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...

VAT increase could impact cross-border trade

The announcement of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27, combined with no inflationary adjustment to income tax brackets, could have a dual effect on cross-border trade. Cross-border payments service provider Verto highlights that this could increase the...

Gradual rebound on the cards for SA economy

The global economy has managed admirably through a series of shocks over the past few years – but 2025 is likely to be defined by shifts in monetary and fiscal policy and a move toward equilibrium rates for growth and inflation. These are the headline findings from...

Malaria vaccine-drug combination proves effective

The final results of a landmark study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases confirm that the benefits of combining the RTS,S/AS01E (RTS,S) malaria vaccine with antimalarial drugs in settings of highly seasonal malaria transmission continue over five years. The...

Isaac Mophatlane joins Mustek board

Isaac Mophatlane has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Mustek, effective 1 September 2023. Mophatlane started his career at Software Connexion and became the youngest director on the board of a listed company. Together with his late brother,...

India pioneers south pole Moon landing

India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully landed at the south pole of the moon. Following the soft landing, it will release a rover to explore the Moon’s surface, and conduct various experiments. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) explains that...

Relief for households as July brings salaries uptick

The average salary performed better in the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for July 2023, providing welcomed relief for South African income earners. "The average nominal take-home pay in July was R15 503, notably higher than the R14 169 in June and...

Unmanaged consumer debt affects us all

As inflation and the cost of living continue to rise, a growing number of households in South Africa are struggling to meet their financial obligations. In many instances, despite various avenues available to the consumer to seek assistance, households avoid it,...

SA at serious risk of catastrophic Internet disruption

In an era driven by digital connectivity, the recent events involving the unprecedented damage to three of South Africa's major west coast undersea Internet cables have thrust the country into a precarious position. By Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access...

People key to digital transformation success

The business landscape across South Africa, the wider African continent, and globally, is experiencing a seismic shift where technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives. Our world is becoming increasingly fast-paced and interconnected - a trend that is...

Job-seekers want flexibility, balance and money

At least half (50%) of job-seekers accepted a job offer over a 12-month period but backed out prior to starting. According to a Gartner survey of nearly 3 500 candidates in May 2023, more than one-third (35%) of candidates reported they received four or more offers...

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5 000 African programmers to be trained

Five thousand young African computer programmers will be trained between 2018-2022. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics forecasts that employment of software developers is projected to grow 24% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations....

Budgeting for security in 2018

The industry at large has tightened its belts this year, and as we head into 2018 if 2017 has taught us anything then it is that we can't afford to skimp on cybersecurity. In fact, in 2017 so many businesses have had to make do with fewer resources to combat a much...

Hacking public WiFi

Public WiFi is great in so many ways. It costs nothing, saves on mobile data, and is often faster when it comes to downloading. However, as much as we love the convenience, hackers love public WiFi too, and for different reasons. Nastassja Poorter, enterprise sales...

Black Friday isn’t that great for retailers

Black Friday isn't yet as important to all sellers as you might expect. This is the message being relayed by the experts from Optiseller, which used this year's Black Friday as an opportunity to look at how some of the largest sellers on eBay UK performed on what is...

Mobile app aids Deeds Office process

Software as Service company e4 has launched DeedScanner, a mobile app that works with its Case Management Workflow solution, Deeds, to better manage the flow and status of lodged documents. Clive Bredenkamp, development manager at e4, says that DeedScanner enables a...

Xerox showcases VersaLink B400 printer

The Xerox VersaLink B400 printer comes complete with IT-free installation wizards, a variety of security features and acustomisable 5-inch colour touchscreen. Preloaded Xerox ConnectKey Apps help to optimise office efficiency. The VersaLink B400 printer lets users...

Priorities for SME survival in the next 6 months

With 70-80% of SMEs failing within the first five years, and only 1% growing to employ more than 10 people, South African SMEs are struggling to realise their own growth potential and become active drivers of job creation. And with slow economic growth, on-going...

Embracing ‘the open’ solution

By its nature, open source software is built around collaboration and drives innovation thanks to the contributions of the collective. But there is a difference between programme development and the implementation of a truly 'open' solution that not only builds...

Accommodate niche applications

It's becoming increasingly clear that forklift upgrades to enterprise resource planning (ERP) suites can take years and a small fortune to complete -- and then they rarely work as planned. To rub salt in the wounds, their very failure is frequently the reason for...

The future of consumer banking

Sachin Nagpal, director: sales, FSI for Intel's Influencer Sales Group in the Asia Pacific & Japan region, looks at some banking trends. The landscape of consumer banking continues to change at a rapid pace, keeping financial institutions on their toes. Working...

IT Developer: Applications – Gauteng Pretoria

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a IT Developer: Applications. The role of IT Developer - Applications is responsible for the development and coding of business applications.Minimum Education and Experience:National Diploma in IT or equivalent3 - 5...

Systems Engineer IT – Western Cape Claremont

Systems EngineerClaremont, Cape TownPermanent - salary negotiable Elevate your career in systems engineering - be the backbone of robust IT infrastructure! Is this you?You're a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Engineer with a knack for designing and maintaining...

Business Analyst

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Analyst. To identify, document and interpret high level business requirements as well as understand and interpret business impact to determine how requirements can be translated into useable solutions and...

SQL Report Writer at Dananda Talent

JOB PURPOSE We are looking for an experienced MS SQL Report Writer to work within the BPO Support team. The successful candidate will responsible for provide solutions to business challenges and support current business processes and systems within the SOX Group....

Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Analyst. To identify, document and interpret high level business requirements as well as understand and interpret business impact to determine how requirements can be translated into useable solutions and...

SQL Report Writer at Dananda Talent – Gauteng Johannesburg

JOB PURPOSE We are looking for an experienced MS SQL Report Writer to work within the BPO Support team. The successful candidate will responsible for provide solutions to business challenges and support current business processes and systems within the SOX Group....

IT Systems Manager

To manage the IT functions on a day-to-day operational basis. Duties include:Leadership & ManagementLead and manage the IT department, providing guidance and technical support to team members.Develop and implement IT strategies that align with business...

Full Stack Data Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Full Stack Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product...

Data Analyst

Are you excited by the challenge of turning raw data into actionable insights that drive business success? Do you thrive on identifying trends, solving problems, and delivering data-driven solutions? Are you ready to join a team where your analytical expertise can...

IT Systems Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

To manage the IT functions on a day-to-day operational basis. Duties include:Leadership & ManagementLead and manage the IT department, providing guidance and technical support to team members.Develop and implement IT strategies that align with business...

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