AI control gap widens as enterprise deployment scales

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs in a new IBM Institute for Business Value study say they are being held accountable for AI systems they do not fully control, while governance struggles to keep pace at scale....

Intel aims to enable AI from chip to system

Intel has unveiled new development that address customers’ chip-to-systems-level AI needs with solutions tailored to address their specific industry challenges. The new offerings include: New rackscale AI infrastructure: Intel announced rackscale AI infrastructure for...

Global costs rise as trade and financial fragmentation spread

Geoeconomic fragmentation is imposing an annual cost of $213-billion to $307-billion on the global economy, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Driven by geopolitical tensions, economic security concerns and shifting trade relationships across major...

AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies can reshape work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly...

Multichoice files new takeover regulation notice

While the finalisation of Multichoice’s acquisition by French media company Canal+ is still underway, a new shareholder has started buying up shares in the South African pay-TV operator. Multichoice yesterday afternoon (2 September) received formal notification that...

Google gets to keep Chrome in court ruling

A court battle to break Google up has ended. The search giant is being allowed to retain all of its operations, with the proviso that it share search data with rivals. Because Google is a search leader, and also has its own products like Android and Chrome, the US...

Action needed as African cybercrime escalates

Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...

Network security still a priority

While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...

Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI

A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...

2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards winners named

BCX has announced the winners of the 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, recognising South African organisations' digital innovation achievements. The winners were unveiled at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards this week. 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Award...

Vodacom calls on community to help fight theft, vandalism

As the festive season approaches, Vodacom has noticed an increase in the number of battery theft and vandalism incidents on its base stations. The company is appealing to all stakeholders, from law enforcement to communities, to help in combatting these incidents....

Kids’ online life source of family conflict

According to a Kaspersky survey, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as their children’s...

UK, US top list of low-wage nations

Despite being two of the world’s largest economies, with their GDPs valued in trillions of dollars, the UK and the US grapple with a significant portion of the workforce that earns wages often inadequate to cover basic living expenses. The proportion of this problem...

Nvidia pushes the envelope on AI performance

Kathy Gibson reports – The era of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is just getting started, with massive innovations and developments still to come. Carlo Ruiz, vice-president: enterprise solutions and operations at Nvidia EMEA, believes these innovations...

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Making the digital farm a working reality

Agriculture is a high-pressure industry. It has faced drought and floods, late rain, and early rain. Climate change is an ongoing threat - along with enormous economic and social upheaval. By Roger Hislop, board member at the IoT Industry Council (IoTIC) of South...

A game plan for higher education

Generation Z are rapidly stepping onto the world stage. They are graduating from high school, entering the workforce and studying at tertiary education institutions. Referred to as digital natives, this generation grew up with technology and have no knowledge of life...

Crystal Ventures transforms business processes across group companies

A lack of automation can undermine an organisation's efforts for greater efficiency and profitability and leave decision-makers blind to real-time information about the business. Data suggests up to 22% of a typical employee's time is spent on repetitive tasks, with...

Digitalisation enables smart supply chains

As with most other spheres of society, our supply chains took a massive hit - and are still recovering - from the disruption of the global pandemic. By Leon Steyn, CEO of Dante Deo From healthcare facilities and communities desperately waiting for medical and hygiene...

Oracle, Orange collaborate in West Africa

Oracle and Orange have signed a collaboration agreement as part of a joint plan to accelerate cloud-led digital transformation in West Africa. Under the agreement, the two companies will assess plans to build Oracle Cloud regions using Orange's infrastructure in...

Telkom Kenya expands mobile data network with Ericsson, NEC XON

Telkom Kenya, the Helios Investment Partners and government of Kenya joint venture, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ericsson and NEC XON to add 2 000 wireless sites onto Telkom Kenya's network by 2023. The approximately $100-million nationwide...

Vodacom Business, Toyota extend WiFi and telematics solution to SMEs

A web-based tool called MyToyota Fleet Lite has been added to the Toyota Connect hub, in a tripartite agreement between Vodacom Business, Toyota South Africa Motors and Netstar. "Keeping businesses connected is critical in today's environment and Fleet Lite, being an...

Internet speed tests are useful as a rough guide, says ISPA

Speed tests should be viewed only as rough guides to the quality of broadband connections, says the Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA). An Internet speed test measures the connection speed - as well as the quality of the connected device - by running...

Liquid, Orange partner on African networks

Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Orange has announced a new partnership to leverage each other's existing networks in Africa. The partnership will give Liquid access to Orange's network in West Africa, including the new Djoliba network, and will give Orange access...

Understanding requirements key to hybrid cloud transition

South African organisations have been looking at deploying hybrid or multi-cloud environments as one of the ways to digitally transform operations and provide an enabling environment for their distributed workforce to remain productive. By Ralph Berndt, sales and...

Business Analyst (SAP Integrations and Best of Breed)

Our client is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Business Analyst to join their team and lead the integration of SAP and third-party applications. This role is essential in enabling seamless operations, analytics, and mobility across the company enterprise...

Senior Angular Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Angular Developer to join their dynamic and collaborative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and maintenance of their enterprise-level insurance software...

Talent Analyst (6 month FTC) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Responsibilities: Drive Cultural Transformation: Implement and analyze culture surveys to identify systemic trends and partner with senior leaders to develop interventions that foster a high-performance, high-trust environment.Champion Talent Intelligence: Utilize...

IT Learnership at Geeks4learning

Learnership Role in JHB/CPT - EE position Geeks4learning is an IT academy, that specialise in upskilling our unemployed youth, to work within the IT field.Techinical Skills:Proficient is Java DevelopmentData ScienceAIOther Skills:Good communication...

Project Manager (ACT TB – WITS RHI)

Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...

Systems Developer Analyst

Our client is seeking a skilled and versatile System Developer/Analyst to join their IT team. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving business challenges through custom applications, system integrations, and enterprise reporting. If you have a passion...

Business Analyst (Finance /COPA)

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst SAP (Finance, COPA) to join their team. This role is essential in bridging the gap between finance users and SAP support teams to enhance financial reporting, controls, and profitability analysis....

IT Learnership at Geeks4learning – Gauteng Gauteng

Learnership Role in JHB/CPT - EE position Geeks4learning is an IT academy, that specialise in upskilling our unemployed youth, to work within the IT field.Techinical Skills:Proficient is Java DevelopmentData ScienceAIOther Skills:Good communication...

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