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)...

SweepSouth spotlights woes of domestic workers

Inflation and the broader cost-of-living crisis are taking an immense financial and mental toll on South Africa's domestic workers - that's one of the standout findings from the seventh annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers. The...

NYDA, ALX look to combat youth unemployment

In response to South Africa's escalating youth unemployment crisis, ALX and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have announced a transformative partnership ahead of World Entrepreneurship Day today (21 August). The collaboration is set to equip South Africa's...

Nvidia accelerates data centre democratisation

Nvidia has become a founding member of the Linux Foundation's Open Programmable Infrastructure (OPI) project, while making its NVidia DOCA networking software APIs widely available to foster innovation in the data centre. Businesses are embracing open data centres,...

Afrinurse hackathon finds solutions to nursing challenges

Few occupations are as essential to a country's people as is nursing. Yet the nursing sector has seen very little innovation over the years, even as medical technology in hospitals steadily evolves. Looking to bring nursing into the 21st century, AfriNurse in...

If you are online, you are a cybersecurity risk

Kathy Gibson reports from All Things Cyber Security - Everyone has something that can be stolen - and we make a big mistake in not realising that all of us can provide access to lucrative cybercrime targets. This is the word from Professor Elmarie Biermann from the...

Floods, load shedding, war weigh on manufacturing confidence

Confidence levels across the manufacturing sector dropped 14 points to 29 in the second quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing survey. "After a fairly upbeat set of results in the first quarter of 2022, additional headwinds have caused a decrease in...

Network automation unlocks massive growth opportunities across 5G

With the 5G network moving to the cloud, the network is now software-based and requires automation to succeed operationally and financially, according to research from Frost & Sullivan. The company's recent analysis finds that network automation enables all parts...

Greenest tech firms pave way for sustainable future

Thirty-eight of the world's 150 leading tech companies are on track to become carbon neutral by 2030, with several aiming to be carbon negative soon after, according to a report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance...

Kaspersky warns on ToddyCat escalation

Kaspersky researchers have reported an ongoing campaign carried out by an advanced persistent threat (APT) group, dubbed ToddyCat, which focuses on compromising multiple Microsoft Exchange servers using two malicious programs - Samurai backdoor and Ninja Trojan. The...

UCT launches Digital Bootcamp for additional jobs pathway

The University of Cape Town has launched the UCT Digital Bootcamp which, it says, will offer an additional pathway to employment for determined young people and help them unleash their digital potential. The innovative pilot project, which is part of UCT's Vision...

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Make environmental monitoring a priority

Many businesses underestimate the importance of environmental monitoring when it comes to an IT computer room, data centre or other valuable IT assets and facilities, but without environmental monitoring, they risk the damage of expensive assets and the loss of data...

Air Duct uses Huawei TE30 video conferencing

Air Duct, a South African-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) company that works across 13 African countries, assisting in the construction and refurbishment of commercial structures, has acquired a Huawei TE30 video conferencing (VC) solution. Sourced and...

YahClick strengthens position in key markets

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced that its satellite broadband service, YahClick, active customer base has recorded significant growth of more than 42% during 2014. To date, YahClick has acquired almost 34 000 subscribers for its satellite...

Tecnotree, TruTeq team up on value-add

Tecnotree has announced that it has chosen TruTeq Wireless as its premium partner for its “consolidated VAS” (value-added service) offering. TruTeq Wireless has established itself over the past 14 years as a market leader in the digital messaging space in Africa, with...

Check Point ranked number one by Gartner

Check Point Software Technologies recently announced that the company led worldwide market share for Firewall Equipment in Q3 2014, according to research published by Gartner. Gartner’s Market Share: Enterprise Network Equipment research states: * Check Point leads...

Upgrading to Windows 8.1 Pro

Windows 8.1, the most recent release of the popular Windows Operating System (OS), offers users a seamless experience across Windows-based devices, including PCs, notebooks, smartphones and tablets, says Ruben Naicker, Microsoft product specialist at Drive Control...

Gemalto, Tapit launch Tapit and Buy

Gemalto is working with Tapit, a platform used by global brands to transform their physical assets into interactive objects, to launch “Tapit and Buy”. This is an innovative solution whereby the consumer taps their smartphone against a Tapit-enabled physical support,...

What to consider when it comes to tablets

Mobility and always-on connectivity have become a big part of our everyday lives and as such, tablets are now regarded as essential, not only within the consumer space, but also in the business market. Tablets are small, convenient and connected, and allow users to...

vCloud Air now available from VMware

VMware has announced VMware vCloud Air is officially available for government and public sector organisations in the UK to purchase, both directly and as part of the G-Cloud 6 framework – the latest version of the government’s cloud-based services network. VMware...

Neotel launches Maths Lab in Willowvale

Neotel has further expanded its Maths Lab programme with the launch of a Mathematics Laboratory in Willowvale, in the Eastern Cape at the Nqadu Primary & High School. At Neotel, we continue to challenge the status quo and make ICT simpler for our customers but at...

Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal La Lucia

Job Specification 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...

Data Scientist

Data Scientist, preferably with Degree in Actuarial Science / Statistics / Mathematics / Engineering required to join the data team of this fast growing finance and technology company operating in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya, and assist in executing the...

Senior Developer Frontend (KG)

Extensive Experience in creating websites that scale to thousands of users.Detail oriented individual, takes pride and ownership in work produced.Strong MS SQL Skills.Technical ExperienceOther General AttributesWork as part of a team or alone.Excellent work ethics,...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Azure Infrastructure and security Specialist(Senior)

Our Client in the IT Industry is looking for an Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist(senior) if you meet the below requirements kindly send us your CV.ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· 5 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of IT...

L2 ServiceNow Support Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic ServiceNow Level 2 Desktop Support Engineer to join our client in the telecommunications industry. This is a contract position based in Cape Town, offering a hybrid working model to provide flexibility between office and...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Data Scientist, preferably with Degree in Actuarial Science / Statistics / Mathematics / Engineering required to join the data team of this fast growing finance and technology company operating in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya, and assist in executing the...

Senior Developer Frontend (KG) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Extensive Experience in creating websites that scale to thousands of users.Detail oriented individual, takes pride and ownership in work produced.Strong MS SQL Skills.Technical ExperienceOther General AttributesWork as part of a team or alone.Excellent work ethics,...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

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