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...

European telcos drive sustainability as energy costs rise

European telecommunications companies are making significant strides toward a sustainable future, driven by a combination of economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. According to the latest report from International Data Corporation...

E-waste to exceed 100m metric tons by 2030

The global e-waste management market will reach 101,3-million metric tons by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 6,6% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a recent report from Grand View Research. The rapid pace of technological advancements significantly drives the growth of the...

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,...

Industry 4.0 key for business success

Kathy Gibson reports - The manufacturing arena is often neglected when it comes to technology investments, but implementing Industry 4.0 solutions could be a key ingredient for business success. This is the message from Brendan Cuthbertson, head of Commercial,...

Customers look for innovation as security becomes critical

When it comes to how organisations approach security innovation in an increasingly digital world, a new study has found that they value security product innovation, especially at the hardware level, when purchasing technologies and services. Businesses are expected to...

Public sector leads in multicloud adoption

Public sector organisations across the world are adopting multicloud as their primary IT operating model - in fact, they are outpacing the global average, with adoption expected to almost double from 39% to 67% in the next three years. This is one of the key findings...

IITPSA recognises IT leaders

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) recognised achievers who have collectively demonstrated excellence in IT for over a century at its President's Awards this week. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, vice-chancellor of the University...

Young scientists to fly SA flag in Lindau

The Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings has selected 11 young scientists from South Africa to participate at the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to Chemistry from 26 June to 1 July 2022 in Lindau, Germany. In Lindau's quest to continuously...

EOH delivers profit for interim period

EOH has released its interim results for the period ended 31 January 2022, with each key metric demonstrating the positive impact of the turnaround strategy. Highlights of the period include: * EOH posted a headline earnings per share of 41 cents, a year-on-year...

Why the cloud numbers don’t add up

In a recent survey by tech learning platform O'Reilly, 90% of respondents said their organisations are using cloud, and 30% said they're fully cloud native. But other insights indicate that the numbers just don't add up. Cloud spend still accounts for just 6% of total...

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Sophos grows network security portfolio

Sophos has announced additions to its range of SG Series firewall/UTM appliances, WiFi access points as well as a new dedicated virtual reporting appliance, Sophos iView. By extending its Network Security portfolio with new entry-level and enterprise class appliances,...

Digital leadership is critical

There’s no denying that digital technologies are changing the way that business is done across all industries. But to ensure they start to realise the benefits of this move now, companies need to make sure that they have the right kind of digital leadership, says...

Antivirus is not dead

Symantec vice-predisent Brian Dye recently claimed that antivirus software is dead, causing ripples in the infosec world, and a barrage of statements both in defence of this idea, and in denial. Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Software Distribution, says AV is far from...

Opti-Baby rolls out Microsoft Dynamics CRM

With 11 day-care centres already open and fast expanding, Opti-Baby has deployed Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, hosted at Enterprise Cloud, to manage its ever-expanding customer-base. AccTech Systems, a local business solutions provider, provided the solution and the...

Cloud offers competitive edge for business

As corporate, financial and human resources become strained, company executives are starting to look at more cost-effective ways of deploying and managing their phone systems. Cloud voice solutions are witnessing significant adoption, especially in the small to medium...

Epicor Partner Award winners announced

Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced the winners of the 2014 Epicor Global Channel Partner Awards. Recipients were selected by Epicor based on...

Eaton offers variable frequency drive

Power management company Eaton is offering its new PowerXL DG1 variable frequency drive series as a solution for demanding industrial and building automation applications for ratings from 0.55 to 160 kW to their customers in Africa.With features such as an optimised...

Schneider Electric announces InRow RC

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has introduced the second generation of the InRow RC as the latest addition to the InRow product line, expanding Schneider Electric’s vast cooling portfolio in southern Africa to meet the evolving needs of...

Aviat to demo CTR 8540 microwave router

Aviat Networks has announced it will demonstrate wireless IP Routing, MPLS, traffic engineering, and VPN services on the CTR 8540 microwave router platform at AfricaCom, which runs from 11 to 13 November, 2014. The demo will show the benefits of IP/MPLS in the mobile...

Check Point announces Capsule

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the availability of Check Point Capsule, a complete mobile solution that offers unparalleled protection for business data and mobile devices, everywhere. In Check Point’s 2014 Mobile Security Survey, which surveyed over...

Automation Tester

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...

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Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...

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...

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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...

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