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...

African users more likely to fall victim to phishing

KnowBe4 has released its 2024 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report to measure an organisation's Phish-prone Percentage (PPP), indicating how many of their employees are likely to fall for phishing or social engineering scams. This year's report shows that...

Cybersecurity skills shortage is biggest risk to MSPs

The biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies, according to Sophos' inaugural MSP Perspectives 2024 report, with 39% of respondents citing it. Alongside this, MSPs indicated...

Digitalisation aims to reduce driving licence renewal pain

A digital driving licence renewal system is on the cards, which should make the process paperless. This is the word from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, talking about the massive backlog in the issuing of new and renewed driving licences. Among the projects now in...

Global 3D printer industry buoyant despite 2021 challenges

Shipments of Industrial 3D printers were up +39% through the first three quarters of 2021 but remained recessed -6% from pre-Covid levels (Q1-Q3 2019). Certain 3D printing technologies can bring mid-volume production of hard goods closer to the point of consumption...

European edge market set for double-digit growth

International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that enterprise and service provider spending on edge computing will reach $40-billion in 2022 in Europe and significantly increase over the forecast period, reaching nearly $64-billion...

JanuWorry drives up demand for split payments

January - or "JanuWorry" as it is colloquially known - is stressful for many South Africans faced with the consequences of festive season holiday splurges and back-to-school costs. South Africans, who are amongst the world's worst savers, face additional financial...

CEO optimism hits 10-year high with stronger economy forecast

CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing Covid pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' - but CEOs are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a...

Personal employee data leaks often not disclosed

While organisations regularly face employee data leakage, 46% of respondents from South Africa prefer not to disclose these incidents publicly. At the same time, staff may lack basic cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves as less than half (46%) of businesses...

Early movers can seize climate action advantage

After years of inadequate action in combating the threat of climate change, players in all sectors are waking up to the challenge. For instance, in 2019 only 29 countries representing 10% of global emissions had made net-zero pledges, while today, 92 countries...

Blockchain set to transform insurance claims

Blockchain-based insurance will transform claims administration, saving $10-billion in costs globally by 2024, up from $1,1-billion in 2021. A new report from Juniper Research finds that insurance providers will increasingly leverage the benefits of increased process...

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Ocular Technologies wins international award

In a prestigious victory Ocular Technologies was awarded the Aspect Software 2014 Partner of the Year award for Europe and Africa, for its excellent performance, outshining more than 40 other channel partners from 36 countries that make up the region, including...

TruTeq to distribute Safe Sports Tracker

TruTeq Devices, which focuses on providing wireless connectivity solutions to all market sectors, has signed a partnership contract with Safe Sport Tracking to market and sell the Safe Sports Tracker solution in South Africa. The Safe Sport Tracker is designed to...

Power management solution from Master Power

Most companies install power management solutions based on UPS (uninterruptible power supply) technology to ensure they can function at full capacity irrespective of the power supply. UPS systems rely on batteries to control the supply of power to electronic...

IT must learn to stand up to business

IT departments who want to make an impact on business need to find their voice, add value to the business and be clear on what their role is in their organisation. This was the overarching message delivered by global ITSM expert Delores Maxwell at a series of Quintica...

10 steps to mitigate a DDoS attack

The threat posed by DDoS attacks is ever-growing and is something that continues to be a topic which interests and concerns businesses in equal measure. As the lines between the professional and social use of technology fade, it is even more important for us to...

Bureaucracy hinders education sector change

From the enablement of remote learning to the increased optimisation of back office business critical functions, the education sector has never faced a greater time of change. Leaders agree. Many South African leaders, political and non-political, emphasise education...

CA Technologies releases Identity Suite

CA Southern Africa has announced the availability of CA Technologies CA Identity Suite, a new, one-stop identity management and governance solution that transforms data into business information and simplifies identity management and access governance across the...

Panda offers new Cloud Fusion

Panda Security has announced the availability of its new cloud offering, Panda Cloud Fusion, which combines comprehensive security, management and support in one solution. The new Panda Cloud Fusion offers significant benefits for organisations needing to manage and...

Oracle announces MySQL Fabric

Continuing to drive MySQL innovation, Oracle announced the general availability of MySQL Fabric, an open source framework to manage farms of MySQL servers. Available for download, this integrated and extensible system makes it easier to scale out or add high...

Sage launches Partner Payroll in Tanzania

Sage HR Africa has launched Sage Partner Payroll & HR in Tanzania, bringing Tanzanian start-ups and small businesses a cost-effective, easy to use and flexible payroll solution that will support the growth of their businesses. Sage HR Africa is part of Sage South...

.NET Developer at Datonomy Solutions

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge and experience in ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core development. They should have hands-on experience in developing ASP.NET Core API's and be proficient in C#. The candidate must have a good understanding of...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: 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...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

.NET Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge and experience in ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core development. They should have hands-on experience in developing ASP.NET Core API's and be proficient in C#. The candidate must have a good understanding of...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client: 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...

Software Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

Project Manager – Software Development

Project Manager – Software DevelopmentOur client, in the ICT and digital technology industry is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team.Job type: Office based.Location: Port Elizabeth/GQ Responsibilities: Managing a development teamDaily meetings with...

Developer – TypeScript / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...

Project Manager – Software Development – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Project Manager – Software DevelopmentOur client, in the ICT and digital technology industry is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team.Job type: Office based.Location: Port Elizabeth/GQ Responsibilities: Managing a development teamDaily meetings with...

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