Data centres and the electricity conundrum
Data centres are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for them is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating data centres is also rising substantially due to rising electricity...
AI PCs set to boost PC sales
Although traditional PCs remain the number one choice for most consumers buying a new device, the surging demand for AI-driven applications has boosted the popularity of AI PCs - both in the consumer and professional sectors. This trend is expected to continue,...
Digital reading and its role in child mental health
In South Africa, where two out of three children face mental health challenges, and approximately one in seven have a treatable mental health condition - most children will carry the brain burden through to adulthood, due to the country's chronic lack of specialists...
Legal departments are underusing maturing technologies
Many legal departments are struggling to implement emerging technologies while also failing to adopt some of the the most impactful legal and compliance technologies, according to Gartner. “The technology landscape in legal and compliance has been dynamic in recent...
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2023 and beyond
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2023 and beyond. Gartner's top predictions explore how business and technology leaders can reimagine assumptions and seize the moment to turn uncertainty to certainty. "Uncertainty carries as much opportunity as...
CIOs need to accelerate digital time to value
CIOs and IT leaders must take action to accelerate time to value and drive top- and bottom-line enterprise growth from digital investments, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives. "The pressure on CIOs to deliver digital...
Cybersecurity has never been more important
Fraud has evolved since the height of the pandemic, with criminals simultaneously targeting online and offline vulnerabilities as our daily lives return to a blend of in-person and e-commerce experiences. "As in-person commerce returns to pre-pandemic levels, crooks...
Only 10% of companies measured greenhouse gas emissions
The call for global climate action today is urgent, and companies recognize the need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions - not just for the planet, but for the benefit of their own business. While accurately and comprehensively measuring emissions is crucial for...
SA youth depressed from lack of access to labour market
Lack of access to the labour market is taking a toll on young South Africans' mental health, new research by the University of Cape Town's Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health reveals. Titled "Understanding the complex relationship between multidimensional...
Covid vaccination roll-out stagnates in Africa
Covid-19 vaccination coverage has stagnated in half of African countries, while the number of doses administered monthly declined by over 50% between July and September, a World Health Organisation (WHO) analysis finds. Although Africa is far from reaching the...
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ContinuitySA expands in Western Cape
Business resilience solutions provider ContinuitySA has successfully transferred its existing Bellville work area recovery capability and data centre into much larger premises in the upmarket Willowbridge Place development, adjacent to the Willowbridge Mall in Tyger...
T-Systems healthcare template certified on SAP HANA
T-Systems South SAP-based healthcare template solution has officially been certified on HANA. This achievement is a major milestone for both the organisation and for the South African healthcare sector, certifying that T-Systems has the capability to deploy their...
Astute acquires Stride Switch
The Financial Services Exchange, trading as Astute, has acquired the Stride Switch from Stride South Africa RF. Astute is the financial services exchange company owned by the industry to deliver switching and data exchange services to the financial services industry....
IBM expands in the digital agency space
IBM has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aperto, a digital agency with headquarters in Berlin. Upon completion of this transaction, Aperto will to join the IBM Interactive Experience (IBM iX) team, supporting IBM's growth in the largest economy in Europe....
NEC Africa, XON consolidate safety and security for Africa
The XON public safety and security division, headed by Bertus Marais, now offers an extensive array of solutions from NEC's portfolio specifically suited to the African market. The business unit offers a broad yet tightly integrated range of public safety and security...
CloudSmiths creates Salesforce CRM powerhouse
CloudSmiths, a South African SalesForce specialist and part of the DVT Group, is merging with one of South Africa's leading Gold Salesforce Consulting Partners, Ideas Inc. The deal makes CloudSmiths the largest SalesForce specialist in South Africa. Derek Hughes,...
Security, security, security
Jason Dover, director: product line management at KEMP Technologies explores the security imperative for today's complex networks. It is every CISO's worst nightmare - the phone call in the middle of the night to say that a security breach has occurred. For the rest...
Managing risk in the pharmaceutical industry
As part of managing its reputation, an organisation needs to have a continuous process that supports internal changes and decisions and allows it to respond well to external changes - especially those emerging stakeholder concerns that can affect its reputation. In...
New EMC range expands the data lake
EMC has announced the availability of a range of new products that can transform the way organisations store and use data. "We promised them in early 2016, and they're already here: IsilonSD Edge, Isilon OneFS 8.0 and Isilon CloudPools are now available. Together,...
Ricoh wins RobecoSAM Silver Class sustainability rating
RobecoSAM, a Swiss company and one of the world's leaders in socially responsible investment (SRI) assessments, selected Ricoh for its Silver Class sustainability rating. RobecoSAM annually assesses about 3 000 major companies worldwide, based on economy, environment,...
Human Capital Data Analyst
This listed Retail Group requires candidate to be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform and enable strategic decision-making. The HC Group Data Analyst plays a vital role in leveraging data to support evidence-based decision-making and...
IT Project Administrator at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd
We are looking for a Project Administrator to coordinate project activities, including simple tasks and larger plans. You will manage schedules, arrange assignments and communicate progress to all team members. Project Administrator responsibilities include preparing...
Human Capital Data Analyst – Gauteng Bryanston
This listed Retail Group requires candidate to be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform and enable strategic decision-making. The HC Group Data Analyst plays a vital role in leveraging data to support evidence-based decision-making and...
IT Project Administrator at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd – Western Cape Brackenfell
We are looking for a Project Administrator to coordinate project activities, including simple tasks and larger plans. You will manage schedules, arrange assignments and communicate progress to all team members. Project Administrator responsibilities include preparing...
Java Developer at Amar AI Ranking
Job Title: Java Developer Job Description: We are currently seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with a strong background in building scalable, predictable, high-quality, and high-performance web applications. This is a full-time position located at 5401 W Kennedy...
Linux Engineer
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...
Java Developer at Amar AI Ranking – Remote Remote
Job Title: Java Developer Job Description: We are currently seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with a strong background in building scalable, predictable, high-quality, and high-performance web applications. This is a full-time position located at 5401 W Kennedy...
Linux Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate Linux Engineer. The ideal candidate must have foundational experience in Linux system administration and basic public cloud skills. This role involves maintaining and supporting our Linux-based...
Application Engineer at SA Power Services (Pty) Ltd
SA Power is seeking a talented and driven Application Engineer to join our dynamic team in the exciting field of industrial automation. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the engineering team to develop application solutions for our clients in the industrial...
Application Engineer at SA Power Services (Pty) Ltd – Gauteng Randburg
SA Power is seeking a talented and driven Application Engineer to join our dynamic team in the exciting field of industrial automation. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the engineering team to develop application solutions for our clients in the industrial...
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