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...

Green economy could create 3m direct jobs in Africa

Up to 3,3-million new direct green jobs could be created in Africa by 2030, with the majority in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar. This is one of the findings of the "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa" report from Shortlist and FSD Africa, with analysis...

July sees positive turn in vehicle sales

New vehicle sales received a long-awaited injection of positivity in July, showing growth effectively for the first time in nearly a year. According to data released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market grew 1,5% year-on-year...

Data centre switch sales on upward trajectory

According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center IT industries, g Global data centre switch sales grew robustly in 1Q 2022, reaching the second-highest...

Beam-steering could take mobile beyond 5G

Birmingham scientists have revealed a new beam-steering antenna that increases the efficiency of data transmission for 'beyond 5G' - and potentially opens up a range of frequencies for mobile communications that are inaccessible to currently used technologies....

Object Management Group forms Responsible Computing consortium

Object Management Group (OMG) has announced Responsible Computing (RC), a new consortium comprised of technology innovators working together to address sustainable development goals. "Responsible Computing aims to shift thinking and, ultimately, behaviour within the...

WinDealer malware shows sophisticated network abilities

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that malware dubbed WinDealer, spread by Chinese-speaking Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor LuoYu, has an ability to perform intrusions through a man-on-the-side attack. This development allows the actor to modify network...

Youth entrepreneurs urged to use revamped portal

Current and aspirant youth entrepreneurs have been urged to use the services of the revamped digital Innovation Bridge Portal as an enabling tool to advance their business. The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Department of Small Business...

Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage

An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...

Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught

There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...

More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent

Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...

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EFCC certifies Jovago.com

Africa’s largest online hotel booking platform, has received a certificate from the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to guard against money laundering and other financial crimes.This stamp of approval will ensure that customers and partners using the...

LG to unveil all-metal smartwatch

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its first all-metal luxury Android Wear device, LG Watch Urbane, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. As its name suggests, the smartwatch is designed for a sophisticated and cosmopolitan wearer that delivers unparalleled technology and...

Eaton launches new Pro-FX line

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Dell expands education solutions portfolio

Dell has announced a range of new additions to its state-of-the-art portfolio of education solutions to enhance the learning experiences of students around the world: the Dell Chromebook 11; Venue 10 and Venue 10 Pro tablets; Latitude 11 Education Series laptop and...

Retailers and the Internet of Everything

This year at the Consumer Electronic Show, the Internet of Things (IoT) or the Internet of Everything, depending on who you spoke to, was everywhere, from ceiling fans and dishwashers, to watches and sprinkler systems - everything was smarter and connected. Technology...

Intervention needed for youth unemployment

Youth unemployment has once again been put in the spotlight during President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address and corporate South Africa will have to start addressing some of the real challenges around accessibility if this is to be overcome. According to a...

Barnstone offering counters CIO uncertainty

Gartner’s 2015 CIO Agenda shows that CIOs face high levels of uncertainty in 2015, with distinct regional differences in the actual challenges faced. The one constant, though, is what the research house calls “the unstoppable advancement of digitalisation”....

Panda gains in Gartner rankings

Panda Security has been included as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, published on 22 December 2014 – for the seventh consecutive year. This year saw Panda improve their positioning within the quadrant, proving testament to...

Sage One Accounting, MTN Business partner

The Sage One Accounting cloud accounting software is now available in a number of major markets throughout sub-Saharan Africa, following a partnership between Sage Pastel Accounting and MTN Business. The distribution agreement will cover all 10 countries in which MTN...

IBM training available online from iEnter

Making access to training and professional development considerably easier, iEnter is introducing a range of online training courses which include self-paced virtual modules. The courses combine practical and theoretical instruction which can be accessed and paid for...

Developer C # / ASP.Net

Are values and culture important to you in a company? Are you wanting to grow and learn from other Developers and willing to take action and innovative and have the right attitude?My client who is the Financial Services Sector is looking for a Senior C#/ASP.Net...

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle may be encountered).Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms,...

Graduate – Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...

Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Solution Architect( Permanent)

Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in our client Culture building initiativesParticipate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategyIdentify opportunities...

Junior Automation Tester (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:A Software Specialist in Joburg seeks a strong technical Junior Automation Tester to test case preparation and maintenance, review and test execution, select automated testing tools and setup automated testing and logging, tracking and raising...

Network Operations Engineer

Senior NOC (Network Operations Centre) Engineer Field Teams: - Monitor Field Team groups for escalations and assistancerequests, including switch renaming, device connection issues,and bespoke requests.PRTG Monitoring:- Frequent monitoring of PRTG during shifts to...

Security Analyst X2

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you'll be responsible for responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous updates of all daily...

Network Operations Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Senior NOC (Network Operations Centre) Engineer Field Teams: - Monitor Field Team groups for escalations and assistancerequests, including switch renaming, device connection issues,and bespoke requests.PRTG Monitoring:- Frequent monitoring of PRTG during shifts to...

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