AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

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...

Pioneering telcos modernise with AI, cloud, security investments

A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, with support from GSMA Intelligence, has found that telecommunication and communication service providers (CSPs) who are embracing cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in their networks...

Fewer critical threats for government, development industries

The latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report shows that government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas the food, IT, telecom...

These are the cyberthreats menacing SA

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are most active on Fridays, which is the most popular day for them to launch attacks in South Africa. This is one of the findings of the latest Trellix threat intelligence report, which analysed trends during the second quarter....

Cybersecurity providers must first protect themselves

In a joint advisory released by cybersecurity agencies across the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, managed security service providers (MSSPs) have been warned of a sharp increase in cyber-attacks targeting their systems. The agencies have identified...

Digital education worth $77,23bn by 2028

The global digital education market size is expected to reach $77,23-billion by 2028. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 30,5% from 2021 to 2028. The education industry has witnessed a paradigm shift from conventional exam-oriented learning to...

Most crypto workers are in the US

The US dominates the global crypto workspace by nearly 30%. As of July 2023, over 190 000 people hold down crypto jobs. Edith Reads, financial analyst at BitcoinCasinos.com, comments: "The crypto workspace is expanding quickly, providing significant income for the...

Experts think new vaping tax misses the mark

The vaping industry has vociferously opposed a new tax on vaping products. But only the largest containers of e-liquid will feel hefty price increases, according to the University of Cape Town (UCT) experts Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek. As of 1...

5G infrastructure market set for 28% growth

The global 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach $95,88-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections across the globe is a vital factor in driving the...

Semiconductor shortage is mostly over for the auto industry

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the availability of semiconductor chips took a drastic toll on all facets of the automotive industry, and in turn the global economy. But in mid-2023, the worst of the fallout seems to have settled, and the auto industry has...

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Boksburg Print benefits from continuous investment in Xerox

After 68 years in the commercial printing industry, the question which is often posed to Boksburg Print is 'What is the secret of your success?'. For MD Andrew Tinker the solution is quite simple, 'you have to keep investing in the business for the future'. A big part...

Kaspersky Lab debuts new consumer line-up

Kaspersky Lab has launched updated versions of its consumer flagship products. The updated Kaspersky Internet Security ensures even better protection against ransomware, is able to protect Mac computers while using public Wi-Fi networks and also offers an extra layer...

Ericsson expands 5G portfolio

Ericsson introduces a new radio product, AIR 3246, for Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (Massive MIMO), which is a complement to Ericsson's global 5G radio offering. AIR 3246 supports both 4G/LTE and 5G NR (New Radio) technologies and is Ericsson's first 5G NR...

Alexander Forbes, Accenture drive transformation

Integrated financial and risk services provider Alexander Forbes has embarked on a digital transformation journey, and has selected Accenture as one of its preferred partners. Having identified digitisation as a key enabler of the company's strategic aspirations,...

Nokia eases IoT for mobile operators

Nokia is expanding its Internet of Things (IoT) services offering to help mobile operators enter new IoT market segments or expand their footprint geographically. In addition, the company has complemented its end-to-end validation and testing services with Nokia...

IT service delivery drives success

Improving the efficiency and reliability of IT operations, enhancing security and compliance, a proactive approach to maintenance, return on investment and costs savings, and freeing up IT employees to work on strategic projects, are some of the top factors driving...

CaseWare Africa launches CloudTax

CaseWare Africa, a division of Adapt IT, has launched CloudTax, a new product aimed at small, medium and large tax practices. CloudTax provides tax practitioners with a central place to manage their entire practice which integrates seamlessly with SARS eFiling, says...

Disrupt cyber-attacks before they disrupt you

Dimension Data and Cisco, have jointly published a white paper to help organisations stay ahead of ransomware threats. Called "Ransomware: The Pervasive Business Disruptor", the paper looks at ransomware trends and impacts, and how to respond before a threat becomes a...

Mobile devices: even attacks are getting personal

When it comes to mobile devices, things are getting more personal, including attacks. Contact lists, emails and text messages are just the tip of what people keep on their devices. With banking applications, location histories, social media, photographs, enterprise...

Things to consider before you retrench

Cathie Webb, director of the South African Payroll Association (SAPA), offers some advice on how to handle this difficult task. Whenever a worker is retrenched in South Africa, it's not just one person losing an income. That's because employees in this country have a...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

Senior Data Analyst

Our client is looking for someone who is passionate about Data, open to learn and ready to contribute to a strong team environment. The successful candidate will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.The Data Analyst...

Systems Administrator – Remote Remote

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our internal systems.Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to...

Senior Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Our client is looking for someone who is passionate about Data, open to learn and ready to contribute to a strong team environment. The successful candidate will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.The Data Analyst...

Application Architect

Our client, has a vacant position of Application Architect to join their IT team. The Application Architect will play a pivotal role in designing and overseeing the development of robust, scalable, and secure applications that meet project-specific requirements. This...

IT Auditor

Our client, a leading player in the non-life insurance sector, is seeking a motivated IT Auditor to join their Johannesburg team. They are renowned for their commitment to innovative risk management and providing unparalleled service in the insurance industry.Join a...

Senior System Administrator

Our client is looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage the company internal systems.Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to...

Application Architect – Gauteng Sundowner

Our client, has a vacant position of Application Architect to join their IT team. The Application Architect will play a pivotal role in designing and overseeing the development of robust, scalable, and secure applications that meet project-specific requirements. This...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client, a leading player in the non-life insurance sector, is seeking a motivated IT Auditor to join their Johannesburg team. They are renowned for their commitment to innovative risk management and providing unparalleled service in the insurance industry.Join a...

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