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...

These are the technologies that will transform sales in the future

Emotion AI, machine sellers, and digital twin of a customer will have a transformative impact on the sales function in the next decade, according to Gartner. However, sales leaders must closely navigate the hype to evaluate when these technologies will be appropriate...

IDC optimistic that smartphones on road to recovery

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 5,8% YoY in 2024 to 1,23-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 12% growth in the first quarter - followed by 9% growth last quarter - has...

SA student makes top 50 shortlist for global prize

Iziphozonke Mlambo, a 19-year-old student from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal and currently studying Human Biology at Biola University in California,  has been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2022, an annual $100 000 award to be...

Renewables key to the massive energy transformation SA needs

South Africa needs to urgently transform its energy system, with research on South Africa’s energy sector indicating that the long-term cost of inaction is high. As the world's most carbon-intensive economy among the G20 countries, almost 50% of the country's exports...

New ransomware group employs cross-platform programming language

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new ransomware group that further underlines the trend of ransomware actors turning to cross-platform functionality. The group, dubbed Luna, employs the use of ransomware written in Rust, a programming language that has been...

Recession is not impacting all European ICT markets equally

ICT spending in Europe is set to grow by 3,7% year on year in 2022, according to the most recent edition of Black Book Live published by International Data Corporation (IDC) in June 2022. Considering the unstable macroeconomic and political situation, IDC prepared an...

Conflict between inflation and supply chain repair is hurting SMEs

The news seems to be full of contradictions: on one hand, inflation is at a record-high after skyrocketing to its highest since May 2009 at 7,4% in June; accompanied by higher prices. On the other, supply chain repair in many sectors is providing surpluses which are...

First malaria vaccine set to roll out in Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the launch by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, of the landmark opportunity for countries to apply for funding to introduce, or further roll-out, the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine. International support of nearly...

Campus switch sales to exceed $95bn by 2026

More than $95-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, with multi-gigabit switches (2.5/5/10 Gbps) expected to comprise 10% of the port shipments by 2026. The is according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group. “Due to a number of unforeseen...

Microsoft Office flaws exploited in nearly 80% of malware attacks

One quarter after another, Microsoft Office remains the most widely exploited software for malware delivery. The primary reason is that a significant portion of Office users delay essential security updates, which keeps the doors open for fraudsters to inject...

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Winning the talent war

After years of strong economic growth across the continent, African organisations face an enormous demand for skills to keep expanding their businesses. A recent survey from EY shows that 70% of African firms are recruiting - yet many report that they are taking...

Software-defined application services

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Commvault delivers cloud solution sets

CommVault, a leader in enterprise data protection and information management, has announced numerous additions to its product suite to enable organisations to better leverage existing investments and accelerate enterprise wide cloud adoption. Public and Hybrid Cloud...

Kaspersky updates Security Scan

Kaspersky Lab presents a new version of Kaspersky Security Scan, a free solution for Windows-based computers. Now the scanner not only detects malicious software and operating system settings that make the device vulnerable, but also offers users advice on resolving any issues identified. Kaspersky Security Scan enables users to quickly scan their computers for cyber-threats. The scanner works even if there is another security solution installed on the computer.

AWS announces AWS Educate

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of AWS Educate, a program that helps educators and students use real-world cloud technology in the classroom to graduate students ready to enter the cloud workforce. AWS Educate is designed to make it easy for...

TransUnion launches in the Rwandan market

TransUnion, a leading global credit and information management provider, has launched its TransUnion Credit Score for the Rwandan market on the back of rebranding CRBAfrica under the TransUnion banner. CRBAfrica falls under parent company TransUnion Africa Holdings, a...

Scientific research company uses Jasco UPS

Almost five years ago, a scientific research organisation initiated a project to put a data centre in place that met global standards. It acquired a 400KVA modular UPS from Jasco Power. Today the organisation’s data centre is Control Objectives for Information and...

Simplifying print jargon

Despite moves toward the paperless office, the fact remains that hard copies of documents are inevitably required, which means that printers remain essential technology for any office, large or small, says Heinrich Pretorius, Canon product specialist at DCC. However,...

Building a career in BCM

As the risks facing business grow, and the obligation to manage those risks becomes entrenched in law and codes like King III, a new profession has emerged: business continuity management (BCM). These professionals have the responsibility of ensuring that the business...

Effective design key for business success

Effective design is not the sole preserve of design agencies or software developers, and organisations willing to place design at the centre of their business can steal the march on their competitors. Rob Enslin, Lead Consultant for Experience Design at ThoughtWorks, argues the case for developing a design culture to help businesses achieve success. User experience is a term that has gained prominence in the age of mobile and enterprise applications, but organisations that restrict their thinking on design to only what their customers see or interact with are missing a real business opportunity.

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Job Description Seeking experienced candidate proficient in Agile lifecycles, specializing in Test Automation. Critical thinker with strong communication skills for process improvementResponsibilities Lead test processes, manage QA environments, and define quality...

Senior Analyst Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...

Software Developer Analyst at Accenture

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

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Job Description Enhance user experience on digital platforms through research and design. Develop user-friendly software to meet customer needs, improving overall usability and retention.Responsibilities Develop UX Design capability.Conduct user research, testing, and...

Front-End Developer at NetOps Africa

About Us Forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing a tailored learning platform for Cybersecurity professionals. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where all team members' contributions are valued. As a startup we are...

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Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsUser support via...

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Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

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Front-End Developer at NetOps Africa – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

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