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...

Africa’s demand for energy to double by 2050

Due to a rise in population growth and increased economic activity across developing countries, energy demand in Africa is projected to increase two-fold by 2050, according to a ministerial panel at this year’s Angola Oil & Gas conference. Delivering a keynote...

EOH issues trading statement

EOH has issued a trading statement, anticipating that its financial results for the year ended 31 July 2024 are likely to differ by more than 20% from the prior year. The group continued its year-on-year performance with an improvement in headline loss per share...

New fund a game-changer for township business inclusion

The Gauteng Provincial Government, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the SA SME Fund have launched the SMME Crisis Partnership Fund, a R300-million debt fund for small businesses based in Gauteng townships. There are more than 2-million formal and...

Entries for Digital Twin Hackathon now open

Wits University's digital incubation hub, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, and the embass of the Netherlands have called for entries for their Digital Twin Hackathon - open to 15 students from South Africa and 15 students from the Netherlands. The Digital...

How cellular connectivity could tackle rising power demands

Cellular technology is key to digitalising the energy sector, and could help to tackle a growing demand for electricity. This is among the findings of Ericsson's Connected Energy Utilities report, released in partnership with Arthur D Little. As energy costs and...

Employers look overseas for skills as brain drain continues

The number of South African employers reporting they are recruiting ICT skills overseas has increased dramatically in the past year - up from 38% to over 50%. This is a key finding in the 2022 JCSE-IITPSA ICT Skills Survey - the 12th to carried out by Wits...

27m South Africans are not credit active

More than 27-million consumers were considered to be either credit unserved or underserved in South Africa at the end of March 2022. However, according to the global TransUnion study, "Empowering Credit Inclusion: A Deeper Perspective on Credit Underserved and...

Rectron honours top partners

Rectron awarded its top-performing partners yesterday (7 October). The awards ceremony concluded the Rectron Innovation Day held in Johannesburg, where reseller partners learnt about how Rectron has restructured itself to meeting changing market demands, and met its...

Load shedding, petrol, interest rates hit SME confidence

South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) confidence levels took a dip in second quarter of 2022. This is according to the recently released Q2 2022 SME Confidence Index conducted by specialist SME financier, Business Partners, which reveals that SME...

Poor home security threatens corporate networks

Unwitting insider threats are becoming an increasingly common part of the attack chain for general consumers. Even the smallest of data leaks can lead to huge ramifications further up the business chain and poor cybersecurity at home could prove to a weak link for...

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RDB Consulting partners with Europe-based LOGIT

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Network Platforms, Iconisol roll out cloud-based SAP Business One

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DCC brings Vostro 3558 back

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has reintroduced the versatile, stylish Dell Vostro 3558 notebook into the market. This 15,6-inch notebook offers the perfect balance of features, performance and elegant design, making it the ideal productivity tool for everyone from...

Why you can afford business continuity

The cliché is that when times are tight, marketing budgets are the first to feel the scissors. In reality, business continuity is even more likely to suffer from budget cuts: after all, the money-men always say, the risk of a major fire or an ICT meltdown is remote....

Britehouse appoints Paolo Masselli as group CEO

With the recent acquisition of the remaining 60% of Britehouse by Dimension Data, Paolo Masselli will take over the reigns as group CEO. Masselli, previously the Group chief operating officer, has over 20 years' experience in the IT industry, and an excellent track...

Cyber security concerns in Back 2 the Future II

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Ricoh SA gains local expertise with Fusion Office Automation

Ricoh customers in the Eastern Cape in and around Port Elizabeth and the Border-Kei region around East London will benefit from Fusion Office Automation's expansion and move to its new headquarters in East London. Fusion, a Ricoh SA Premium Business Partner, has...

The network is the security device

Today the true power of the computer comes from being connected, and with more devices connected, so power grows exponentially. We see this today with cloud computing and increasingly with the Internet of Everything (IoE), which is creating unprecedented opportunities...

Is your IT service management geared for BYOD?

Bring your own device (BYOD) is one of the most disruptive trends affecting the business world today including our personal lives. While end-users have embraced the ability to choose their own devices and use the same devices for both business and personal purposes,...

1st / 2nd line support Engineer

Be a part of a brand-new team that will be the support for users globally. An opportunity to grow your 1st and 2nd line support skills! Apply now!1ST / 2ND Line Support Engineer : Onsite role Experience Required:Desktop support experience.Knowledge MS Office Products...

C++ Developer

12-month contract that will be renewed. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior C# Developer to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing C#/.NET applications....

Microsoft Database Administrator

Database Installation and Configuration:Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances and related components.Ensure proper configuration settings for optimal database performance and security.Database Design and Implementation:Collaborate with...

1st / 2nd line support Engineer – Western Cape Western Cape

Be a part of a brand-new team that will be the support for users globally. An opportunity to grow your 1st and 2nd line support skills! Apply now!1ST / 2ND Line Support Engineer : Onsite role Experience Required:Desktop support experience.Knowledge MS Office Products...

C++ Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

12-month contract that will be renewed. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior C# Developer to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing C#/.NET applications....

Microsoft Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Database Installation and Configuration:Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances and related components.Ensure proper configuration settings for optimal database performance and security.Database Design and Implementation:Collaborate with...

Project Managers (x2 Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job:The project manager/study coordinator is responsible for coordinating all clinical trial activities according to good clinical practice, the study protocol, and the site's standard operating proceduresLocation:22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow,...

Python Developer

12-month contract that will be renewed. As a Python Backend Developer, you will be responsible for implementing and enhancing backend functionality, transforming machine learning models into production-ready solutions, and integrating MLOps best practices. Your...

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Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer to join our team and provide on-site technical support and assistance to clients or customers. You'll play a crucial role in...

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