR leaders must be ‘everyday bold’ to ensure success
Eighty-three percent of HR leaders say they are expected to do more now compared to three years ago, according to Gartner. The role of HR has expanded greatly since the start of the pandemic - a July 2023 Gartner survey of 287 HR leaders found 70% of HR leaders say...
10 local finalists vie for spot at Startup World Cup
The organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival - taking place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 November - have announced the Top 10 finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the...
Espionage-ready worming miner uncovered
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over 1-million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be complex malware with a...
In a changing world, hybrid cloud offers choice
Kathy Gibson reports - The cloud computing environment is constantly changing and organisations can no longer afford to have a single platform approach. This is the word from Craig Parker, head of hybrid cloud: Europe at Fujitsu, who believes the correct value...
Fujitsu evolves to meet customer imperatives
Kathy Gibson reports - The last couple of years have seen massive advances in technology and new business use cases - and IT companies have been leading the charge. Fujitsu has a 88-year history of innovation. It has moved from a hardware supplier, to a software...
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What’s the buzz with enterprise architecture as a service
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Limpopo learners wired for maths, science
Two Limpopo schools joined a virtual network of high-quality mathematics and science teaching when they were added to the highly acclaimed Ligbron e-learning system today - thanks to Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA). Pupils at Gerson Ntjie and Masobe high...
Adaptability, awareness key to preventing cyber-attacks
Cybersecurity was a massive concern for most organisations in 2017 and looks to continue to be a headache for CIOs in 2018. By Paul Jolliffe, lead DSM: security at T-Systems South Africa Symantec recently released their cybersecurity predictions for 2018, listing the...
How to get your ROCX
It is accepted business wisdom that customer experience (CX) initiatives provide a competitive advantage across industries, but displaying hard return on investment (ROI) has traditionally been a challenge particularly in the short to medium term. To date, most CX...
Ruckus launches specialty WiFi access points
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MakeMeMobile gets global award for Shoprite solution
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What to do when integrity may get you fired
Rising levels of perceived corruption have sharpened the ethical challenge for those in responsible positions. When the spoils might run into billions, it seems you can be fired for doing the right thing and rewarded for doing what you know to be wrong. By Auguste...
Protect data in physical, virtual, cloud workloads
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F-Secure acquires MWR InfoSecurity
F-Secure has signed an agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of MWR InfoSecurity, a privately held cyber security company operating globally from its main offices in the UK, the US, South Africa and Singapore. The acquisition is a significant milestone in...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Job Summary Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Data Analyst to join their Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will possess experience with QlikView, QlikSense, Power BI, and SQL, and will focus on providing actionable insights,...
System Analyst
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking skilled systems analysts with a passion for bridging the gap between business and technology teams to create innovative and meaningful...
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System Analyst – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking skilled systems analysts with a passion for bridging the gap between business and technology teams to create innovative and meaningful...
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Junior IT Technician
Pinetown - A dynamic IT company managing a large client's diverse infrastructure is seeking a passionate Junior IT Technician. If you're eager to learn and grow in the field, this is your chance to join a dedicated and supportive team!The role involves on-site and...
Business Intelligence Analyst
Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in BI tools and data management, a deep analytical mindset, and a passion...
Junior IT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
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