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...

Google on the hunt for 15 black-owned SA startups

Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme are now open to black-owned startups in South Africa. The company says the fund is indicative of its commitment to supporting startups in South Africa and recognising the important...

Inclusive participation key for African growth

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event wrapped up last week (26 September 2024) in New York, themed: “Unstoppable Africa: Shaping Global Ambitions for Agenda 2063”. The summit emphasised inclusive participation and solution-driven solutions, culminating in...

Telkom, MTN still in acquisition talks

Telkom has renewed the cautionary announcement issued on 22 August and relating to Discussions between Telkom and MTN. MTN is proposing to acquire MTN of the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and shares in MTN. The MTN...

Early humans extracted glue from a local conifer

In the Middle Stone Age, early Homo sapiens in South Africa used glue made from local Podocarpus trees to attach stone tools to wooden spears. This glue has excellent adhesive properties and can only be produced in an elaborate processs, according to scientists from...

These were the 10 most traded cryptos in September

The ninth month of the year is usually one of the worst for crypto prices, especially for Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have seen their values plunge every September for the last five years. According to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, Bitcoin's latest price dip...

Hybrid cloud is critical to modernisation, but challenges remain

New global market research from IBM has revealed that more than 77% of respondents have adopted a hybrid cloud approach which can help drive digital transformation, yet the majority of responding organisations are struggling with the complexity to make all their cloud...

Responsible AI still a pipe dream for many

While 84% of global executives believe responsible AI (RAI) should be on top management agendas, only 25% have comprehensive RAI programs in place. This is according to a joint study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), "To Be a...

Intel accelerates developer ecosystem

At Intel Innovation, Intel illustrated how its efforts and investments to foster an open ecosystem catalsze community innovation, from silicon to systems to apps and across all levels of the software stack. Through an expanding array of platforms, tools and solutions,...

Government organisations at higher encryption risk from ransomware

A massive 72% of state and local government organisations attacked by ransomware had their data encrypted - 7% more than the cross-sector average. In fact, according to Sophos's "The State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2022" report, only 20% of state and...

Challenges ahead as employees redefine work

As companies are forced to improve wages and career development opportunities due to the so-called Great Resignation, which began in early 2021, employees are in a stronger position than they have been for years, says GlobalData. However, the data and analytics...

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New channel sales lead for EMC

EMC Southern Africa has appointed Chipo Msimanga as its channel sales team lead for the Gauteng region. With more than 20 years' experience in IT sales, Msimanga joined EMC in May 2014. Her career spans channel and direct sales roles across the spectrum of sales...

Optimise efficiency through the customer credit lifecycle

Customers are the heart of any business, and acquiring and retaining them forms an essential function for profitability and sustainability, writes Davina Myburgh, senior manager: product development and product management: core solutions at TransUnion. Businesses...

Jasco announces Genesys eServices recording

Jasco has announced a new offering as part of its latest update to the DataVoice Libra Recorder solution, Libra V9.0. It offers a number of new features and functionality enhancements to the enterprise-class voice recording, storage and retrieval solution. One of the...

Smart grids – unlocking the power of green

South Africa remains heavily reliant on traditional sources of power generation - with green energy sources contributing just a fraction of the country's total power output, writes Martin Vergunst, business solutions executive at T-Systems South Africa. However, with...

Why ‘availability’ is here to stay

The era of the "always-on" business has emerged, thanks to a rise in improved connectivity and devices that allow easy and affordable access to the internet, writes Rick Vanover, senior product strategy manager at Veeam. Our agile mobile workforce and demanding...

DiData debuts digital practice

Dimension Data has established a digital practice aimed at helping enterprises across the globe to transform their businesses and become more digitally driven. The new Practice brings together seven Dimension Data businesses including Oakton, the Australian-based...

Huawei Mate S is in Vodacom stores

Huawei's new flagship device, the Mate S is now available for purchase in all Vodacom stores. Building on the Huawei Mate 7 smartphone, the Mate S features a 5,5-inch 2.5D AMOLED screen complete with a new luxury-focused design packed with innovative technology to...

Wireless service for Telkom Waya-Waya and PrepaidFone users

Telkom is upgrading two of its fixed line prepaid voice services, Waya-Waya and PrepaidFone, from copper to a wireless Fixed-Line-Look-Alike (FLLA) service. Telkom's mobile prepaid customers will not be affected by the move. Fixed line prepaid is a voice-only service...

Small does not equate with simple in mobile apps

The case for developing mobile apps is clear cut. However, the route to successfully developing and maintaining an app is less clear because of hidden complexities that are masked by the misconception that apps are small and therefore simple, says Mornay Leander, user...

AMD partners to power Oculus-ready PCs

AMD has announced a collaboration with Oculus and Dell to equip Oculus Ready PCs with AMD Radeon GPUs. The powerful PCs are designed to deliver stunning gaming performance and enable spectacular VR experiences for consumers around the world by leveraging AMD's VR...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

Finding unique offerings and solutions, reacting to situations at critical moments, changes in the market and new opportunities – even in and from the most unexpected places and businesses – is core to what makes us leaders in our industry.Good Understanding of...

Mobile Applications Developer (Flutter) – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Developer who will be working with other Senior Developers to build in-house software solutions. As a Mobile developer, you will collaborate with internal teams to design and develop the next generation of our mobile...

Java Developer – Remote Remote

Wanting to " catch " your next big "break "? Here's hoping that you will " byte " at this opportunity. An innovative, Digital Company is looking for your Java skills - working in a diverse travel industry1. System Design and DevelopmentRequirements Analysis:...

Solutions Architect – SAP HCM

SAP solution design and/or implementation. Designing complex architecture and ensure successful implementation. Providing guidance on the SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform and tools. Integrating SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP...

Network Development Manager

JOB TITLE: Network Developer (Durban) Responsible for the implementation of the retail network growth strategy ; optimisation of current vs long term plan network with respect to cost structure, volumes and offer development. ResponsibilitiesManagement of the EXISTING...

Junior Software Developer

Looking for strong Graduate Software Engineers who has graduated with a BCOM Science, Information Technology Degree or Honours. Permanent Opportunities available in Pretoria, Headoffice - Fintech/IT/Banking Office Based, Pretoria, Menlyn MainHybrid after 6 months...

Business Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Support, maintenance and improvement of existing business processes and technologiesSystem consulting / user...

Solutions Architect – SAP HCM – Western Cape Cape Town

SAP solution design and/or implementation. Designing complex architecture and ensure successful implementation. Providing guidance on the SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform and tools. Integrating SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP...

Network Development Manager – Gauteng Rosebank

JOB TITLE: Network Developer (Durban) Responsible for the implementation of the retail network growth strategy ; optimisation of current vs long term plan network with respect to cost structure, volumes and offer development. ResponsibilitiesManagement of the EXISTING...

Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Looking for strong Graduate Software Engineers who has graduated with a BCOM Science, Information Technology Degree or Honours. Permanent Opportunities available in Pretoria, Headoffice - Fintech/IT/Banking Office Based, Pretoria, Menlyn MainHybrid after 6 months...

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