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...

Embedded two-wheeler OEM telematics systems set for rapid adoption

According to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems will grow at a CAGR of 37,1% from 11,1-million in 2023 to reach 53,8-million in 2028. The report focuses on motor-powered...

Webb snaps images of how a star is born

For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to directly image has been captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the northern area (seen at the...

MEA PCD shipments hit five-year high

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, posted strong year-on-year growth of 11,5% in the final quarter of 2021, according to the latest industry analysis conducted...

Bitcoin behaving like a risk asset

The Bitcoin price has dropped on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because it's being treated as a risk asset - but this is likely to be temporary, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has already shed 12% in under 24...

GAP competition winners scoop R3m prize

Novel business concepts including an Internet of Things (IoT) system to prevent load shedding, a digital payment platform for spaza shops, and a portable DNA testing "lab" have scooped top prizes at The Innovation Hub's 2021 Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP)...

Huawei aims to grow cloud business in SA

Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 – Huawei South Africa has reiterated its commitment to growing its presence and headcount in South Africa as it drives digital transformation in key markets. As a Level 2 B-BBEE company, the organisation has 1 400 employees, creating...

Cloud enables a new world of work

Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 – Cloud computing is a vital enabler of the new hybrid working trend. That’s the word from Jasmine Lin, head of commercial division at Asus South Africa, who points out that the world of work has changed forever. “Hybrid working is...

Smart security extends beyond CCTV

Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 – The importance of security solutions can be seen in the growth of companies operating in this space. For instance, HikVision has seen 33,21% compound annual growth since its inception in 2001. During that time it has filed 4 600...

High-performance broadband key for hybrid workers

Cisco's latest Broadband Index reveals people value access to the Internet more than ever before. According to the global survey of almost 60 000 workers across 30 countries about their home broadband access, quality and usage, economic and societal growth will not...

Minister’s SME bounce-back scheme draws fire

Kickstarting the economy took centre stage in yesterday’s Budget, and Minister of Finance Enoch Godonwana stressed the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this effort. However, there is some scepticism around a new scheme that has been set up to help...

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Big data, BI can improve manufacturing

In a new CIO survey conducted by Epicor in the Middle East, India and Africa, an overwhelming 90% of respondents agreed that speed, reinvention, agility and innovation are critical to the success of any organization serious about optimizing performance and gaining...

Software AG named leader by Gartner

Software AG announced that Gartner a leading industry analyst firm, has named Software AG a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for On-Premises Application Suites for its webMethods Integration Platform.  The webMethods Integration suite enables firms to connect all...

HDS fills EMEA sales role

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) South Africa has promoted Shaun Barendsen to the role of Solution and Product Group Director, Emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). Barendsen will be responsible for driving the HDS Solution Strategy and the alignment...

CloudGate bridges tablet and desktop

CloudGate, the new computer from Cloudware Technologies (a MICROmega company), combines the simplicity of the Android operating system with the creative tools of the traditional desktop to create what Cloudware’s MD Brian Timperley calls “a powerful new hybrid device...

DCC offers HP LaserJet Pro M476 series

The HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M476 series, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), is the ultimate productivity-enhancing four-in-one business printer. Printing to this MFP is simple and direct - even without a network - using Ethernet, wireless...

Tech4Africa comes to Cape Town

Now in fifth year, the annual Tech4Africa conference will be running its inaugural Cape Town event on 28 August. Tech4Africa focuses on deep technical workshops and sessions for practitioners, and then engaging talks which impart knowledge, perspective, African...

Thunderhead.com opens headquarters in SA

Thunderhead.com, a global leader in enterprise solutions for customer engagement, has announced that it has established a presence in Johannesburg and Cape Town as the organisation unveils its award-winning ONE Engagement Hub to the South African market. The...

Micros SA rolls out Sage CRM solution

Micros South Africa, a specialist provider of point of sale and reservation systems to the hospitality industry, is depending on the Sage CRM business solution from Sage ERP Africa to manage customer service for nearly 3 500 clients. The solution was implemented by...

Orange Niger, Intelsat expand relationship

Intelsat has announced that Orange Niger, part of the Orange Group, is utilising Intelsat capacity to expand its cellular network to the rural regions of Niger. Under the new, multi-year agreement, Intelsat will provide C-band broadband capacity to Orange Niger on...

New digital signature tech from Pitney Bowes

Pitney Bowes South Africa, a leading provider of customer communication solutions, in partnership with ARX Cosign, the market leader in digital signature technology, has launched a powerful, integrated solution which streamlines and digitises document signing...

IT Integration Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

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Our clients are looking for a PHP Developer who has experience in the fintech industry and have experience with Laravel and JQuery. Key Requirements Minimum 5 yearsComputer Science or a related field advantageousEssential skill: PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Livewire, PHP Unit...

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We currently have an opportunity for a talented and experienced Python Lead. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Python programming (both 2.7 and 3.x), Django web framework, and MySQL database management. As a Python Lead, you will be responsible for...

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BI Analyst/Data ScientistGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! R35 000 - R40 000Minimum 5 years working experience in Python and Power BI of which at least 3 years must be programming and coding in Python.Technical / Programming knowledge of...

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