AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...

Hybrid work shown to improve workers’ well-being

A new study by International Workplace Group points to a correlation between adopting hybrid working policies and improved employee well-being. The research examined the impact of hybrid working on the mental and physical health of 1 000 hybrid workers. Four in five...

Quantum Internet poised to revolutionise global connectivity

The advent of the quantum Internet, a revolutionary communication system utilising quantum mechanical principles and qubits instead of binary bits, is poised to redefine global connectivity with unprecedented levels of security and performance, according to...

Watch the Falcon 9 launch

On Thursday (January 13) at 10:25 a.m. EST, Falcon 9 launched Transporter-3, SpaceX’s third dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the tenth launch and landing of this...

SA workers communicate better when they work remotely

Most South African employees (73%) don't feel isolated while working remotely - in fact, a massive 44% of remote workers manage to communicate even better with their colleagues this way. However, while the extensive use of non-corporate communication services enables...

Digital tools key for frontline workers

Technology can help to unlock a new future for frontline workers, according to a Work Trend Index Special Report released by Microsoft. The 2-billion frontline workers worldwide represent 80% of the global workforce, with 88% of organisations employing people in...

IDC says PC growth streak unabated

Worldwide shipments of Traditional PCs (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) reached 92,7- million units during the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21), marking 1% growth over the same quarter in 2020, according to preliminary results from the International Data...

SA users take to cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency adoption is on the rise in South Africa, according to Finder.com's latest Cryptocurrency Adoption Index. The study shows that 11% of South African adult Internet users, or an estimated 4,5-million people, owned cryptocurrency in the December survey, up...

What the future holds for our lifestyles

The year that has passed brought us closer to home than we've ever been. As we learned and felt the different speeds and volumes of change, we understood the fast rate we're moving towards the future, and the different feelings tied to it. So, what do these mean for...

Gartner see Q4 drop in PC shipments, but growth for the year

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 88,4-million units in the fourth quarter of 2021, a 5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2020, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This is the first year-over-year decline following six consecutive quarters of growth. For the...

Tech trends set to dominate business in 2022

Pressure from the global Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses to embrace bold changes. Currently, digital transformation has a significant impact on organisations. A recent study forecast the digital transformation market will grow at a compound annual growth rate...

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Fortinet earns NSS Labs rating

Fortinet, a global leader in high-performance network security, announced its FortiSandbox-3000D as one of the top rated Breach Detection Systems (BDS), delivering 99% breach detection and zero false positives, based on real-world comparative analysis conducted by...

Océ South Africa promotes VDP solution

Océ South Africa, a leader in digital document management and delivery and an Objectif Lune gold partner, advocates the use of the company’s PReS solution for cutting edge variable data printing (VDP). Dubbed one of the most stable, affordable, powerful and flexible...

Safeguarding corporate information

The bring your own device (BYOD) trend has gained popularity steadily across all sizes of business, from small operations right through to large corporates, says Fred Mitchell, Symantec division manager, Drive Control Corporation. This is due to BYOD enabling...

Open source equates to innovation

A new report on the popular Web site Information Is Beautiful shows just how many-millions of lines of software are running behind the scenes in products we all take for granted. Some of the heavyweight operating systems and application packages are on the list, but...

Job Mail hits millionth CV milestone

Job Mail, the only South African jobs portal that allows employers and recruitment agencies to post free job ads, has just filed its one-millionth CV, says Angelique Robbertse, product and marketing manager at JobMail. That means employers and recruitment agencies now...

Companies, software vendors need pre-nups

As the  recession shows signs of easing, it is worthwhile to take a look at your business's intimate software vendor relationships, and protect yourself – if you haven’t already – from unforeseen circumstances that could put your business continuity at risk just as...

Select a payment method through a PSP

Payment service providers (PSPs) should be equipped to help online merchants choose the best payment methods for their business needs as the market gets ever more diverse, says Brendon Williamson of PayGate. “The payments landscape has never been more volatile or...

Migrating your SME to Office 365

The Microsoft Office 365 suite is a cloud-based version of traditional Microsoft Office software, and offers organisations a number of benefits. Office 365 is particularly suited to the Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) market, as the agility of these organisations...

Itec Converge wins Dealer of the Year

Office automation and communications group Itec has awarded its Dealer of the Year accolade for the sub-Saharan Africa region to West Rand-based Itec Converge. The award places Itec Converge at the forefront of 47 highly competitive dealers that vied for top spot....

Trend Micro offers free Heartbleed scanners

To help Internet users protect themselves from the Heartbleed bug that is eroding SSL security features on Web sites worldwide, Trend Micro has announced the release of two free Heartbleed scanners for computers and mobile devices designed to verify whether they are...

Service Desk Agent I x5

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are looking to hire 5 Service Desk Agents I to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems by delivering timely and effective...

Java Developer

Our client ensures collaborative partnerships and deep insight into the business and IT processes and compliance topics, with many years of international delivery experience.Skills Required:5 years' experience in relevant programming languageJava...

Data Analyst

Define Detailed ScopeIdentify Issues & GapsDefine and document access and securityComplete Application Documentation.Complete list of all known issuesCurrent BOW (All registered asks for 2024, strategic initiatives like Attakama)Short / Medium technical / solution...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

Seeking More Than Just a Job? Embrace a New Chapter with iOCO Infrastructure Services.We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our team. As a Cloud Engineer you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services to...

Service Desk Agent I x5 – Gauteng Johannesburg

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are looking to hire 5 Service Desk Agents I to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems by delivering timely and effective...

Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Our client ensures collaborative partnerships and deep insight into the business and IT processes and compliance topics, with many years of international delivery experience.Skills Required:5 years' experience in relevant programming languageJava...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Define Detailed ScopeIdentify Issues & GapsDefine and document access and securityComplete Application Documentation.Complete list of all known issuesCurrent BOW (All registered asks for 2024, strategic initiatives like Attakama)Short / Medium technical / solution...

Solutions Architect (Mobile Telecomms) (CH1006)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect with experience in the telecommunications industry to join our dynamic Mobile Telecommunications product team. The Solutions Architect will play a key role in...

Technical Analyst

A leader in the Insurance field is on the look out for a Technical Analyst to form part of their Team.The technical Analyst will work closely with business analysts and support development by doing system analysis on incidents, problems, and IT projects....

Configuration Analyst at NOV

NOV Energy Equipment is seeking a self-motivated Data and Configuration Analyst to join the Rig Technologies team. This role requires you to possess advanced Excel skills. NOV Energy Equipment is seeking a self-motivated Data and Configuration Analyst to join the Rig...

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