AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

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...

Phishing attacks spiral upwards

More than 709-million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 were thwarted by Kaspersky's anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year's figures. Messaging apps, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, social media...

Stable growth for global security appliance market

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the worldwide security appliance market reached $17,6-billion for the full year 2023, an increase of $868-million compared to 2022. The fourth...

Caution weighs on IoT VC funding

Low-value venture capital (VC) funding deals (investments less than or equal to $10-million) volume also shrank as overall VC funding activity in the Internet of Things (IoT) space declined during 2020 compared to 2019. The share of low-value deals as a proportion of...

Top semiconductor stocks deliver over 100% ROI

Despite the global shortage of semiconductors, the industry's stocks are recording significant returns for investors. The returns highlight the sector's potential despite the shortage. According to data compiled by Finbold, the top five selected semiconductor stocks...

Businesses go beyond VPN to secure hybrid settings

With the migration to remote and hybrid work over the last year, cyberattacks have increased at a rate of three to five times compared to pre-Covid. For a while now, VPNs have been a staple of a standard security setup and a fast track for mobile business security....

Telcos move to better services and choice

Innovation and technological advancements over the past three decades have resulted in more competition across the telecoms value chain (TVC), bringing with it better services, greater customer choice and lower prices. This is one of the key findings of a report...

SA uses double the resources Earth can sustain

South Africans are consuming beyond the capacity of Earth's ability to sustain us, using up resources at double the rate at which the Earth's ecosystem can recover. And we have been failing for 51 years. South Africa's Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) falls on 4 July 2021...

Global plan mooted to spur tourism recovery

The dramatic plunge in global tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic is having far-reaching and devastating effects, particularly for Small States. Now, the Commonwealth Secretariat proposed the development of a global "Tourism Action Plan" to help spur a much-needed...

Social media adoption could bolster African growth

Social media platforms help to accelerate economic growth and opportunity across the continent. This is one of the findings of a study conducted by Genesis Analytics in eight African countries - Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, the DRC, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritius,...

1,1m threats now target gamers

In 2020, as countries around the world were forced into lockdown, the number of online gamers skyrocketed. In fact, by the end of March 2020, the number of both active users and concurrent users actively playing games on Steam (the most popular online gaming platform,...

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SA companies need mobile identities

Now is the time for South African companies to establish a mobile identity, run targeted mobile promotions and leverage social media to seriously engage the growing mobile commerce market. This is the view of management at MicroStrategy South Africa, a leading...

First Distribution a WHIPTAIL distributor

First Distribution has signed an agreement with WHIPTAIL, the data storage-industry innovator powering faster and more energy-efficient computing for today’s global businesses via flash storage, to distribute their products throughout southern Africa. WHIPTAIL’s...

Trends and strides in e-commerce

The e-commerce environment is more competitive than ever. Mark Chirnside, CEO of payment gateway PayU looks at three top trends that companies need to be aware of.  There is no disputing the fact that, with the increased adoption of mobile technology and alternative...

NGB implements complete security solution

The National Gambling Board (NGB), as the agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that is responsible for the oversight of matters relating to casinos, gambling, betting and wagering in South Africa, is subject to severe security requirements.  In order...

Data protection laws impact non-compliant

The forthcoming promulgation of data protection legislation in South Africa is expected to have a significant impact on local businesses in 2013, as compliance is set to become a legal necessity for businesses. This is according to Guy Kimble, MD of Metrofile Records...

Riverbed unveils OPNET AppInternals Xpert

Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, today announced the availability of Riverbed OPNET AppInternals Xpert 8.5, a unified application performance management (APM) suite that provides deep visibility into the performance of complex, multi-tier...

The networking game-changers

At a time when IT budgets remain relatively flat, IT organisations are faced with a number of major shifts in networking that cannot be ignored. Finding ways to keep pace with this shifting landscape and the rapid drumbeat of innovation is a challenge certainly, but...

ONS implements BT cloud solution

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s largest producer of independent statistics, has chosen a new BT Cloud Contact solution to give its research agents and the public an improved, more flexible and more responsive service.  The deal will see BT’s cloud...

WD’s top tips for backing up

Users have taken the time to store it data on a desktop or laptop - everything that matters to them, from financial documents to sentimental photos and videos.  However, they are just one virus, one spilled coffee, one stolen backpack away from losing it all. WD, a...

Migrating to the cloud

“When approaching the subject of the cloud, there is a choice between being strongly positive or enthusiastic. The wave in favour of the cloud is so strong that views which attempt to even mildly address the need or even the relevance of the cloud could make you look...

Dynamix 365 Technical Consultant

Our client in the Consulting Industry requires the appointment of a Dynamics 365 Senior Technical Developer (Consultant)The consultant will need to be responsible for implementing and customizing the D365 CE platform to meet the specific requirements of a...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

The role of Full Stack Developer will be responsible for the end-to-end development of a robust and scalable system. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development and experience in architecting and building systems from...

Project Manager IT at HB OM – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex projects within the financial sector. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project budgets and ensuring that projects are delivered on...

SUPPORT ENGINEER – Mpumalanga Secunda

Are you a master of all things tech and have a passion for solving complex problems, then we want you on our team!We are seeking a proactive Support Engineer to join our team. This position is essential for the expansion of the CoE services and providing back-end...

Site Developer – Gauteng Centurion

SCOUTING AND FILTERING Scouting of possible sites Evaluation of sites (Desktop and road) Take site pictures Process Scouting Info Compile email for filter Feedback from Filter EmailVERIFICATIONCreate an "In Process" Folder for site Complete Site request page Obtain...

Software Engineer – JAVA – Gauteng Randburg

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Dynamix 365 Technical Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client in the Consulting Industry requires the appointment of a Dynamics 365 Senior Technical Developer (Consultant)The consultant will need to be responsible for implementing and customizing the D365 CE platform to meet the specific requirements of a...

Support Engineer (AD and GPO)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE a high level of support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies as the next strong technical Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This will...

Data Manager

The Master Data Quality Manager is responsible for monitoring data quality and collaborating with and supporting the organisations usage of Master Data (MD). The Master Data Quality Manager will specialise in managing the quality of MD in the organisation ensuring...

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