Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

Are you owed any unclaimed dividends?

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its Claim It campaign, urging South Africans to check if they are potential shareholders owed a portion of the R4,5-billion in unclaimed dividends. The Claim It initiative is a collaborative effort between the JSE and...

Mobile services drive Telkom revenue growth

Telkom reports that its mobile service revenue outpaced the market with revenue growth of 9,6%. In a trading update for the third quarter ended 31 December 2024, group revenue was up 0,9% to R10 995-million, with fixed data revenue up 4,7% and information technology...

Tsunamis could be detected by their rumble in the atmosphere

Triggered by earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, and other Earth-shaking forces, tsunamis can devastate coastal communities. And when it comes to providing advance warning, every second counts. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are testing a novel approach...

New GM for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Provider's Association (WASPA) has announced the appointment of Noelan Rungasamy as the body's new GM, effective 1 June 2023. Rungasamy takes the baton from long-serving GM, Ilonka Badenhorst, who is leaving WASPA to pursue alternative...

Data centre virtualisation to reach $23,14bn by 2030

The global data centre virtualisation market size is anticipated to reach $23,14-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The requirement for unified and centralised management of data centres and...

Finance leaders urged to embrace AI as an organisational role

To build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future, it will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today, according to Gartner. "We're seeing a profound shift in how finance teams work based on the...

Global DeFi revenues set to surge

Although the 2022 crypto winter has been especially cold in decentralised finance (DeFi) land, the DeFi industry is set to boom this year, with revenue reaching record highs. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, global DeFi revenues are expected to jump...

Mobile AI market on track to hit R85bn by 2030

The global mobile artificial intelligence (AI) market is anticipated to reach $84,97-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth has been significant in recent years due to several...

Dream job scam targets victims on LinkedIn

Kaspersky experts have warned against a new wave of phishing scams on LinkedIn targeting people in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region, with the promise of a dream job. Cybercriminals posing as HR managers from high end fashion brands are luring victims to...

Shipping faces new safety challenges

Shipping transports around 90% of world trade onboard different vessels so maritime safety is critical. Improvements have been significant over the past decade, culminating in the sector reporting a record low number of large ships lost over the past year. However, a...

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RDB Consulting achieves ISO 20000 certification

Database outsourcing consulting specialist RDB Consulting has been accredited with the prestigious ISO/IEC 20 000 IT service management certification, an acknowledgement of its outstanding commitment to service excellence, standards and global best practices. The...

Rectron to distribute Acronis in SA

Rectron has been appointed as an official partner to Acronis in South Africa. Acronis produces backup, disaster recovery and secure file sync and share solutions, of which Rectron will distribute its cloud backup solution for business. "This is a particularly exciting...

Toshiba broadens security portfolio

Toshiba South Africa has announced Toshiba Mobile Zero Client (TMZC), the first mobile zero client solution based on standard laptops that enables companies to perform all IT-based tasks with all data stored away from a set device, offering IT teams unrivalled levels...

Citrix increases footprint in Africa, strengthens in SA

Citrix is increasing its footprint in Africa through an expansion in distribution operations, and that its channel in East and West Africa will now be managed and supported by Citrix South Africa. A key part of this initiative is the appointment of Drive Control...

Time to move to a “product paradigm”?

It is time for software development to move from its long-standing "project paradigm" to something much closer to how business actually works. In the process, the venerable project management office will morph into something quite different. By Jaco Viljoen, Agile...

Software AG extends IoT with Cumulosity

Software AG recently acquired Cumulocity, which will bolster the Internet of Things (IoT) capability of the company, unlocking more potential for many of their clients globally. "With this acquisition we will be able to embed award-winning IoT solutions into our...

SA’s credit card fraud regulations among the best

Credit card fraud is still rife in South Africa, but merchants and customers using credit cards still have some comfort in the knowledge that their transactions are protected by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The key tenets of PCI DSS is...

Cyber resilience framework key to surviving a cyber attack

In today's networked, digital world, the ability to detect, prevent and recover from a cyber-attack is critical. Cyber resilience is thus key to organisational sustainability. This is according to Al de Brito, senior technical analyst at ContinuitySA, who says: "Cyber...

Securing the blockchain

Currently, digital cryptocurrencies are on the up and up, with at least 100 active, suitably valuated cryptocurrencies being used as acceptable tender. The benefit of bitcoin, and other virtual digital cryptocurrencies, lies in their anonymity, and with...

FNB promotes access to banking in rural SA

FNB has introduced a non-cash dispensing ATM with deposit capability. These ATMs are a smaller version of the standard ATM which FNB introduced in 2013 as a way of bringing banking services directly into communities. The roll-out out of the new generation of ATMs...

Data Specialist – Gauteng Midridge Park

We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle GoldenGate Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Oracle GoldenGate solutions to ensure seamless data replication and integration across...

Data Analyst (Credit Risk) – Remote Remote

High profile credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Analyst.High profile credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Analyst.The candidate must have a Completed BSc Honours (Computer...

SAP Authorisations Consultant 0951 – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP Authorisations Consultant (Advanced)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SAP Enabling Services (FICORA)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Minimum 3 years' experience years' experience SAP...

Information and Systems Manager

Information & Systems ManagerMarket related salary offered The Information & Systems Manager is responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group.This role ensures that systems and data platforms are...

Java Developer

Are you a seasoned developer eager to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation? At iOCO, we're looking for a Senior Java Developer who can bring their expertise to our dynamic team. In this role, you'll craft high-quality software solutions, and stay at the...

Devops Engineer

??Join Our Tech Revolution!?? Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, innovative environment? We're on the lookout for a DevOps Guru to join our tech-savvy team! If you thrive in a culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge...

Information and Systems Manager – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

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Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a seasoned developer eager to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation? At iOCO, we're looking for a Senior Java Developer who can bring their expertise to our dynamic team. In this role, you'll craft high-quality software solutions, and stay at the...

Devops Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

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Write and Edit PHP Code Write and edit PHP code on the back end of web applications and dynamic sites. Consider the web application's intended function and work to integrate the PHP code with existing HTML code. Work with the application's data structure to maintain...

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