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...

Asia sees fastest AI growth

Although the US is home to the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) giants, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla, which continue shaping the global AI landscape, the US artificial intelligence industry is not the largest or the fastest growing....

UN Global Compact, AU Commission partner to boost African business

The United Nations Global Compact and the African Union Commission will partner up on the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI). Through this collaboration they will seek to amplify the impact of sustainable business practices across Africa through the UN Global...

Huge surge in ransomware attacks on businesses

According to new data from Stockapps.com, 66% of business organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021. This marked a 78% increase from 2020's figures that stood at 37%. From the analysis, the increase in the ransomware-as-a-service model increases the reach of...

How CPOs can navigate packaging shortages

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) dealing with supply instability for packaging material should use three tactics to navigate rising costs, delayed deliveries and sustainability concerns, according to Gartner. They should centralise packaging specifications,...

Small businesses set to fuel SA economy

Despite the challenges of operating through a pandemic, 87% of South African small businesses are optimistic about their outlook for 2022 and nearly two-thirds (62%) reported growth over the last year. This is according to new research from Xero, the global small...

Development in digital signal processing improves bandwidth 10-fold

Researchers at Bangor University's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre have found a cost-effective way to improve the performance of networks which supply mobile services and broadband to homes and businesses. As well as improved performance, the new technique is...

Crypto apps installs in Europe tumble

The downturn in the crypto market has had a direct impact on the crypto apps ecosystem in Europe. According to the latest numbers presented by StockApps.com, the number of crypto apps installs in Europe was down by almost 20% during the first quarter of 2022....

Start-ups short-listed for AfricaTech Awards

Viva Technology and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced the top 45 start-ups that have been long-listed for the first edition of the AfricaTech Awards. This pan-African initiative, supported by Proparco, aims to recognise and support emerging...

Wealthy investors eye NFTs in their investment mix

More than a quarter of high-net-worth investors will include NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, into their portfolios this year, according to a new survey by deVere Group. The findings of the poll come as momentum surrounding the new digital asset class continues to build...

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CommVault named as leader by Gartner

CommVault has announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the “Leaders” quadrant of the “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving” for the second consecutive year. According to Gartner, “the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving...

Improving workflows in government

The South African public sector, including national government departments and all 284 local municipalities, is under increasing pressure to reduce operational costs and streamline processes in order to become more efficient, says Avi Rose, South Africa country...

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Technology is now changing so rapidly that consumers are struggling to keep up – you barely have the latest shiny gadget when the 2.0 version is released, or yet another software update rollout happens – let alone businesses that have to ensure that their employees...

Quelling disloyalty in retail banking

It's no surprise that trust in the banking system is at a low point. In fact, according to the 2013 Capgemini world banking report, between 2006 and 2013 there has been a 50% increase in the number of people changing banks. More than 10% of customers now change banks...

Niveus makes investment in BET.co.za

Online sports betting site BET.co.za’s form has attracted attention from serious players in the industry. Listed company Niveus Investments, a focused investment entity that controls, among others, Vukani Gaming Corporation and Galaxy Bingo, has proposed taking a...

Mandela School’s first year a success

The Mandela School of Science & Technology in the Eastern Cape has concluded a successful first year of teaching and learning as powerful contribution to Madiba’s education legacy: 420 learners in Grades 8 to 10 started classes at the Mandela School in January 2014 after the school was opened by President Jacob Zuma.

Do you know where your data is?

The year 2014 has been a big year of progress for organisations in many industries to move their corporate data into hybrid clouds. But what exactly does this mean for data itself, particularly when it crosses over international borders? What is the impact on data...

POPI and BYOD

Mobile security that complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) is going to be particularly challenging for organisations that have embraced BYOD. Companies need to recognise the risk within their firms, as the majority of employees use their...

Shared data centre services

The need to reduce IT costs while increasing IT agility is driving accelerating demand for IT as a service – and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in particular. That’s the view of Hennie van Tonder, head of Product at MWEB Business, who adds that another factor...

Simplicity, usability is changing ERP

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software was once the preserve of large organisations with deep pockets and plenty of in-house resources. Today, a number of smaller vendors have entered the market to address the demand from mid-sized companies for enterprise...

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As part of this role, you will use your existing skills in Power Platform/Dynamics configuration and development to build modern, cloud-based solutions and will have an opportunity to broaden your skills to other key Microsoft technologies. These technologies include...

Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Senior Cloud Engineer: Database Services – Remote Remote

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Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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