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...

AI-powered Rover guards JLR premises

JLR’s EV build and test facility in Coventry – which plays a crucial role in the luxury vehicle manufacturer’s plan to electrify all of its brands by 2030 – has added an unlikely colleague to its list of new recruits, in the form of a four-legged robotic dog dubbed...

Global growth for wireless LAN revenues

The worldwide enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew revenues 12,4% between the first and second quarters of 2024 to $2,3-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly WLAN Tracker. On a...

National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council appointed

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of a National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC), which brings together representatives from civil society, including business, who will work alongside government. The council will advise the president on matters...

Fraudsters target universities with phishing attacks

Universities are becoming more concerned about their networks' cybersecurity, but cyber-attackers find ways to breach these systems by targeting inattentive students, staff and professors. Kaspersky experts highlight intensified phishing campaigns with fraudsters...

Africa Data Centres expands Samrand facility

Africa Data Centres has broken ground on the expansion of its facility in Samrand, north of Johannesburg, which will increase capacity from 10MW to 40Nm of IT load. "The expansion will happen in multiple phases," says Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres. "The...

Digital ID verification spend to exceed $20bn by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found spend on digital identity verification checks will reach $20,8-billion globally in 2027; up from $11,6-billion in 2022. It predicts this growth will be driven by both the increasing prevalence of digital services requiring...

Hackers have online gamers in their sights

World Video Game Day celebrates a market that continues to grow in both revenue and participants. Although gaming started as a single-player activity, most now involve multiple players with an online community that is able to talk and interact with each other through...

Swift action needed to curb childhood TB

The African Union and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for immediate and comprehensive measures to end the significant toll of tuberculosis among children in Africa. The appeal was made jointly with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)...

Cancer incidence forecast for SA set to rise

The incidence of breast, cervical, prostate, lung, haematological and paediatric cancers is on the rise in South Africa and is expected to continue to grow over the next decade. By 2030, a new study by actuaries and public health experts from the University of Cape...

Prioritise sustainability to remain competitive

Businesses in South Africa are fairly familiar with carbon tax by now, and as these taxes increase, it’s becoming more important for industrial operations to find methods of cutting carbon emissions. However, the emerging trend that companies should be taking more...

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Training key for African expansion

South African companies that want to succeed as they expand into other African countries – or elsewhere in the world, for that matter – must be willing to make real investments in training staff in their processes and systems, writes Ivanna Granelli, founder of Can!Do...

Kaspersky updates Small Office Security

Kaspersky Lab has announced the local availability of its latest edition of the Kaspersky Small Office Security, built specifically for businesses with fewer than 50 employees. This solution provides world-class protection and easy use without the need for specialist...

Backup, recovery is business critical

Vox Telecom has urged business owners of organisations both big and small, to critically review their backup and disaster recovery requirements, to ensure that they are not left exposed should there be a service outage. “Backup and recovery services are under-rated in...

Nedbank Home Loans continues to innovate

Nedbank Home Loans has launched the Instant Bond Indicator, a new online tool that provides clients with an indication of the home loan amount they could qualify for in less than three minutes. Clients can use this tool anytime, anywhere, at their convenience.

Adobe updates Connect offering

The new Adobe Connect delivers critical new enhancements and capabilities to address challenges faced by many organisations in conducting virtual meetings, webinars, and training. The Platform meets the growing demand for advanced technology to support specialised...

GE Africa, Gearbox support manufacturing

In order to support the development of a manufacturing ecosystem and build skills in Kenya, GE Africa and Gearbox have announced a plan to launch a GE Garages manufacturing program to help build a skilled workforce and drive entrepreneurial development in Kenya. This...

Check Point, VMware expand collaboration

Check Point Software Technologies recently announced an expanded collaboration with VMware to extend comprehensive, best-in-class security to enterprise private cloud environments through a new software-defined data centre offering. Check Point vSEC virtual network...

BCX wins international award

Business Connexion has been awarded the Cisco Services Partner of the Year: EMEAR South Africa (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia). BCX became a Cisco Gold Partner in 1998 and it is the first South African company to win this award. BCX was also recognised at the Cisco One Africa Partner Summit where it received two more awards: African Security Partner of the Year and African Services Partner of the Year.

Strategic Dimensions a top Odoo partner

Technology company Strategic Dimensions has been chosen as one of the Top 3 Best Starter Partners – among a network of more than 550 partners – by global open source CRM and ERP company Odoo. The nominations were announced at Odoo’s flagship event, the Odoo Experience...

Ricoh helps measure print campaign efficacy

Ricoh has made it possible for print service providers (PSP) to give marketers a way to measure the efficacy of their print material in achieving campaign objectives and KPIs by linking it to traceable, digital resources. Clickable Paper has a new feature that help...

IT Infrastructure Manager – Gauteng Sandown

Are you a seasoned IT professional with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a deep expertise in Microsoft Azure? Join our prestigious client, one of the Big Five law firms in South Africa, as an IT Infrastructure Manager based in Sandton. The IT Infrastructure...

Junior Software Developer

Minimum RequirementsTertiary qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldFamiliar with programming languages (Java, C++, PLC, Robotics)Basic understanding of PLC programmingBasic knowledge of PLC platforms and...

UX Specialist

Our client is looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance their digital presence and improve the user experience of their website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles,...

Senior Data Engineer (Full Stack) (CPT/JHB/PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR thorough understanding of best practice business intelligence implementations as a Senior Data Engineer (Full Stack) is sought to play a crucial role in driving the business forward of a cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services....

Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Minimum RequirementsTertiary qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldFamiliar with programming languages (Java, C++, PLC, Robotics)Basic understanding of PLC programmingBasic knowledge of PLC platforms and...

UX Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client is looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance their digital presence and improve the user experience of their website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles,...

Network Manager

The ability to configure, optimize and deploy Cloud based VPN's, SASE, SD WAN Management,Cloud Network Sockets, Wi-Fi, PPOE and infrastructure network components layer 1 to 6. Inaddition, skills around software defined firewalls, zero trust environments and management...

Senior JavaScript Developer (JHB/CPT/PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior JavaScript Developer to join its team. As a Senior JavaScript Developer, you will play a key role in developing robust, high-performance web applications...

PROVIDER NETWORK MANAGER at MEDICAL SCHEME

Accountable for the provision of specialist knowledge, delivery plans and associated practices to minimise the Scheme's financial risk by developing and maintaining key relationships with health provider networks. This role is also accountable for identifying and...

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