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...

Decent work, economic growth top priorities for SA business

Providing decent work and ensuring economic growth are still South African business's first priorities when it comes to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),. This is the word from Dr Achieng Ojwang, executive director of the United...

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,...

EU falls short on AI, blockchain investment

The European Union has an annual shortfall of up to €10-billion in investments that would be needed to keep it in the global artificial intelligence and blockchain race. Although it excels in research related to both technologies and has a large pool of digital talent...

SAP SAPPHIRE NOW 2021 an immersive virtual event

SAP SAPPHIRE NOW brings customers a truly immersive multimedia event through live presentations, digital showcases and the ability to network for SAP experts and fellow attendees. The free-to-attend virtual event kicks off on 2 June with a global keynote by SAP CEA...

Students invited to join Ericsson Innovation Awards 2021

Ericsson has launched its annual Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) 2021, a global competition with a grand prize of €25 000 that offers university students around the world the chance to develop new, innovative ideas with support from Ericsson experts. The theme in...

Task team aims to manage professionalisation policy framework

The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Senzo Mchunu, has appointed a task team to assist government through the National School of Government (The NSG), to finalise the National Implementation Framework towards the Professionalisation of the Public...

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New Dell XPS 12 from DCC

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CommProve wins Safaricom contract

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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...

The connected workplace

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MAM solves digital archiving challenges

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Enterasys releases new switches

A new 10-model family of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet networking edge switches designed to deliver enterprise level features, including scalable, wire-rate performance, at an entry level price point has been released by Enterasys Networks. The Enterasys...

SAP updates Afaria MDM solution

 SAP has announced the latest version of SAP Afaria, the industry-leading mobile device management (MDM) solution. Enhancements to the industry's most widely deployed enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution include deepening enterprise integration and...

Getting SA’s mines online

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Oracle announces IaaS solution

Adding to its comprehensive and flexible cloud portfolio, Oracle has announced Oracle Infrastructure as a Service (Oracle IaaS) with Capacity on Demand. Oracle IaaS enables organisations to deploy fully integrated engineered systems, including Oracle Exadata Database...

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Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate in all phases of the software development life cycleDevelop, enhance, and optimise scalable and reusable code using C#, .Net Core, and .Net FrameworkWrite clean, testable, and high-quality codeDevelop a variety of applications including...

Systems Engineer

Our client is looking for a Systems Engineer. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. This is a permanent role based in Durban, Kwa-Zulu...

Production Project Manager (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic & family-owned Agricultural business seeks a solutions-driven Production Project Manager with strong leadership and financial acumen to ensure the successful execution of budgets and projects. You will manage and deliver capital expenditure...

System Analyst

Our client in the banking industry is looking for two Systems Analysts they have to monitor, maintain, and upgrade applicable technology systems, which includes quality assurance, problem solving, researching user issues, performing upgrades and maintenance, and...

Data Scientist (Level 3)

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SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

The SQL Database Administrator's role is to design, install, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production SQL databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database...

Front-end Developer (Blazor) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

SUMMARY:The main goal of this position is to combine technology and design to create inviting, easy-to-use websites for consumers. This role will form part of the IT Product team and will regularly engage with teammates and clients to design, develop, test, implement...

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