Axiz retains VMware distribution
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last November, and a period of uncertainty about the local channel, Axiz has confirmed it will continue to distribute VMware software in South Africa. The distributor has informed partners that their relationship with Axiz...
GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...
Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks
Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...
Telegram users beware of scheme to steal Toncoins
Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals. According to Kaspersky researchers, the scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its...
GenAI advances to reshape healthcare
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly gaining traction in the healthcare and pharmaceutical domains, marking substantial advancements. By not only tackling high costs but also elevating patient experiences by enhancing efficiency and outcomes, this...
Greenhouse gases continue to increase
Levels of the three most important human-caused greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide - continued their steady climb during 2023, according to NOAA scientists. While the rise in the three heat-trapping gases recorded in the air samples...
Digital wallets set to dominate PoS transactions
Although Covid-19 has had a significant role in the global shift toward digital wallets, the number of people using these online payment tools continues surging even five years after the pandemic. In 2022, there were 3,4-billion digital wallet users worldwide, and...
Search is on the talented women in science
The Foundation L'Oréal, in partnership with UNESCO, has announced the sixth edition of the Women in Science Young Talent Search in South Africa. The initiative calls for outstanding female researchers under the age of 40 from diverse scientific fields including Formal...
Finance planning and analysis teams should rethink business partnerships
Despite ongoing modernisation, finance planning and analysis (FP&A) teams are still struggling to cope with the increased demand for decision support in an era of heightened economic turbulence, according to Gartner. In a Gartner survey of 273 FP&A managers...
IT distribution revenues continued to decline
IT distributor revenue experienced a year-on-year decline of 5,5% to $17,85-billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The market continued to rebalance following pandemic...
Threat of customer push-back against AI looms large
South African business leaders might be willing to invest in artificial intelligence to improve their business operations, but they are being held back by a crucial ingredient: technical skills. A recent snap poll conducted by customer experience specialists...
Tech integration in education is not optional
With the types of technology available to automate and streamline processes, the integration of technology into higher educational institutions should no longer be viewed as a choice, but a necessity. By Carl Dahms, product owner: F&O at Braintree The perceived...