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...

SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...

Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio

Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...

Internet gives side-hustling South Africans the earning edge

South Africans are no strangers to the concept of a side hustle. In fact, according to data from a recent Momentum/Unisa Household Index, an estimated 14% of all households are currently engaged in side hustles. While many people wear multiple work hats out of a...

Altron sells document solutions unit

Altron Document Solutions, which has represented Xerox in the southern Africa region for decades, has been sold by parent company Altron to Xerotech, a subsidiary of Bi-Africa Investment Holdings. "Altron is selling this business so we can focus on the core ICT...

Hardcopy peripherals take a knock

The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market saw unit shipments decline 17,6% year on year to 22,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. Shipment value was also down 12,3% for the same...

National Water Week – an opportunity to tap into new standards

South Africa can significantly improve water and energy efficiency by aligning its tap labelling programme with international standards, according to a new study released ahead of next week's National Water Week. The week aims to raise awareness and call to action...

The time is right for businesses to move into the metaverse

Organisations should start thinking about their metaverse strategies now, as the new paradigm advances quickly and inevitably. According to Accenture's Technology Vision 2022, the "Metaverse Continuum" - a spectrum of digitally enhanced worlds, realities and business...

South Africans are most worried about identity theft

As more payments are made online, new research from global analytics software firm FICO suggests that South Africans are concerned about fraudsters using their information to hijack their financial personas. When asked about what fraud practices concern them the most,...

Your data could be more exposed than you think

Check Point Research (CPR) has found sensitive data from mobile applications unprotected and available to anyone with a browser. By searching "VirusTotal", CPR found 2 113 mobile applications whose databases were unprotected in the cloud and exposed, all throughout...

How to spot misinformation

During uncertain times, such as the current Ukraine-Russia war, clashes are happening not only for territorial gains, but for public opinion as well. Misinformation has been a worrying issue long before the advent of the internet, but the technology has made the...

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Hybrid cloud is the future of enterprise IT

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Capitalising on African mobile trends

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Ericsson grows TV product portfolio

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ITIL still going strong after 25 years

In a short amount of time the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) has positioned itself as the most widely accepted approach to IT service management in the world. Now that ITIL is in its 25th year, local industries are still keen (if not more so), to...

Eaton achieves VCE certification

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SWIFT’s Sanctions Screening service grows

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Our client in the Insurance Industry has a permanent vacancy available for a Business Analyst. Hybrid working model.Business Analyst with 3+ years' experience within an environment using SCRUM / KANBAN as methodology.Duties:Assist product owner(s) with...

Junior Business Analyst – Remote Remote

This company offer hybrid or fully remote work, with their business focused on Machine Learning, AI and data science. They are looking for a junior Business Analyst.Experience requiredBusiness analyst - 1 year experienceBachelors in Business analyst, engineering,...

LEAD – C#.NET CORE SQL DEVELOPER – Gauteng Menlyn

Skills and Experience Minimum of 7 years' experience practical software development experience.Experience doing C# Core development.Experience with Microsoft web technologies (ASP.NET MVC or Web API and WCF).Solid Experience with SQL Server and an ORM framework of...

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A specialist warehouse and distribution company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, customer service-oriented Systems Coordinator in the Western CapeThe Systems Coordinator is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer...

Junior Software Developer at Ciba Industries

Job Title: Junior Software Developer Location: Fourways, Johannesburg Contract type: Permanent Hybrid Junior Software Developer Purpose: As the Junior Software Developer, you will be responsible for supporting in the development and maintenance of internal and...

Full Stack Developer

Our client is looking for a self-motivated Full-Stack Intermediate Developer who is sufficiently independent and able to perform the majority of tasks without hands-on supervision. Responsibilities: Create clean code, with emphasis on good architecture.Involved in all...

Developer in Test (Automation) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Testing of Type Approval Management features via automation. Collaborate with team, system analysis, design, development, and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Automation of Frontend,...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

To collaborate closely with software engineering teams and stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements, ensuring that software solutions developed align with business objectives and effectively address stakeholders' needs. This role operates at...

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Work location: Hybrid – onsite 1x per week on Tuesday; remote from home; onsite as and when required subjected to requirements as they arise.Must be Johannesburg basedPurpose: Provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning;...

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