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...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

AI at the edge makes work smarter

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is changing the way we work, learn and create - indeed, it is changing the way we live our lives. That's the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP SA, who believes the industry is on the cusp of massive...

Windows 11 adds AI as Windows 10 support ends

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) can be overwhelming, so organisations should sometimes take a step back and look at specific areas. John Press, sales and marketing manager at Microsoft, believes we are at an...

Sorting spam emails costs employees big in time

Employees who receive 30 to 60 external emails per day could be wasting 11 hours every year looking through and identifying spam messages. For employees receiving between 60 and 100 emails a day, this number rises to 18 hours per year, which is more than two business...

This is the most wanted malware from May

Check Point Research (CPR) has published its latest Global Threat Index for May 2022. Researchers report that Emotet, an advanced, self-propagating and modular Trojan, is still the most prevalent as a result of multiple widespread campaigns. This month, Snake...

Automation, intelligence, resiliency key for supply chains

With increasing pressure on supply chain leaders to implement technological responses to disruptions, supply shortages and security incidents, Gartner has identified the top eight supply chain technology themes in 2022. Gartner analysts have selected the themes for...

PC shipments set for big decline as global challenges mount

Headwinds from lockdowns, war, and inflation are the leading factors behind slowing demand for PCs and tablets. According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, global shipments of...

True cost of fraud soars as cybercriminals diversify

As digital transformation continues in financial services and retail, cybercriminals are attacking a wider set of payment methods and driving up the cost of fraud to new highs - with South Africa particularly hard hit. According to the latest LexisNexis True Cost of...

European Investment Bank backs SA vaccine production

The European Investment Bank, in close cooperation with the European Union, is planning to support large-scale investment by South Africa's specialist human vaccine manufacturer Biovac to increase development and manufacturing of vaccines and enable a quicker response...

Wearables see first decline as demand normalises

The global wearables market faced its first-ever decline during the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) as unit shipments totaled 105,3-million units, down 3% year over year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable...

Supply constraints in WLAN market set to worsen

According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center IT industries. Supply constraints plagued the wireless LAN market in 1Q22, and will likely worsen in 2Q22 as a...

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Acer, partners showcase BYOC solutions

Acer is showcasing its latest build your own cloud (BYOC) developments at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona, which extend beyond applications to connecting the Internet of Things (IoT) devices with cloud computing. Under the theme of Acer BYOC...

Operators endorse Ericsson Radio Dot System

The Ericsson Radio Dot System is being deployed worldwide as leading operators support this innovative indoor small cell solution. Operators deploying the Dot for trials and commercial networks include Claro, MTS, Singtel, Telefónica, Verizon and Vodafone. Arun...

Huawei unveils smartwatch at MWC

Huawei continues to break new ground in the wearables space by unveiling today the Huawei Watch, powered by Android Wear at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. The fully circular watch features a 1,4-inch touch-sensitive AMOLED display, scratch-proof sapphire crystal...

Columbus Technologies announces DriveLock

Columbus Technologies has announced the availability of an innovative new solution for endpoint security. Based on DriveLock, which is developed by Center Tools, a German developer, the solution provides an integrated approach to securing corporate applications and...

7Arrows Security rolls out solution from GIT

7Arrows Security provides a full suite of security services and products to residential and commercial clients in the Greater Johannesburg area. The company specialises in guarding, security systems, monitoring, community safety initiatives and more, and uses a...

Curbing alcohol abuse in the workplace

The festive season may be over for another year, but this is no reason for organisations to reduce their efforts to curb alcohol consumption in the workplace, says Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe. The reality is that South Africa has a drinking culture, and alcohol...

Advanced printers optimise workflows

The importance of the back office in any organisation cannot be underestimated, as this department performs multiple functions that are critical to the smooth running of the business, says Tyrone Malan, Lexmark product specialist at DCC. From accounts and CRM to HR...

Airtel Kenya invests in 3G network

Bharti Airtel has announced that it has invested Ksh 2,5-billion to upgrade its network to enhance indoor coverage and 3G quality in Kenya. The upgrade of all sites in Mombasa and Kitale townships has been completed, with Nairobi’s already in progress. With the...

Citrix, Google enhances Android security

Citrix has announced an extension of its long-standing collaboration with Google by providing XenMobile support for Android for Work. This announcement builds on the multi-year collaboration between Citrix and Google that includes virtual app and desktop delivery on...

Address data protection concerns today

The importance of having effective data protection and recovery solutions has again been put in the spotlight by media reports this week of a server crash at the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality resulting in traffic fines and other essential information being...

Systems Analyst (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:UNDERSTAND business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and collaborating closely with Developers to ensure the successful implementation of software solutions as the next Systems Analyst sought by a Durban-based Financial...

Project Manager & Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a Project Manager & Business Analyst to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria Role:Project Manager Multiscale in Business AnalysisAs the Project Managers primary task is to manage the Project, the Risk, and the Issues to ensure the...

Agile It Project Manager

Our Client is looking for a Agile IT Project Manager to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole:Manage and deliver Software Development IT projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business...

Security Support Engineer

Security Support EngineerAn opportunity for an advanced Network Technician seeking to apply knowledge and learn!As a Security Support Engineer, you will provide essential technical support to the customers by not only answering queries but further offering guidance on...

UC Programmer

Key responsibilities: Responding to calls logged by clientsProviding remote/telephonic supportScheduling site visits within a client's Service Level Agreement Mean-Time-To-Respond timeResolving an issue within a client's Service Level Agreement Mean-Time-To-Repair...

Junior SQL Developer / C#

Our Client is looking for a Junior SQL Developer / C# to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and...

Agile It Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a Agile IT Project Manager to join their teamArea: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole:Manage and deliver Software Development IT projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business...

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