AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

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...

Insurance enhances cyber resilience for SA organisations

South African companies have made a proactive shift towards enhancing cyber defences as a key to optimising insurance outcomes. This is among the findings of a new Sophos study that highlights the increasing integration of cyber insurance into the risk management...

Momentum builds in global smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6,5% year over year to 285,4-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth...

LinkedIn the brand most imitated for phishing

Social media network LinkedIn was the brand most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to steal individuals' personal information or payment credentials during January, February and March. This is according to the Brand Phishing Report for Q1 2022 by...

1m apps purged from Google Play Store

A tradingplatforms.com analysis shows there are fewer applications in Google's Play Store today than four years ago. The site presented data showing that the store's app numbers had fallen by a million. Google Play Store hosted 2 591 578 applications by March this...

Young African leaders join WEF forum

The world's most driven researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, activists and promising political leaders between the ages of 30 and 40 are joining the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2022. The Forum of Young Global Leaders was founded in 2005 by...

Stewart van Graan to act as Altron chief executive

Stewart van Graan has been appointed as the executive chairman and acting chief executive of Altron effective from 1 July 2022 until 30 September 2022. Mteto Nyati has stepped down from the position of chief executive effective 30 June 2022, having completed his...

Intel partners to produce qubits at scale

Researchers at Intel and QuTech, an advanced quantum computing research centre consisting of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), have successfully created the first silicon qubits at...

IDC forecasts steady growth in IT and business services markets

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 5,6% (in constant currency) in 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

Researchers use deep learning to bring colour to night vision

A team of scientists has used GPU-accelerated deep learning to show how colour can be brought to night-vision systems. In a paper published in the journal PLOS One, a team of researchers at the University of California, Irvine led by Professor Pierre Baldi and Dr...

Business technologists drive funding for tech purchases outside of IT

Seventy-four percent of technology purchases are funded, at least partially, by business units (BUs) outside of IT, according to a recent Gartner survey. Only 26% of technology investments are funded entirely by the IT organisation. In November and December 2021,...

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Dell expands SDN solutions

Dell has announced new products and solutions to help global customers on their paths toward software-defined (SDN) data centres by bridging the gap between traditional and new application requirements.

MacRobert Attorneys rolls out Teleforge

MacRobert Attorneys, one of the oldest law practises in South Africa, has announced that it has increased efficiencies in its 80-man call centre by up to 100% after installing a solution from Teleforge Communications - which also includes a leading-edge predictive...

Apps allow parents to control device usage

With the traditional family dinner and other pastimes on the verge of extinction thanks to an array of distracting hand-held devices, mobile applications are now available for parents to remotely block access to smartphones and tablets, says Roberto Caprio, director...

Schneider appointment strengthens board

Schneider Electric South Africa, a specialist in energy management, is pleased to announce that Canninah Mapena and Bongani Twala have been appointed as executive directors to its board, with immediate effect. Mapena also serves as the director of the energy division...

The hidden costs of hosted VoIP

Many businesses rush into hosted VoIP investments, seeing the technology as an enormous cost saving - only to be disappointed with the results. Too often, this is because it is difficult to evaluate the true costs of VoIP, resulting in turn, in an unquantifiable...

Fraud awareness in education vital

Fraud knowledge is essential in combatting wasteful expenditure in the education sector, which, according to a 2013 report by Corruption Watch, a civil society watchdog, accounts for as much as R3,3-billion of R30-billion of wasteful expenditure lost annually by the...

Virtualisation managed by third parties

Less than one-third of businesses keep their virtualisation servers on-premises and managed entirely by their own internal IT staff, according to a Kaspersky Lab survey of 3 900 IT professionals worldwide. As virtual infrastructure increasingly handles more...

Customise mobile experience with Aruba

Aruba Networks has announced the global launch of Aruba Mobile Engagement, an interactive and personalised mobile solution based on WiFi and location services powered by Aruba Beacons. Aruba Mobile Engagement enables organisations to deliver customised push...

Riverbed launches FORCE 2014

Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, launched at Riverbed FORCE 2014, l the Riverbed-Ready Technology Alliance programme with 17 charter programme members. The new programme offers technology partners the opportunity to bring new...

DCC offers Microsoft ESD

Microsoft solutions from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) are now available via Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) to retailers and resellers. Microsoft ESD ensures the secure delivery of a product key that enables users to download the software and unlock...

Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Data Solutions Architect (CH1016) – Gauteng Randburg

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...

Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Position: Application DeveloperHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Application Developer to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining...

Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Requirements for skilled Java Developers. Permanent position, 6 years + experience Hyrbrid working with offices based in Pretoria Full spec can be shared on request Desired Skills: Java Learn more/Apply for this position

Junior CNC Programmer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our Client in Gauteng is seeking a Junior CNC Programmer to join their dynamic team. Skills: Mastercam - Junior to IntermediateCorelDraw - Junior to intermediateAdaptabilityMechanical engineering knowledgeGraphic design knowledgeDuties: To design labelsWrite...

Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

IT Support Engineer

We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...

Controls Software Engineer

The Controls Software Engineer plans, implements, modifies, administers and evaluates Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and systems for the telescope. While being part of the Computing and Software team, they work with the Observation Monitoring and...

Systems Engineer (CPaaS)

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking detail-oriented Systems Specialists with strong organisational skills. As Systems Specialist they will be responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous...

The Cloud Engineer FinOps at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy

Our client based in Rivonia is looking for a qualified Cloud Engineer FinOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate should...

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