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...

Data resilience at the heart of business survival

Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...

Warming could destroy Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research. Led by University...

Top cybersecurity predictions for the years ahead

Executive performance evaluations will be increasingly linked to ability to manage cyber risk; almost one-third of nations will regulate ransomware response within the next three years; and security platform consolidation will help organisations thrive in hostile...

Just $2k could buy cybercriminals access to your company

With the rise of cybercrime as a service business model, the information necessary to organise an attack is in demand among cybercriminals. Kaspersky's experts analysed nearly 200 posts on the dark web offering to buy information for initial access to companies'...

Pandemic has affected compliance reporting

The rate of compliance reporting has dropped by 30% from before the pandemic, according to Gartner. Employees are both less likely to observe misconduct and less likely to report it when observed. "The increase in remote and hybrid working practices has reduced the...

Crypto malware shows no signs of stopping

Crypto malware has grown by 300% between 2020 and 2021 - and reported losses due to account breaches increased by nearly 60-times from 2018 to 2021. Against this backdrop, Ping Identity highlights why companies with a digital profile must implement preventative...

IoDSA calls for local government to be professionalised

The recent report on local government by Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke is a timely reminder of the prevailing dysfunction in municipalities across the country, and the catastrophic impact that is having on all South Africans. This is the word from Parmi Natesan,...

Retailers search for differentiation with digital loyalty programmes

The number of digital loyalty programme memberships will exceed 32-billion globally by 2026, up from 24-billion in 2022; representing growth of 33%. This is according to a new Juniper Research study, which defines a digital loyalty programme as a solution comprising...

Joburg Smart City Innovation Challenge finalists chosen

Every year, the City of Johannesburg launches a search for best smart digital technology solutions through "Smart City Innovation Challenge" to help citizens stay connected and allow businesses, citizens and public administrations to find ways to respond faster and in...

Robotic assisted cardiothoracic surgery a first for Africa

In a first for the continent, a cardiothoracic robotic-assisted surgery programme has been established at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Hospital to provide less invasive alternatives for procedures involving the chest cavity, including lung cancer and cardiac surgeries...

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Stay on top with Lifecycle Services

Enterprise applications are an integral part of the organisation, and it’s vital to keep them running optimally.  Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services helps organisations improve the predictability and quality of their Microsoft Dynamics AX implementations by...

Technology results in happier babies

A great deal of work goes into the important task of creating new families by pairing children with loving, adoptive parents at homes such as The Baby House, which is currently a place of safety for orphans who may be adopted locally and internationally. For The Baby...

WD releases new data centre hard drives

WD has introduced new datacentre hard drives that deliver to today’s modern datacentre architects the lowest power consumption of any high-capacity 3,5-inch hard drive available today. The WD Re+ hard drive family is the newest component of WD’s full, tiered portfolio...

Sophos expands protection portfolio

Sophos has announced new versions of key products that deliver on the company’s vision of Next-Generation Enduser Protection. Aimed at delivering protection against malware and advanced threats, Next-Generation Enduser Protection integrates Sophos’ endpoint, mobile and encryption technologies.

Car manufacturers behind in security

With consumer demand at an all-time high, and with software developers being pushed to release new connected car software with the most up-to-date features, it seems that security is taking a back seat, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. German...

Ruckus Wireless launches new wall switch

Ruckus Wireless has announced the launch of the new Ruckus ZoneFlex H500 2x2:2 dual-band (2,4 and 5 GHz) 802.11ac indoor wall switch access point (AP), the industry’s first wired and wireless wall switch that uses Ruckus patented BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology...

ERP systems to support global growth

Large South African companies have firmly established themselves as giant players in the global markets for the products and services they provide. From mining and heavy industry to energy and petrochemicals, many of our largest listed companies have rapidly expanded...

Digital Action Printers broadens portfolio

Digital Action Printers in Cape Town has deployed a Ricoh Pro C751 Ex with long sheet option that replaces existing equipment reaching end of life and enables the business to produce larger covers.  The business plans to acquire a second Pro C751 in the near future...

Phishing, exploits, botnets affect business

More and more often companies are the targets of cybercriminals regardless of their size, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. The attacks usually end with sensitive information being stolen, leaving the business in a very difficult situation. In...

Jovago celebrates first anniversary

Africa’s largest online hotel booking platform Jovago.com, celebrates first anniversary in Western Africa. With the backing of investors like MTN and Millicom, a great passion for Africa and its partnership with 20 000 hotels across the continent Jovago eases the...

SAP BI BW Consultant

Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...

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The role expertise in evaluating the creditworthiness of large size clients through careful financial analysis. Monitor and navigate credit exposure for existing clients and potential new clients, to assess and mitigate risks and ensure ongoing compliance. The Credit...

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We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...

SAP BI BW Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our Client is a leading innovator in the world of SAP solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Warehouse (BW), we are...

Credit Business Analyst (Sandton) – Gauteng Sandown

The role expertise in evaluating the creditworthiness of large size clients through careful financial analysis. Monitor and navigate credit exposure for existing clients and potential new clients, to assess and mitigate risks and ensure ongoing compliance. The Credit...

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We are seeking a Python Developer to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Python-based applications under the guidance of an Architect and Business Analyst/ Product Owner. These applications may be on...

Full Stack Developer

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SAP EWM Consultant

Must have around 10 years of SAP Experience, with main specialization in the area of SAP WM, with SAP SD or SAP MM as a secondary specialization skill.Main specialization must be in the area of SAP SD and with SAP WM as a secondary specialization skill.Experience in...

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Business AnalystR 40 000 per month CTC Our client is seeking to appoint a Business Analyst with 3+ years of relevant experience in a Data Analytics/Business Intelligence environment.A Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study (Computer Science, Statistics,...

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