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%...

Growing cannabis use in adolescents with mental illness

A new study by the University of Cape Town's Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health has found that the prevalence of cannabis use in adolescents admitted with mental illness increased after the South African High Court ruling in 2017 to decriminalise cannabis. The...

SSE set to outpace SD-WAN revenue

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is projected to reach nearly $16-billion by 2028, representing a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Security Service Edge (SSE) revenue is expected to maintain a robust double-digit CAGR and outpace SD-WAN's...

SAP Africa sets up Africa’s first AppHaus

SA Africa has revealed plans to set up its first African AppHaus in Cape Town. The SAP AppHaus Network is a community of SAP partners that are united in the belief that innovation requires a creative environment, a multi-disciplinary team of designers, domain experts,...

CMOs should look beyond digital for differentiation

Marketing teams that are effective at scaled judgment and empathetic influence are more likely to report revenue growth, according to Gartner, In fact, marketing teams who implemented these skills were 11% more likely to report organisational revenue growth in 2021....

Regional displacement tracking scales up

More than 8-million people are internally displaced in Ukraine due to the war, and a further 6,5-million have fled to safety across international borders. In response, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is scaling up the use of its Displacement...

Government sector increasingly targeted by cybercriminals

Research based on the analysis of incidents reported to customers of Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has revealed that the share of critical incidents experienced by organisations increased from one-in-ten (9%) in 2020, to one-in-seven (14%) in 2021....

Marketing budgets on the increase

Marketing budgets have climbed to 9,5% of total company revenue in 2022, an increase from 6,4% in 2021, according to Gartner. But while marketing budgets are increasing this year, they still lag pre-pandemic spending levels. The annual Gartner 2022 CMO Spend and...

African entrepreneurs set for take-off

African business leaders are expecting the entrepreneurial spirit to take off across the continent over the next three years on the back of an improved environment for business and greater political stability, according to new research from World Mobile. The study...

Holistic care central in employee benefits post-pandemic

One of the key insights to come out of the 2022 Sanlam Benchmark Survey - an annual body of research into the state of retirement funds and retirees in South Africa - is the emergence of a new "currency" in South Africa: post-pandemic job security. As many as...

Strong growth for consumer asset tracking devices

The number of active consumer asset tracking devices in Europe and North America reached 11,2-million at the end of 2021, according to Berg Insight. Growing at a CAGR of 20,4% the active installed base is estimated to reach 28,3-million units in 2026, with market...

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Steps to application-aware data protection

Many IT organisations have had the same data protection tools and practices for years, even decades, and see no need for that to change. However, Application Owners need to know that they’ll be able to recover their data at the application level when disaster strikes,...

Paper could be the downfall of compliance

Organisations wanting to toe the compliance line when it comes to regulatory requirements linked to PoPI and FICA, must factor paper-based documentation into their governance, risk and compliance strategies, or run the risk of non-compliance, says Andrew Griffith,...

A new era of big data risk management

Increasingly stringent regulatory environments are driving a stronger focus on identifying, measuring, and managing risk exposure. Managing vast amounts of data is a crucial component in the accurate assessment of risk, and is one of the top reasons why big data risk...

Securing personal and business data

The ability to centrally store, share and access data is fast becoming essential for businesses of all sizes in an increasingly mobile and connected world. However, in light of the recent high profile and well-publicised attacks on public cloud providers, security...

HDS enhances Content Platform portfolio

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced new capabilities in its entire Hitachi Content Platform portfolio. Now each system delivers true peace of mind in a wholly integrated and secure data, workforce and cloud mobility solution. HDS introduced the new...

Collaboration key to NHI success

Some members of the private healthcare sector regard the introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI) a threat, but that should not be the case, says Dr Mangaliso Mahlaba, chief operating officer of Thebe Ya Bophelo Healthcare, South Africa’s foremost black-owned...

Huawei launches NFV open lab

Huawei has announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) open lab in Xi’an, China, dedicated to developing multi-vendor integration verification capabilities, expanding joint service innovations with customers, partners and...

Strategic challenges for 2015

Looking ahead this New Year the key question remains the same: what are the strategic challenges that IT leaders will face in 2015? The CIO is the number one executive to drive business innovation and new services across the business. One of the major challenges the...

Acer commits to the education channel

Acer is a leading vendor of IT products in the education market and aims to support the change of the way students learn and teachers teach nowadays. Acer believes the most valuable part of computing is its power to spread knowledge. With its full product portfolio...

Secure school WiFi with a corporate approach

Schools moving to install wireless networks need to approach their IT security in the same way as corporates do, says Networks Unlimited, distributor of Fortinet. Schools around South Africa are increasingly looking to technology to enrich learning and make school...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Tyger Valley

Our client, a fastest growing mining and materials company is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Software Developer (Full Stack) with end-to-end development skills to join their team in Tyger Valley, Cape Town (Onsite). The successful candidate will be responsible...

Senior C# Developer

Our client is in search of a Senior C# Developer, this is a fully remote position. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#.NET CoreAngularEntity Framework.Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to...

Intermediate – Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making within the organisation of a dynamic Tech Company in Joburg seeking your analytical expertise to be its next Intermediate - Senior BI Developer. You will be responsible for gathering, analysing,...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

IT Support Technician at Square 1 Recruitment

Are you searching for a dynamic team where your expertise in solving diverse IT challenges is valued and rewarded? Do you desire a role within a small, supportive team that cherishes work/life balance? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!Our client...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is in search of a Senior C# Developer, this is a fully remote position. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#.NET CoreAngularEntity Framework.Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to...

Intermediate – Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making within the organisation of a dynamic Tech Company in Joburg seeking your analytical expertise to be its next Intermediate - Senior BI Developer. You will be responsible for gathering, analysing,...

IT Support Technician at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng

Are you searching for a dynamic team where your expertise in solving diverse IT challenges is valued and rewarded? Do you desire a role within a small, supportive team that cherishes work/life balance? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!Our client...

Intermediate – Senior Data Engineer (JHB – Hybrid)

About the Role:iOCO is seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate to Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg. This hybrid role requires expertise in SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server...

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