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...

King V Draft is open for public comment

The draft of the new version of the King Code – which positioned South Africa as a global leader in corporate governance just over three decades ago – is now available for public comment. The King V Draft is a revised and streamlined update of King IV. The King...

Mobile Web traffic hits new high

After peaking at nearly 60% in mid-2022, mobile web traffic took a downturn throughout 2023, slipping to 53%, a level last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic.  However, things changed last year, with more people than ever using mobile devices to browse the web....

The challenges faced in transitioning to green transport

Despite policy support and some green energy initiatives, there is still much work to be done by South African authorities to successfully support the country's transition to green energy technologies and sustainable mobility. This is one of the key messages from a...

Global PC shipments still on a downturn

Global PC shipments declined 13,4% YoY during the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This was the sixth consecutive quarter of contraction...

Few HR leaders implementing generative AI

Only around 5% of HR leaders report their function has already implemented generative AI, while another 9% reported they are currently conducting generative AI pilots, according to a new survey of 105 HR leaders from Gartner. "More than half of HR leaders surveyed by...

High-effort’ customer service transitions impact CX

Sixty-two percent of customer service channel transitions are "high-effort" for customers, according to Gartner, which adds that less than half of customers who experience a high-effort transition will use self-service again for their next interaction. A Gartner...

Why Threads is a genuine threat to Twitter

With the new Threads social media platform on the rise - destined, some say, to reshape how we communicate, promote brands, and engage with each other - an exciting new era is seemingly underway. "Among the launch of numerous social media platforms over the years,...

Check Point raises security concerns over Google Bard

With the slew of generative AI intelligent platforms emerging, starting with ChatGPT, Check Point Research (CPR ) recently conducted a security analysis of the latest one - Google Bard - and did a comparative analysis vis-à-vis ChatGPT. What the security experts found...

Africa still prone to phishing, but training cuts risk

More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and social engineering scams. However, regular training can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to such cyber threats. This is among the key findings of...

Google Bard launches in Swahili

Google has announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili - the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. With the expansion, Bard is now available in most of the world, including...

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Veeam helps BankservAfrica save on backup

Following its investment in new data centres and disaster recovery strategies, BankservAfrica, the largest automated clearing house and payment system operator in Africa, contracted Veeam® Software to modernise its backup and data protection systems. Processing...

High value food takes off in Africa

The power of entrepreneurs and the free market is driving Africa's economic growth from food production, as business wakes up to opportunities of a rapidly growing food market in Africa, that may be worth more than $1-trillion each year by 2030 to substitute imports...

Nokia boosts 4G performance

Nokia is extending its comprehensive portfolio of ultra-broadband product and technology solutions to give operators new flexibility to meet consumer demand and enhance mobile network performance as they evolve towards 5G. As mobile broadband traffic continues to...

Are we ready for a digitised humanity?

Humanity has witnessed more technology-driven transformational change during the past 30 years than in the entire span of human history preceding it. This is according to Greg Cress, digital lead for communications, media and technology at Accenture, who delivered a...

Cloud fast-tracks resilience

The digitalisation of business means that data has become a company's most important asset. To remain competitive, businesses must always have access to their data and applications, says Sasha Malic, head: availability services at ContinuitySA. "Digitalisation is...

Quickchannel expands into SA with SkyGroup

Video and audio specialist, Quickchannel, is pleased to announce that it is expanding its international footprint with the appointment of SkyGroup Communications as its distribution partner in South Africa. The move will enable Quickchannel to more readily provide its...

Rubrik’s Alta delivers application availability

Rubrik has announced the landmark 4.0 Alta release of its Cloud Data Management platform, which provides instant application availability anytime, anywhere regardless of infrastructure. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited, an authorised distributor of Rubrik in...

Fortinet expands security fabric

Fortinet has announced the latest expansion of its Security Fabric, featuring enhanced SD-WAN functionality that is integrated with Fortinet's proven security capabilities.FortiOS version 5.6 consolidates advanced security with software-defined networking functions....

Start your move to the cloud with your phone system

Despite growing adoption rates for cloud services worldwide, many organisations still aren't ready to make a full scale move to cloud-based technologies. Those who want to take a measured approach to cloud adoption should consider starting with their phone systems....

Mobile commerce tech driving SA businesses

Retrenchment, recession and reduced spending – signs of an economy under pressure, but, it would seem from research that South African companies are fighting back. Local ICT managed services provider and leading infrastructure management firm Integr8 says there is...

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Full Stack Developer – Angular (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Scrum Master that has experience and proven track in managing projects within an Agile Custom Development and Integration environment. The successful Scrum Master will be responsible for owning the delivery of numerous Agile projects on an...

Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst with Financial Accounting and Insurance Experience to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid work model KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Consult with business to identify...

Full Stack developer Dot Netcore – Gauteng Bedford

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Data Analyst

Data Scientist/Analytics ProfessionalUnleash your potential in cutting-edge data analytics and step into AI!R 600,000 - R 836,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking digital services company that values innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...

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Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

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We are currently looking for Test Analysts, contract role as per the spec below Qualifications for and TA (Test Analyst) and Responsibilities A graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.3+ years of proven experience as a manual tester.Manual...

Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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