In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

AI plays a bigger role in security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in the field of cybersecurity. It has the potential to enhance organisations' incident response capabilities. Cybersecurity companies have been discussing incorporating AI capabilities in various areas,...

In South Korea, more than 1% of workers are robots

Although China has made huge investments in industrial robotics over the past two years, it is still not the most automated nation on the planet. In fact, four other countries have a much higher number of operational robots in their manufacturing industries, and South...

Bigger Black Friday expected this year

This year's Black Friday event, which has emerged to become a major highlight on the South African calendar, is expected to bring in higher sales volumes than last year as many retailers that were hard hit by decreased consumer spend in 2020 have started offering...

2021 a record year for Windows attacks

According to data analysed and presented by Atlas VPN, 2021 marks a record year for the development of new Windows malware. Even though 2021 has another month to go, cybercriminals have already developed a whopping 107,28-million unique threats targeted at Windows...

Pick n Pay adds chat commerce with WhatsApp

Pick n Pay has selected Clickatell to manage its WhatsApp customer communication channel. Customers can access Pick n Pay services by sending "Hi" to +27 60 070 3037. The easy to navigate menu then allows shoppers to choose which action they want to perform. The Pick...

Business confidence flat as shocks take their toll

After falling from 50 to 43 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) remained unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2021. The outcome could easily have been better were it not for a variety of special factors that kept sentiment subdued. The...

Speed and convenience the main drivers for transit choices

Mobility and transportation consume 20% of the world's energy - most of which is powered by fossil fuels. With the growing trend of mass urbanisation comes increased congestion especially as more cities emerge out of lockdown, which can rapidly accelerate the energy...

Malware exploits streaming platforms

From the beginning of January 2020 through to the end of June 2021, Kaspersky products detected more than 93 000 infection attempts disguised as the top five streaming platforms: Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. When it comes to original shows...

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...

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Stratus releases OpenStack cloud software

Stratus Technologies, the leading provider of availability solutions, today launched a beta program aimed at improving the reliability of cloud infrastructures. The program will test Stratus’ next-generation suite of software solutions that enable always-on clouds...

Helping online gamers fight cybercrime

Gamers are used to dodging terrifying villains or having to overcome challenging obstacles of some sort in order to make it to the next level. These days, however, gamers are getting more than they are bargaining for as they are increasingly being targeted by...

SecureData named Blue Coat distributor

SecureData Africa, part of JSE-listed SecureData Holdings, has been appointed by Blue Coat System, the leading provider of business assurance technology, as a value-added distributor for the sub-Saharan African region. This partnership brings Blue Coat’s portfolio of...

DSG builds AR app for Manhattan Sweets

Manhattan Sweets has entered the digital space with an augmented reality application, designed and implemented by Digital Solutions Group (DSG). The application allows users to enter a digital candy world – an extension of the confectionary company – in a fun and...

Livescribe 3 now available in SA

The Livescribe 3 smartpen has been released in South Africa. It is Livescribe's third generation smartpen using Bluetooth Smart wireless technology. Users simply twist a ring on the elegant black and chrome smartpen to begin writing and watch your words and diagrams...

Huawei, HGST partner on hard drives

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced that they have entered a partnership with Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST), a leading HDD provider, to deploy the new HGST Ultrastar He6 6Tb helium-filled...

Riverbed enhances partner programme

Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, has announced important improvements to its partner programme that will simplify processes, training and competency certification to help partners capitalise on new market prospects and...

Lenovo debuts multimode Yoga Tablet in SA

Lenovo, the number one personal technology company (IDC results Q3) in the world and multimode computing leader, debuted its first multimode Yoga Tablet in South Africa at a media launch event with tech-savvy entertainment personality, Gareth Cliff. Known for...

Document management aids disruptive tech

According to Andrew Griffith, product manager: office products at Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa, there has been a major shift in the approach companies take with regard to document management, as well as in the way in which vendors within this space...

Imprimatic Printers buys Xerox colour press

Litho print shop Imprimatic Printers has grown its business and expanded its customer base by offering digital printing services to its customers. This follows the company’s purchase of a Xerox Colour C75 Press from Introstat, a Xerox reseller and Bytes Document...

Graduate Information Technology at Set Consulting

?? Graduate Information Technology living with disability Opportunity Alert! ?? Are you a tech-savvy superstar living with a disability and wants to work in vibrant city Pretoria?Do you dream of launching your career in Information Technology? Well, buckle up because...

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Join Our Team: Integration Manager Are you ready to dive deep into the world of Linux, Python, Perl, Bash, and beyond? Do you possess a flair for crafting robust systems and a passion for cutting-edge encryption technologies? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity...

Data Scientist

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and the power of data-driven insights? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation through analytics? If so, our client is looking for you to join their dynamic team as a Data Scientist! ESSENTIAL...

Sharepoint Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support Desired Skills: SharePoint applications Java scripts HTHML4 CSS XML JQUERY SQL Server Microsoft Sharepoint Development Desired Qualification Level: Honours About The Employer: SOE...

Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

Project Manager at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

FTE: May to October 2024 Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position Manage Quality of projects delivered by following the key Project Management principals required. Integration Management, Project Scope, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management,...

System Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team: Integration Manager Are you ready to dive deep into the world of Linux, Python, Perl, Bash, and beyond? Do you possess a flair for crafting robust systems and a passion for cutting-edge encryption technologies? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and the power of data-driven insights? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation through analytics? If so, our client is looking for you to join their dynamic team as a Data Scientist! ESSENTIAL...

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