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%...

Global PC shipments show slight uptick

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64,4-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 1,4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of sustained shipment growth. For the year, PC...

Network security incidents dominate in SA

Throughout 2024, the most common type of security incident faced by companies was related to network protection according to the latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics report. Ninety-seven percent of businesses in South Africa encountered adversaries attempting to...

Top 10 government technology trends for 2023

Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2023 that can guide public sector leaders in accelerating transformation as they prepare for post-digital government and a relentless focus on mission objectives. “Not only is the current global...

Inadequate data hinders progress in ESG goals

While an increased focus on environmental sustainability remains a top priority for consumers and business executives, inadequate data is a key challenge for both groups when it comes to achieving personal and corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG)...

Employers need to establish explicit hybrid work norms

Organisations that lack explicit norms around hybrid work can increase the likelihood of an employee leaving by 12%, says Gartner. “Today’s hybrid work models lack the informal channels for absorbing norms that are present in an office setting,” says Caitlin Duffy,...

African businesses need to build trust as they innovate

The balancing act between digital innovation and customer trust is crucial for African businesses, according to a new report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Mastercard. The study explores the current business landscape through the lens of an...

EMEA workstation shipments expected to bounce back strongly

Personal workstation shipments to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) declined sharply in 2H22, but the market is expected to rebound solidly by the end of this year as demand reheats, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC’s EMEA Quarterly...

Generative AI could be a game-changer for telcos

The immense popularity of ChatGPT since its launch has brought generative AI tools under the spotlight, prompting many companies in differing industries to aggressively explore their capabilities and use cases – and telcos are no exception, says GlobalData. “There are...

Darknet darkens the doorstep of Google Play

After analysing offers of malicious apps on Google Play that are for sale on the Darknet, Kaspersky experts have discovered that malicious mobile apps and store developer accounts are being sold for up to $20 000. Using Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence,...

New Intel connectivity programme aimed at wireless solution providers

Intel has announced a new Intel Connectivity Analytics programme that helps wireless solution providers generate unique networking and system insights – from network health and security, to quality of service and customer experience – enabling them to deliver enhanced...

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What it means to be a third-party agent for SARS

Few employers or employees truly understand what it means when you are nominated by The South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a third-party agent, which often results in a matter that could be resolved speedily lingering unnecessarily and impacting both parties. In...

Nokia IMPACT IoT platform enables IoT services

Nokia has announced updates to its Intelligent Management Platform for All Connected Things (Impact), making it easier for customers to deploy new services and business models for key IoT vertical applications, including smart parking, smart lighting and...

Africa data forum taps into data science

As demand across organisations grows for predictive analytics to help improve decision making, it is becoming increasingly apparent there is a shortage of these competencies today. Africa Data Forum is hosting a three-day event from 22-24 February, aimed at providing...

Curve Group acquires Paperless Software Solutions

In its continued bid to empower businesses and end customers to be financially and digitally enabled, Curve Group has acquired Paperless Software Solutions, a specialist developer of integrated solutions that cut down paper-based admin in virtually any business...

Riverbed delivers “One-click” cloud networking

Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, today announced that Riverbed(r) SteelConnect, an app-defined SD-WAN solution that simplifies networking for the cloud-centric enterprise, now offers instant and easy provisioning of SD-WAN connectivity into...

New Telkom app lets user manage home, mobile accounts

The new Telkom app aims to improve customer service by giving customers the ability to manage both home and mobile accounts from an easy-to-use app on your smartphone or tablet. This app replaces two existing apps: Telkom (for home accounts) and Telkom Mobile (for...

Automating your ITIL processes

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices for IT Service Management (ITSM) have become the accepted basis of improved service delivery, serving as a framework for the closer alignment of IT with business. Having the proper processes in place...

Making the business case for DevOps

DevOps is not about making IT easier or more efficient; it stands or falls on how well it helps the whole organisation win, writes Jaco Viljoen, agile specialist at IndigoCube. No generally accepted definitions for DevOps exist yet--the methodology is simply too...

AdvTech buys into University of Africa

AdvTech Group, Africa's largest private education provider, has acquired a 51% stake in the University of Africa (UoA). Following the International Finance Corporation's ("IFC") investment in the Group in 2016 to support its expansion strategy, this acquisition...

A seamless, real-time experience on any channel

Ironically, yet advantageously, the rapid advancements in technology have created a less technical and more human contact centre (even in the absence of humans). "Contact centres are today enabled by fast responses, a plethora of communication channels and...

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Join Africa's Leading Bank in Johannesburg! SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst Wanted Elevate our supply chain with your expertise. Drive Excellence: Optimize processes and enhance efficiency. Innovate: Lead groundbreaking projects in a dynamic financial environment....

Java Developer (Entry) 0687 TT

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We are searching for a Senor Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure,...

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