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...

Fraud, AML protection key for banks

Kathy Gibson reports - Fraud and financial crime are a fact of life for bankers. Banks need to find new ways to detect attacks, increase the accuracy of these tools to reduce false positives, and improve productivity. The two big issues for banks are fraud in payments...

AI video market set to soar

The global AI video market will reach $42,29- billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research from Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by automating routine...

Cybersecurity skills survey highlights need for diverse talents

More than half of cybersecurity professionals agree that people don't need a university degree to have a successful career in cybersecurity, despite 85% of those professionals holding degrees related to IT, computer science technology. Forty-five percent of respondent...

What to expect now for 5G

The rollout of 5G continues to gain momentum across the globe, as new opportunities in immersive and connected metaverses arise. By Janet MacKenzie, partner and head of the IPTech practice at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg and Michael Kunstler, partner at Baker McKenzie...

Huge growth for global public cloud services

The worldwide public cloud services market, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service – System Infrastructure Software (SaaS – SIS), and Software as a Service – Applications, grew 29% year over year in 2021 with...

Infrastructure investing in SA versus the rest of Africa

It's a well-known fact that infrastructure investment is urgently needed across Africa, including in South Africa. The African Development Bank estimates that the continent's infrastructure financing needs will be as much as $170-billion a year by 2025, with an...

Massive growth for security services edge

The security services edge (SSE) market grew 40% year-over-year (Y/Y) and was over $800-million in 1Q 2022, according to a quarterly report by Dell’Oro Group. SSE is a new market that combines cloud-delivered secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker...

SA consumers are digitally empowered

Just a few years ago, it would have been inconceivable that so many people would be using online channels for so many services. But as people become more comfortable with digital platforms, and with Covid providing a push, the era of the empowered South African...

Beware of ransomware attacks from Black Basta Gang

Cybereason has issued a global threat alert advisory, warning global organisations about a rise in ransomware attacks from the Black Basta gang. The Black Basta gang emerged in April 2022 and has victimised nearly 50 companies in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and...

Inkjet SFP revenue surges in Q2 as consumer demand increases

Revenues from sales of inkjet single-function printers (SFPs) through European distributors have been largely on the rise since Week 15 of this year on the back of improved supply and consumer demand. Context’s Index Revenue Trend clearly shows weekly average revenues...

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New horizons for video conferencing

Putting video’s IT infrastructure in the cloud is gaining momentum and is changing the landscape dramatically for businesses, says Nicolette Kruger, country manager for NFS Technology, a company providing solutions for the hospitality and video conferencing markets....

Innovatec Africa launches partner programme

Local training, technology solutions, infrastructure and facilities company, Innovatec Africa is pleased to announce the launch of its new partnership programme, aimed at enabling partners and resellers to more rapidly offer and on-board new technologies and...

Veeam enhances EMEA ProPartner Programme

Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, announced a series of enhancements to its EMEA ProPartner Programme which will enable partners to take advantage of the business opportunities presented by the...

Epicor names channel partner winners

Epicor Software Corporation has announced the winners of its 2015 Channel Partner Awards for EMEA and Asia Pacific. Hosted annually, the Epicor Channel Partner Awards honour partners for their continued success and achievements in supporting Epicor solutions across...

Panasonic NFC tag platform from RS

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents is making near field communication (NFC) applications easier to design and more accessible by introducing the Panasonic NFC tag platform, which comprises a versatile set of NFC ICs and easy-to-use development...

MAD rolls out Sage ERP X3

MAD (Make A Difference), a non-profit organisation founded by former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, is implementing the Sage ERP X3 and Sage CRM business solutions to streamline its business processes, enhance relationships with stakeholders, and improve its...

Tablets in schools: a help or a hindrance?

Technology in the education sector is a flourishing market. As tablets have become more prevalent, a debate has risen over whether South African schools should switch from print textbooks to digital textbooks on tablets. There is no doubt that the consumer market for...

Truteq adds to home alarm system

Wireless specialist TruTeq Devices – which boasts clients such as Eskom and Telkom – has added a number of hardware and software features to its next-generation home alarm system in a move to “South Africanise” it - and make it more appealing to lower income groups...

CoJ grows Smart Citizen Programme

The City of Johannesburg’s drive to accelerate the use of technology as a means to facilitate and promote learning and literacy received a major boost at the launch of the e-Learning project on Friday, 27 March 2015, at the Sandton Library. This launch coincided with...

How to keep your data safe in the cloud

If you choose a credible cloud software provider, it will host your accounting or payroll applications and data in a secure data centre underpinned by world-class technology, says Steven Cohen, MD for Sage One Accounting AAMEA (Australia, Asia, Middle East and...

Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....

Development Team Lead (React, Node, Next.js) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative Digital Marketing Agency specializing in delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients with a focus on FinTech startups seeks the expertise of a Development Team Lead who will be responsible for managing a small team of Developers to deliver...

Application Support Analyst (CPT) (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to Business Users, IT Domains and Developers as the next Application Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will be...

Application Support Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:To ensure specialist 2nd tier user support on more complex processes and functionality within one of the specialised areas of Asset Management, Inventory Management and System Administration, or Procurement Integration.Main...

Oracle DBA (KG) – Gauteng Centurion

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?- Design and implement cloud-based database solutions.- Develop and maintain database migration plans.- Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve database-related issues.- Ensure that all database...

Software Test Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

Our client in the Banking Industry is looking for a Software Test Engineer to join their team! Job Description: Analyse, design and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure overall quality of the Product.Collaborate across multi-discipline teams including;...

Senior Software Developer at Accenture

Senior Developer 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...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Cape Town- hybrid.Role Details:Requirements DocumentationStakeholder management and communication skillsExecution of business analysis methodologyIdentify, refine, clarify, and define the business...

Senior Software Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Senior Developer 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...

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