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...

It’s official: we’re addicted to our smartphones

According to a new Consumer Smartphone Usage survey by Adoozy, we're so attached to our smartphones- and what they give us in our daily lives - that we can't go more than one hour without them. Made up of predominantly young South Africans (ages 18 - 35 years), nearly...

Businesses still highly concerned about cloud security

As organisations develop and deploy more cloud applications security has become a priority - but also more complicated as hybrid or multi-cloud models gain in popularity, expanding the attack surface and increasing complexity. Security teams often struggle to manage...

Online Cyber Week sales hit record highs

In 2021, global online sales hit an all-time high of $275-billion, up 2% compared to 2020. This is among the findings from Salesforce's annual Cyber Week report, which analyses shopping data from over 1-billion shoppers on the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and...

Black Friday drives buy now pay later shopping

Buy now pay later online sales this Black Friday and Cyber Monday were triple those recorded in 2021, driven overwhelmingly by South African women. "By 10am on Black Friday, sales value had already surpassed Black Friday 2020. By the end of Cyber Monday, sales value...

How African governments can ignite innovation-based growth

The digital industrial revolution has the potential to unleash a surge of innovation that could transform industries and improve well-being across the Africa region. However, for nations to compete in the new globalisation environment, they need to set their sights on...

2021 Africa Investment Forum postponed

The three-day 2021Africa Investment Forum, scheduled to start today in Abidjan, has been postponed until further notice. The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, comments: "The Africa Investment Forum is the premier investment...

WISPs and their role in the connectivity economy

Average revenues for Internet service providers (WISP) who responded to the Wireless Access Provider's Association (WAPA) survey (76% of all members) exceed R3-billion, employing 2 785 people and serving more than 200 424 home and business customers. The vast...

Vulnerabilities affecting 150 HP printer models uncovered

HP Inc has issued patches that fix security vulnerabilities that cyber security provider F-Secure discovered in over 150 of the vendor's multifunction printer (MFP) products. According to research published today by F-Secure, attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities...

Unemployment hits record highs

According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter of 2021, the number of employed persons declined by 660 000 to 14,3-million compared to the second quarter of 2021. The decline in employment is coupled with a decline in the number of...

TB deaths among people living with HIV increases

On World AIDS Day (1 December) the Stop TB Partnership notes TB deaths among people living with HIV increased for the first time since 2010, with 214 000 deaths in 2020. With TB services dramatically underfunded, experts warn we can expect to see a further increase in...

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Ericsson grows TV Anywhere offering

Ericsson envisions 50-billion connected devices by 2020, 15-billion of which will be video enabled. The proliferation of these devices, combined with consumer willingness to pay for high quality, premium content, is resulting in a new age of TV Anywhere. Today’s TV...

Consumers rate FNB’s digital channels

FNB’s digital banking channels are voted as having the best experience by South African banking consumers, this is according to the 2014 South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi). In the banking channel measure, the SAcsi surveyed 7337 banking customers about...

Oracle announces Q3 results

Oracle has announced that 2014 Q3 total revenues were up 4% to $9,3-billion. New software licenses and cloud software subscriptions revenues were up 4% to $2,4-billion. Software license updates and product support revenues were up 5% to $4,6-billion. Hardware systems...

Vox Telecom offers auditable e-mail product

Vox Telecom has announced the release of Mailtrack - a secure, auditable e-mail product. “For a long time, data security experts have warned businesses about the necessity of guarding their data centres and backups, as well as mobile devices, but very few companies...

IT as value driver key for digital business

The digital business embraces next generation technology, such as cloud, big data and mobility, to enable executives to make accurate decisions in realtime. These technologies can also be used to create new business models and services, which can in turn be used to...

Schneider data centre for Microsoft SA

Africa’s first Microsoft Technology Centre (MTC), located in Johannesburg, has rolled out a complete power and cooling solution from APC by Schneider Electric. The high-tech multi-million rand MTC facility aims to assist local companies of all sizes become more...

Sparta rolls out Network Alliance solution

The Sparta Group has partnered with Network Alliance to strengthen its ICT capability and reinforce its technical direction by combining expertise. Network Alliance has a track record of near two decades of proactive, value-add service to the market - focusing...

Trend Micro grows mobile security solutions

 Trend Micro has boosted protection against cyber-attacks via mobile platforms by unveiling a new set of security solutions. The new solutions will help mitigate threats to mobile networks and devices, including product enhancements to support enterprises and...

Standard Bank launches banking app

Standard Bank has announced the launch of its new banking app, which offers customers greater flexibility and exciting new functionality. “Standard Bank’s app for tablets is set to transform mobile banking and the way that customers experience banking. It is all about...

Connectivity is key to harnessing UC

The uptake of unified communications (UC) is being driven by the twin trends of mobility and BYOD, as organisations strive to give users the ability to work, communicate and collaborate remotely and on the move, with a wide variety of different devices. However, while...

Contract – SAP PP Consultant (3-months renewable) at Athenium

Client: International Manufacturing Group KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Position: Contract SAP PP Consultant (Production Planning) Pay rate: R700 - R900 per hour Start date: ASAP Duration: 3-months contract (renewable) Location: Durban (open to remote work) Our client,...

Backend Developer (C# or Java) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact in the mining sector? Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced leader in the industry, is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their high-performance team.Our...

Project Manager – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the Manufacturing industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Project Manager. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:National Diploma or Degree in Engineering.Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or...

Senior Integration Engineer, SKA (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometer Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. They are currently seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to join their team. You will be...

SAP HANA Consultant

Cruze Control is looking for SAP Hana Consultants Desired Skills: SAP HANA SAP HANA Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree Learn more/Apply for this position

Business Intelligence Analyst

Would you like to work for a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, that strives on dedication to development and equal opportunity employment? This is the role for you !Hybrid working Model in SandtonSkills needed : Diploma in IT or...

Installation and Support Technician (IT)

Our client a leading provider of software solutions to the retail and hospitality sectors is seeking to add an Installation and Support Technician to their PE based team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Responsibilities:Conduct on-site installations of...

Senior Integration Engineer, SKA (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometer Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. They are currently seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to join their team. You will be...

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