Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

How AI is transforming digital transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - Change has always been a constant – but in the last couple of years digital transformation has been moving at a faster pace than ever before. This is because, today, technology is transforming transformation, says...

Supercomputer aims to accelerate Nobel-worthy science

Doudna is a new supercomputer being built at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. “It will advance scientific discovery from chemistry to physics to biology and all powered by — unleashing this power — of artificial intelligence,” says US...

African Development Bank partners with Interpol

The African Development Bank Group has signed a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol. The Letter of Intent, signed by African...

SolarAfrica begins SunCentral rollout

SolarAfrica has successfully reached financial close on the first 114 MW component of its SunCentral project alongside funding partners Investec and RMB. The R1,8-billion investment into SunCentral marks the start of the project’s rollout in South Africa. SunCentral...

Kaspersky identifies signs of AI in phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly using large language models (LLMs) to generate content for large-scale phishing and scam attacks, Kaspersky’s AI Research Center experts have discovered. As threat actors attempt to generate fraudulent websites in high volumes, they...

AMD, Fujitsu partner on sustainable AI infrastructure

AMD and Fujitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership to create computing platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The partnership, encompassing aspects from technology development to...

Nvidia Ethernet accelerates xAI’s supercomputer

xAI’s Colossus supercomputer cluster, comprising 100 000 Nvidia Hopper GPUs, achieved this scale by using the Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, which is designed to power multi-tenant, hyperscale AI factories using standards-based Ethernet, for its...

Technology key to mining decarbonisation

Most mining leaders (70%) are confident that significant decarbonisation can be achieved with existing technologies, including electrification, automation and digitisation. This is one of the finding from the global report “Mining’s Moment” from ABB, that polled 412...

AI helps surgeons enhance breast cancer treatment  

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumours, veins, and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on - and better treat - breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based...

AI-enhanced cyberthreats top list of emerging risks

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner – for the third consecutive quarter. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new,...

Don’t forget to vote in the Channelwise Awards

It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. With voting set to close on 8 November, reseller partners are urged to get their votes in now. The...

Tablets see strong recovery in third quarter

Worldwide tablet shipments grew 20,4% in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) - totaling 39,6-million units - according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The dismal 2023 market makes...

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MSSPs a cost-effective way of adding scarce cybersecurity skills

One of the main drivers of growth in (Managed Security Services Providers) MSSPs has been the global shortage of cybersecurity skills, as well as the prohibitive costs of building a cybersecurity team for most businesses. As a result, companies prefer to work with...

Capturing the value within customer data

Data remains an extraordinarily valuable business asset. Unlocked with the right digital keys, it can provide the business with visibility into customer preferences, market share, potential for innovation, growth opportunities and so much more. As Forrester points...

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The advent of a hyper-connected, digital world has changed the way businesses and their customers interact. Far from just "leveraging" some digital tools to make life easier for customers, it is fair to say that the modern consumer insists on interacting with...

AI needs a human counterbalance in HR

Artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated business conversations in 2023 - the dangers of using a generative AI such as ChatGPT when it comes to content and communication, the dangers of artificial generative intelligence (AGI) within society and, of course, the use...

The role of banks in creating lasting value for customers

In the ever-changing economic landscape of South Africa, where interest rates have been steadily increasing and inflation levels remain uncertain, the collective sigh of relief when interest rates were not hiked at the end of July was almost audible. Unfortunately,...

Strategic change management key to success in times of turmoil

Over the past few years, change in the workplace has become a constant, requiring organisations to navigate a multitude of internal and external factors that require them to adapt, transform, and stay competitive. However, it has also never been clearer just how badly...

Digital wallets a financial services enabler in Africa

The recent GSMA 2023 State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money highlights how mobile money has become a mainstream financial tool in many African countries. By Juan Seco, chief growth officer and East Africa MD of Mukuru Since 2022, more than 184 million people...

Why the 3-2-1 rule matters for your business data

Bad things happen. One day, that file you worked on is fine. The next, it's gone - lost in a hard drive failure or perhaps a stolen device. Maybe the version you worked on has corrupted, and you need to recover an earlier file. Someone might have deleted the file,...

The role of AI in African healthcare

In Africa, as in much of the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latst buzzword among healthcare professionals, Globally, we saw an explosion last year of various generative AI platforms promising unparalleled potential to solve some of the continent's biggest...

African countries reap the benefits of digital payments

There's no escaping the fact that cash still plays an incredibly important role in Africa. According to McKinsey, cash still accounts for approximately 90% of payments across the continent. But, things are changing with more and more businesses and consumers adopting...

Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Century City

Job Title: Commercial Analyst Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R24 000 Reports to: Head of Merchandising Team: Merchandising Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home) Company Overview Our client is a leading e-commerce...

Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Junior Application Specialist – Capital Equipment

Well known medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for a 1 year contract position. You will cover the Public Sector within Gauteng.The purpose of this position is to focus on long-term relationships with end-users in Public sector and to provide clinical...

System Engineer (Graduate)

An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a System Engineer (Graduate) role based in Bellville, Cape Town. The System Engineer is responsible for implementation of systems to enable data integration for various clients. The nature of...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

System Engineer (Graduate) – Western Cape Bellville

An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a System Engineer (Graduate) role based in Bellville, Cape Town. The System Engineer is responsible for implementation of systems to enable data integration for various clients. The nature of...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

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