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%...

Mobile banking popularity leads to cybersecurity concerns

With research suggesting mobile banking usage is set to soar to 79% in the US by 2029, a new study has revealed which states are leading in mobile banking interest - but also highlighting the growing risk of cyberthreats that come with it. The study, conducted by...

Global insurance spend to hit $10trn by 2028

The global insurance market, including life and non-life insurance, has grown by 25% in the past four years with the total value of insurance premiums rising from just under $8-trillion in 2018 to over $9-trillion this year. And, although the annual growth rate...

The key to resolving excessive executive pay

Stronger remuneration committees are the solution to rampant executive pay. This is according to Laurence Grubb, master reward specialist and executive committee member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). "We're seeing an imbalanced power dynamic between...

Lazarus attacks aerospace and defence contractors

ESET researchers have presented an investigation into the infamous Lazarus APT Group and their attack on defence contractors around the world between late 2021 and March 2022. Lazarus APT is a notorious cybercrime organisation with an unknown number of members. From...

YouTube comments are a new tool for scammers

Cryptocurrency is going through a turbulent time. With many rates unstable, crypto scammers have turned to new ways to hook their victims. Kaspersky experts have witnessed one such unusual scheme, in which attackers promote fake crypto services on YouTube. They are...

Top IT service providers fared better in 2021

Of the top 20 IT service providers by revenue, four companies - Samsung SDS, NetEase, Wipro and Intuit - reported an increase of more than 25% in their year-on-year (YoY) revenue due to increasing digital transformation. Around 90% of the top 20 companies recorded...

Sterling performance from second-gen Habana Gaudi2

Intel has announced that its second-generation Habana Gaudi2 deep learning processors have outperformed Nvidia’s A100 submission for AI time-to-train on the MLPerf industry benchmark. The results highlight leading training times on vision (ResNet-50) and language...

New board appointments at Mustek

Mustek Group has announced the appointment of executive director Neels Coetzee as divisional MD of Mustek. Shabana Aboo Baker Ebrahim will take over the position of group financial director and assist group CEO Hein Engelbrecht, who took over that position effective 1...

SA consumers see significant increase in fraud

Over the past year, South Africans have faced increased risk when it comes to becoming a victim of fraud. These trends are reflected in the latest statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS), comparing the first five months of 2022 to the...

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Companies slow to address gender diversity

ThoughtWorks, a multinational software delivery and technology company, says achieving gender diversity in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) working environments will contribute to improved business revenue. According to Lindy Stephens, Global...

Euphoria Telecom enhances productivity

Small business owners must realise that first customer contact has significant influence on customer acquisition and retention. The business telephony system is therefore the lifeblood of one's business, one needs to ensure it is efficient. Euphoria Telecom CEO George...

Grow your small business in 2015

Last year was a challenging one for South African businesses and there are few signs that 2015 will be much easier, says Ivan Epstein, co-founder of Softline and CEO of Sage AAMEA (Australia, Asia, Middle East and Africa). However, get the basics right and your...

DCC offers SnapServer XSR 120

Demand for storage capacity continues to increase at an exponential rate. Future-proof your network attached storage (NAS) requirements with the SnapServer XSR 120 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Built on the award winning GuardianOS Operating System...

Kaba AG partners with AWM360

International manufacturer of access control and enterprise data recording solutions, Kaba AG, will leverage existing partnerships and a solid track record of superior technical expertise to engage the broader African market – beginning with South Africa. Kaba AG’s...

New P’9983 smartphone from BlackBerry

Porsche Design and BlackBerry have announced the new Porsche Design P’9983 Graphite smartphone from BlackBerry. This new member to the P’9983 family will provide exclusive graphite-metallic coloured elements and the finest, hand-wrapped leather on the back door cover....

POPI regulator could mitigate cybercrime

Fast tracking the appointment of the POPI Information Regulator could help increase disclosure and dialogue around cyber security, says Jonas Thulin, security specialist at Fortinet. Cybercrime is escalating globally, and South African organisations are targeted as...

NAPAfrica peering boosts business

Africa’s largest Internet exchange(IXP), NAPAfrica says that the digital divide still exists and new innovative approaches such as peering should be better utilised if Africa is to ever have full access to critical information. While growth is evident, NAPAfrica says...

Nology introduces the Yealink CP860 phone

Yealink has announced the commercial launch of its first IP conference phone - the CP860. The new product combines remarkable audio performance with multiple industry-unique features, making it the ideal conference phone for small to medium-sized meeting rooms. The...

Fifth SACSC to take place in April

Influential ideas and shared global knowledge power this year’s fifth Annual SA Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Research Conference, scheduled to take place next month in Sandton. This power-packed one-day conference, sponsored by Broll Property Group, brings...

Application Support Analyst (CPT) (EE) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to Business Users, IT Domains and Developers as the next Application Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will be...

IT Administrator – Pretoria – Gauteng Pretoria

IT Administrator URGENTLY needed for a high end Law firm based in Pretoria. Candidate must have:- N+ and A+- At least 3 years experience in a similar role- Proven experience as an IT Administrator or similar role- Solid knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and...

IT Tech Support Associate, Chad

Our client is currently seeking a qualified IT Tech Support Associate who will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service across Chad supporting their technology needs. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIESTECH SUPPORT (40% time)NETWORK...

Full stack Java Developer (LW1561)

Web and digital project experience advantageous Agile working experience advantageous Development and maintenance of platform/application Review and present the proposed system solution to the IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System Owner Develop...

Developer Consumer Web

REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or DiplomaAt least 2 years of experience working with Angular Working with DevOps or similar would be advantageous Working in an agile environment RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver strategic projects on time, in budget, with the desired...

SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring and training of the data analyst/operators under their supervision. Key Responsibilities: Manage performance of data...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

IT Tech Support Associate, Chad – Remote Remote

Our client is currently seeking a qualified IT Tech Support Associate who will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service across Chad supporting their technology needs. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIESTECH SUPPORT (40% time)NETWORK...

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