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...

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)...

Digitalisation key to transport industry evolution

The transportation sector is evolving rapidly as a critical enabler of global supply chains and industrial operations. This is a key finding from RS’s latest transportation sector report, “Moving in the Right Direction: Driving an Interconnected World at a Local...

CFOs are broadening their role

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are expected to perform beyond the traditional scope of leading the finance function in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 251 CFOs, taken in October 2024, showed multiple enterprise priorities where CFOs have been...

Taiwan brings in generative AI for English lessons

Teachers often report that students learning English tend to read and write better than they speak, as shyness and a lack of practice can hinder the ability to converse. Now, a chatbot funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Education and running on next-generation large...

Social media linked to youth mental health issues

Social media offers many benefits for young people, but there are indicators that it could also pose a risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. That's the warning from US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy in a new advisory on social...

Most employees don’t achieve optimal performance

Only 41% of employees are currently performing optimally - consistently giving their best work in a way they are confident they can sustain over the next year. According to Gartner, post-pandemic, work has become "unbounded," with fewer constraints on when, where and...

Huge increase in human-driven cyber incidents

Security operations centre (SOC) analysts discovered more than three high-severity incidents with direct human involvement every day in 2022, according to research based on the analysis of incidents reported to customers of Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response...

Fixed-wireless an option as load shedding strains networks

South African companies are increasingly turning towards fixed-wireless networks as a backup or alternative to fibre and mobile broadband as record levels of load shedding puts telecoms networks under strain. These networks are showing resilience and delivering high...

Global EV market came close to 11m units in 2022

With the trend of electrification, connection, autonomous driving, and sharing in the automobile industry, the electronic vehicle (EV) market is growing fast. An EV overview from IDC's Worldwide Semiconductor Automotive Ecosystem and Supply Chain found that the...

African brands fall out of favour with Africans

Despite optimism with the progress of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and other initiatives to drive African initiatives, African brands regressed 20% from a 10-year high of 17% to 14% share of the Top 100 most admired brands in Africa. This is...

NFT value forecast drops to $2,7bn by 2025

After a bullish start in 2023 and optimistic first two months, the once booming NFT market again witnessed headwinds and weak sales figures, which knocked down market projections for the following years. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, NFT...

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For Mother’s Day, check out these apps

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Alcatel suggests some Android apps that will help busy moms make the most of their time.   Cozi Family Organizer Manage your hectic schedule and keep the whole family in the loop with Cozi. This app turns your mobile devices into family...

Econz Wireless showcases new features at Securex 2017

Econz Wireless is back at Securex, stand H03, for the second year. “We have made so many improvements to our Time and Attendance, Workforce Management solutions, that we hope both customers and visitors pop into our stand and see what is new,” says sales director...

SA’s e4 disrupts Australian lending process

Software as a service (SaaS) company e4 says that digitisation has led to its South African-based technology being launched in Australia. Ryan Barlow, chief technology officer of e4, says that while the company has made significant inroads locally with its business...

CA payment security reduces online fraud loss

CA Technologies has launched its CA Risk Analytics Network, a card-issuer network that stops card-not-present fraud instantly for network members. Using realtime behaviour analytics, machine learning and global transaction data it can reduce online fraud losses by an...

Qualcomm adds enhanced features

Qualcomm Technologies has introduced two new mobile platforms, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and 630, both designed to support a leap in performance enabling advanced photography and enhanced gaming, in addition to long battery life and fast LTE speeds. The Snapdragon...

Globetom’s Electronic Distribution Platform reaches Nigeria

Globetom’s cloud service for electronic distribution and payment solution management is making a market entry into Nigeria. Globetom’s GP3 platform has been certified by the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System Plc as a Payment Terminal Service Provider. The initial...

Bytes MS, NCR, Nedbank win innovation award

Bytes Managed Solutions (Bytes MS) has received the Best Branch Automation Project award at The Asian Banker Technology Innovation Awards ceremony. Bytes MS jointly received the award with NCR Corporation, its technology partner and a global leader in omni-channel...

Turn your phone into an authenticator

HID Approve, from HID Global, turns a mobile device into a handheld validation device or “authenticator” that verifies online access and transaction requests, such as digital banking transactions or corporate VPN access. HID Approve adds a new level of trust for...

Fujitsu powers SMEs with entry-level storage

Fujitsu has doubled the capacity of data that can be protected by its entry-level Eternus DX S4 hybrid storage range, introducing performance and capacity upgrades across the line-up. For the second time in just 12 months, Fujitsu is unchaining the amount of...

SPL launches memory, SSDs

Service Parts Logistics (SPL), best known for distribution of branded spare parts and upgrades and the exclusive master distributor for ServiceLife accessories, has launched a range of memory and solid state drives. ServiceLife memory and SSDs come with a lifetime...

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Technical Services (Manager) at Construct Executive Search

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Technology Degree or Advanced Diploma in Built-Environment, or Facilities Management.Must have 5-8 years of experience in building construction, maintenance, and renovation works programs.Must...

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