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...

Interest in NFTs continues to fade

The last two years have been rough for the NFT market, and 2024 doesn't look much better. With falling sales and investors losing appetite for digital artwork, market projections became less optimistic, showing only a modest 2,6% annual growth by 2028, twenty times...

Global telecom, network API spend set for 57% CAGR

Worldwide revenues for telecom and network APIs will reach $6,7-billion in 2028, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57,1% over the 2023-2028 forecast period. Worldwide market...

Dramatic changes at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai

When a volcano in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga began erupting in late-December 2021 and then violently exploded in mid-January 2022, NASA scientist Jim Garvin and colleagues were unusually well positioned to study the events. Ever since new land rose above the...

Privacy is more important than ever for businesses

Privacy has become mission-critical, with 90% of respondents to Cisco's 2022 Data Privacy Benchmark Study considering it a business imperative. The survey shows that privacy investment continues to rise and organisations see a high return on investments from privacy...

6m electric cars set to ship this year

A significant 6-million electric cars (battery electric and plug-in hybrid) will be shipped in 2022, up from 4 million in 2021, according to a new forecast by Gartner. "At COP26 in November 2021, the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Council agreed that vehicle...

Covid put women at career disadvantage

Half of women working in technology believe the effects of Covid-19 have delayed their career progression, despite a similar percentage believing that much needed gender equality is more likely to be achieved through remote working structures. While lockdown life was...

Mohale: SA is at an important turning point

South Africa's current socio-economic realities, coupled with the results of the Zondo Commission's report on state capture, are telling characteristics of a 'failed state' - one that can only be pulled back from the precipice by decisive action and single-minded...

New wave of fraud targets bank customers

Fraud continues to pose the risk of serious financial losses for banking customers. And all indicators are pointing towards the fact that there are new scams and an increasing number of the victims, warns Reana Steyn, the ombudsman for banking services (OBS). The...

4IR digital hub opens in Mpumalanga

Devising South African solutions for local issues was the focus at the launch of the Mpumalanga Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Digital Hub in Nelspruit yesterday (26 January). The 4IR Incubator (4IRI), a nationwide institution that supports young tech...

How to make email communication effective

Email marketing continues to be a popular communication channel in South Africa - particularly in the financial services space. This is due, in part, to its ability to reach a wide audience, while incorporating personalised content. According to the most recent...

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BSI wins NetApp awards

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Network Alliance fuels Office365 growth

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SA companies are on board with MDM

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Adobe announces new Creative Cloud releases

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Leverage BYOD advantages, minimise risk

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Support & Maintain Organizational Computer SystemsInstall, Diagnose, repair, maintain and upgrade organizational hardware & EquipmentOn-Site and Remote End User Support on Laptops, Desktops, Servers, Printers etc.Attending to applicable calls logged via...

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Flutter Developer Lead – Remote Remote

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IT Support 3rd Line – Western Cape Oakdale

Purpose of the job:To Ensure Network Stability and UptimeTo manage the local networking environment ensuring that it is pacthed and supported.Support wider IT infrastructure for remote sites.Provide End User SupportMonitor IT environment pro-actively.Ensure IT...

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