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...

Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Homeowners should brr … ace for winter electricity bills

Homeowners could be paying some 60% more on their electricity bill this winter due to the triple threat of winter tariffs, the introduction of the new Eskom electricity tariffs for 2024/2025, and a sharp rise in energy usage during the chilly months. So, while the...

Cloud, AI key in solving African challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - Businesses today operate in an environment of global challenges such as economic and global uncertainties that impact profit margins and supply chains. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD: southern Africa at SAP Africa, believes that within these challenges...

Predictions for the future of connectedness

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Connectedness predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the past 18 months, organisations have had to adapt to a new normal, where employees require anywhere-anytime access to mission critical systems and...

Reducing emissions will mitigate climate change and improve health

New research shows that improved air quality caused by reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels and other sources could improve human health and prevent economic losses. That's according to projections by scientists at NASA, Duke University and Columbia...

Black Friday to provide R11,3bn retail boost

South African retailers are expected to ring up around R11,3-billion rand in additional sales over the period of November as consumers splash out on Black Friday deals, with general dealers expected to capture a 55% (R6,2-billion) share of the value. That's according...

Cybersecurity recognised as a business risk

Eighty-eight percent of Boards of Directors (BoDs) view cybersecurity as a business risk, as opposed to a technology risk, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, only 12% of BoDs have a dedicated board-level cybersecurity committee. "It's time for executives...

What the future looks like for African banks

African finance has so far proved resilient to the challenges brought by Covid-19, although future business investment is threated by reduced demand and asset quality. A new study also finds that African banks are harness digital technology and scaling up green...

Calls for African brand, collaboration

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the creation of an emblematic Made-in-Africa brand that will promote intra-African trade and boost the international export of African products. Speaking at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021), Chief...

Curiosity emerges as an important work skill

In the age of the Great Resignation, curiosity is increasingly recognised as a valuable skill by business leaders. Curiosity is increasingly sought by employers to address some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today - from improving employee retention...

Slow recovery, but future is bright for African tourism

Latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the African travel and tourism sector is set to experience a year-on-year growth of just 27,7% this year, below the global average. WTTC says travel restrictions imposed by key source markets...

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Automate workload for bottom-line savings

Blue Turtle Technologies, the BMC Software Top Emerging Markets Solution Provider FY 2013, is assisting companies to drastically reduce the risk of supply chain or business service hold ups through effective automation of production workloads and schedules through the...

SE Litho goes digital with Xerox 770 press

Digital and litho printing company SE Litho has bought a Xerox 770 digital colour press from Digilogix, one of the largest Xerox concessionaires in South Africa, and Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 countries in sub Saharan Africa. The...

Oracle updates HCM Cloud

To help organisations maximise the potential of their global talent, Oracle has updated Oracle HCM Cloud, available to customers in the Oracle Cloud as part of Release 8. With more than 200 new innovations, including an integrated time and attendance solution,...

Streamlining IT expenditure

Does your IT expenditure resemble a roller coaster ride? If the answer is yes, it probably means that there are some fundamental problems with the infrastructure, says Colin Thornton, CEO, Dial a Nerd. Incorrectly configured or sub-standard hardware can cause a host...

CIMA transforms exams with Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE has entered into a 10-year partnership with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to transform their portfolio of professional-level exams from pen and paper to computer-based testing (CBT) with a January 2015 launch. The new agreement...

Collibra offers IBM Infosphere integration

Master Data Management, who are the South African reseller for Collibra, has announced the latest integration of the Collibra Data Governance Centre with IBM Infosphere, extending client’s investment in IBM Infosphere to a wider business audience. Collibra addresses...

Are job boards turning into dinosaurs?

You may be thinking that social media and specifically LinkedIn are replacing job boards. And some of you are using LinkedIn today. And job boards are fee-based and LinkedIn is free – right? Wrong, says Kris Jarzebowski, CEO, Interactive Junction Holdings. Users might...

10 common data quality management mistakes

Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, official representatives of SoftExpert in South Africa and Arkady Maydanchik, a recognised leader and innovator in the fields of data quality and information integration, offer advice on how to steer clear of common...

Engineering firm uses Jasco UPS solution

A leading engineering firm based in Gauteng that fabricates mechanical parts for mining applications, required constant and clean power in order to keep machinery running and prevent damage to equipment as a result of power outages. However, power supply in the area...

Vox extends Internet, Apple TV promotion

Vox Telecom will be giving away an Apple TV to customers that sign up for their 75Gb and above Fat Pipe ADSL package. Fat Pipe is a premium ADSL product that offers high-quality bandwidth at less than R3,50 per Gb. As an added benefit, customers also receive free...

2nd line Support Engineer German – Gauteng

Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We're looking for a German speaking 2nd line IT Support Engineer to join our team of problem-solvers and help us keep our software running smoothly.What you'll do:Assisting in...

Software Developer/Project Co-Ordinator – Remote Remote

Software Developer/Project Co-ordinatorThe companyis a market leader in the Currency Management Industry in Southern Africa, one of our core strengths is our ability to provide bespoke end-to-end solutions with best-of-breed products and to back this up with...

DevOps Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:ENABLE and add value to the business by recommending appropriate technical solutions to business problems as your expertise is sought to fill the role of an DevOps Engineer to join the team of a dynamic Financial Services Group. This will be achieved...

Automation Tester

Are you passionate about software testing and automation? We're looking for a skilled Automation Tester to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and contribute to the...

Senior IT Technician

Our client, a prestigious and well established manufacturing/engineering company, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Senior IT Technician to join their fast paced operation in Cape Town, to service the main plant, as well as remote plants when required....

DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Mowbray

ENVIRONMENT:ENABLE and add value to the business by recommending appropriate technical solutions to business problems as your expertise is sought to fill the role of an DevOps Engineer to join the team of a dynamic Financial Services Group. This will be achieved...

Automation Tester – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about software testing and automation? We're looking for a skilled Automation Tester to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and contribute to the...

Senior IT Technician – Western Cape Bellville

Our client, a prestigious and well established manufacturing/engineering company, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Senior IT Technician to join their fast paced operation in Cape Town, to service the main plant, as well as remote plants when required....

Systems Administrator

Do you want to work for the largest mobile asset Internet of Things (IoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers in the world? Based in Midrand, full time on site My client is looking for a System Administrator who is ambitious and not afraid to get their hands...

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