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...

How technology is fighting crime in Gauteng

The ongoing public-private partnership between Vumacam, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), and the City of Joburg (CoJ) continues to yield impressive results in crime prevention across Gauteng. Through Vumacam’s cutting-edge camera network and coordinated...

Telkom invests in solar power for a sustainable future

Telkom has put its money where its mouth is in terms of green energy with the addition of 1 MWp grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) technology at the Telkom Park head office in Centurion - bringing the total installed PV capacity to 4.2 MWp. “Our objective is to deploy green...

HR leaders play key role in corporate connectedness

HR leaders must equip managers to drive culture connectedness among employees as 60% of hybrid knowledge workers report their direct manager is one of the top two influences on their connection to organisational culture, according to Gartner. A December 2021 Gartner...

US parents call for crypto education in schools

According to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com, 64% of US parents would like to see crypto education established in schools. BanklessTimes CEO, Jonathan Merry, comments: "It is encouraging to see that parents are starting to realize the importance of crypto education....

Cellular IoT gateway market reached $1,15bn in 2021

Berg Insight has found that than 4,5-million cellular IoT gateways were shipped globally during 2021, at a total market value of approximately $1,15-billion. Annual sales grew at a rate of 14% as demand recovered following the Covid-19 pandemic. The industry...

Teraco completes hyperscale data centre expansion

Teraco has completed first phase of JB4, its new hyperscale data centre addition to the Bredell Campus in Ekurhuleni. The new facility supports the growing demand by enterprises and cloud providers for data centre capacity. JB4 offers highly resilient and secure...

PMI sees slight improvement

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 48.2 index points in September to 50 in October. This is slightly better than the average recorded during the previous quarter (49.6). However, the Transnet strike and faltering global demand...

Anton Herbst exits long career in IT distribution

Industry veteran Anton Herbst, currently CEO of Tarsus On Demand (TOD) and Tarsus Technology Group (TTG) has resigned his positions at the group with effect from 31 January 2023. Gary Pickford, currently chief commercial officer of Tarsus Distribution, will take on...

Most employees regard AI as a co-worker

Despite the popular belief that organisations derive value from artificial intelligence (AI) at the expense of the individuals they employ, and that AI-powered automation can lead to the displacement of workers, 60% of employees view AI as a co-worker and not a job...

Tablet, Chromebook shipments still in decline

Worldwide tablet shipments were down 8,8% year over year in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22), totaling 38,6-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This was the...

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Processes Enterprise Quality Management Software should automate

Don't settle for something that can't keep up with your sequence of operations and doesn't deliver on productivity. This is the view of Ian Huntly, CEO and MD of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, who says, in order to get the true value for money that an Enterprise...

Aspect Software appoints Stephen Ball as SVP

Aspect Software has formally appointed Stephen Ball to the position of senior vice-president (SVP) of Europe & Africa. Joining from global telecoms brand CenturyLink, Ball will spearhead Aspect's ambitious plans to increase its cloud contact centre market share in...

CX demands to be harnessed by analytics

The digital generation - Gen D - demands more of organisations across a growing number of digital channels. Analytics, agility and intelligent contact centre platforms help organisations deliver, says Deon Scheepers, manager: sales operations at Interactive...

More network decomposition expected in 2016

While the last 10 year has seen network functions consolidated into a single physical appliance, the move from the physical to the virtual world is now producing the opposite effect that will accelerate further in 2016, according to KEMP Technologies.  This...

Cell C is pleased to confirm that the B

The boards of Cell C and 3C Telecommunications have accepted the offers received from Blue Label Telecoms and Cell C management and staff and will now proceed with the next steps of the transaction as proposed. On 10 December 2015 Cell C announced that it has received...

Otel reduces costs with single sourcing

With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reducing its GDP outlook for South Africa to a dismal 1,3% for next year, from an initial acceptable forecast of 2.1%, it's clear that demand for goods and services will continue to be weak in 2016. Another indication of...

Linux Foundation advances blockchain technology

The Linux Foundation, the non-profit organisation enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced a new collaborative effort to advance the popular blockchain technology. The project will develop an enterprise grade, open source distributed ledger...

Visual and functional upgrade for Cartrack mobile app

Cartrack has released an update of its fleet app. The latest version of the app is available for download from your app store and is available for Android, Windows and Blackberry 10 devices. Cartrack’s fleet management app provides Cartrack’s existing fleet customers...

NetApp to acquire SolidFire

NetApp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SolidFire for $870-million in cash. Founded in 2010, SolidFire is a market leader in all-flash storage systems built for the next-generation data centre where simple scaling, set-and-forget management, assured...

Turn BYOX into competitive advantage

It’s widely accepted now that employees rather than the business dictate IT policy. Those of your people who don’t like the technology on which your organisation runs simply won’t use it – or won’t use it to good effect. This has a direct negative impact on...

Frontend JavaScript Developer – JHB

DescriptionHire Resolve has an exciting opportunity with one of our clients for a Frontend JavaScript Developer based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of developers, working on cutting-edge projects and utilizing the latest...

SAP FICO Consultant (Expert) 2637

SAP FICO Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:SAP FICO (SAP S/4 HANA)SAP FIORI SAP MDG – Master Data Governance SAP VMS – Vehicle Management Systems IDOCSAny additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Sandton, JHB.Hybrid- onsite twice a week in Sandton, JHB.Description:To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the...

Group Data Analyst

A JSE Listed organization based in the Northern Suburbs are looking to employ a Group Data Analyst with 3 – 5 years' experience working in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricBCom / Formal Degree (Essential)Valid Driver's License & Own Vehicle3 – 5 years'...

Senior System Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for all SKA-Mid systems engineering elements of design and development through to integration, test & verification.Co-ordinate all the systems engineering activities and interfaces across all the SKA-Mid elements, ensuring...

Frontend JavaScript Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

DescriptionHire Resolve has an exciting opportunity with one of our clients for a Frontend JavaScript Developer based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of developers, working on cutting-edge projects and utilizing the latest...

SAP FICO Consultant (Expert) 2637 – Gauteng Pretoria

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Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Sandton, JHB.Hybrid- onsite twice a week in Sandton, JHB.Description:To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the...

Group Data Analyst – Remote Remote

A JSE Listed organization based in the Northern Suburbs are looking to employ a Group Data Analyst with 3 – 5 years' experience working in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricBCom / Formal Degree (Essential)Valid Driver's License & Own Vehicle3 – 5 years'...

Senior System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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