AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

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...

Thin client market to reach $2bn by 2030

The global thin client market will reach $1,97-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing focus on cybersecurity and data protection is driving the adoption of thin client technology. With...

Very few gamers subscribed to cloud gaming services in 2023

No cloud gaming service has achieved mainstream success yet, as just 6% of global unique gamers subscribed to a cloud gaming service in 2023, according to GlobalData. GlobalData's latest thematic report "Cloud Gaming", reveals that the cloud gaming market will be...

WC Health partners with Ekasi Esports in vaccination drive

Led by township gaming collective Ekasi Esports, a group of local gamers are descending on Khayelitsha’s Thusong Centre at midday tomorrow (10 December 2021) to host a series of back-to-back gaming tournaments that feature a pro-vaccination message. The Western Cape...

Stronger security needed for IoT solutions

Most businesses face security challenges when deploying Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Most of those polled by Inmarsat research say the fear of external cyber-attacks and poor network security are their two biggest concerns, underlining the need for stronger...

SA to see rise in exports

Global supply-chain disruptions could remain high until H2 2022 amid renewed Covid-19 outbreaks around the world, China’s sustained zero-Covid policy and demand and logistic volatility during Chinese New Year. This is according to the Euler Hermes Global Trade Report,...

MSPs are hurt by supply chain attacks

According to a recent Kaspersky survey, 28% of managed service providers (MSPs) reported that a massive supply chain attack on an MSP software provider, revealed in December 2020, had affected their organisation in some way. The breach also had a wider impact on the...

Manufacturing sector faces ‘stop-start’ recovery

Risks related to the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty regarding load shedding continue to weigh on local manufacturers, despite positive news regarding domestic and export sales volumes as well as fixed investment levels, the Q4 Absa Manufacturing...

New MD for HPE SA as Ntuli moves to regional role

Sandile Dube has been appointed as acting-MD for Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) in South Africa, effective 1 January 2022. Current MD President Ntuli has been promoted to a pan-regional role as director of HPE GreenLake Cloud Services across the UK, Ireland, Middle...

Supply constraints challenge growing PC, tablet markets

With 2021 nearing a close, global shipments of Traditional PCs are forecast to reach 344,7-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. While annual shipments are...

Chip shortages will drive automotive OEMs to make their own

By 2025, chip shortages and trends such as electrification and autonomy will drive 50% of the top 10 automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to design their own chips, according to Gartner. As a result, it will give them control over their product roadmap...

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Ericsson announces EAA semi-finalists

Ericsson has announced the semi-finalists for the annual Ericsson Application Awards with Team SOP from Nigeria and Team WorkMode from South Africa named as semi-finalists in the company category and the student category respectively. Team SOP developed an application...

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 released

Corel has introduced CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7, the latest version of its flagship graphics suite. With a redesigned and highly customisable user interface, the suite is tailored to each user’s workflow, offering new ways to increase productivity during every step...

ICT security can help build businesses

The perception that IT and cyber security stands in the way of innovation is incorrect. The reality is that if managed correctly with the assistance of an experienced service provider, ICT security can be a business enabler and serve as the conduit to a more mobile,...

4Di Privaca sole distributor of Phish5

4Di Privaca, the specialist Information Security & Privacy practice, has become the sole distributor of Phish5 for southern Africa. Phish5 provides hassle free Phishing as a service, offering a custom Web platform that enables businesses to quickly create,...

Managing the mobile enterprise

BYOD is no longer the exception, but the rule. A recent MobileIron survey revealed that of the 3 000 respondents, a whopping 80% said they regularly use their personal devices – smartphones and tablets – for work purposes. There can be no doubt that it is no longer a...

Trend Micro earns NNS Lab high score

Trend Micro's Deep Discovery 3.5 has earned the top score for overall breach detection rate in NSS Labs’ Breach Detection Systems (BDS) Group Test. Trend Micro also had the second lowest cost of ownership among the field. The NSS Security Value Map and Comparative...

HCM leverages tech, empowerment, compliance

The human capital management (HCM), payroll and HR markets, while beset with challenges, remain amongst the most significant and influential to businesses today. Advice from HR experts is the sooner businesses tackle compliance with legislation, concentrate on skills...

Jasco reduces large-scale comms complexity

Jasco Electronics Holdings, through its Converged Solutions Division, has refreshed its entire IT infrastructure in a move to consolidate its IT communications and harness the latest technology to better serve its customers. Says Paul McKibbin, MD of Jasco Networks,...

Lack of women at ICT helm

South Africa’s Information Communications Technology (ICT) industry is slowly transforming to be more welcoming and accessible to women. Over the past few years, a number of senior female executives have moved up the ranks, but the numbers, compared to male...

Are you spending enough on ICT continuity?

Few would question the necessity for ICT continuity solutions – but how many have interrogated how much they cost and how effective they are? That’s a question posed by Jaun Harmse, senior business continuity management advisor at ContinuitySA, who asks how many...

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We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Junior IT Support Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The Junior IT...

IFS Tester

Join our dynamic team as a IFS Tester, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be part of a...

Data Engineer (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:CREATE and implement scalable data architectures, develop and optimize ETL processes while ensuring the availability, quality and integrity of data throughout the organization of a leading Group operating a portfolio of leading responsible travel companies...

Junior IT Support Engineer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Junior IT Support Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The Junior IT...

IFS Tester – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Join our dynamic team as a IFS Tester, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be part of a...

Ruby on Rails Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a leading Travel Specialist with a vision of creating a future where vital ecosystems and local communities thrive together on the African continent seeking the coding expertise of a Ruby on Rails Developer. Your core role will include...

IT Desktop Support

We are looking for an IT Desktop Support who will be responsible for the maintenance of all workstations, networking devices, copiers and desk phone configurations. They must ensure reliable operations of all computer softwares and ERP systems.Ensure performance,...

Accountant / Business Analyst

Minimum RequirementsBCom degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years of experience in implementing & using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central5 - 7 Years relevant accounting experienceAccounting training at...

Ruby on Rails Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Rivonia

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IT Desktop Support – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for an IT Desktop Support who will be responsible for the maintenance of all workstations, networking devices, copiers and desk phone configurations. They must ensure reliable operations of all computer softwares and ERP systems.Ensure performance,...

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