AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...

How much value is in your email address?

With the number of global email users projected to hit 4,73-billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity - and fraudsters can do a lot with...

Tablet market finally moves past pandemic era

Worldwide tablet shipments recorded year-over-year growth of 22,1% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), totaling 34,4-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The...

As gaming booms, mobile extends lead over PC, console

Mobile gaming represents 61% of the overall gaming market, which is set to hit $222-billion in 2022, according to the Gaming Spotlight 2022 report by data.ai (formerly App Annie) in partnership with International Data Corporation (IDC). The report reveals that mobile...

WEF wrap: leaders pledge to fight for freedom and values

World leaders came together at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2022 against a backdrop of deepening global frictions and fractures and a once-in-a-century pandemic. On Monday, President Zelenskyy addressed participants live from Kyiv. He said that the...

Concern raised over draft ZADNA rules

The dotZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has published draft rules aimed at further regulating the registration and operation of websites in South Africa. 1-grid has raised concerns over the new rules, which stipulate that, for local hosting companies that offer domain...

Broadcom to acquire VMware for $61bn

Broadcom and VMware have announced an agreement under which Broadcom will acquire all of the outstanding shares of VMware in a cash-and-stock transaction that values VMware at approximately $61-billion, based on the closing price of Broadcom common stock on 25 May...

Africa’s 2021 economic rebound could hit new roadblocks

Africa's gross domestic product has recovered strongly in the last year, but the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war could pose considerable challenges in the medium term. This is according to the 2022 African...

Digitalisation key to curbing mishandled baggage rates

The global mishandled baggage rate has spiked by 24% to 4,35 bags per 1 000 passengers in 2021 as the industry recovers from the pandemic, according to the SITA Baggage IT Insights 2022. The report shows passenger traffic has evolved since 2020, with most of the 2021...

Great Resignation set to continue as pay pressure mounts

The Great Resignation will continue apace in the year ahead as one in five workers say they are likely to switch to a new employer in the next 12 months. This was a key finding from PwC's Global Workforce Hopes and Fears survey of 52 195 workers in 44 countries and...

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Addressing work stress and low productivity

Research on workplace stress, initiated by the American Psychological Association, released in March this year showed that among 1 501 adults aged 18+, residing in the US, more than one-third of American workers experience chronic stress – attributed to low salaries,...

Streamlining queue management boosts value

Queue management is a critical component of customer service delivery, particularly as customer expectations increase along with the pace of life. In addition to that, organisations need to be able to monitor and track speed of delivery to ensure continuous...

Focus key for HR in 2015

If there is one key takeaway from 2014 for businesses it is the need to retain focus on core services/ solutions – that which makes up the fabric of a business, the reason it operates and its value proposition, says James McKerrell, CEO, CRS Technologies. The HR...

DSA summit to take place in the Philippines

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), which advocates for laws and regulations that will lead to more efficient and effective spectrum utilisation, will hold the world’s largest conference on wireless spectrum sharing in Manila, Philippines on 6 to 8 May 2015. With an...

TransUnion launches Claims Enabler

TransUnion has launched Claims Enabler, a one-stop solution for the insurance industry that empowers faster, more efficient claims processing. Claims Enabler integrates multiple data sets across the TransUnion portfolio, aggregating all of the information insurance providers need to make faster, more accurate decisions.

DCC offers HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125

Handle everyday office printing tasks with ease with the new HP LaserJet Pro Multifunction Printer (MFP) M125 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This compact, affordable MFP is easy to install, offers print, copy and scan capabilities and fits neatly...

TP-LINK announces new WiFi routers

TP-LINK, a global provider of consumer and SMB networking products, announced the Archer C2600 and Archer C3200 WiFi routers utilising advanced technologies to help meet the heavy networking demands of today's homes and small businesses. The Archer C2600 is ideal for...

Acer launches Liquid Jade S smartphone

Acer announces the Liquid Jade S that brings additional speed and performance into the Liquid Jade smartphone series. Akin to the original Liquid Jade, the new S version continues to astonish with its superb sleek looks featuring 4G LTE connectivity, true octa-core processing power with 64-bit architecture and a new-and-improved controllable voice-command camera.

LG unveils 2015 business strategies

LG has revealed its 2015 consumer electronics business strategy focused on leveraging LG’s industry-leading, value-added products to expand business opportunities in the United States and around the world. At a VIP media roundtable during the 2015 International CES,...

Kick-start your job hunt in the new year

The beginning of the year is always a good time to make a fresh start. If you’re planning to do so by changing jobs or careers, be sure to make the most of the powerful tools that online skills and job portals offer you for managing your career, says Heidi Duvenage,...

Cloud Solution Architect

Job FamilyInformation TechnologyCareer StreamIT ArchitectureLeadership PipelineManage Self: TechnicalJob PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with company...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

IT Support Engineer

Position: IT Support EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking a talented IT Support Engineer to join their growing team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the employees and customers, resolving...

Cloud Solution Architect – Gauteng Randburg

Job FamilyInformation TechnologyCareer StreamIT ArchitectureLeadership PipelineManage Self: TechnicalJob PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with company...

Data Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Position: IT Support EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking a talented IT Support Engineer to join their growing team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the employees and customers, resolving...

Power Platform Developer

We are seeking a Microsoft Power Platform developer to join our Automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Power Platform-based automation solutions/ business applications that meet our clients'...

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