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...

Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030

Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

Agentic AI set to democratise data access

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...

Now the channel can join the move to automation

The robotic process automation (RPA) market is booming and hyperautomation is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in the market. But the traditional IT reseller channel is not well-positioned to take advantage of these rapidly-growing disciplines These new technology...

Business confidence slips in Q3

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) eased slightly further from 42 to 39 in the third quarter. This means that 61% of respondents are unsatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While, on the face of it this is a disappointing outcome, the index authors...

Awareness training is key to a better security posture

A marked uptick in cybersecurity awareness programs across all industries in the last year has resulted in a higher level of security at a majority of enterprises. This is among the findings of ThriveDX’s newly-released “2022 Global Cybersecurity Awareness Training...

Cost of living the biggest concern in SA

Climate change, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, pandemics, and rising living costs are among the most important challenges facing the world today, according to a new wide-ranging citizen survey covering 22 countries around the world. The polling revealed a high level of...

How legal and compliance can stay ahead of regulatory change

Increased regulatory oversight, ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic have driven an unparalleled pace of regulatory change. There are four primary options available to legal and compliance leaders to cope with this, according to Gartner. "The...

HIV a culprit in more than half of TB deaths in SA

HIV has dramatically increased tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality in South Africa, according to the first study to assess the impact of HIV and multiple TB interventions on the country's TB burden at a national level. Between 1990 and 2019, the team behind the...

Tornado Cash accounts for 53% of stolen NFTs

Since their inception, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been hailed as potential game changers in the financial landscape. However, with any new technology comes risk. And, in the case of NFTs, that risk comes in the form of scams. One of the most prevalent forms of...

US retains top position for travel and tourism

The latest World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals that the US remains the world's biggest and most powerful travel and tourism market. Its top ranking was reaffirmed, despite suffering long and damaging travel restrictions which did...

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Leveraging workforce optimisation tools

With customer experience taking centre stage within the contact centre space, it is becoming increasingly important to have the right technology and software to support first class service. “With a heavy focus being placed on customer satisfaction and engagement, the...

Vidi, EasyPay conclude agreement

Vidi has concluded an agreement that enables viewers to pay for the premier Video-on-Demand (VOD) service at a national network of retail outlets using their EasyPay accounts. EasyPay focuses on the provision of high-volume, secure and convenient payment, prepayment...

App development key to customer engagement

Just like every company today is a software business, every company today is also an app company. “We’re in the middle of an app revolution and the implications for business are huge, even if you don’t think of yourself as an app business,” says Quinton Pienaar, CEO...

Fitbit announces Windows 10 app

Fitbit, the leader in the connected health and fitness market, today announced the Fitbit for Windows 10 app, delivering a more engaging and fluid app design that lets users personalise the way they interact with key pieces of their health and fitness journey across...

IoT expands human possibilities of tech

Southern Africa is expecting a massive growth of the M2M market through the concept of Internet of Things (IoT). It is forecast that with the introduction of LTE, there will be exponential growth in this market. M2M devices with 10-year battery life, supported at lower frequencies with the LTE technology and with a resultant reduction in device cost will ensure that the deployment of these M2M devices will expand into new areas previously not serviced with the M2M technology.

Cortex Hub hosts 72-hour hackathon

The Cortex Hub, a technology incubator, research lab and entrepreneurial hub in East London’s Industrial Development Zone, has announced it will hold a 72-hour women’s hackathon from 25 to 27 August. The WomenHackersUnite Hackathon is aimed at showcasing the talents...

New Panda solutions for multiple devices

The new Panda 2016 consumer solutions range, from the most basic to the most advanced, offer multi-platform protection. The 2016 range is designed to make the digital world easier and more secure for consumers. It enables users the ability to browse online safely,...

Kaspersky solution ranks in product tests

Kaspersky Lab’s solution for small business has been tested by Dennis Technology Labs, AV-Test and Virus Bulletin and acknowledged to be one of the most reliable products for the sector.

Varsity Sports adds more punch to sports app

Varsity Sports SA added more exciting features to its Varsity Sports app, which now makes it possible for users to buy discounted tickets to tournaments and gain fast access at events. App users can now also participate in competitions and give-aways and get instant...

UC market in SA experiences major growth

Now that the costs of bandwidth have tumbled and fibre-based broadband has become commonplace in office parks and suburbs in South Africa metros, many companies are looking to invest in unified communications solutions to improve collaboration and reduce costs. That’s...

Software Quality Engineer – Remote Remote

Software Quality Engineer Exceptional growth opportunity in Cape Town!As an Software Engineer for enhance, your focus will be to review and implement while working on complex projects.You are expected to be involved in activities ranging from Test preparation and...

Business Analyst II – Remote Remote

Role:To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business...

Business Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, an innovative leader in the FinTech space, is looking for a highly skilled, solutions-driven & critical thinking Business Analyst to join its team. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Senior Backend Developer

Lead application lifecycle management, design efficient architectures, optimize performance, and implement best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-quality, maintainable systems. Take ownership of projects and...

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...

Web Developer at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Develop the website / ecommerce platform using Agile methods, ensuring a seamless user experience from start to finish.Integrate ecommerce features, payment gateways, and user accounts smoothly and efficiently.Focus on delivering a high-quality...

Business Analyst (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, an innovative leader in the FinTech space, is looking for a highly skilled, solutions-driven & critical thinking Business Analyst to join its team. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Lead application lifecycle management, design efficient architectures, optimize performance, and implement best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-quality, maintainable systems. Take ownership of projects and...

Graduate Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...

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