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...

SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile

Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...

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...

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...

Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers reached 133m in 2020

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% from 132,8-million subscribers at the end of 2020 to 376,8-million...

MEA IT market set for new growth wave

Kathy Gibson reports - The IT market in Middle East and Africa (MEA) is almost certainly poised for a strong recovery, with a rebound already apparent in many parts of the region. Alistair Edwards, chief analyst at Canalys, says the uptick is driven by a shift to...

IT industry expects return to acceleration, innovation and strategy

Companies in the business of technology and information technology (IT) professionals are optimistic that the new year will bring a return to growth and new strategic innovations. This is according to CompTIA's "IT Industry Outlook 2022", which finds an industry and...

Regional PC demand the highest in five years

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, experienced year-on-year growth of 7,3% in the third quarter of 2021 (Q3 2021), according to the latest industry analysis...

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Trend Micro’s 2013 threat roundup

According to Trend Micro Incorporated’s 2013 annual threat roundup report, “Cashing in on Digital Information,” security breaches, cybercriminals, and organised attacks made it nearly impossible to keep personal and financial data private. Large-scale attacks on...

Making sense of the major cloud inhibitors

It’s easy to see why there is so much interest among companies to learn more about how they can benefit from cloud, says Mark Ridley, regional director for Africa, NetApp. The advent of cloud brings great promise for IT organisations to meet increasingly demanding...

First Distribution wins EMC partner award

First Distribution is proud to announce that it was one of the winners in EMC’s annual EMC Business Partner Update, held at Monte Casino, Johannesburg on 5 December 2013. The distributor picked up the prestigious Distributor of the Year award for the third year...

Sage ERP recognises AccTech Systems

For the 13th year in a row, AccTech Systems has been awarded Premier Business Partner status by Sage ERP Africa. With Sage Business partners across Africa and the Middle East, the status as Premier Partner is awarded annually to only a handful of implementation...

Acer wins 2014 iF Product Design awards

Acer has scored four winning entries at the 2014 iF Product Design Awards. Organised by the International Forum Design of Germany and in its 61st year, the iF award logo has become synonymous for outstanding design around the world. Acer’s Aspire R7 notebook, Liquid...

Mobility is a business game-changer

CA Southern Africa plans to showcase Mobility in its forthcoming IT Management Symposium, taking place in Johannesburg on 20 February. Gareth James, CA Southern Africa solution strategist for mobility and cloud, says the mobility trend is being driven by the business...

Netcare implements hybrid CCTV from Bytes

Nothing gets a company’s finance department up in arms more quickly than the suggestion that equipment that is not yet obsolete be replaced. This kind of capital expenditure is inevitably frowned upon, when the potential remains for the business to sweat such assets...

New backhaul solution from Cambium Networks

Cambium Networks, a global leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, has debuted PTP 650S, a new sub-6 GHz point-to-point (PTP) wireless backhaul solution tailored for small cell networks. With a smaller form factor, PTP 650S reliably and securely handles...

Mxit launches safety app in support of SID

Within a month of launching, Mxit’s new online safety advice app has gained impressive traction with 114 916 subscribers. As part of its launch, the Mxit safety app ran interactive opinion polls and allowed a targeted sample of users (98% aged between 13 and 17) to...

Mobility moves to the forefront of business

Mobility in the BRIC countries is now a top priority for businesses and a prime factor in maintaining a competitive advantage. Showing rapid growth for BYOD and consumerisation, a recent Citrix-commissioned report provides a nuanced look at several key trends and...

Senior Front End Developer (C# & React)

Our client is looking for the services of an Intermediate to Senior Level Front end Developer to join their team. You should have at last 5 years experience with [URL Removed] and React Native as well as C# and JavaScript. Send your CV now!Skills and Experience: At...

Senior Front-end developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients are a force for good in the rapidly and unpredictably changing global financial ecosystem. They have a fantastic hybrid role available and are on the hunt for a Senior Front-end developer in the Pretoria area! Skills and Experience At least 5 - 6 years as...

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Senior Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) onsite in Southern Suburbs.Retail experienceAnalytical degree (maths, stats, engineering)Advanced SQLPower BiStrong interpersonal skills, as you will be...

Software Developer

We're looking for a Software Developer with strong integration experience to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers.Please note,...

Office project manager

Our client in the education industry is searching for an office project manager who possesses relevant project management experience. The main objective of this position is to offer operational project management support to the organization. In this role, you will...

Full-Stack Java Developer – Remote

Our client is seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join their growing team servicing localand offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skillsand the ability to add value to existing product lines and develop...

Senior Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) onsite in Southern Suburbs.Retail experienceAnalytical degree (maths, stats, engineering)Advanced SQLPower BiStrong interpersonal skills, as you will be...

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