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)...

GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies

Despite 65% of organisations having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. This is according to a new Sophos report, “Beyond the...

Fraud rates show double-digit growth in Africa

Smile ID’s 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlights critical fraud trends across the continent, revealing that southern Africa’s rejection rates rose significantly from 9% in 2023 to 21% in 2024. Drawing on anonymised data from over 110...

Rapid growth forecast for embedded finance

The global embedded finance market size is expected to reach $588,49-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The benefits of embedded finance, such as an alternate source of revenue...

Logistics automation to top $90bn by 2030

The global logistics automation market size is expected to reach $90-billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,7%, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Logistics operations are critical factors in the smooth functioning of the...

Vehicle age reaches record high in the US

With more than 284 million vehicles in operation (VIO) on US roads, the average age of cars and light trucks in the US has risen again this year to a new record of 12,5 years, up by more than three months over 2022, according to the latest analysis from S&P Global...

UCT retains top spot in Africa on CWUR rankings

The University of Cape Town (UCT) retains its spot at the highest-ranked African university, at 267th position (up three places from last year) by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) in their 2023 Global 2000 list. CWUR released the largest academic...

Microsoft signs up for fusion energy

Helion Energy has announced an agreement to provide Microsoft electricity from its first fusion power plant. The plant is expected to be online by 2028 and will target power generation of 50MW or greater after a one-year ramp up period. The planned operational date...

Mobile money transactions set to boom

A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in the payments market, found that the total value of mobile money transactions in emerging markets will reach $2-trillion by 2027, an increase of over $500-billion from 2023. Growing at 33%, the market is being...

Early signs of El Niño weather patterns spotted

Kelvin waves, a potential precursor of El Niño conditions in the ocean, are rolling across the equatorial Pacific toward the coast of South America. The most recent sea level data from the US-European satellite Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich indicates early signs of a...

SA property in demand for hyperscalers

South Africa continues to attract data centres to its property market, with a number of new operators eyeing the local environment. This is the word from Calvin Crick, MD: transaction service at Cushman & Wakefield Broll, who says the real estate services company...

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FLIR visual kits from Graphic Image Technologies

A new IP video surveillance system usually requires that the security specialist or installer purchases all components individually before undertaking the process of device installation and infrastructure implementation. This can be time-consuming, costly and...

OpenWeb launches affordable fibre pakcages

OpenWeb has launched affordable Capped Unshaped ADSL and Fibre packages from as low as R1.37 per Gigabyte. OpenWeb CEO Keoma Wright comments: "This product runs at the speed of your line, whether it is a 2Mbps or 100Mbps line." He says the superfast ADSL/VDSL data...

What is your old smartphone worth?

With the much-anticipated Nokia 3310 relaunch taking place this year, users might want to consider selling their old phone, says Claire Cobbledick, marketing head for Gumtree SA. The iconic Nokia 3310, first launched in 2000, quickly became one of South Africa's most...

Ambulance service uses visual analytics

The South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is using Qlik Sense and QlikView across the organisation to visualise its data for better understanding of where its ambulances are and need to be at any given time. Bringing the reality to life by...

Adapt or die

The evolution of technology has meant that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) no longer need to be responsible for IT in the traditional sense. In fact, they have surpassed their larger counterparts as early adopters of the latest cloud-based services, writes Brian...

Kenyan diaspora the biggest money senders

To mark the 10th anniversary of ground-breaking mobile money service M-PESA, WorldRemit has released new data showing that the Kenyan diaspora is the biggest sender of digital remittances to mobile accounts. Transfers to mobile money accounts make up 93% of WorldRemit...

Rockwell Automation drives borehole pumps in Namibia

Rockwell Automation sub-Saharan Africa was contracted by Eco Projects, a Rockwell Automation Namibian systems integrator, for equipment to power borehole pumps in Windhoek, Namibia. The borehole development is the first phase of 17-month plan designed to alleviate the...

Targus appoints Axiz, Tarsus as master distributors

Targus, the manufacturer of mobile and computer accessories for the mobile workforce, has appointed Axiz and Tarsus Distribution as its preferred master distributors for southern Africa. Both distribution companies will serve corporate and retail markets regionally...

Say goodbye to third-world communication

SD-WAN is all about the seamless and the smart, writes Brendan Mc Aravey, country manager at Citrix South Africa. South African businesses increasingly depend on connectivity. This is because tech-savvy customers require businesses and service providers that meet...

Affordable, scalable video and voice comms for SMBs

SkyGroup Communications is offering SMB customers the opportunity to leverage a completely customised cloud-based, video and voice system delivered in HD, based entirely on a subscription model with its videoHub offering. The videoHub service allows customers to...

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Our Client is looking for a ServiceNow Developers to join their teamArea/Location: Cape Town South AfricaJob Description:Our client is looking for an experienced and dedicated ServiceNow Developers to join their teamResponsibilities:Agile, customer-oriented...

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Our Client is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to play a pivotal role in our dynamic development team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of robust software solutions. This position is instrumental in driving innovation, ensuring code...

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Join a forward-thinking company in the healthcare technology sector and become part of a collaborative and enthusiastic team responsible for supporting operating systems, business applications and supporting system applications. Ensure the optimal health of multiple...

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