There are hurdles, but CEOs are serious about AI

CEOs are committed to advancing AI solutions across their organisation even as they face challenges from accelerating technology adoption. A new CEO study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, which surveyed 2 000 CEOs globally, revealed that executive respondents...

Trust still a major issue when it comes to AI

A global study on trust in artificial intelligence (AI) reveals that more than half of people are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefit and perceived risks. The Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A global...

Better integration, management for modernised infrastructure

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – The rapid pace at which technology advances and changes has never been as apparent as the last year. Amid change and disruption, organisations have to focus on modernising their infrastructure, building...

CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’

Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...

Zoom ups collaboration ante with Zoom Docs

The rollout of Zoom Docs reinforces Zoom Video Communications' role in enhancing productivity within hybrid work environments and positions the company competitively against Microsoft and Google, says research group GlobalData, adding it also underscores the company's...

AMD ups investment in AI with Silo AI acquisition

AMD has completed its acquisition of the largest private AI lab in Europe - Silo AI - for an all-cash transaction of $665-million, furthering its commitment to deliver end-to-end AI solutions based on on open standards and in strong partnership with the global AI...

Last chance to vote for 2023’s top vendors and distributors

At midnight tomorrow (16 November), voting will close for the 2023 survey for this year's Channelwise Awards - the most sought-after and prestigious independent awards in the South African IT distribution channel. We're giving channel players an extra 24 hours to cast...

Fast cyberattacks hinder effective defender response

Telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied by Sophos, according to its Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks. The report covers...

Business vehicles at bigger risk of hijacking

Tracker's vehicle crime statistics for the period January to June 2023 reveal that hijackings still dominate, accounting for 55% of all national vehicle crime incidents versus theft at 45%. However, while the hijacking to theft ratio for personal vehicles is...

African government institutions under fire from cyberthreats

Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for October 2023 reveals an alarming trend in cyber threats, with the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) NJRat having dramatically risen from sixth to second place - with a particular focus on targeting government...

Volatile economy drives escalating telco struggles in SMB market

With telecoms service providers looking for growth in enterprise revenues from the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market, the combination of intense competition, the long-term impact of the 2007/08 financial crisis, and the Ukraine war are set to squeeze market...

Certified project managers earn way more

Project management is listed as one of the top scarce skills in the country by the Department of Home Affairs, which has heightened the demand for certified project professionals. This results in a potential earning advantage, especially for project managers who hold...

Google to help with SA tourism promotion

Google has signed an agreement with Patricia Lille, minister of tourism, aimed at promoting South Africa as a prime tourist destination and providing training and support to the sector in digital training. The Ministry of Tourism is mandated to create conditions...

Business needs, GenAI will drive public cloud spend to $679bn in 2024

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $678,8-billion in 2024, up from $563,6-billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "Cloud has become essentially indispensable," says Sid Nag, vice-president...

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A different approach to security

With worldwide cybersecurity spending expected to approach $42-billion by the end of this year, businesses are increasingly turning their attention to solutions that feature integrated protection. By Karl Fischer, DevOps team lead at Obsidian Systems The proliferation...

Fibre For Everyone and more…

By Evotel - To get every person in the country connected to a fast and reliable fibre network is one of Evotel’s aims. The company recently rebranded and donned a new jacket to celebrate its growth over the past five years. With this, it also reconfirmed its mission –...

Africa’s apparent Covid resilience probably due to under-reporting

The unexpected resilience of the African countries during the Covid-19 pandemic has left experts puzzled. Some attribute the continent's success to its timely response and effective measures, whereas others emphasise its favorable climate or young population. However,...

AI trends to look out for in 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining notable momentum across a number of industries. The past year saw rapid digital transformation spurred by Covid-19, with new technologies being adopted almost overnight. Entering 2021, the same upward trajectory can be expected,...

C3M clears the way for cloud control with Corr-Serve

C3M, the San Francisco-based cloud security and cloud compliance vendor, has announced its distribution partnership with South African distributor, Corr-Serve. Paddy Viswanathan, founder and CEO of C3M, comments: “Cloud adoption is at an all-time high and enterprises...

Top IT security threats in 2021

A tipping point for passwords, cloud jacking to emerge as a new risk, and zero trust will be the default position, as cyber risk grows dramatically in 2021. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa Looking to the year...

Check Point Software achieves Canalys ‘Champion’ status

Check Point Software Technologies has been named as a ‘Champion’ in the 2020 Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix, in recognition of its excellence in channel management, partner support and engagement over the past year. Check Point achieved ‘Champion’ status in...

Human fallibility the weakest link in cyber security

If the South African financial industry, and indeed the public at large, can learn one thing from the 2020 data breach at credit information agency Experian, it should be this: human fallibility is still the weakest link in the fight against cyberattacks. By Yash...

Retail Solutions Architect – Remote Remote

12-Month ContractHybrid working in Dublin, Ireland We are looking for a Blue Yonder Transport Management Systems Solution Architect to join a leading global brand on a large project in Dublin, Ireland. Desired Experience & Qualification Proven experience working...

Mobile developer – Gauteng Bedford

Intermediate mobile developers Proficiency in .NET Core for robust application development.Experience with Flutter or other mobile development frameworks.Strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new mobile technologies and concepts.2-3 years of relevant...

Linux Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...

Business Process Analyst

6-month contract (with renewal)Hybrid - Cape Town CBDWe are looking for a skilled Business Process Analyst to join our team in the retail industry. The ideal candidate will analyse, design, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce...

Technical Support (Fluent in German or Spanish)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...

BIM Specialist

Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a BIM Specialist to join their team. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:The BIM Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes for Companies Operational...

Linux Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...

Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

6-month contract (with renewal)Hybrid - Cape Town CBDWe are looking for a skilled Business Process Analyst to join our team in the retail industry. The ideal candidate will analyse, design, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce...

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