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...

ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...

Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere

Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...

Partnerships can boost growth of super-apps

The digital transformation of business and society has found fertile ground with early promise for the super-app model, specifically in the Middle East and Africa, even as mobile digital platforms continue to offer proprietary and third-party functions under a single...

Debt body urges caution on Easter splurging

As South Africans get ready to host Easter brunches for their families and entertain the young ones with epic egg hunts, one thing is certain - family time could easily become a pricey affair. However, cautions National Debt Advisors (NDA), before you swipe your...

New heavyweight on the ransomware scene

In a new report - "A bad luck BlackCat" - Kaspersky researchers reveal the details of two cyber incidents conducted by the BlackCat ransomware group. The complexity of the malware being used, combined with the vast experience of the actors behind it, make the gang one...

Strong growth for semiconductor market

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $595-billion in 2021, an increase of 26,3% from 2020, according to final results by Gartner. "The events behind the current chip shortage continue to impact original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the world, but the 5G...

Holiday-themed emails entice employees to click

Security specialist and simulated phishing platform KnowBe4 has released the results of its Q1 2022 top-clicked phishing report. "In our latest quarterly phishing report, we found that holiday-themed emails were the most tempting for employees to click on," says Stu...

Hubble confirms largest comet nucleus ever seen

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has determined the size of the largest icy comet nucleus ever seen by astronomers. The estimated diameter is approximately 80 miles across, about 50 times larger than found at the heart of most known comets. Its mass is estimated to be a...

Lessons from Industry 4.0 projects

Kathy Gibson reports – As companies around the world shift their manufacturing to Industry 4.0, there are some important considerations they should keep in mind. Tilman Taubert, EMEAR IoT manufacturing lead at Cisco, shares some of the lessons he has learnt from...

Merged IT and OT drive Industry 4.0

Kathy Gibson reports – Smart factories based on Internet of Things (IoT) are the result of merged information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) to create manufacturing Industry 4.0. The ideal is to put technology in place that can optimise operations,...

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Riverbed launches FORCE 2014

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DCC offers Microsoft ESD

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Botnets: robots to avoid

Malware has been around in some form for over 40 years, but the use of malware to take control of a group of computers that are then organised into something called a botnet is more than a 21st century phenomenon, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern...

Pedestrian crossings for the blind from JRA

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has begun testing a specialised lane guidance and sensory pedestrian crossing traffic signal system for the visually impaired. The pilot project was launched at Regents Park just outside the Johannesburg Society for the Blind...

Steppa tablet launched in SA

Following the sell-out of its affordable Steppa 1, MTN SA has launched the next device in its low-cost range, the Steppa Tablet. The device brings the Internet to students and learners, entrepreneurs and consumers looking for an affordable, high-performance alternative to a PC or laptop.

Use technology to engage students

Technology does not necessarily make people learn better or faster. What it does do is it enables us to learn and teach more efficiently, meaning we use fewer resources and can reach more students. “Using technology, we can do more with less and have larger classes....

Fighting the outsider threat

It is common sense that the sooner an attack is identified, the faster it can be contained and mitigated, limiting the fallout as much as possible. Businesses need to supplement their traditional security tools and protocols with skilled incident response teams,...

Embracing smart power management

The way that utilities are managed is changing. With more than 15 years' experience of providing innovative smart meter solutions, Enermatics Energy is committed to giving its customers control over their energy usage. "Originally focused on helping municipalities...

The mobile route to cloud convenience

Mobile devices today serve as the basis connection for developers wanting to store data in cloud environments, to run applications and link apps to facilitate and support the Internet of Things. It is a market enriched by innovation and is increasing in relevance to...

Automation Tester – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about software testing and automation? We're looking for a skilled Automation Tester to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and contribute to the...

Azure Full Stack Developer (Dt0 – Dt2)

Our Client is looking for a Azure Full Stack Developer to join their team.Area: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2659 TT

General Role Tasks:Development and maintenance on platform/applicationDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards)Ability and willingness to coach and give training to...

Manager Network Management System at Sentech

SENTECH Network Management System Department is looking for Manager to ensure the network's optimal performance, availability, and reliability. The role will lead a team of professionals responsible for NMS operations and performance monitoring. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:...

Azure Full Stack Developer (Dt0 – Dt2) – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a Azure Full Stack Developer to join their team.Area: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria Role:Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2659 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

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Manager Network Management System at Sentech – Gauteng Radiokop

SENTECH Network Management System Department is looking for Manager to ensure the network's optimal performance, availability, and reliability. The role will lead a team of professionals responsible for NMS operations and performance monitoring. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:...

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