Infrastructure enables the growth of AI data centres
Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads are driving massive growth in data centre builds. Gautham Gnganajothi, senior vice-president and global head of best practice analytics at...
Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments
Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...
Top financial advisor urges caution on latest Nvidia deal
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, just turned its chips into a mortgage market - and “I've seen this movie before,” warns Nigel Green, CEO of one of the world's largest independent financial advisory organisations. The deVere Group chief’s comments come as...
Healthy growth forecast for SASE market
The global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market will grow at a 15% CAGR to revenue of $24-billion by 2030, according to a new forecast report from Dell’Oro Group. The outlook reflects two complementary sources of strength - renewed SD-WAN momentum and additional...
Spend on AI-optimised IaaS surges
Worldwide AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is projected to grow 96% through 2026, reaching $42-billion, according to Gartner. “This growth is driven by continued demand for infrastructure to support large language model (LLM) training and the...
SA records most fraud cases in Africa
South Africa has recorded the highest number of occupational fraud cases in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' (ACFE) latest Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations. The report found that South Africa accounted for...
Surgical robots make their mark in global operating theatres
The global surgical robots market is forecast to reach $45,6-billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 14,9% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surgical robotic systems are equipped with high-definition cameras and robotic arms, allowing...
Unemployment numbers point to bigger issues
South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 33,6% is concerning, particularly when we consider the efforts being made to get these numbers moving in the right direction. This is the word from Nkosinathi Mahlangu, youth employment specialist at Momentum Group...
Odyssey inspires a worldwide journey – for scammers too
Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, but the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Kaspersky says cybercriminals are exploiting the immense...
Spotify to ID AI personas
Spotify is introducing an AI Persona badge that will let users know if an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and not represent a real person. This follows earlier tools for artist identity and trust, including Verified by Spotify, SongDNA, AI Credits and Artist...
More News Today
Homechoice takes a digital leap in customer engagement
Homechoice is one of South Africa’s established retail and financial services brands, trusted by customers for over 40 years. Known for homeware, electronics, fashion, furniture, and flexible credit solutions, the business plays a crucial role in delivering...
The paradox of late adoption: Africa’s cloud-native revolution
Across much of the world, digital transformation has been a slow and staged journey. By Sarthak Rohal, senior vice-president at In2IT Technologies Enterprises moved cautiously from on-premises servers to virtualisation and, only later, to the cloud. Africa’s path,...
HR and ICT leaders must rethink ‘future-ready’ talent
As artificial intelligence (AI), automation and data-driven systems reshape business models across industries, HR and ICT leaders are facing a defining question: what does truly future-ready talent look like? While technical expertise in AI, cybersecurity, data...
Strengthening self-management skills will help students thrive
Technology is the quintessential modern dilemma: while we enthusiastically embrace the positive ways it has transformed our lives, both parents and educators share concerns about its influence on young people. By Louise Hendey, MD: sub-Saharan Africa at Cambridge...
Vertiv industrialises AI deployment with digitally-orchestrated infrastructure
Vertiv has announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a higher fidelity Digital Twin platform. This technology-first approach accelerates the deployment of its Vertiv OneCore integrated modular...
Payments in 2026: The shifts that will define SA’s digital economy
South Africa’s business scene is characterised by exciting possibilities. Favourable economic conditions are signalling the potential that local enterprises possess. For many, it’s a chance to take stock, align themselves with current conditions, and capitalise on new...
Why managers are quietly checking out
Imagine being asked to run a marathon, coach a team, and build the track you’re running on, all at the same time. Sounds exhausting, right? For countless middle managers, this is not a hypothetical scenario; it is their daily reality, writes Anja van Beek, talent...
Red Hat AI Enterprise delivers a unified platform
Red Hat has announced Red Hat AI Enterprise, an integrated AI platform for deploying and managing AI models, agents and applications across the hybrid cloud. It joins the Red Hat AI portfolio which includes Red Hat AI Inference Server, Red Hat OpenShift AI and Red Hat...
1 March the deadline for new National Minimum Wage
On 1 March 2026, South Africa’s National Minimum Wage is officially going up. While it might look like a simple payroll adjustment, getting it wrong isn't just a concern - it’s a compliance concern. SMME owners, and HR managers and payroll teams, especially those in...
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Buds4 Series
Samsung Electronics has introduced its latest Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4. For the first time, Buds4 Pro features a wider woofer, combined with enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an enhanced Adaptive Equaliser (EQ), to supply full-spectrum sound true...
Implementation Specialist (Quadient Inspire – Former GMC) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in Customer Engagement Tech seeks a highly skilled Implementation Specialist who will be responsible for document composition development using Quadient/Inspire (former GMC) platform. You will also develop and support custom programs for...
1st Line Support Technician – Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our Client is a growing high quality Managed Service Provider Company with an increasing client base. They are looking for the right person to join their Remote Support Team to assist in proactively supporting their growing number of IT Support clients....
Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
New 12 month contract role available - Java Developer - Sandton -Senior level role - with 10+ years' experience as Developer - Please indicate clearly on your CV project assignments, Including a description of the tasks performed and their specific roles and...
C# Back End Developer
Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in .NET development with strong C# expertise Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker and YAML Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and exposure to GCP or on-prem deployments Strong database...
C# Back End Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in .NET development with strong C# expertise Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker and YAML Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and exposure to GCP or on-prem deployments Strong database...
SQL Server DBA
Qualifications 6+ years of progressive experience in database administration within enterprise environments. A relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline. Strong expertise in SQL Server and experience with PostgreSQL or similar...
SQL Server DBA – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Qualifications 6+ years of progressive experience in database administration within enterprise environments. A relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline. Strong expertise in SQL Server and experience with PostgreSQL or similar...
Solution Architect
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in solution architecture with a proven track record delivering complex technology solutions. Strong...
Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in solution architecture with a proven track record delivering complex technology solutions. Strong...
Data Engineer (Cloud)
Role Purpose We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise scalable data platforms and pipelines that support analytics, reporting, AI, and business intelligence. You will transform complex, high-volume data into trusted, analytics-ready datasets while...
View more career listings on our Careers Section