by Kathy Gibson | Aug 16, 2023 | news
ABB will collaborate with Microsoft on the integration of Azure OpenAI Service into the ABB Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI suite. The companies will work together on the implementation of generative AI technology to help industrial customers unlock insights...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 16, 2023 | news
Management consultancy firm PPT Group will integrate the transformative capabilities of Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered collaboration tool for Microsoft 365, into its portfolio of client services. “Platform shifts in technology have always defined the eras of...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Looking to take your business to the next level? Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these 60 tips will help you make the most of your resources and achieve your business goals. So, you want to take your business up a notch, but don’t...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Should information technology companies seeking to do business with South Africa’s governments and municipalities be compelled by law to place their source code in escrow? According to the managing director of a leading software escrow provider locally and the author...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Two recent cases brought to the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court have highlighted that the courts will ultimately uphold the dismissal of an employee who, although not ill, has claimed sick leave, because it undermines the trust relationship. By Dumisani Ndiweni,...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Generative AI, and technology’s increased role in our daily lives, have been important narratives influencing societal development for the past 10 years. However, it has been the events of the past three years – which have been shaped by a global health...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Featured Story, Features
Stalwarts in the local IT distribution channel are more than used to the ‘boom and bust’ cycles that have dictated the market for literally decades – The Chunderer, wizened through his 40-plus years exposure to distribution has regularly waxed lyrical on the subject...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,7-trillion in 2023, an increase of 4,3% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. As CIOs continue to lose the competition for IT talent, they are shifting spending to technologies that enable automation and...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
After a stronger performance in June, the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) slipped somewhat in July 2023, mirroring the less-than-positive economic indicators that emerged during the month. “The BETI fell to an index level of 133.0 in July...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Product Showcase
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30a 27, a business all-in-one desktop, powered with the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 U-Series. The desktop offers the following features: The 27-inch FHD...
