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...

5-Star green certification for Vodacom SA

The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has accredited two buildings at Vodacom South Africa's headquarters (HQ) in Midrand, Johannesburg, each with a 5-Star Existing Building Performance (EPB) certification. Vodacom's Business Park and Corporate Park...

Touchdown: US returns to the Moon after 51 years

For the first time in more than half a century, a US spacecraft has touched down on the Moon. The commercial robotic lunar lander Odysseus, landed safely in the early hours of this morning (South African time). You can watch the landing here:...

Cybercriminals are coming for your brand …

If you're a marketer or brand owner in 2021, it's not enough to protect your brands and trademarks in real life. You have to build a fort around your online assets too, writes Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast. Brand marketers are increasingly losing...

Cybercriminals up their attacks on cryptocurrency

Miners are malicious programmes designed to steal cryptocurrency from infected devices. They're often installed without users' knowledge and then begin slowly siphoning off various types of cryptocoins; in some cases the miners walk away with millions. While miners...

Dell reports a record year

Dell Technologies has announced record financial results for its fiscal 2022 first quarter, with revenue up 12% to $24,5-billion. The company generated operating income of $1,4-billion, a 96% increase over the same period in the prior year, and non-GAAP operating...

Innovation and tech critical to get vaccines into hard-to-reach places

As South Africa's Covid-19 vaccination programme ramps up, with a target to vaccinate 41-million people by the end of March next year, health NGO Right to Care is deploying teams to vaccinate people living in hard-to-reach places in remote parts of the country. Dr...

Electronic payments at the epicentre of industry transformation

The financial-services industry is in the midst of a significant transformation, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Given the key role digitisation plays in the financial lives of more and more of the world's population, electronic payments are at the epicentre of...

Insights into Africa’s infrastructure finance

Infrastructure remains a top priority for economic and social development for Africa. The Africa Infrastructure Development Index (AIDI), which tracks the progress of infrastructure development across the continent, shows that sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest stock...

EMEA smartphone market retains shine despite lockdowns

The EMEA smartphone market grew to a first-quarter record of 93,06-million units, according to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC). This was a 20,9% increase over 1Q20, while the value increase, at...

Top 10 security misperceptions

The Sophos Rapid Response team has compiled a list of the most commonly held security misperceptions they've encountered in the last 12 months while neutralizing and investigating cyberattacks in a wide range of organizations. These are the top 10 misperceptions,...

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Electric cars: success by a different route

 Pure electric cars are a disaster. On-road pure electric cars continue to sell at a level barely above one quarter of the sales of pure electric golf cars or a tenth of pure electric forklifts, says Dr Peter Harrop, chairman, IDTechEx.  Those golf cars are profitable...

Unison launches new BI product

Unison has announced the release of its new business intelligence (BI) offering, Unison Analytics, which has been specifically designed to measure and enhance the management of enterprise communications. “We are extremely excited about this newest addition to the...

Reasons to backup to the cloud

The data explosion is increasing demand for data storage, driving up costs, amplifying the risk of data loss or exposure and complicating disaster recovery plans and strategies.  Furthermore, organisations are increasingly moving away from cumbersome, error-prone,...

Galaxy Note II now has Garmin app

As part of its commitment to provide its customers with best-in-class solutions for the digital lifestyle, Samsung Electronics SA has partnered with Garmin Southern Africa to offer the Garmin NAVIGON navigation app on all Samsung Galaxy Note II devices at no...

SharePoint an industry game-changer

The newly released version of the Microsoft Web-based platform, SharePoint, shows the extent to which the solution has evolved and why it truly matters to business decision makers. Established South African ICT solutions and support provider, Ukuvuma Solutions,...

WiFi trends to watch for in 2013

2012 was a great year for the WiFi industry, especially in the enterprise IT space. More businesses embraced the solutions WiFi had to offer and in the process improved on their internal processes and services to their customers, says Michael Fletcher, sales director...

Faster networks needed for big data

Data volumes have exploded over the last few years, with digital information being generated not only by computers but also a wide variety of other connected equipment, such as aeroplanes, medical equipment, factory floors, cars and even televisions, says Raul Del...

New Dell XPS 12 from DCC

Get the power of a notebook and the multimedia convenience of a tablet all in one sleek, stylish package with the new Dell XPS 12 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Dell XPS 12 is a powerful ultrabook which features an innovative flip hinge design,...

CommProve wins Safaricom contract

Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile operator, is looking to CommProve to improve its subscriber network quality of experience. As part of the agreement, CommProve will deploy its next generation network monitoring solution, CommProve NetLedge across Safaricom’s network....

Mobile operators to focus on customers

Visionary companies in the mobile telecommunications space are beginning to look at how they can set themselves apart by managing and optimising their customer service to retain and expand their subscriber base. 2013 is likely to be the year of customer experience in...

MDM Developer at Blue Label Telecoms

About The CompanyAt Blue Label Distribution, our brand philosophy is that we can create and distribute anything that is able to be digitised. Our Blu-approved brand is the face of our service offering and is underpinned by a world-class technology platform for both...

Business Analyst (Institutional; Namibia)

Exciting opportunity to join a top asset manager in Windhoek, Namibia, as a Business Analyst (Institutional Clients). The Business Analyst will be responsible for ensuring professional service delivery to the firm's institutional client base.The role will focus on two...

Blockchain Developer

Join the Future of Technology! Blockchain Developer Opportunity in Johannesburg! Are you a passionate and skilled Blockchain Developer looking to make your mark in the dynamic world of decentralized technology? We have an exciting opportunity for you in the vibrant...

Cyber Security Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe incumbent will be responsible for the optimization, monitoring, and support of internal and client facing Security & Systems, both on-premises and in the Azure and Office 365 cloud-based environments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AMONGST...

Computer Technician

We are looking for Technicians to upgrade our systems for a period of up to six months. A valid drivers License, A+, N+, clean criminal record and minimum 2 years experience with proper reeence will secure the job. No chance takers. The project is all over the...

MDM Developer at Blue Label Telecoms – Gauteng Johannesburg

About The CompanyAt Blue Label Distribution, our brand philosophy is that we can create and distribute anything that is able to be digitised. Our Blu-approved brand is the face of our service offering and is underpinned by a world-class technology platform for both...

Business Analyst (Institutional; Namibia) – Remote Remote

Exciting opportunity to join a top asset manager in Windhoek, Namibia, as a Business Analyst (Institutional Clients). The Business Analyst will be responsible for ensuring professional service delivery to the firm's institutional client base.The role will focus on two...

Blockchain Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Join the Future of Technology! Blockchain Developer Opportunity in Johannesburg! Are you a passionate and skilled Blockchain Developer looking to make your mark in the dynamic world of decentralized technology? We have an exciting opportunity for you in the vibrant...

Cyber Security Specialist – Western Cape Athlone

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Computer Technician – Gauteng East Rand

We are looking for Technicians to upgrade our systems for a period of up to six months. A valid drivers License, A+, N+, clean criminal record and minimum 2 years experience with proper reeence will secure the job. No chance takers. The project is all over the...

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