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)...

GenAI drives massive growth in AI spend

Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including AI-enabled applications*, infrastructure, and related IT and business services, will more than double by 2028 when it is expected to reach $632-billion, according to a new forecast from the International...

China powers ahead with GenAI patents

China's rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) highlight its determination to lead the global AI landscape. The significant surge in GenAI patent filings - nearly 50% of the global total - reflects the country's aggressive push towards...

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...

National Online School Championships for esports this weekend

Mind Sports South Africa is to hold its popular annual S A National Online School Championships for esports - open to all learners whether their school is affiliated or not - on 25 June. However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are...

Children exposed to advertising techniques while gaming

A recent study by cybersecurity company Surfshark has revealed that the majority of the studied mobile gaming apps used by children share data with third-parties. "Gaming is an important part of daily life for many people, including children," says Agneska...

Collaboration key in a hybrid world

Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA – The way we work, learn and play has changed forever - and CIOs are key to making this change successful. This is the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, regional director: southern Africa at HP Inc, who says employers have become...

The evolution of cloud through distribution

Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect – Up to 80% of cloud is sold direct, but its reach through distribution is growing fast - as much as 40% in the SMB sector. The movement to public cloud is not new, says Chris Vallenduuk, regional director: APAC at Context,...

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IT changes focus in IoT world

Hicham Abdessamad, executive vice-president, Global Services, Solutions and Support at Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) talks about cloud transformation and data expansion driving the need for businesses to embrace a new strategy. The cloud transformation and exponential...

Nigeria leads a mobile lifestyle

Nigeria, with 125-million mobile subscribers, is not just Africa’s largest mobile market. It is also home to one of the most connected and engaged mobile populations on the continent. And as smartphones become cheaper and mobile broadband infrastructure continues to...

How big data helps insurance organisations

Insurance is typically a grudge purchase, and as a result insurance organisations experience high volumes of customer churn, says Gary Allemann, MD, Master Data Management. Customers are looking for the best price and the best service, and are more than willing to...

Kemp LoadMaster free for local developers

The free version of Kemp Technologies’ popular LoadMaster application load balancer is now available for unlimited use, making it easy for IT developers and open source technology users to benefit from all the features of a full commercial-grade product at no cost. It...

Truecaller releases revamped Truedialer

Truecaller has announced the global launch of its revamped version of its popular dial pad app Truedialer, available for free on Google Play. With more than 100-million users, Truecaller offers its services in more than 200 countries around the globe and is now...

Mobile technology boom boosts tourism

The World Tourism Organisation reports that tourism continues to be an important driver of socio-economic development in Africa, after growing from 26-million international tourists in 2000 to 56-million in 2014. According to Wiza Nyondo, head of Niches at FNB...

Building systems for the always-on business

The always-on era is becoming a reality for every business: Globalisation is allowing companies to spread their operations across multiple time zones just as users are abandoning the old nine-to-five working day and want access to their e-mail and data anytime,...

Sophos named leader by Forrester

Sophos has announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in Forrester Research's new report, The Forrester Wave: Endpoint Encryption, Q1 2015. Calling Sophos a "Breakout Star" in the evaluation, Forrester states that "security and operations admins will appreciate...

10 common SAP implementation mistakes

Implementing effective enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP is fundamental to any company’s efficient operation and underpins its growth strategy, says COO of Britehouse, Paolo Masselli. If not delivered effectively, these implementations can be...

The dawn of medical cities

The global challenge Within our lifetime, the global population is set to grow and change demographics at a rate unseen by previous generations, says John Raspin, partner at Frost & Sullivan. This puts enormous pressures on all industries but specifically...

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Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

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Join our dynamic team as a Remedy Business Analyst, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be...

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Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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