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...

Global energy industry at a crossroads

The global energy transition is facing major challenges, which are unfolding differently in different parts of the world. S&P Global has launched "Look Forward: Energy at the Crossroads," the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, reports that take a...

GenAI is changing the SA job market

The rise of generative AI (GenAI) is shaking up workplaces around the world, and South Africa is no exception. As businesses adapt to new ways of working, job seekers are rethinking their careers, upskilling and negotiating better opportunities. Pnet’s whitepaper,...

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...

Consumers reveal varied reading preferences

In the blended world of paper and digital media, consumers have varied preferences for what they receive electronically or in "hard copy". This was brought to light in the Two Sides Trend Tracker survey, a biennial survey into consumer preferences and perceptions of...

Nvidia AI-ready servers drive generative AI in enterprises

Nvidia has announced that some of the world's leading system manufacturers will deliver AI-ready servers that support VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia, to help companies customise and deploy generative AI applications using their proprietary business data....

Intel, Tower Semiconductor acquisition terminated

Intel says it has mutually agreed with Tower Semiconductor to terminate its previously-disclosed agreement to acquire Tower due to an inability to obtain, in a timely manner, the regulatory approvals required under the merger agreement, dated 15 February 2022. In...

Submissions open for first Xero Beautiful Business Fund

Xero has opened applications for its inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund, with more than R8,000,000 in funding available globally. Four South African Xero small business customers will each win R250 000, with an additional R545 000 available in each category should...

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Flexenclosure, Virtutel partner in Australia

Swedish designer and manufacturer of prefabricated data centre buildings Flexenclosure has entered in to a strategic partnership with Australian telecommunications provider Virtutel, with the intent to build up to 20 data centres across Australia. The new facilities...

1,3m touched by Africa Code Week

With an ambitious target of training half a million African youth between 18 and 25 October, Africa Code Week again this year exceeded all expectations by empowering 1,3-million young people across 35 countries with basic coding skills. This is a 203% increase over...

Chakela selects Sabre to grow in Africa

Chakela Hotels and Resorts, the largest consortium of independently owned hotels and resorts across Africa, has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions as it strategic distribution provider for members. In terms of the agreement, Chakela -- which consist of 104 member...

Manage your credit card digitally

With the holiday period upon us, getting to grips with managing your credit card digitally can go a long way to ensuring stress free festive season spending. Chris Labuschagne, CEO of FNB Credit Card, says during the festive season when time is a luxury, consumers...

OCP, IBM in African digitalisation JV

OCP Group and IBM have announced a joint venture (JV) to provide digital and IT services in sectors ranging from agriculture to industry across Africa. TEAL Technology Services will initially support OCP to accelerate its digital transformation and enhance...

‘Tis the season for cybercrime

Consumers planning on purchasing their Christmas gifts online could be at risk of losing between $50 and $ 000 per incident. That's because it's the season when cyber criminals across the world are on the prowl to fill up their own Christmas 'stockings'. And, with the...

When the retail chain is forged

Bah humbug, bugs, bots and what you didn't bargain for. By Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. For online consumers, 'tis the season to be jolly. For businesses, it's a time where the retail chain may be forged in life. For hackers, it's a poor...

SA bank adopts Synthesis software platform

One of South Africa's largest banks has adopted an expansion of the software platform provided to them by Synthesis Software Technologies, allowing them to easily monitor and analyse balance of payment (BoP) transactions. The expansion, comprising a system known as...

R33m boost for SA job creation, innovation

The Craft + Design Institute (CDI) has launched R33-million in funding to boost SME growth, job creation and innovation. The CDI has raised the money to establish three funds -- a growth fund, an innovation fund and a loan book -- to be managed by its investment arm,...

What risks do interns pose?

With a saturated job market, and experience being a major employment requirement, more job-seekers are taking on low-paying -- and often unpaid -- internships for short periods to gain on-the-job knowledge to boost their CVs. This arrangement is also greatly...

Junior Project Manager

This global manufacturing company is a market leader in its industry, providing solutions to the mining industry.The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong sales acumen in the mining industry. The primary responsibility is managing the...

Senior Network Engineer (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced Data and Cybersecurity Specialist seeks a Senior Network Engineer with 6+ years' relevant work experience with a focus on large-scale, cloud-based environments. You will lead the design, implementation, and management of cutting-edge network...

Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

This global manufacturing company is a market leader in its industry, providing solutions to the mining industry.The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong sales acumen in the mining industry. The primary responsibility is managing the...

IT Developer: Applications

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

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...

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...

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