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...

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...

A layered AI approach yields dividends

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is not a silver bullet for all applications - it is a layered approach and there are many nuances to the technology. This is the word from JP De Villiers, brand lead of SuperMicro, who believes AI technology...

UNCDF and IBM partner to address digital skills gap

UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is working with IBM to address the digital skills gap by delivering digital learning to youth and women, as part of UNCDF's Digital Futures initiative. IBM will support the implementation of Digital Futures through the IBM...

Business confidence slips in the second quarter

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) dropped from 46 to 42 in the second quarter – a similar level to that recorded in the second half of 2021. Various shocks over the past year have contributed to keeping confidence this low and many uncertainties remain. A...

Using AI, Mayflower Autonomous Ship concludes trans-Atlantic journey

In a voyage lasting 40 days and conquering approximately 3 500 unmanned miles at sea, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship arrived in North America in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 5, 2022. Following two years of design, construction and AI model training, the Mayflower...

Half of finance AI projects destined to be delayed or cancelled

Half of current finance artificial intelligence (AI) deployments will be either delayed or cancelled by 2024, while the use of business process outsourcing (BPO) for AI will rise from 6% to 40% within two years, according to Gartner. Chief financial officers (CFOs)...

Semiconductor revenue to grow but supply chains still constrained

According to the Worldwide Semiconductor Technology and Supply Chain Intelligence service from International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $661-billion in 2022, a 13,7% year-over-year growth rate following strong 2021...

Malware dwell time is increasing

There has been a 36% increase in malware dwell time, with a median intruder dwell time of 15 days in 2021 versus 11 days in 2020, according to the Active Adversary Playbook 2022, which details attacker behaviours that Sophos' Rapid Response team saw in the wild in...

Ransomware victims continue to pay up multiple times

A massive 80% of companies that paid a ransom demand were hit again, with nearly 50% paying a second ransom and nearly 10% paying up a third time. These are among the findings of a Cybereason Ransomware True Cost to Business Study, the company's second annual...

How security leaders can prepare for change

As cybersecurity strategy, leadership and technologies continue to evolve, Gartner has highlighted three steps security leaders can take now to prepare for the emerging threat landscape over the next 10 years. "The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is a...

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Kerio Control 8.5 boosts network security

Today Kerio Technologies released Kerio Control 8.5, increasing security with two-step verification, while adding numerous usability improvements. "Kerio continue to enhance security, without compromising simplicity," said Kenk Olivier of Ozone IT, the Kerio African...

Machines as contact centre agents

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Kaspersky wins PC Security Labs award

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DCC offers Dell Inspiron 3000 Series

The new Dell Inspiron 3000 Series, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), is the ultimate range of notebooks available in 14-inch and 15,6-inch models for mobile workers. With powerful processor capability up to Intel Core i7, optional touchscreen...

MDM announces Trillium Cloud

Master Data Management (MDM) has announced Trillium Cloud, a new service platform that provides organisations with a richly-featured enterprise data quality solution, consumable via a managed public cloud environment. The service eliminates the traditional...

ipNX wins Frost & Sullivan award

Based on its recent analysis of the fibre-optic convergence service market, Frost & Sullivan recognises ipNX with the 2014 Nigerian Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership. The company has consistently remained ahead of the...

Altron wins innovation award

In demonstrating how innovation and collaboration can be achieved sustainably in an organisation, Altron’s group executive of strategy and technology, Dr Willie Oosthuysen, was awarded the title of Innocentrix Innolive 2015 Corporate Entrepreneur at a recent ceremony...

Westcon appointment grows Cloud Solutions

Due to growing demand amongst resellers for assistance in establishing themselves as cloud businesses, WestconGroup Southern Africa has further bolstered its Microsoft technical support skills with a key appointment in this area. The distributor, which is aggressively...

Westcon distributes Symantec in SADC

Westcon is pleased to announce that long-time vendor partner Symantec has extended the value-added distributor’s footprint in the SADC region. With immediate effect customers in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe will be...

Samsung clamps down on counterfeits

Samsung Electronics South Africa is strengthening its pledge to fight against counterfeit goods through strategic collaborations with local authorities. This partnership will see raids happening in various places where it is suspected that counterfeit products are...

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UC Programmer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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Junior SQL Developer / C# – Gauteng Pretoria

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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated a Senior CRM Developer with ClikDimensions experience to join our growing team.The ideal candidate would need to be able to adapt to new technologies...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

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IT SOEwebsite developer specialistunderstanding of online sales and traffic Writing well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practicesCreating website layout/user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS practicesProvide internal IT...

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At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Developer to join our...

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