AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

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...

DTIC, Takealot partner to digitise township economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has signed an agreement with Takealot to develop and digitalise the township economy. Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, made the announcement this morning at the launch of a...

Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...

IBM expands Power10 server family

IBM has announced a significant expansion of its Power10 server line with the introduction of mid-range and scale-out systems to modernise, protect and automate business applications and IT operations. Digital transformation is driving organisations to modernise both...

The pursuit of operational efficiency drives centralised marketing

Sixty percent of marketing organisations have centralised some or all of their functions, according to a survey by Gartner. Chief marketing officers (CMOs) cited operational excellence issues — such as prioritization, workflows and collaboration — as the primary...

Early Webb images show Jupiter in unprecedented detail

On the heels of Tuesday’s release of the first images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, data from the telescope’s commissioning period is now being released on the Space Telescope Science Institute’s Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes. The data includes...

MTN in Telkom acquisition talks

MTN is in talks to acquire Telkom SA, but details of the negotiations are still unknown. The two companies have issued a cautionary statement that reads: “MTN and Telkom SA have entered into discussions in relation to MTN acquiring the entire issued share capital of...

Not many supply chain leaders have looked at climate change

Just 27% of supply chain leaders have conducted a climate change risk assessment to identify their most critical supply chain risks, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey among 320 supply chain leaders in December 2021 and January 2022 found that 18% of...

Cyber threats inside digital ecosystems an enterprise blind spot

Cyber executives may not be sufficiently prioritising threats from vulnerabilities within the value chain, beyond the immediate boundaries of their own organisations, finds the Risk & Cybersecurity Study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). When asked to rank where...

Africa faces growing cyber threat

The volume of threats facing organisations in Africa has grown exponentially over the past few years and there is a clearly visible linear relationship between the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) and cybercrime – as one increases, so does the other. Yet only...

Climate change, AI will influence work in 2050

Climate change and artificial intelligence-enabled technology development will be key drivers of how work is organised and valued in 2050, but whether it will be a dystopian or progressive future will depend on how far South Africa democratises technology and...

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IT security relies on data security

Security is one of the foremost concerns when it comes to IT infrastructure, says Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager at CommVault.However, protecting organisational data has become as important, if not more so, especially when one considers the critical nature of...

Transforming to a dynamic workplace

Embracing enterprise mobility and creating a remote workforce can provide organisations with powerful competitive advantage, says Thuthuka Mhlongo, portfolio manager: End User Computing at T-Systems in South Africa.However, transitioning from traditional fixed-office...

RS Components launches new 3D printer

RS Components (RS) has announced the availability of the first RS brand 3D printer, offering professional-quality specifications and exceptional print output, making it approximately 30% cheaper than other 3D printers in its class. Targeting a wide range of users...

AccTech helps VME Group manage sales

With more than 350 specialist staff in 12 branches across South Africa, the VME Group has opted to implement Microsoft Dynamic's Online CRM Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for contact and sales management. The VME Group is dedicated to maintaining the highest...

Jabra appoints Ultimo as distributor in SA

Jabra, a leading sports audio producer, has appointed Ultimo as a distributor in South Africa. Headquartered in Johannesburg, Ultimo was established in 1998 and has built a strong reputation for representing leading sports and outdoor brands locally and throughout...

Sun International rolls out IFS Applications

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Sun International, one of Africa's leading gaming and leisure brands, has successfully concluded the first phase of its implementation of the IFS Applications enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite. The...

Security is no longer just an IT concern

Security breach headlines make the idea of data protection and security more real for many people, says Gary Newe, Director for Field Systems Engineering for the UK, Ireland and sub-Saharan Africa at F5 Networks.If – and it’s a big if – there is a positive to the...

Designing at the speed of thought

Manufacturing and design are two of the rare industries where small companies have the ability to take on large corporations globally and vice versa. In this climate, the harsh realities of business are exposed and the importance of a competitive advantage is...

Linksys sells 100m routers

Linksys has announced it has sold 100-million wired and wireless routers globally. Linksys pioneered the home router back in December of 1999 when it shipped the first consumer grade router, the EtherFast Broadband Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch – BEFSR41. This...

Security and public WiFi

Public WiFi is almost everywhere nowadays. Coffee shops, libraries and even airports have installed hotspots to feed the growing demand for ubiquitous WiFi. While convenient to use, there are hidden security risks you should know about, says Aaron Thornton, MD of Dial...

Senior Functional Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Functional Testers. The Senior Functional Tester is primarily responsible for assessing and maintaining, with little supervision, a level of quality for the systems and products offered to clients, and to help the...

IT Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

IT Engineer - Cape Town (Southern Suburbs) required for my client in the Financial Services profession.My client, an established and highly regarded Investment firm are looking for the right candidate to fulfil the role of IT Engineer. This role will be pivotal in...

Business Process Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Process Analyst to become an integral part of the Business Process and Improvements portfolio for our client. The ideal candidate will be a process-first individual with a strong analytical mindset,...

Data Analyst (Wits RHI)

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Test Analyst

Requirements: The company requires the services of a Test Analyst in the Technology Department. We require a self-starter with an outgoing personality and the ability to communicate at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to facilitate Testing within...

Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Process Analyst to become an integral part of the Business Process and Improvements portfolio for our client. The ideal candidate will be a process-first individual with a strong analytical mindset,...

Data Analyst (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Berea

Main purpose of the job:To provide statistical support for the conduct, design, conceptualization, and analysis of research projectsLocation:22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg Key performance areas:Contribute to the development of research protocolsDevelop the...

Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Requirements: The company requires the services of a Test Analyst in the Technology Department. We require a self-starter with an outgoing personality and the ability to communicate at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to facilitate Testing within...

Business Analyst

Our client is a forward-thinking leader in the Logistics Industry and needs to appoint an experienced Business Analyst Duties & Responsibilities Requirements Gathering and Analysis:? Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements.?...

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Provide a code review quality assurance service to our customers. Reviewing proposed solutions and code changes, based on learned knowledge of existing system design and company global development guidelines. Carry out visual logic checks, code inspector and virtual...

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