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...

Telkom reports stronger performance, better results

Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...

IBM adds GenAI to personalise Wimbledon player stories

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club has a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI (GenAI) from IBM's AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world's leading players as they advance...

Africa needs to take cyber threats seriously

The pandemic is still playing a major role in influencing working behaviours and patterns in Africa - and this is fuelling new types of cyberattacks. The 2021 KnowBe4 African Cyberthreat Report focused on key metrics around cybersecurity awareness and behaviours to...

Rapid growth forecast for foldable phones

International Data Corporation (IDC) saw worldwide shipments of foldable phones, inclusive of both flip and fold form factors, reach a total of 7,1-million units in 2021. This represents an increase of 264,3% over the 1,9-million units shipped in 2020. A new forecast...

Towards an ecosystem in which SA startups can thrive

Reducing red tape, specialist visas, and reviewing the labour market regulations are steps in the right direction to create a thriving startup ecosystem. That's the word from Matsi Modise, steering committee chairperson of the South African Startup Act Movement. He...

IBM launches pro bono environmental program for NPOs

IBM has launched the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and scale non-profit and government organisation...

Jaguar partners with Nvidia to add AI, automation

Jaguar Land Rover has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Nvidia to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services and experiences for its customers. Starting in 2025, all new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles...

Slower economy is the top regional threat

In 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic cut a deadly swathe across the world, only 27 countries in the world experienced economic growth. Global economic growth dropped from an annual rate of -3,4% to -7,6%. Concerns for a stalled economic recovery are reflected in Aon's...

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Individual tax filing season begins

Are you one of those super-efficient individuals that submitted your tax return immediately when the season opened on 1 July 2014 or do you procrastinate, letting the looming deadline cause distress due to the possible penalties and fines for late submissions? This...

Schneider announces next-gen Smart-UPS

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced that two next-generation models of its Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units are now available locally.The Smart-UPS fifth generation models, the standard SMT and the extended run...

Consumers fight back on mobile billing

If you have noticed anything funny about your cellular bill lately, you may have been blind-sided by prevailing mobile data trends. This is according to Rob Lith, director at Connection Telecom.

Mobile, bandwidth, security key in telecoms

The telecommunications industry – which seems set for robust growth – will see the pressure to go increasingly mobile harder to manage as end-users become addicted to more connectivity and speed. This is according to Andrew van Niekerk, MD of Teleforge Communications,...

LG scoops seven TGI ICON brands

In the process of making sensible financial decision, South Africans have created 31 ICON brands and LG Electronics South Africa has won seven awards.ICON brands unite nations; cut across age, income, race and language spectrums. They define a common experience, often...

Panda Security launches PCOP version 7.0

Panda Security has announced major improvements to the new version 7.0 of Panda Cloud Office Protection (PCOP). The latest release includes improved reporting, with more visible and intuitive information about detections, arranged by threat level. Since the initial...

Why legally licensed spectrum matters

Choosing a wireless service provider isn’t that complicated. You want guaranteed uptime, speed and penetration, so you’re likely to choose a company whose name you recognise or that is at least recommended by a professional colleague, says Gary Woolley, CCO of...

Dream School SA grows impact with WeChat

The popular TV series Dream School SA has expanded its reach and impact through a partnership that takes additional content and audience engagement to mobile via WeChat.Dream School SA, a prime time series produced by Little Leo Films and being aired on SABC, is a...

BES10 now available as a hosted service

BlackBerry, a global leader in mobile communications, has announced that BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10) will now be available as a hosted service through third-party partners worldwide. BES10 Hosted provides the benefits of trusted BlackBerry enterprise...

DCC offers the Dell Inspiron 15 3542

Mobile is the way of the future, and no consumer wants to be tied to a desk when using their computer. Furthermore, getting the performance, speed and storage you need from a notebook, as well as superior durability to handle life’s knocks, has typically been a costly...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Note: position based at the office in Rosebank! Key Requirements and Knowledge C#.NET Framework.NET coreReactSQLPostgresMongoDBIIS Configuration and Deployment.NET Web APIAutoMapperLINQEntity FrameworkWindows Communication Foundation (WCF)Visual studioVisual Studio...

DevOps Consultant – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:A pioneering health tech software firm headquartered in Pretoria is on the lookout for an outstanding DevOps Consultant to oversee daily operations and maintain the functionality of vital systems. Possession of an IT diploma or degree is preferred, along...

Senior Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Technical Lead and a specialist in Typscript, Node and React. Key Requirements Languages and Framework: TypeScript, Node.js, [URL Removed] [URL Removed] [URL Removed] NestJSDatabases: MongoDB (NoSQL), SQLCloud Ops: Google Cloud...

Database Administrator – Western Cape Oakdale

Database Administrator Role:The Database Administrator's role is to design, support, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and...

Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

IT Auditor

Assist in attending to management queries.Build / maintain relationships with the clients companiesFacilitate the maintenance of risk profiles (inherent & residual view of IT risks).Challenge risk management information received from the business and provide...

Business Systems Analyst

Job Title: Business Systems AnalystHire Resolves client is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysing business processes, systems, and...

Senior Data Developer (Azure)

iOCO is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Developer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining software and applications, with expertise in utilizing Azure Stack technologies. This individual will...

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