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Government promises ‘people-centred’ digital roadmap

2 days ago | itweb.co.za | Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

The communications and digital technologies ministry, which leads SA’s ICT policy-making and development of the digital economy, has presented a digital transformation roadmap aimed at more coordinated innovation efforts. This is according to communications minister Solly Malatsi, speaking at the official launch event held yesterday in Midrand. The roadmap is a collaborative effort by the Presidency, the communications department and National Treasury.
Adobe Acrobat Premium, AI Assistant highlighted as valuable productivity tools

3 days ago | itweb.co.za | Tracy Burrows

Adobe Acrobat Premium makes teams more productive and efficient, acting as an essential PDF, e-signature, and AI Assistant solution. This is according to Carla Ralph, Magenta SA CEO and Founder, who presented the time-saving features of Adobe Acrobat Premium and Acrobat AI Assistant during a webinar hosted by Dax Data in partnership with ITWeb. Ralph demonstrated how Adobe improves productivity.
EXCLUSIVE: Former CEO disputes dismissal, drags FPB to CCMA

6 days ago | itweb.co.za | Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Dr Mashilo Boloka, former CEO of the Film and Publication Board (FPB), has taken his former employer to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to challenge his dismissal. This comes after the FPB quietly terminated his employment, effective 16 April. ITWeb was informed about Boloka’s dismissal by a source. The chief executive was placed under precautionary suspension on 7 August 2024, pending an investigation into numerous allegations levelled against him.
Stop ignoring AI - it’s already in your office

6 days ago | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a topic reserved for IT specialists and tech enthusiasts. It is now an inescapable force reshaping industries across the board, from insurance and finance to mining, engineering and manufacturing. The question on everyone’s mind is: how will AI affect my job, and how can I use it to my advantage?
AI ‘just a piece of the puzzle’ in modern cyber security

1 week ago | itweb.co.za | Tracy Burrows

While artificial intelligence (AI) is simultaneously being weaponised by malicious actors and increasingly deployed for cyber defence, it is just a piece of the puzzle when it comes to cyber security. This is according to Jason Oehley, regional sales manager at Arctic Wolf Networks, who was speaking ahead of the ITWeb Security Summit.
ICASA council appointments await final administrative step

1 week ago | itweb.co.za | Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Communications minister Solly Malatsi has welcomed the adoption of the report recommending four appointments to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) council. This follows his selection of the preferred four candidates and subsequent sitting by the National Assembly to consider the report with the recommended persons to fill the vacancies.
Digital twin - the next frontier in AI-enabled cyber threat exposure management

1 week ago | itweb.co.za | Tracy Burrows

The popularisation of LLMs, or large language models, as the first point of entry for consumers into the world of generative AI capabilities has many professionals wondering: where else can this technology make an impact for my industry? The complexities of cyber security make it a natural choice for industry-wide application.
Netflix looks to GenAI to elevate users’ experience

1 week ago | itweb.co.za | Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Netflix is exploring ways to bring generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to how viewers experience and interact with the platform. So says Netflix chief technology officer Elizabeth Stone, speaking during the streaming giant’s virtual product and tech event. During the event, Netflix presented its redesigned TV homepage, which it says emphasises flexibility, intuitive navigation and responsive recommendations.
No limits: Dark AI on the offensive in cyber security wars

1 week ago | itweb.co.za | Tracy Burrows

Threat actors are mastering the development of AI with no limitations to identify vulnerabilities faster and launch more effective attacks. To stay ahead of dark AI progress, organisations need to change certain operational processes, increase awareness programmes and training, and harness advanced AI for defence. This is according to Dmitry Berezin, global security solutions expert at Kaspersky, who was speaking ahead of the annual ITWeb Security Summit. Berezin says: “Attackers have mastered AI.
The bubble has burst: Why PMOs must evolve or risk obsolescence

1 week ago | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

For years, project management offices (PMOs) across the financial sector have been seen as necessary – but not always effective – structures within enterprise environments. Now, says Bruce Moepye, Managing Director of Gen2 Enterprise Services, the tide has turned. “The bubble has burst,” says Moepye. “Organisations can no longer afford to pour money into projects that don’t deliver.