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...

Justice Department sues Apple

The Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolisation or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The complaint, filed...

E-waste is rising faster than we are recycling

The world's generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, the UN's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) reveals. The 62-million tonnes of e-waste generated in 2022 would fill 1,55-million 40-tonne trucks, roughly enough...

This is the data lost in recent privacy breaches

A massive 530 million of the most significant breaches during the past year were emails, while 25% of the breaches included phone numbers. Privacy protection company Surfshark analyzed 5,3-billion data points from the most significant breaches of the past year,...

Malware pretends to be a Windows 11 upgrade

Recently, Microsoft officially introduced a new version of its Windows operating system (OS), Windows 11, which will roll out to PC owners later this year. However, as the OS is now available for download and early adoption, Kaspersky has found the update is already...

Mustek is up and running in Durban

Mustek's KwaZulu-Natal operations are open for business. The company's offices and warehouse were ransacked and burned down during the riots earlier this month. "We are grateful for your incredible patience, kindness, and continued support during this transitional...

What are the top business trends in manufacturing?

Gartner has identified the top five business trends that will impact the global manufacturing sector in 2021. These trends will drive business disruption and widen opportunities for manufacturers. "The first response to the global pandemic for many manufacturers was...

Telemedicine a lifesaver for diabetes sufferers

Diabetes is the second leading cause of death after tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, according to the report: "Enabling Telemedicine for People Living with Diabetes: Focus on South Africa" by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and supported by Abbott. Considering...

New CFO and chairman for Altron

Altron has appointed Nicholas Bofilatos as group chief financial officer and Stewart van Graan as chairman. Bofilatos, who takes over from Cedric Miller, joined Altron in 2019 and was finance executive: change management. He has more than 15 years' experience in...

PayPal accounts for almost half of US digital wallet complaints

Over the last four years, consumer complaints about digital wallets and mobile payment apps in the US surged as more and more Americans choose cashless payments. Between April 2017 and April 2021, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received nearly 9 300...

Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic

Data breaches now cost companies an average of $4,24-million per incident- the highest cost in the 17-year history of the report. Based on in-depth analysis of real-world data breaches experienced by over 500 organisations, a new global study released by IBM Security...

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Esquire, Promate sign distribution agreement

Esquire Technologies, the award-winning distribution company, announced that it has signed a strategic distribution agreement with lifestyle technology manufacturer Promate Technologies for the southern African region.  Promate has an impressive range of peripherals...

Mustek wins Schneider award

Mustek has been awarded as APC by Schneider Electric’s Distributor of the Year for the SMB Business category at the company’s Annual Partner Conference, held in Istanbul, Turkey in May this year.  The conference brought together Schneider Electric’s Partners from the...

The rise of the phablet

The rise of modern technology arguably began in the 1980s, with such milestones as the first personal computer being sold in 1981; the first CD CD-ROM being released with the ability to store 270 000 pages of text on a single disk in 1985; and the first Internet...

E-learning gains momentum in SA

The concept of e-learning is by no means a new one, but the recent spike in its uptake is sending the industry reeling, as learning institutions are grappling with increasing their services to include online training. In the past e-learning was predominantly used and...

EnterpriseWorx partners with Informatica

South African business intelligence (BI), data management and software engineering specialists EnterpriseWorx have become a member of the Informatica INFORM partner programme to deliver data management solutions in South Africa.  EnterpriseWorx has joined INFORM,...

Key considerations behind WiFi revenue

According to internationally recognised research, WiFi is increasingly becoming an indispensable part of many consumers’ lives and already accounts for a growing proportion of their wireless usage, says Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO at Q-KON.  A January 2013 report by “the...

HP expands application portfolio

HP as announced a new portfolio of application transformation software and services solutions that supports organisations to deliver a rich user experience that attracts, engages and retains customers, citizens and employees - anywhere, anytime, from any device....

DFA positions itself for future growth

In the pursuit of future growth and sustainability, Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has begun to bolster its top management capabilities with the appointment of two senior executives.  Reshaad Sha has been appointed as DFA's chief strategy officer, whilst Brian Alwar has...

Jasco boosts university’s security

The University of Pretoria has contracted the expertise of Jasco Security Solutions since 2004, to maintain and expand its fully-redundant Cosmos4 Alarm Systems at its campus grounds, which include its Main and Sports campus, Groenkloof, Onderstepoort, Mamelodi and...

Emulating the enemy

Threat emulation is a critical technique in achieving more effective network security. "Know your enemy as well as you know yourself" is a frequently-quoted statement in IT security, says Doros Hadjizenonos, sales manager at Check Point South Africa.  However, one of...

Sage X3 Developer – Western Cape Parow

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Retailer of textiles and homeware seeks a highly technical and dedicated Sage X3 Developer to join its growing IT team. Your role will focus on the development, customization, and optimization of Sage X3 solutions, ensuring the seamless...

Lead Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is currently in search of a Senior Developer with expertise in Fundraising to become part of their team at a Community Upliftment Programme located in Johannesburg. The role entails taking a leadership position in overseeing and documenting the...

Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer to contribute to the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge software solutions. Position Overview:As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance...

C++ Desktop Application Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

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Purpose of the Position:The purpose of the Senior Data Engineer for Insights and reporting role is to design and implement data models and architectures that enable business stakeholders to gain insights from large-scale datasets. This individual will work closely...

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