Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Pepfar funding freeze could lead to 601 000 HIV-related deaths in SA

Recent research co-authored by Professor Linda-Gail Bekker from the University of Cape Town (UCT) showed that withdrawing the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) support in South Africa without effectively transitioning to supported services will...

WiFi 6E, WiFi 7 standards drive enterprise WLAN growth

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 3,2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) compared to 4Q23 to reach $2,6-billion. For the full year, in 2024, the enterprise WLAN market declined 12,7% year-over-year (YoY), finishing at...

Employees believe Metaverse will revolutionise industries

According to Kaspersky research, the majority (61,3%) of employees surveyed in South Africa believe that the Metaverse is the future of the Internet and will revolutionise entire industries, with only a few sceptical of it and labelling it a passing trend (21,5%)....

Digital media revenue to hit $800bn by 2027

Over the past five years, nearly 1-billion people have joined the digital media space in search of entertainment and knowledge, helping the entire market practically double its revenues. In 2023, the digital media industry is expected to gross more than $576-billion,...

AI platform predicts stock market with 70% success rate

Over the years, alternative data has become a powerful tool in stock trading helping investors get an inside scoop on companies, stay ahead of the curve, and make informed stock picks. However, these non-traditional data sources like job postings, social media...

Remote physical goods fraud set to mushroom

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that the greatest merchant losses to fraud will be via remote physical goods purchases, with losses reaching $5,1-billion across emerging markets in 2028, up from $1-billion in 2023. The research group anticipates fraud...

Morphobots contend for a job on Mars

In 2020, academics Mory Gharib and Alireza Ramezani were spitballing a transforming robot that is now getting a shot at work that's literally out of this world: NASA Mars Rover missions. Caltech has unveiled its multi-talented robot that can fly, drive, walk and do...

Vodafone,Vodacom to beta test Amazon’s Project Kuiper in 2024

Vodafone and Project Kuiper - Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite (LEO) communications initiative - have announced a strategic collaboration through which Vodafone and Vodacom plan to use Project Kuiper's network to extend the reach of 4G/5G services to more of their...

AI expected to be critical in learning and education

The shipments of smart devices in learning and education has mushroomed together with their capability, applicability, and value, says IDC, adding that the ecosystem now plays an increasingly important role in the market development with improved interoperability and...

IBM, Salesforce collaborate to speed up adoption of trustworthy AI

IBM and Salesforce have announced a collaboration to help shared clients accelerate business transformations with generative AI while helping to safeguard their data. According to the companies, clients can now access the following: * Driving adoption of AI...

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New Gautrain website, mobile app

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi launched the new Gautrain website and mobile application at the Technology Innovation Conference 2018 held at Gallagher Conference Centre this week. The new website and mobile application are user-friendly interfaces on...

New OfficeJet Pro 7720 debuts

HP's next generation wide-format, all-in-one printer, the OfficeJet Pro 7720 is now available to the channel from official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Optimised for SOHO and SMBs environments, the OfficeJet Pro 7720 offers a seamless experience...

Three-wave strategy delivers Lenovo growth

Lenovo has announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended 31 December 2017. Revenue was $12,9-billion, a 6.3 percent increase year-over-year, and 10 percent increase over the second fiscal quarter of FY2017/18. Lenovo continued to enjoy significant revenue gains...

Adding threat intelligence to the security mix

Today’s threat landscape is so complex and fast-paced, it is impossible to prevent every threat or attack. The criminal organisations behind cybercrime are well-funded, and have the technical skills to stay ahead of mitigation tools and techniques. They target...

Wintec appointed as Spot distributor

Wintec Solutions has been appointed as Spot distributor for sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2008,Wintec has a strong portfolio of high involvement, technical brands, with a focus on the outdoor industry. Spot is an award-winning line of tracking products that allow...

CA Veracode leads in static application security testing

Veracode, a leader in securing the world's software recently acquired by CA Technologies, has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Static Application Security Testing, Q4 2017 report by Forrester Research. The report is based on the detailed evaluation of the 10...

IDC CIO Summit unpacks digital revolution

The digital revolution continues to gather pace and traditional business models are undergoing unprecedented levels of disruption. This has led to a wave of digital transformation initiatives across the African region. According to Andries Lombaard, country manager of...

MyCybercare offers personal data monitoring

MyCybercare has partnered with the Eyeonid Group AB to further protect its customers from cyber threats. MyCybercare, a specialist insurance provider underwritten by Genric Insurance, protects individuals and businesses from loss of funds as a result of online...

Inspection, maintenance benefits with drones

In facilities management, inspecting large institutional, engineering, manufacturing, mining and commercial facilities and assets can be a challenging, dangerous, and dirty job, writes Jane Thomson, MD of Softworx, Infor's Master Partner in Africa. Ensuring that...

Premium products at LG Innofest 2018

LG Electronics has unveiled a line-up of premium products for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region at the company's annual two-day innovation event, InnoFest 2018 in Cape Townn. Attracting over 300 retailers, partners and customers from across the Middle East &...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Business Analyst (BA) will be responsible for understanding the business needs of the clients and transforming those needs into detailed project requirements. The BA will act as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that software...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Lead issue resolution, drive process improvements and ensure seamless product operations for one of the tech leaders in the healthcare industry.An exciting opportunity is available at one of our top clients, renowned for their innovation, cutting-edge technology, and...

Solutions Analyst

Key Responsibilities: Proactively build relationships to understand business needs and processes.Conduct in-depth business analysis and document requirements in user story format.Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and solutions.Utilize...

Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Lead issue resolution, drive process improvements and ensure seamless product operations for one of the tech leaders in the healthcare industry.An exciting opportunity is available at one of our top clients, renowned for their innovation, cutting-edge technology, and...

Solutions Analyst – Gauteng Sandown

Key Responsibilities: Proactively build relationships to understand business needs and processes.Conduct in-depth business analysis and document requirements in user story format.Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and solutions.Utilize...

Developer: Frontend

Location: Must be Johannesburg based. Role is predominantly remote with occasional meetings in office.Role: Intermediate Front End developerCompany: Offering a culture which is all about collaboration, innovation, and growth—both personally and professionally. They...

Database Administrator

Be the Guardian of Our Data Kingdom! Are you a master of databases and a wizard at troubleshooting? We need a Database Administrator who can ensure our data is always secure, optimized, and accessible. If you can keep everything running smoothly and solve problems...

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