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)...

Heightened geopolitical tensions increase security risk ratings

While South Africa has a low rating for medical-related risk, mental health, climate change and security risks continue to rise. This is among the trends shown in the annual interactive Risk Map 2025 launched by Internation SOS. As global security and health risks...

Finance app usage, revenue on the rise

There is a growing trend in finance app installs in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability. This is among the findings a new report from AppsFlyer and Google....

New watsonx platform to power next-generation foundation models

IBM, at its annual Think conference, has announced IBM watsonx, a new AI and data platform to be released that will enable enterprises to scale and accelerate the impact of the most advanced AI with trusted data. Enterprises turning to AI today need access to a full...

Tourism on track for a full recovery

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector's swift...

Businesses see banking strains, credit crunch as key risks

The latest survey from Oxford Economics on business risk perceptions suggests banking system strains and tightened credit supply now pose the greatest threats to the global economy. Respondents perceive a one-in-three chance of a full-blown financial crisis comparable...

Investors turn to SA amid mineral diversification efforts

As global players make strides towards transitioning to a cleaner energy future, demand for critical minerals - which are essential for the production of lithium-ion batteries and associated technologies behind solar and wind components and renewable power systems -...

Consumers are spending more on groceries and eating out

FNB's card data shows that individual customers are spending more of their income on groceries and entertainment, which includes out-of-home experiences such as eating out. Today, groceries account for 28% of customer spend, compared to 27% last year, and...

SA scientists to jet off to Dallas for Regeneron ISEF

A group of six young scientists from South Africa will travel to Dallas, Texas to showcase their scientific brilliance on the global stage at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). They all won the opportunity to represent the country...

Beware scammers feeding on Africa’s crypto craze

Cryptocurrency has become incredibly popular in Africa and, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), transactions hit $20-billion a month from as early as 2021. But its popularity as an alternative route to financial stability, investments, and payments has...

FNB on the hunt for young entrepreneurs

Entries for the second year of the FNB Youth Start-up Accelerator (YSA) programme - in partnership with Fetola - are now open. The programme provides mentorship, training, and support to young, committed, first-time entrepreneurs. The YSA programme is a fresh,...

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Konica Minolta SA moves into label and packaging market

Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office, has announced that it is breakig into the local label and packaging industry. "The world of labels is one of the most rapidly growing and fastest changing sectors in the entire printing industry, returning...

Xerox named as one of world’s most ethical companies

Xerox has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2017 World's Most Ethical Company. Xerox is one of only 13 honourees that have been named to the list for all 11 years,...

Collaboration and the changing face of communications

"Collaboration" and "communication", as business terms, have been around for a long time but, as technology evolves, so have the ways in which we communicate and collaborate within and between businesses, writes Andre Deetlefs, executive: lines of business at the...

Microsoft Teams rolls out to Office 365 users

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Microsoft Teams, the company's new chat-based workspace in Office 365. The new tool for team collaboration is now available to Office 365 business customers in 181 markets, including South Africa, and services 19...

The unspoken social media commandments

Social media is fair game, right? Wrong. Over-use and abuse it and you'll end up unliked, unfollowed and maybe blocked. Teens and young adults from HDI Youth Marketeers' Junior Board of Directors offer their top 10 rules when it comes to social media. #1 - Thou shalt...

Syntech moves to new Joburg premises

IT distributor Syntech, which celebrates its 15th year in business, has signed a deal for new offices in Johannesburg as part of its expansion programme which was outlined in 2011. Established in 2002, Syntech places particular focus on providing value-added service...

Joosubs supports growth with Argility innovation

Joosubs, the family-owned furniture retailer, has decided to implement Argility's Ceres retail software suite across its existing network of stores. Ceres provides a tried-and-trusted solution that has been relied upon by retailers for the past 20 years. In terms of...

Dynamic digital consumer voice gets louder

The collective voice of today's dynamic digital consumers is growing louder, compelling goods and services providers to respond with enhanced organisational agility across their entire businesses, writes Wayne Hull, MD and head of Accenture Digital for South and...

Businesses use trade credit to secure debtors

With South Africa's current economic and trade environment remaining constrained and unpredictable, businesses are increasingly recognising the benefits of trade credit insurance to protect their bottom line. Trade credit insurance protects a business against the risk...

Operational intelligence optimises supply chain

Every company in the supply chain is continually being challenged to deliver operations in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. The prospect of cuts to budgets puts greater emphasis on using the supply chain to reduce costs and enhance value, writes Thabo...

Senior Technical Specialist: Java Developer

Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist: Java Developer to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town. Job RoleAs part of the development team, be responsible to produce quality software according to...

Control System Engineer

Well established Automation company based in Gqeberha are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic teamQualifications:National Diploma (Electrical Engineering); National Diploma (Mechatronics); Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) or...

Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master

Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master:What will you do?Our client is a newly created engineering organization on a mission to empower and accelerate autonomous value creation through insights and ML across the group. Our clients' main users are the data scientists and...

Desktop Engineer I

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Desktop Engineer I, where you'll be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and enhancing user experiences. You'll support end-users, troubleshoot hardware and...

Senior Technical Specialist: Java Developer – Western Cape Bellville

Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist: Java Developer to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town. Job RoleAs part of the development team, be responsible to produce quality software according to...

Control System Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Well established Automation company based in Gqeberha are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic teamQualifications:National Diploma (Electrical Engineering); National Diploma (Mechatronics); Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) or...

Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master – Remote Remote

Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master:What will you do?Our client is a newly created engineering organization on a mission to empower and accelerate autonomous value creation through insights and ML across the group. Our clients' main users are the data scientists and...

Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Desktop Engineer I, where you'll be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and enhancing user experiences. You'll support end-users, troubleshoot hardware and...

Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform

Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town.Job DetailsWe're on a transformation journey to be an innovative company at the forefront of the...

SAP Authorisation Consultant (contract hybrid) 0951 (TB)

Applications operations support for authorizations. Providing 1st level support to users; adhering to Confluence processes. Providing 2nd level support to processes where documented. Recording, routing, and monitoring all reported incidents using ITSM/JIRA to the...

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