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...

Eskom joins SAWEA in renewable energy push

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined forces to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga's rural communities. It's the...

Canal+ takes Multichoice shareholding above 45%

French media company Groupe Canal+ has acquired an additional interest in Multichoice ordinary shares of the Company, bringing its holding in the company to 45,2%. MultiChoice has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) and with the...

In-school nutrition key to stemming SA’s learner dropout rate

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been particularly severe on South Africa's learners, with research showing that as many as half a million more children than expected have dropped out of school during the pandemic. This is according to the results of a recent...

Global smartphone sales in Q3 decline

Global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6,8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same time period in 2020, according to Gartner. Component shortages disrupted production schedules, leading to lower inventory and delayed product availability, which...

Digitalisation key to improving SMEs chances of success

Approximately 75% of South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first five years. And these companies contribute only 25% to gross domestic product (GDP) when compared to 60% in more developed economies. This is the word from Lunga Siyo, CEO of...

Resilient systems key to infrastructure and operations success

In a world where constant change is becoming routine, Gartner urges infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders to shift their traditional focus from efficiency to one of adaptive resilience. "I&O leaders must re-imagine how they manage their talent, their...

Record quarter for AMD computer and graphics segment

AMD is a household name among gamers. It benefitted from the boost in engagement the gaming industry experienced in 2020, and which has clearly carried over the momentum into 2021. According to data presented by Wette.de, in Q3 2021, AMD recorded its largest ever...

Smart gas meter penetration hits 33% in Europe

According to a new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 39-million units in 2020, equal to a penetration rate of 33%. The installed base will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of...

Pandemic highlights the threat of interconnected risks

With ransomware attacks filling the headlines and the Covid-19 pandemic pushing organisations to embrace remote working and online business models, cyber security has become a top-of-mind concern for many business leaders. It should come as no surprise, then, that...

SA in need of a growth mandate

While the pandemic may not be over, the major economies are shifting their mindset and focusing increasingly on the potential risks and rewards of a more sustainable long-term recovery and route to sustainable growth. This is one of the trends spotted by chief...

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Fujitsu receives Intel Innovation Award

Fujitsu today receives the Intel Innovation Award for its pioneering new concept in data centre technology. The ceremony takes place at 10am in the Intel Pavilion P37, Nord / LB forum at CeBIT. The award will be accepted by Jens-Peter Seick, senior VP, Product...

Fujitsu optimises UC with new AIO PCs

Fujitsu has announces two new all-in-one X-line desktop PCs with integrated features that fully support unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) environments. Fujitsu’s ESPRIMO X923 and ESPRIMO X923-T take unified communications and collaboration to the...

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Tyco appoints new MD for sub-Saharan Africa

Juan Mogollon, president of Growth Markets for Tyco, the world’s largest dedicated fire protection and security company, has announced that Danna Strydom, group MD for Tyco sub-Saharan Africa had left the organisation in pursuit of semi-retirement and Stuart Clarkson...

New CEO for Powertech System Integrators

Powertech, a wholly owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Altron Group, has appointed Hennie Du Plessis as the new CEO of Powertech System Integrators (PTSI) with effect from 3 March 2014. Du Plessis is registered as a professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with the Engineering...

FOXit releases Project Server Report Pack

FOXit, one of South Africa’s fastest growing and most successful providers of project and portfolio management services, has refined its offering to businesses with the rollout of its Project Server Report Packs. This solution adds immediate benefit by offering...

JT International retains Integr8

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WD named Storage Vendor of the Year

Hundreds of distributors, retailers and e-tailers across the US and Europe-Middle East-Africa regions have selected WD, a Western Digital company, as the best hard drive company with which to partner during the past year. In the US, CRN’s 2014 Channel Champion Survey...

POPI is not all doom and gloom

The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act was signed into law last year. It places strict onuses on businesses when it comes to handling personal information about their clients, staff and customers, says Doros Hadjizenonos, sales manager for Check Point South...

DSA to host wireless spectrum debate

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) will hold the world’s largest conference on wireless spectrum sharing in Accra, Ghana from 13 to 14 May 2014. This comes at a time when new laws and regulations are needed in order to release spectrum for vital radio, TV, broadband...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team! If you're a mastermind at analysing data, identifying trends, and creating solutions, then we need you! The role is onsite, based in Kelvin, Sandton. What you'll do:Consult to various clients, and their...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg

GoldenRule is in search of a Scrum Master to join a leading Investment Giant.The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. They will spend much of their time helping other team members...

Medical Sales and Application Specialist – Gauteng Midrand

Leading medical supplier is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their team. A Radiography / Sonography qualification is required.Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirementRadiography / Sonography qualification and working experience is...

SAP Authorizations Specialist (Advanced) 0047 TT

Build Roles changes / New Roles, Single and CompositeConduct unit tests, Integration tests and System Integration Security testsGolive preparation and post Golive supportIncident Management prompt resolution of security and authorization related issuesApplications...

Senior Java Software Engineer

Our client is awesome. And they are on the hunt for hot Java Stack Engineering skills!Based in Melrose Arch, you will be part of a team of top notch professionals who are team orientated and collaborative in their approach. Flexibility is offered, but team culture and...

Senior Python Engineer

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

Senior IT Service Delivery Manager at Rand Mutual Assurance

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:Senior IT Service Delivery Manager will be responsible for managing overall delivery of IT services to business with a focus on maintaining service level agreements, ensuring quality service, and managing stakeholder relationships. WHAT WILL YOU...

Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR experience in systems integration, robust technical skill set and love for building new solutions is wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeking its next Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer. The role is mostly remote. The ideal...

SAP Authorizations Specialist (Advanced) 0047 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

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