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...

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...

Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short

Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...

The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance

Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...

Only a quarter of workers are confident about their careers

Only one in four employees is confident about their career path at their current organisation, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of more than 3 300 employees conducted in March 2022 revealed that fewer than one in three employees knows how to progress their...

Skills registry aims to boost ICT development, employment

The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has partnerd with the Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) and the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) to launch phase 1 of the ICT Skills Registry, a searchable database that contains...

FormBook takes over as top malware for August

Check Point Research (CPR), in its Global Threat Index for August 2022, reports that FormBook is now the most prevalent malware, taking over from Emotet, which has held that position since its reappearance in January. FormBook is an Infostealer targeting Windows OS...

Healthcare and patient data security under the spotlight

In sub-Saharan Africa, making healthcare services more accessible can be achieved through digital services. Telehealth solutions have been well-received by the industry and patients alike, more so during the pandemic when it became a necessity. With World Patient...

Seacom, Broadband Infraco in strategic partnership

Seacom and Broadband Infraco (BBI) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership intended to improve available long-distance network infrastructure for government entities in South Africa. In this joint effort, SEACOM and BBI - a state-owned company and significant...

Robust growth globally for AI

Worldwide revenues for the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services for both AI centric and AI non-centric applications, totalled $383,3-billion in 2021, an increase of 20,7% over the prior year, according to the most recent IDC...

North Korea-linked groups target cryptos

According to data from TradingPlatform.com, North Korea is responsible for the theft of almost $1-billion worth of cryptocurrencies in 2022. "There has been a series of attacks on DeFi platforms," says TradingPlatform analyst, Edith Reads. "The attacks seem well...

Organisations consolidate security vendors to improve risk posture

A recent survey by Gartner has found that 75% of organisations are pursuing security vendor consolidation in 2022, up from 29% in 2020. "Security and risk management leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with the operational inefficiencies and the lack of integration...

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VMware extends unified hybrid cloud platform

VMware has announced new innovations for the company's unified hybrid cloud platform. These new public cloud services and software-defined solutions will enable customers to build applications faster, improve IT security, rapidly recover from disasters and drive...

Dermalog wins African biometrics prize

The consulting company Frost & Sullivan has awarded Germany's largest biometrics manufacturer Dermalog and its customised solutions and products for Africa with the "2015 African Biometrics Company of the Year Award". Dermalog is particularly successful with a...

DEHN Africa opens new training academy

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OpenWeb boasts lowest prices for gamers

Specifically designed for gaming enthusiasts and home Internet users, OpenWeb has launched its Home Uncapped PLUS ADSL. The package is a shaped ADSL package designed to deliver a perfect experience for home users and gamers and boasts one of the lowest prices in the...

Trend Micro expands alliance with VMware

As organisations seek a comprehensive approach to transition seamlessly and securely to the cloud, Trend Micro International has announced a global agreement to expand its strategic alliance with VMware. This partnership helps customers to accelerate and maximise...

SimbaPay expands free deposits in Kenya

SimbaPay, a leading digital money transfer provider, has expanded its free instant deposit service to Choice Microfinance Bank in Kenya. Choice Microfinance Bank is a microfinance institution founded by Kenyans abroad. Money transfers made to Choice Microfinance Bank...

Gumtree adds property management

Classifieds website Gumtree South Africa has announced the launch of a professional property dashboard, known as the Gumtree ProTool. Through ProTool, estate agents will be able to efficiently manage their ads and leads on the site, and draw comprehensive performance...

Developing a mature security model

Being confident that your security measures and solutions are effective is crucial for today's enterprises. As cyber-attacks grow exponentially, in both frequency and sophistication, businesses of every type and size are battling to stay ahead of the threats. "Picking...

Etihad Airways drives procurement efficiency

Etihad Airways' procurement and supply management (P&SM) department has embarked on a transformation journey to support the airline's future expansion by implementing SAP's cloud-based Ariba solutions. The sourcing and supplier information management solutions...

Avoid security leaks in your printers and copiers

A Carte Blanche segment on Sunday, 30 August, highlighted the need to secure documents on copiers, printers and multifunction printers (MFP) because the devices contain hard disk drives (HDD) that store document data that villains could later reproduce. And they...

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