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%...

Crypto scams have skyrocketed in the past decade

Although illicit crypto activity significantly dropped in 2023 - falling by almost 40% YoY - the volume of these transactions was still a massive $24,2-billion, pushing the 10-year total to shocking highs. Data from AltIndex.com indicates the crypto market has...

AI will boost drug discovery market

The global artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery market is estimated to reach $9,1-billion in 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 29,7% from 2024 to 2030 - according to new data from Grand View Research. The pandemic has made the adoption of AI more widespread in the...

Digital transformation goes beyond the tech

Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - There can be no doubt about the need for digital transformation as business needs undergo rapid and often disruptive change. An AWS survey demonstrates that 94% of business leaders say the pandemic forced accelerated...

Adaptability and the need to change

Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - People and organisations change for one of two reasons: they are forced to change; or they want to. But often the work required to make a change is just too daunting and they give up. This is according to Aurelia Edwards,...

CIOs embrace post-pandemic realities in a digital-first world

Kathy Gibson is at the IDC CIO Summit 2022 - Many companies have brought forward their digital transformation projects by two years or more in response to the global pandemic - and they are reaping the benefit - but CIOs need to prepare now for the post-pandemic...

WAPA encourages ICASA to release 1,200GHz of WiFi 6E spectrum

South Africa could benefit by up to nearly $58-billion over the next 10 years by enabling 1 200 license-exempt megahertz in the 6GHz band, helping the country to bridge the digital divide as well as improve access to remote education, work, and commerce. But ICASA has...

Cybercriminals target Windows Print Spooler

Kaspersky researchers have revealed that the number of attacks exploiting numerous vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler have risen noticeably over the past four months. Even though Microsoft regularly releases patches for its Print Spooler, software that manages...

Intel unveils new cloud-to-edge technologies at Vision

At its inaugural Intel Vision event, the company announced advancements across silicon, software and services, showcasing how it brings together technologies and the ecosystem to unlock business value for customers. Among the benefits highlighted across real-world...

IBM’s global workforce in decline

Once the world's biggest computer company, IBM has seen a 35% decline in its workforce in the last 10 years, according to a tradingplatforms.com data analysis. The technology and consulting company has recorded a downward trajectory in its revenue for the past few...

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Gartner places Ricoh in Magic Quadrant

Ricoh has been placed in Gartner’s managed print and content services leader 2014 Magic Quadrant for the fifth consecutive year.  This year's Magic Quadrant goes beyond Managed Print Services (MPS) to include Managed Content Services (MCS), which Gartner defines as a...

Integration should underpin organisations

With the explosion and exponential growth of marketing technology, businesses are spending billions to acquire the tools and capabilities to better connect with and service their customers, says Scott Cundill, founder of Majestic3.com. This has been confirmed by...

Surveillance solutions for the silly season

As the year comes to a close and South Africans slowly start to unwind, it is an unfortunate reality that criminal activity rises. Companies close and offices are deserted leaving a mecca of valuable assets up for grabs. With the three recently launched 3-megapixel...

IntegriSure releases insurance app

Just when you thought the South African financial and insurance markets had reached a plateau in terms of software development and application offerings, IntegriSure has released a brand new app that surpasses expectations within the insurance field. The company has...

Dell announces new HPC solutions

Dell continues to push the boundaries of high-performance computing (HPC) by unveiling the PowerEdge C4130; the next addition to the Dell PowerEdge server portfolio that is an industry leader in GPU/accelerator density to speed even the most demanding workloads.

OpenWeb opens its doors to partners

Local Internet service provider (ISP) OpenWeb has launched its partner programme, inviting resellers to share in its success. Entrepreneurs can now use a tried and tested ISP model to grow a successful business. Partners can now also take advantage of the low ADSL...

Jasco announces DataVoice Libra v8.0

Jasco has announced the availability of the latest update to the DataVoice Libra Voice Recorder solution, a full-featured enterprise-class voice recording, storage and retrieval solution that scales seamlessly for any size of business, from SMEs to large corporates....

Leading through volatility in Africa

Barely two years ago, foreign businesses and analysts were hailing Africa as the world’s economic miracle. With economic, political and social reforms sweeping the continent, a burgeoning middle class and growth rates hovering around the 6% mark, people were queuing...

Payroll software makes for happier holidays

If you are using the right software for your payroll and human resources, you may be preparing for a stress-free December holiday knowing that your business is under control wherever you are. And if it doesn't, here are five reasons you need to select a software...

Airtel Rwanda, TechWomen offer mentorship

Airtel Rwanda has kicked off a two-week mentorship programme in partnership with TechWomen Rwanda, an organisation which aims at encouraging more women in Rwanda to take on careers in the fields of Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). TechWomen is...

Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

SENIOR DEVELOPER: DYNAMICS 365 CRM

As part of this role, you will use your existing skills in Power Platform/Dynamics configuration and development to build modern, cloud-based solutions and will have an opportunity to broaden your skills to other key Microsoft technologies. These technologies include...

Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Senior Cloud Engineer: Database Services – Remote Remote

Job PurposeTo implement and maintain the private and hybrid cloud environments in line with Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.Job ResponsibilitiesEngage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and...

Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

SENIOR DEVELOPER: DYNAMICS 365 CRM – Gauteng Pretoria North

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SERVICE DESK TECHNICIAN at Armscor

SERVICE DESK TECHNICIAN JOB GRADE: C3 ICT Department has a vacancy for a Service Desk Technician within the Development Operations Division. Applications are invited from people who meet the qualification and experience requirements below.PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To...

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Full stack .Net developer 4-Day Work Week: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our employees, offering a compressed work week to promote greater productivity and employee satisfaction.Hybrid Work Model | FlexitimeEducation and Experience:...

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FMCG concern is seeking a Food Safety Officer to co-ordinate and control all activities pertaining to the effective functioning of the Quality Assurance systems with specific focus on Food safety and related standards including document control and...

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