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)...

Vodacom earmarks R500m to expand connectivity in the Eastern Cape

Driving digital inclusion, Vodacom Eastern Cape will spend R500-million this financial year on modernising its network, energy projects, and accelerating broadband coverage across the region - particularly in townships and deep rural areas of the province. The bulk of...

Telcos targeting ‘attractive’ SMB market

Telecoms service providers globally are upping their game to capture market share, grow revenue, and increase profitability by growing business in the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market, according to new research from GlobalData. "Given the historical fact...

Semiconductor revenue set for 13,6% growth

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to total $676-billion in 2022, an increase of 13,6% from 2021, according to Gartner. "The semiconductor average selling price (ASP) hike from the chip shortage continues to be a key driver for growth in the global...

Double-digital growth to continue for global smart home devices market

The worldwide market for smart home devices grew 11,7% in 2021 compared to 2020 with more than 895-million devices shipped, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Notwithstanding the market volatility due...

What APT actors have been getting up to

According to Kaspersky's latest APT trends report for Q1 2022, advanced persistent threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and well-known operators made significant changes to the APT threat landscape....

Only one in 10 workers have automated office tools

New research suggests employers are missing the opportunity to automate workflows and upgrade office spaces as part of their hybrid work strategies - despite employee calls to digitalise manual processes. Employers aren't taking the opportunity to automate workflows...

Printer volumes, revenues slump despite business rebound

Volume and value sales of printers through European distribution fell by double digits year-on-year (YoY) in the first three months of 2022, although business revenues have remained largely above the 2021 average so far this year, according to Context. Context's...

Sunrise across the world

The crew aboard the International Space Station has a window on Planet Earth, affording them glimpses of extraordinary beauty. In this image an orbital sunrise beams across Earth's horizon revealing silhouetted clouds above the South China Sea. Every 24 hours, the...

Elon Musk to acquire Twitter

Elon Musk has succeeded in his bid to acquire Twitter, with a definitive agreement reached yesterday (25 April) between Musk and the Twitter board. Twitter will be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash, in a transaction valued...

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Creative Cloud Market arrives in SSA

Dax Data recently launched Adobe’s Creative Cloud Market, a significant new feature of the Creative Cloud 2014 release. Presented at events in Johannesburg and Cape Town the release includes Creative Cloud Libraries, numerous updates to 13 CC desktop tools, 9 new...

New human-centric displays from Fujitsu

Fujitsu has announced the Fujitsu Display P24T-7 LED, its new flagship display that features a patent-applied presence sensor and an integrated call and status indicator which is ideal for use in open plan office environments, providing a gateway to native integration...

POPI and the issue of privacy

The recently enacted Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, which sets conditions for how organisations can process information, has caused significant upheaval in the South African business environment, says Professor David Taylor, data privacy officer at...

Trudon rolls out Wyzetalk solution

Trudon, a South African search and marketing company and the publisher of the Yellow Pages, is a staunch advocate of social media, but had never considered social business software (SBS) until it came face-to-face with Wyzetalk. MD Thabo Seopa says the company...

Epson introduces new projector range

Epson has launched four new projectors to the South African market: the Epson EB-1430Wi and EB-1985WU projectors for business; the Epson EB-585Wi for education environments; and the Epson EH-TW570 for home cinemas. “These new projectors offer brighter images with...

Dell expands SDN solutions

Dell has announced new products and solutions to help global customers on their paths toward software-defined (SDN) data centres by bridging the gap between traditional and new application requirements.

MacRobert Attorneys rolls out Teleforge

MacRobert Attorneys, one of the oldest law practises in South Africa, has announced that it has increased efficiencies in its 80-man call centre by up to 100% after installing a solution from Teleforge Communications - which also includes a leading-edge predictive...

Apps allow parents to control device usage

With the traditional family dinner and other pastimes on the verge of extinction thanks to an array of distracting hand-held devices, mobile applications are now available for parents to remotely block access to smartphones and tablets, says Roberto Caprio, director...

Schneider appointment strengthens board

Schneider Electric South Africa, a specialist in energy management, is pleased to announce that Canninah Mapena and Bongani Twala have been appointed as executive directors to its board, with immediate effect. Mapena also serves as the director of the energy division...

The hidden costs of hosted VoIP

Many businesses rush into hosted VoIP investments, seeing the technology as an enormous cost saving - only to be disappointed with the results. Too often, this is because it is difficult to evaluate the true costs of VoIP, resulting in turn, in an unquantifiable...

Senior Data Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent seeks the strong leadership of a highly technical Senior Data Engineer to join its team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure and...

Project Manager

Our client, based in Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Institutional Client Services central Operations team, the Project Manager will be responsible for delivering division-impacting projects to cost, to...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

Degree B Eng (Industrial)Diploma in Business Analysis (advantageous)Diploma or experience in software development (advantageous)4+ years experience in business analysis, process analysisAdvanced excel skills, other MS Office experience (specifically Outlook, Word,...

SAP CO Consultant (SvW) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in Johannesburg is recruiting for a SAP CO Consultant to join them on a contracting role.Minimum Requirements:Qualification:Relevant SAP Certification Experience:Solid SAP CO work experience Experience in financial business or controlling processes Strong...

Senior Data Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent seeks the strong leadership of a highly technical Senior Data Engineer to join its team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure and...

Project Manager – Western Cape Oakdale

Our client, based in Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Institutional Client Services central Operations team, the Project Manager will be responsible for delivering division-impacting projects to cost, to...

Mobile Fullstack Developer

Why You'll Love Working With Us:100% Remote.Exciting Projects: Work on an amazing mobile app that's making waves in the industry.What We're Looking For:Full Stack Expertise: 3+ years of experience in full stack software development.Tech Savvy: Proficient in Flutter...

Operating Systems Engineer (SvW)

Install, configure and upgrade servers and related hardware and software in a LAN, WAN and stand-alone environment to ensure optimal and efficient functioning. Support equipment in a operating system environment, from implementation through to support. Install,...

Senior BI Data Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE complex data sets and create insightful visualizations to help make data-driven decisions as your expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior BI Data Analyst for a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent. You...

Senior Server Administrator

Our client is looking for a Senior Server Administrator to join their team!!The following are the requirements: Minimum of an NQF level 6 National Diploma in IT or relevant qualificationAzure Administrator Associate CertificationVMware certificateServer +...

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