Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes

South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...

Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...

Tech delivers on human-centric work

By 2025, 60% of enterprise organisations will adopt a responsible AI framework for their HR technology and achieve greater employee experience and trust in the organisation, according to Gartner. With this rapid adoption of AI, the Gartner Hype Cycle for HR...

Kaspersky joins Interpol-Afripol operation

Kaspersky recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies Interpol and Africapol in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti”, the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 individuals suspected of links to...

Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals

The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...

Wind to play a significant role in IRP2024

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commends the government’s multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement process of the IRP2024 in addition to the public participation process, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electricity & Energy and supported...

Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G

With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...

Public cloud end user spending to hit $723bn in 2025

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723,4-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the...

AI PCs can help users reclaim time

People cumulatively lose nearly 15 hours a week on “digital chores”, such as meeting transcriptions or drafting emails, according to an Intel-commissioned survey of 6 000 respondents across Germany, UK and France. At the same time, AI PCs offered a potentially...

Enterprise adoption of GenAI hits inflexion point

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is at an inflection point that has refocused enterprise priorities and stands to reshape the role of technology. This is according to a newly published report, “Generative AI Outlook: From Hype to Value” that is part of...

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How hybrid work is pushing to end passwords

A new report from Cisco's Duo Security, the multi-factor authentication (MFA) and secure access solution, confirms that enterprises are taking steps to move away from passwords and adopting low-friction authentication methods to protect the hybrid workforce. While the...

What security trends to expect in 2022

Cybersecurity trends for 2022 include nuclear ransomware 3.0, a major power station/utility provider will be crippled, disinformation powered by deep fakes, the rise of dark economy M&A and more. This is according to KnowBe4, in its 2022 cybersecurity predictions...

Improve project management with the right solution

Project management plays a more crucial role in the growth of every business than ever before, writes Heinrich de Leeuw, MD of Seidor Africa. For businesses to survive in a post-pandemic world, project management solutions are more crucial than ever. According to a...

Smart agriculture to feed 10bn mouths

As the global population continues to rise steadily, the agricultural sector, already reeling from the effects of climate change, has been confronted with a challenge of epic proportions. How to feed a projected 10-billion people on the planet in 2050? Whether it is...

Is your disaster recovery plan really a security hazard?

Every business should have a disaster recovery plan to ensure challenges are prevented or handled before they escalate, writes Stuart Bernard, vice-president: digital solutions at Iron Mountain EMEA. When people talk about "disaster recovery", we often imagine the...

Loyalty will be top of mind in 2022

The successful businesses of the future recognise that adaptability should not end with the innovations rolled out during the pandemic. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets Across all industries we're seeing the need for...

Moving to the cloud: is it right for your business?

If the pandemic taught us one thing, it's that remote work is a viable alternative to large, expensive offices and IT infrastructure and hardware. "Many South African businesses have slashed their office space after realising that they could save money while still...

New opportunities as channel engages with RPA

Digital transformation has become the priority for organisations of all sizes, resulting in a dramatic shift in the role of IT. As we move into 2022, it’s rapidly becoming clear that IT no longer supports the business – today, IT is the business. Brian Little, chief...

Tyme completes $180m capital raise

Tyme, one of the fastest growing digital banking groups globally, has successfully secured investments from Tencent and CDC to complete its $180-million Series B capital raise. The investments from Tencent and CDC are pegged at an additional $70-million. Tencent is a...

CA Southern Africa in strategic alliance with Ignite Technology

CA Southern Africa, the sole sub-Saharan representative of Broadcom Software, has announced a strategic alliance with Ignite Technology, an enterprise software and IT consulting services business specialising in Clarity Portfolio Project Management (PPM), automation,...

Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the organization's data architecture. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining and governing data strategy,...

Mid-Senior Business Analyst (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a leading eCommerce platform seeking a highly analytical & forward-thinking Mid-Senior Business Analyst to work on exciting projects where your role will be to conceive and execute on product initiatives. You will also take the...

Network Administrator – benoni – Gauteng Primrose

Secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems network. Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network.Key Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct Research on...

Specialist Product Applications Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a highly skilled and reliable COBOL Application Support Analyst to join the Everyday Banking Core Technology Support team within the Core Banking Division. This role focuses on providing production application support for Cheques and Pricing...

PHP Developer

ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP 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 will have a solid...

PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP 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 will have a solid...

Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps as its next Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer where you will work on a variety of projects and solve complex challenges. The business works closely with clients to ensure that they are...

SAP Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, integrated, and high-performing SAP solutions that align with business goals and enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across...

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