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%...

ITU and global organisations look to close the AI skills gap

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant are among more than 25 organisations from around the globe that will serve as founding contributors to the AI Skills Coalition - an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union...

AI spend in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa set to soar

Spending on AI in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) totaled $4,5-billion in 2024 and is projected to surge to $14,6-billion by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34%. That's according to the latest insights from International Data...

Every third user in SA has nicknames for their gadgets

Nearly every third respondent (30%) from South Africa gives a nickname to their personal and home devices - with smartphones topping the list - according to a Kaspersky "Digital Superstitions" survey about people's attitudes toward modern technologies and gadgets....

How concerned should SA be about developments in AI?

The concept of the AI Singularity, where machines become self-aware, is cause for some concern among several prominent researchers and thought leaders. While the concerns may seem worlds away for most South Africans, they are real and South African universities should...

What India’s population rise means for supply chains

India now has a larger population than China, with implications for supply chains that stretch beyond the region. This is according to Oliver Chapman, CEO of OCI, noting that India has overtaken China as the most populous nation in the world according to United...

Denmark tops World Citizenship Report

Denmark, Switzerland and Finland took the top three spots in the 2023 World Citizenship Report, which ranks 188 countries across five key motivators defining citizenship for the global citizen. Published by CS Global Partners, the World Citizenship Report showcases...

Hackathon to pay €16k for ideas to level up ride hailing

global mobility and urban services platform inDrive, is launching its inaugural annual global hackathon, inCode 2023, with €16 000 up for grabs for the top ideas to make ride-hailing safer and more inclusive. InDrive invites the world's top tech talent to register...

Twitter influencers punt AutoGPT as ‘next big thing’ in AI

AutoGPT - an open-source experimental AI agent which can autonomously perform tasks such as Internet search, planning, coding, and debugging - has emerged as the top trend on Twitter since the second week of April, according to GlobalData's Social Media Analytics...

Load shedding is draining local businesses

The Experian Business Debt Index (BDI), which reflects the relative ability for business to pay their outstanding suppliers/creditors – in other words, the overall health of businesses in the economy - unsurprisingly declined sharply to a reading of 0,996 in Q4 2022...

Businesses look to behavioural biometrics to counter scam attacks

A new white paper from LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Multifaceted Fraud Attacks: Behavioural Biometrics as a Defensive Tool – has laid bare the challenges faced by organisations in addressing sophisticated fraud threats following increased digital adoption and...

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CallCabinet reinvents call recording with Atmos PLUS

At the annual IT Expo in Fort Lauderdale, CallCabinet launched the newest enhancements to its flexible, cloud-based interaction system Atmos in the form of Atmos PLUS. The additions to CallCabinet's award-winning compliant call recording solution enable customers to...

Silvertree buys TopCheck

Silvertree Internet Holdings has acquired Nigerian price comparison site TopCheck for an undisclosed amount. TopCheck is Nigeria's leading price comparison site for financial services offering free online comparison for insurance products, loans, and broadband...

Sophos acquires Invincea, adds machine learning

Sophos has entered into an agreement to acquire Invincea, a visionary provider of next-generation malware protection. Invincea's endpoint security portfolio is designed to detect and prevent unknown malware and sophisticated attacks via its patented deep learning...

Decision Inc is Qlik Partner of the Year

Decision Inc, an information strategy and technology consulting organisation, was awarded Qlik Partner of the Year 2016 at the Qlik Southern Africa Summit on 2 February 2017. Decision Inc's revenue generation for Qlik solutions exceeded that of the nearest partner by...

Tertiary institutions mustn’t forget about availability

As tertiary institutions prepare for the commencement of the new academic year, attention shifts to an increasingly digital-savvy student base with changing expectations of how technology is used for learning. This is resulting in the data availability and recovery...

The rise of the customer

In a market where customer experience trumps product as a competitive advantage, businesses are constantly faced with the challenge of providing customers with the experience that they are looking for, according to Amit Kaundinya, digital business advisor: connected...

Fujitsu Eternus AF650 all-flash storage scores top marks

The Fujitsu Eternus  AF650 is the fastest storage solution in its class - as underlined by a new industry benchmark. The midrange all-flash system, a sales success since its launch late last year, has now gained official recognition of its industry-leading...

No shame in IT security breaches

One of the first steps to addressing a public health crisis is taking the shame out of it, writes Matthew Gardiner, senior product marketing manager at Mimecast. This, for example, was something that had to be learned during the early days of the AIDS crisis in the...

Next-generation robots guarantee a workplace revolution

Robotic technologies have certainly transformed substantially since the first idea for a mechanical knight was sketched by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1459. Even then, those with an understanding of the benefits of automation and robotics saw the significant advantages of...

A cashless economy helps bridge inequality

South Africa could take some lessons in cashless economy, writes Michael Bowren, CEO and co-founder of online financial product comparison portal www.fincheck.co.za. South Africa can learn from the Indian government's moves to bank its unbanked population by limiting...

Data Analyst

Qualification Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7), or equivalent, if substantiated by valid evidence of competency.Experience 1 - 2 years' relevant data analysis experience in a professional working environment.Knowledge of Python and/or R...

Jnr/Mid / Senior Level Developer

You will report directly to the CTO, and work with him to understand key commercial problems, and architect and build new solutions for them. You will join existing projects creating smart solutions to quickly onboard key integrations with large telecommunications...

Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...

CNC milling machine programmer and operator – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a skilled CNC Milling Machine Programmer and Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in programming with Mastercam and experience working with Fanuc systems. You will be responsible for creating and optimizing CNC programs,...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank

Qualification Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7), or equivalent, if substantiated by valid evidence of competency.Experience 1 - 2 years' relevant data analysis experience in a professional working environment.Knowledge of Python and/or R...

Jnr/Mid / Senior Level Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

You will report directly to the CTO, and work with him to understand key commercial problems, and architect and build new solutions for them. You will join existing projects creating smart solutions to quickly onboard key integrations with large telecommunications...

Senior RPG Developer (insurance)

12 month contract, that will be renewed. Collaborate with other developers in the design and planning of application code to meet the business users' requirementsEnsure adherence to code standards and the development process, providing assistance to fellow...

Senior BI Developer at Resourgenix

Job Title: Senior BI Developer Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid) About Us:Join our innovative team and transform data into impactful insights!Key Responsibilities: Transform Needs: Turn business requirements into technical specs.Build Solutions: Design and deploy...

Fullstack TypeScript/JavaScript Developer (LM)

Development and maintenance of the BEDARFS KOSMOS application (predicts the long-term parts and vehicle volumes for every part used across the GROUP Group). Interaction with GROUP Munich and other external partners through workshops, meetings, calls and emails....

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