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...

Energy-efficient data centres could save EMEA €25bn

A new report commissioned by Nutanix from Atlantic Ventures – Improving Sustainability in Data Centres 2024 - reveals how next-generation data centre architectures including hybrid cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can significantly reduce energy...

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...

Cybersecurity incident responders have strong sense of service

IBM Security has announced the results of a global survey that examines the critical role of cybersecurity incident responders at a time when the physical and digital worlds are increasingly converging. The study, released during National Cybersecurity Awareness...

Wearables owners open to switching brands

Despite strong consumer loyalty within the US wearables market, a recent IDC survey shows the likelihood of switching brands in the future. Among the smartwatch and fitness tracker owners surveyed, 42,2% said that they were likely to switch brands while that number...

High prices deter potential buyers of electric vehicles

A new Juniper Research survey has found that 66% of UK respondents and 61% of US respondents are discouraged from adopting electric vehicles due to their high purchase price, noting that electric vehicles must demonstrate lower running costs compared to traditional...

Vodacom turns to solar for Midrand campus

As part of its sustainable strategy around energy management, Vodacom SA's Midrand campus is being fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels which will allow the headquarters to generate around 10.8 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of its own clean power every year - roughly 21%...

New AI Bill of Rights seeks to protect society

US president Joe Biden has passed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights that is intended as a guide for a society to protects people from the potential threats posed by AI, and ensures the technology is used in a way that reinforces positive values. The White...

First African Google Cloud Region set for SA launch

Google intends to establish a Google Cloud Region in South Africa - its first on the continent. The new Cloud Region will help users, developers, businesses and educational institutions across Africa to move more information and tools online, improve access options...

Retail businesses increase ICT budgets

Approximately 83% of enterprises in the retail sector have seen an increase in their enterprise ICT budget in 2022 compared to 2021, driven by the increasing adoption of digital technologies for streamlining supply chains and improving customers' experiences. A...

Fewer South Africans think we can avert a climate crisis

South Africans' confidence that a climate crisis will be averted in their lifetimes has declined from 58,9% in 2021 to 56,6% in 2022. The second annual Epson Climate Reality Barometer, released this week, measures the opinions and experiences of over 520 South...

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Capgemini and Fortinet deliver enterprise services

Capgemini has announced a global alliance partner relationship with Fortinet which will allow it to reinforce its cyber security services portfolio leveraging Fortinet products to help reduce customer cyber security costs and increase the resilience of clients'...

KPMG, Digital Skills Academy to boost digital skills

Professional services firm KPMG’s South Africa practice has signed an Industry Partner agreement with international educator Digital Skills Academy, in a move set to boost high-end practical IT skills among South African participants.

FNB expands Automated Deposit Terminal footprint

The positive uptake in the use of Automated Deposit Terminals (ADTs) shows increased customer confidence in channelling their banking to electronic platforms. FNB was the first bank in South Africa to introduce ADTs, devices with electronic depositing capabilities,...

Merchants is one of SA’s Top Employers

Merchants SA has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings. The annual international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognises leading employers around the world: those that provide excellent...

Interactive Intelligence wins UCC award

Interactive Intelligence Group, a global provider of software and cloud services for customer engagement, unified communications and collaboration, has received Frost & Sullivan's 2015 EMEA Company of the Year Award in Customer Contact. This award, which...

Software AG refines digitization platform

Software AG has unveiled its Digital Business Platform 2.0, with major enhancements to help enterprises and the public sector, plan, govern, design, implement and accelerate their digital projects and strategies. The Digital Business Platform 2.0 includes new assets...

Gemalto protects mobile subscribers in the cloud

More than 3-billion mobile phonebook contacts across the Middle East and Africa region alone are now being saved through Gemalto's LinqUs Cloud Backup solution. The solution is currently deployed by 22 different mobile network operators in the region, 90% of which...

Business can be supportive of breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, while most of us are probably familiar with the disease, we may not necessarily be aware of the extent to which it affects women and men both globally and in South Africa. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, South...

Business security: Is simpler better?

While some companies can be pretty strict about their cyber security policies, and risk that at the end of the day this might be counterproductive, others apply more flexible approach. The problem with being too rigid is that it could be like trying to control the...

Superbalist launches new shopping app

Superbalist.com has released a shopping app. Claude Hanan, co-CEO of Superbalist.com, says. "50% of our customers are already accessing Superbalist on mobile devices, spending an average five minutes online at a time. This is increasing by over 5% month on month. Our...

Business Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer

The team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation and safety.As Technology continues to advance, UAV operations are playing an increasingly crucial role in various Industries, from Surveillance and Reconnaissance to data...

Finance Business Analyst – Investments – Western Cape Cape Town

Stakeholder managementRequirements DocumentationExecution of business analysis methodologyProcess documentationBusiness Requirements specificationImpact AssessmentExecution and implementation of identified solutions and processesMinimum Requirements:Matric / Grade...

Application Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Desired Skills: - Self-motivated person - Essentially very independent worker Java JavaEE Agile SDLC Weblogic EJB Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree Learn more/Apply for this position

Intermediate Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A Boutique Software company seeks the coding talents of a highly ambitious Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer to join its Joburg team who will help design, develop and deliver cutting-edge high quality & reliable products and systems. Your role will require...

Senior Business Analyst

Stakeholder management and communicationExecution of business analysis methodologiesContribute to the design of new business processesDesigns and document functional specifications/program specificationsProcess documentationBusiness Requirements specificationAssist in...

wordpress web design and graphics

Must have experience in wordpress and web design and graphics Persons must note the following: experience in wordpress and web design and graphics Be presentable and be able to travel into remote areas on the continentBe very good in accounting and mathsPortuguese an...

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