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%...

Hardware supply chains under siege from hackers

HP Inc has released the findings of a global survey highlighting the growing concern over nation-state threat actors targeting physical supply chains and tampering with device hardware and firmware integrity. The study of 800 IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs)...

Investment in enterprise business pays off for Pinnacle

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - The South African IT market is a dynamic and constantly-changing environment - and distributors have to be agile to ensure they stay relevant. A case in point is how Pinnacle Enterprise has grown over the last few...

Blue Label launches bond offer in Cell C recapitalisation

Blue Label Telecoms has announced the next step in the recapitalisation of Cell C, with a bond process to get approval of the compromise offer having been made to secured lenders who formerly held publicly-listed bonds or notes. The bond holders will be required to...

New TB drug combination trial could lead to shorter treatment

A visit by the Bavarian State Chancellery and the Western Cape Government to the University of Cape Town's Lung Institute (UCTLI) highlighted a new trial involving BTZ-043 (benzothiazinone DprE1 blocker), a novel TB drug candidate. There are also plans to test BTZ-043...

BT, MTN Business in strategic African alliance

BT and MTN Business have announced a strategic alliance which will offer world class security and communications services to business customers across Africa. New and existing MTN Business customers will get access to solutions including cloud-based security and...

Huge increase in new cloud regions expected

Cloud providers launched 18 new regions in 2021 after launching an average of 15 per year since 2013, according to TeleGeography's refreshed cloud and WAN Infrastructure research. According to the research firm, over the next few years, nearly 50 new cloud regions are...

What did South Africans look at in Street View?

In the 15 years since its launch, Google Street View has come a long way. From going under water to capture the Great Barrier Reef in 2012, being available in VR in 2015, to exploring the 'Top of the World' in Canada in 2017, Street View has achieved a number of...

Avoid scammers and enjoy the UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will take place this Saturday (28 May). This is a massive event with a huge audience - according to UEFA statistics, in 2020 the cumulative audience for live matches was 5,2-billion, with the final...

A lot more must be done to realise AfCFTA benefits

The digital transformation of customs and borders in Africa could improve efficiencies in processes, such as administration at customs and borders, and yield trade gains on the continent of $20-billion a year. A new report by the World Economic Forum, Growing...

Covid likely to affect fraud statistics for years to come

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on the fraud cases that have been reported among businesses over the last two years. Indeed, around 52% of businesses that reported fraud in their organisations during the course of 2020 and 2021, indicated that...

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Thermal imaging cameras for surveillance

Surveillance is an essential component of many security systems today, as it acts both as a deterrent and provides evidence to assist with identifying and prosecuting offenders, says Leon Cahill, security product manager at Jasco Enterprise. However, in many instances...

DCC offers Kingsons bag range

Protecting all of your mobile devices has never been so fashionable or so affordable, thanks to the new Kingsons range of carriers and bags, exclusively available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Kingsons range includes tablet bags, laptop bags,...

Five hot tech trends for 2015

Every year the technology industry debates which technologies will break through in the coming year and become dominant trends that reshape industries and consumer behaviour, says Saurabh Kumar, MD South Africa and global sales head, In2IT Technologies South Africa....

Video surveillance trends for 2015

With the Internet of Things (IoT) continuing to be a hot topic throughout 2014 and across all industries - whether it’s about smart cars or intelligent appliances such as connected refrigerators - more consumers and businesses are now aware of the advantages of being...

Schneider Electric wins brand award

Schneider Electric Africa has been awarded the Africa Best Employer Brand Award for 2014/ 2015 at the annual Employer Branding Awards (EBA), organised by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress & Stars of the Industry group, and endorsed by the Asian...

Make 2015 the year of resilience

As one of the goals for the New Year, companies should take stock of how resilient they are, and take steps to improve their ability to prevent disasters, and to recover should one occur. “As part of their business continuity management, companies assess the risks...

Is your IT environment enabling users?

IT environments that can’t provide reliable, consistent availability risk driving users to unauthorised cloud services -- and compromising security in the process, according to Warren Oliver, Veeam’s regional manager for Southern Africa. “The consumerisation of the...

Hisense releases curved ULED2 TV

Known for its product advantages such as high colour gamut, high dynamic range, high definition and high FPS, Hisense ULED TV has been popular with consumers since it appeared on the market. The upcoming upgraded G2 products also appeared at CES 2015. From the live...

Logical access is key for privacy management

Information about individuals has become readily available due to multiple transactions and the various online accounts people have, says Stan Khan, MD at Muvoni Biometrics and Smartcard Solutions (MBSS). With the advances in technology comes greater access to the...

Ruckus APs achieve Microsoft qualification

Ruckus Wireless has announced that several Ruckus ZoneFlex access points (APs) - including the new Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 (2x2:2), ZoneFlex R600 (3x3:3), ZoneFlex T300 Series, Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000, ZoneDirector 5000, the ZoneDirector 1200 Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN)...

Shopify Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Shopify Developer (5+ years) Part-Time / Full-Time (20-40 hours per week)Remote (Preference for US hours, flexibility for the right candidate) One of ur US based clients are seeking an experienced Shopify Developer to join their team.The ideal candidate will have over...

Jnr – Mid Software Developer (C#, ASP.Net Forms & MVC)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of intuitive & cost-effective Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a meticulous and self-driven Jnr – Mid Software Developer with a strong knack for solving complex problems. Your core role will be to write and maintain...

First Line Techical Support – Azure

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAS EXPERIENCE IN SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN O365 AND AZURE. YOU NEED TO RESIDE IN THE WESTERN CAPE. Our client is a dynamic company that combines centres of excellence in identity, endpoint, security and...

Developer – C# / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...

Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer at Reverside

Job Title: Full Stack Python Analytics EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer will be responsible for building and launching...

First Line Techical Support – Azure – Western Cape Century City

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAS EXPERIENCE IN SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN O365 AND AZURE. YOU NEED TO RESIDE IN THE WESTERN CAPE. Our client is a dynamic company that combines centres of excellence in identity, endpoint, security and...

Full Stack Python Analytics Engineer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

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Junior Business AnalystJoin a company that believes that everything is possible!The company, by increasing their experience and knowledge in the logistics arena, have expanded their global reach to become one of the leading players in the industry. A competitive...

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