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...

Intel launches Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 for next-gen AI

Intel has launched Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. “Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data centre, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” says Justin Hotard,...

AMD enables AI on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has chosen AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators with ROCm open software to power its newest OCI Compute Supercluster instance called BM.GPU.MI300X.8. For AI models that can comprise hundreds of billions of parameters, the OCI Supercluster with...

Cybersecurity professionals not confident they are winning

Fewer than 40% of South African security operations (SecOps) professionals are very confident in their ability to adapt to new online threats, with 34% only somewhat confident. While 18% are not confident in their ability to deal with continuously evolving threats,...

On World Tourism Day, hotel cybersecurity is under the spotlight

In a post pandemic world, the latest World Tourism Barometer owned by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), signifies exceptional optimism for recovery in the immediate term, and a return to pre-pandemic tourism in the years to come. This comes as great relief...

Mobile wallet payment growth set to continue

Mobile wallet payments have taken off over the past few years, fuelled by the global shift toward a cashless society and Covid-19. According to data presented by AugustaFreePress.com, digital or mobile wallet payment was the most used point of sale (PoS) payment...

A large-bodied sabretooth cat roamed the West Coast of SA

New research sheds light on carnivoran diversity and diseases that afflicted sabretooth cats over 5-million-years-ago. The fossils studied were from the Mio-Pliocene (5,2-million years ago) fossil site called Langebaanweg (West Coast Fossil Park) on the West Coast of...

Watch how DART successfuly hits asteroid in space

After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space. Mission...

Most senior business execs gearing up for a recession

A new International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of senior business executives from around the world found that 59% believe there will be a recession in the coming year. Moreover, nearly 30% of those who believe a recession will occur also believe that we are...

MEA companies understand importance of CX

More than half (62%) of companies across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) plan to increase their investments in solutions to improve the customer experience (CX) by up to 50% by 2024. Twenty two percent even plan to increase spending by up to more than double for...

NASA’s stakeholder collaborations help inform Moon to Mars planning

NASA has released a revised version of its Moon to Mars objectives, forming a blueprint for shaping exploration throughout the solar system. Starting with 50 draft objectives developed by agency leaders across its mission directorates earlier this year, NASA invited...

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CA leads in API management, says KuppingerCole

CA Technologies  has been named the “overall leader” in API management in the recent Leadership Compass report issued by KuppingerCole, an analyst firm for identity-focused information security. CA’s API Management solutions were evaluated for the report, which...

Qlikview shows public sector how it’s done

The first ever public sector-focused networking business breakfast by QlikView SA, which took place in Johannesburg, was attended by 60 delegates from 25 government agencies, all showing a lively interest in visual analytics leader Qlik’s ability to extract data from...

Your old laptop could be worth a lot of money

South Africans are enjoying greater access to broadband via free WiFi initiatives and urban hotspots, so it is no surprise that laptops and PCs are a hot commodity – particularly second hand ones. “Laptops are one of the most requested and fastest selling items on...

Master Power saves R9k a month with solar energy

Master Power Technologies (MPT) has taken its first step into the world of sustainable energy production with a R475 000 solar panel installation at its head office in Randburg. Known for its energy-efficient solutions providing customers with reliable independent power systems, MPT has been researching the efficacy of solar power for some time.

IAB SA makes submissions on Copyright Amendment Bill

The IAB SA has made written submissions to the Department of Trade and Industry on the draft Copyright Amendment Bill, which was published in July this year. The initial August deadline for submissions had been previously been extended until 16 September. "The current...

Tips for entrepreneurs on the road

For many entrepreneurs travel is essential in order to conduct their business, to sell their product or service, to see clients and meet with investors. Even with the advances in technology, travel is still a reality for many. A successful and productive business trip...

The many trends of middleware

The term "middleware" has been used for many years to broadly categorise the set of behind-the-scenes technologies designed to help enterprises create, connect, and manage the myriad of software applications that run today's businesses. By Mike Piech, vice-president...

Sophos recognised in three Magic Quadrant reports

Sophos has once again been positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant of Gartner’s 27 August “Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management.” The quadrant is based on an assessment on a company’s ability to execute and completeness of vision.

The future of mining is smart

Mines are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICT) to rethink the way they work, looking beyond cost-cutting to respond to challenges in a way that lays the foundation for the future. By Magda Honey, IBM natural resources COE director for...

Understanding the importance of data sovereignty

With the recent passing of the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act into law, the issue of data sovereignty has come into focus in South Africa. By Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager at CommVault While not a new topic, PoPI has highlighted its...

Project Manager IT

Job Title: Intermediate to Senior Project ManagerLocation: Johannesburg, Hybrid (On-site and Remote)Employment Type: Full time (12+ months Contract)Industry: Foodservice Distribution Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Project Manager to...

System Administrator (Mikrotik) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic HealthTech company based in Pretoria is looking to hire a System Administrator. The role involves daily system monitoring to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems. Candidates should have an IT diploma or degree, knowledge of Linux...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Intermediate to Senior Project ManagerLocation: Johannesburg, Hybrid (On-site and Remote)Employment Type: Full time (12+ months Contract)Industry: Foodservice Distribution Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Project Manager to...

Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...

IT Systems Administrator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : Information TechnologyBASIC SALARY : Market RelatedSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate Our client is looking for a Junior IT Systems Administrator to assist with maintaining all system infrastructure and user assistance. REQUIREMENTS:-...

Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...

IT Systems Administrator – Gauteng Bryanston

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : Information TechnologyBASIC SALARY : Market RelatedSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate Our client is looking for a Junior IT Systems Administrator to assist with maintaining all system infrastructure and user assistance. REQUIREMENTS:-...

Cloud Specialist

Calling all Azure Security Gurus! Do you have a passion for securing cloud infrastructure and a proven track record on Microsoft Azure? Join a leading German multinational corporation's South African division and make a real impact! We offer a dynamic work...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Calling all Java wizards! If you can whip up code faster than we can say 'interest rate,' we want you on our team-where every line of code counts, and every coffee break is a Java break Required Experience: In depth knowledge on Oracle Commerce Modules. And hands on...

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