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...

Share-based employee compensation includes ESG targets

Almost two thirds (60%) of companies around the world who responded to the Global Equity Organisation's (GEO) Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets to share-based employee compensation. The non-profit body says...

Global lessons could help billions get connected

Lessons learned from efforts to bring wireless communications technologies to remote areas from the Arctic to the Andes could help widen global access to the benefits of the information age. An international team of researchers have published new recommendations on...

2021 smartphone shipments were healthy despite poor Q4

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined year over year in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) marking the second straight quarter of negative growth. But, despite a challenging second half of the year, full-year shipments still grew thanks to a strong first half....

Chinese smartphone market defies supply chain disruptions, soft demand

According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 329,3-million smartphones shipped in China in 2021, with a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 1,1%. In 4Q21, the market declined 3,5% YoY to 83,4-million shipments, which were mainly supported by the launch of...

Verification becomes critical as digital identity revenue soars

A new study from Juniper Research has found that revenue for digital identity vendors will exceed $53-billion globally in 2026, doubling from $26-billion in 2021. Digital identity revenue includes third-party and civic identity apps, centralised identity schemes, and...

Confront these labour market inequities to retain talent

As the Great Resignation continues to affect the ability of organisations to hire, employers must address three inequities that may harm their ability to retain current top talent, according to Gartner. According to a Gartner survey of 3,000 candidates conducted in...

Automated technology could be used to monitor ocean pollution

A new project from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Department of Electrical Engineering hopes to identify sources of pollution in our waters through automated technology. Led by Professor Amit Kumar Mishra as the principal investigator, along with Associate...

Phishing subjects cater to different regions

Phishing is widespread around the world, but people in different regions respond to different triggers. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4's Q4 2021 top-clicked phishing report. "When comparing the results from the US phishing emails to those in Europe, the...

The cost of natural disasters is rising

Disruptive natural disasters are occurring more often around the world, with $343-billion in global weather and catastrophe-related economic losses reported in 2021 - but only 38% of natural peril losses were covered by insurance, although this is an improvement from...

Light at the end of the tunnel for consumer debt

With South Africa's annual consumer price inflation hitting 5,9% in December 2021 (the highest annual rate since March 2017) and the SARB (South African Reserve Bank) announcing a 25 basis point increase in the repo rate, consumers will really have to work carefully...

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DCC wins Symantec award

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been awarded the South African Distributor of the Year award at Symantec’s Vision Symposium 2014, held in Dubai recently. “The Distributor of the Year award is based not just on volume of sales, but the entire Symantec...

Microsoft adds Nokia X2 to portfolio

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Social business software grows collaboration

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2014 Rolex award winners announced

Five young visionaries from Africa, India, Europe and the Middle East were announced at London’s leading scientific institution, the Royal Society, as winners of the 2014 Rolex Awards for Enterprise. This year’s Young Laureates – aged 30 and under – impress by both...

Inoxico acquires Robertsons Reports

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Power innovation a necessity for SA business

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African insurers to review mobile strategies

In a report by Juergen Weiss based on the Gartner 2013 Global CIO survey, it is predicted that by 2015 at least 40% of the currently existing insurance-related, customer-facing mobile applications will be abandoned due to lack of demand. The reason for this low...

SA picks up India’s BPO slack

India is no longer the epicentre of business process outsourcing (BPO) and call centres, with the retrenchment of 300 or more people, with one month’s notice, now becoming a more familiar occurrence. This is according to Andrew van Niekerk, a director of Teleforge...

Protect your business from cybercrime

Shocking reports in the media recently revealed that an intricate cyber-attack has left a bank account of the Road Traffic Management Corporation drained of millions of rands. The five suspects from Pretoria allegedly used high-tech computer software to steal the...

DCC offers Huawei WS322 WiFi repeater

Extend WiFi range or create a WiFi hotspot quickly and easily with the Huawei WS322 WiFi Repeater from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Use this small, inconspicuous device in repeater mode to take WiFi signal further, or in client mode to turn wired...

Senior D365 F&O Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

As a Senior D365 F&O Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to project success, and ensure...

Junior D365 F&O Developer

As a Junior D365 F&O Developer, you will embark on an exciting journey to learn and contribute to the development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) solutions. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid working from home and...

Junior D365 F&O Developer – Gauteng Pretoria West

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SAP EDI Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Unlock Efficiency, Seamlessly Connect, SAP EDI Consultant, poised to perfect !!! In Cape Town's embrace, where beauty meets tech,Empowering Oil Giants, we redefine the spec. Streamline operations, with expertise refined, Join our journey, where innovation shines....

C# Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

We are looking for a C# developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-end services to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications, and to coordinate with the rest of...

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Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture

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Frontend Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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