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)...

Multifamily residential property gains traction

The South African multifamily residential rental sector is emerging as a formidable asset class for institutional real estate investors. This is according to a report about the sector, compiled by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) for the South African...

‘Time to lead the conversation – and the nation – forward’

With South Africa navigating its first government of national unity (GNU) and grappling with ever-increasing socio-economic challenges, Decode Communications has unveiled the fifth edition of the South African Government Leaders on X Report which assesses how...

South Africans are under-insured for death or disability

According to ASISA's 2022 Life and Disability Insurance Gap Study, 14,3-million income earners in South Africa only had sufficient life and disability insurance to cover 45% of the total needs of households. This statistic implies that households with one primary...

Difficult choices as cyberinsurance premiums rise

As cybersecurity insurance premiums soar, companies may be forced to play a game of Russian roulette, taking the chance that they won't be hit by a cyberattack. The stakes are high: approximately 236,1-million ransomware attacks occurred globally in the first half of...

New office bearers for WASPA

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has elected its new board for 2023, introducing a number of new board members while still maintaining a level of continuity. James McNab returns as chairman of WASPA, having served previously...

Children increasingly fall victim to cybercrime

So far, 2022 has seen a close to 20% increase in child victims of cybercrime, while the financial losses from these crimes has more than doubled. This is according to Surfshark research. According to the FBI Internet Crime Centre reports (2015-2022), there were nearly...

Why AI should be top of the national agenda

Artificial Intelligence has come a long way since the success of DeepMind over Go world champion Lee Sedol in 2016; the world is beginning to change according to the new possibilities afforded by AI. Leo Charlton, technology analyst at IDTechEx From the robust...

Seacom confirms cyberattack

Seacom has confirmed that, on 10 May 2023, it experienced a cyber security incident. In a statement issued this afternoon, the company says the incident was confined to its hosting environment, impacting a small number of customers, all of whom have been personally...

SA companies being hit by ransomware … hard!

A staggering four out of five South African organisations -78% - were hit by ransomware in the past year, a considerable increase from the 51% that reported an attack in 2022, and well above the global average of 66%. This is according to a new independent report from...

SMBs are working harder to offset rising costs

Sage's annual survey of almost 12 000 SMB leaders globally - "Small Business, Big Opportunity" - finds that despite a challenging 2022, where rising costs significantly impacted profitability, South African small and medium businesses (SMBs) remain optimistic about...

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Panasonic partners with Mustek

Mustek celebrated the start of their partnership with Panasonic on a high, hosting the joint venture at the offices of Mustek in Midrand, at an exclusive event attended by important business partners, media and stakeholders from both organisations. Mustek product...

BI today is powerful, accessible, controlled

Over the years, business intelligence (BI) has helped tens of thousands of enterprises gain a better understanding of the gaps and opportunities in their markets and organisational make-up. Nevertheless, it has been slow to permeate throughout organisations, writes...

Credence adds Infocyte to security stable

Credence Security, a specialist distribution company focusing on information security and risk management, has joined the Infocyte Partner Program as a distributor of the company's threat hunting solutions throughout Africa, Pakistan and India. Infocyte's hunt...

XDSL extends into New Telco SA data centre

New Telco SA's carrier-neutral Midrand data centre has been selected by Internet service and premier fibre provider, XDSL, as a Point of Presence on their rapidly expanding network. The data centre provides XDSL with the ideal platform to further extend their reach...

Bytes Security adds Performanta solutions

Bytes Systems Integration, a specialist outsource service provider and end to end ICT systems integrator and part of the JSE-listed Altron Group, has announced a joint venture with the Performanta Group to provide information security services to South African and...

Red Hat debuts latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9. The latest update to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 builds upon more than six years of enterprise-proven success, offering a more secure, stable and...

Data-centric approach to drive insurance

Insurers today face a myriad of challenges especially when it comes to finding product differentiation in a highly competitive market. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, believes one of the best ways to overcome this is to embrace a data-centric...

Smallest-ever Fujitsu Primergy leads new server line-up

Smaller than ever yet delivering extraordinary performance, the new entry-level Primergy TX1320 M3 server is introduced today by Fujitsu. The ultra-compact tower server model is more powerful than ever, yet is whisper quiet in operation and small enough to fit on a...

Microsoft SA unveils the Microsoft Classroom of the Future

Microsoft South Africa in partnership with the Cape Town Science Centre have launched the Microsoft Classroom of the Future, an exhibition that showcases the latest and greatest educational tools available to teachers today. This interactive showcase at the Cape Town...

Enterprise operational intelligence accelerates decision-making

Most organisations are coming under growing pressure to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, deliver more value to customers and other stakeholders, and respond quickly to a fast-changing business environment, writes Thabo Ndlela, non-executive director of IFS South...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a highly skilled and driven Senior Java Developer who will be responsible for their area of specialisation, as well as for all aspects of product development from interacting with stakeholders and users, to design, development, and deployment, through to...

ERPNEXT LEAD DEVELOPER at DANANDA

Job Description:We are looking for an experienced ERPNext Lead Developer to spearhead our ERP system development and customization efforts. The ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of experience in full-stack development with expertise in ERPNext, as well as...

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst/Insights Specialist role is focused on analyzing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and enhance business performance.Job Title: Data Analyst/Insights SpecialistLocation: Parktown, JohannesburgDepartment:...

ERPNEXT LEAD DEVELOPER at DANANDA – Remote Remote

Job Description:We are looking for an experienced ERPNext Lead Developer to spearhead our ERP system development and customization efforts. The ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of experience in full-stack development with expertise in ERPNext, as well as...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

The Data Analyst/Insights Specialist role is focused on analyzing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and enhance business performance.Job Title: Data Analyst/Insights SpecialistLocation: Parktown, JohannesburgDepartment:...

Business Analyst at Praesignis

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a robust background in financial services and financial services products. This role requires a strategic thinker with 10+ years of experience in analyzing complex business processes, defining problem...

Business Analyst IT

Business Analyst with minimum 2 years' experience as part of an IT delivery team, preferably in Financial Services Industry, required for an Asset Management Company based in Constantia, Cape Town. Minimum requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification requiredMinimum...

Business Analyst at Praesignis – Gauteng Sandown

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a robust background in financial services and financial services products. This role requires a strategic thinker with 10+ years of experience in analyzing complex business processes, defining problem...

Business Analyst IT – Western Cape Constantia

Business Analyst with minimum 2 years' experience as part of an IT delivery team, preferably in Financial Services Industry, required for an Asset Management Company based in Constantia, Cape Town. Minimum requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification requiredMinimum...

Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security EngineerCape Town, South Africa6-month contract - rate negotiable Ready to Shape the Future of Cloud Security? Is this you?You're an experienced Cyber Security Engineer with a passion for cloud technology and securing large-scale systems. You've honed...

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