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...

AI drives growing shared cloud infrastructure spend

Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 36,9% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) to $33-billion, according to the International Data Corporation...

Absa PMI inches up as challenges linger

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 points in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. While there is some improvement, it was the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the 50-point mark....

Partner2Connect rallies commitments for connectivity

Partner2Connect rallies commitments for connectivity The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today announced its Partner2Connect pledging platform and an action framework to advance universal connectivity and digital transformation. TU's Partner2Connect (P2C)...

R1bn of SAP contracts with Water and Sanitation set aside

Two software license and support agreement contracts concluded between the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Systems Applications Products (SAP) to the value of more than R1-billion have been declared constitutionally invalid and set aside by the Special...

IBM adds technical skills to improve co-creation

IBM has set up client engineering teams to help customers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to co-create solutions with technologies like hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence and DevOps. The new division will be housed in four locations in MEA, including...

A clean sweep for Nvidia in Oscar nominations

For the 14th consecutive year, each Academy Award nominee for the Best Visual Effects used NVidia technologies. The 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony, taking place next Sunday (March 27), has five nominees in the running: Dune Free Guy No Time to Die Shang-Chi and...

Companies need to become more resilient against risk

Pandemic outbreak is the biggest concern for companies in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2022. This risk receives the top ranking after Covid-19 led to large-scale business closures and supply chain disruption...

Governments beyond Ukraine under cyber attack

Check Point Research (CPR) provides an update on cyber attacks observed throughout the Russia-Ukraine target. In the first three days of Russi-Ukraine combat, cyber attacks on Ukraine's government and military sector increased by 196%. Since then, cyber attacks on...

SA sees surge in contactless payments

South African consumers and businesses are increasingly using smart devices to make contactless tap-to-pay payments. According to FNB, its retail and commercial clients processed in excess of R4,2-billion in contactless payments via smart devices in 2021, compared to...

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Datacentrix scores Cisco award hat trick

Integrated ICT solutions and services provider, Datacentrix has received Cisco’s Customer Satisfaction Excellence recognition for the third year running. “Considering that the Datacentrix Cisco business unit only came into being three years ago, this is an excellent...

Aptean launches new Axis ERP release

Aptean, represented in South Africa by Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, has launched Axis 6.2, the latest version of its industry-leading ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution designed for metals producers, wire and cable manufacturers and metals service...

Junk Mail rolls out Magic solution

Magic Software Enterprises, a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, has announced that Junk Mail through their SugarCRM reseller, Strategic Dimensions, chose Magic’s end-to-end enterprise mobility...

kalahari.com appoints new CTO

Technical infrastructure has always played a central role in kalahari.com’s ability to deliver the best online shopping experience for its customers as South Africa’s leading e-tailer. As kalahari.com continues to focus on bringing its customers new, quality products...

IT in Africa’s construction industry

An integral component of today’s construction industry is IT. Utilising the data it generates, IT contributes significantly to meeting industry needs and adapts to and supports construction trends.It is in fact one of the core utilities or services that support an...

Ericsson launches indoor picocell

Smaller buildings and venues have the same mobile broadband coverage and capacity requirements as their larger counterparts. But, in these smaller locations, this must be achieved at lower cost, both in terms of total installed capex and ongoing opex. With hundreds of...

Banks can learn from cybercriminals

Cybercrime costs the South African economy R5,8-billion a year and 19% of online banking users have fallen victim to online fraud, up from 10% a year ago, says William Lawrence, regional practice lead: Fraud and Financial Crimes at SAS. Understanding how...

Cisco delivers UCS for IoT

Cisco has introduced significant innovations to its Unified Computing System (UCS), delivering a broader and more powerful portfolio of technologies to help customers capitalise on the next data centre transition brought about by the Internet of Everything. The new...

Enterprise mobility empowers the workforce

As smartphone adoption in South Africa continues to accelerate beyond all expectation, enterprises are increasingly focussing on how to capitalise on a "mobile-enabled" workforce, says Marc Fletcher, director at Intervate – a T-Systems company. The fact that so many...

New ADC software from KEMP

KEMP Technologies announced several new ADC software solutions that offer enhanced performance and operations management within VMware’s cloud platform. These initiatives, also available in developing markets include: hybrid cloud integration; a virtual infrastructure...

Full Stack Java Developer (LifeRay) (Senior) 0849 TT

Projects: Develop and maintain a critical internal web application (Backend and Frontend) used in the vehicle dispatch and distribution/delivery management processesCloud, API, Java, Microservice and other Serverless development, deployment, support, and...

Intermediate C#.Net Developer

TitleIntermediate C#.Net DeveloperDepartmentSystems Support (LUX)DescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks: ·Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms·Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks·Support existing and develop new functionality...

SAP ABAP DEVELOPER

Our client is looking for an SAP ABAP Developer, fully in Office based in Roodepoort. Key Requirements 5+ years' overall experience.BSc/ Btech/N.DipSAPABAPTroubleshootSAPP Fiori DevelopmentSAP BTP ToolsLow code/No-codeShould you meet the requirements for this...

Scrum Master (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Intermediate C# Developer

Are you a passionate C# developer looking for a thrilling career opportunity? Look no further! Our client is on the lookout for talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team. Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or...

Quantitative Business Analyst

Exciting Opportunity: Quantitative Business Analyst Needed in the Banking Industry! We're thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Quantitative Business Analyst to join our client's esteemed team in the banking sector. If you're a skilled professional with a knack...

Intermediate C#.Net Developer – Western Cape Somerset West

TitleIntermediate C#.Net DeveloperDepartmentSystems Support (LUX)DescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks: ·Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms·Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks·Support existing and develop new functionality...

SAP ABAP DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for an SAP ABAP Developer, fully in Office based in Roodepoort. Key Requirements 5+ years' overall experience.BSc/ Btech/N.DipSAPABAPTroubleshootSAPP Fiori DevelopmentSAP BTP ToolsLow code/No-codeShould you meet the requirements for this...

Scrum Master (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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