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%...

Hubble finds evidence for a rare black hole in Omega Centauri

Most known black holes are either extremely massive, like the supermassive black holes that lie at the cores of large galaxies, or relatively lightweight, with a mass of under 100-times that of the Sun. Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are scarce, however, and...

Japan enhances AI sovereignty with new supercomputer

Enhancing Japan's AI sovereignty and strengthening its research and development capabilities, Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) will integrate thousands of Nvidia H200 Tensor Core GPUs into its AI Bridging Cloud...

SA gets first Green Finance Taxonomy

South Africa has launched its first national Green Finance Taxonomy through which investors, issuers, lenders and other financial sector participants can track, monitor, and demonstrate the credentials of their green activities in a more confident and efficient way. A...

Strong growth for insurance telematics policies

According to a new research report from Berg Insight, the number of insurance telematics policies in force on the European market reached 16,1-million in Q4-2021. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21,5%, this number is expected to reach 35,1-million...

Technology helps African farmers weather climate change

Case studies across Africa demonstrate the positive impact that access to even the most basic mobile technology can offer smallholder farmers. This underscores the importance of driving inclusive access to digital technology, especially mobile-based, to help the...

Confidence in short-term insurers nosedives

The short-term insurance industry is facing an increasingly critical customer when it comes to service delivery, meeting expectations, quality, value, and price. Customer loyalty is on the decline and short-term insurers are struggling to articulate their customer...

Uber looks to iron out safety concerns

Looking to address issues around the safety of users of e-hailing applications, Uber has held a safety roundtable discussion with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and safety experts. According to Kagiso Khaole, head of mobility operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at Uber and...

Lazarus rises again … in cryptocurrencies

The advanced and persistent actor, Lazarus - infamous for its growing financial motivations - has hit cryptocurrency businesses with new, Trojanised decentralised finance (DeFi) apps in order to increase profit. Lazarus abuses legitimate applications used to manage...

Strong growth for cloud infrastructure

According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud infrastructure - including dedicated and shared environments - increased 13,5% year over year in the...

First-of-its-kind detection of reduced human CO2 emissions enabled

For the first time, researchers have spotted short-term, regional fluctuations in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) across the globe due to emissions from human activities. Using a combination of NASA satellites and atmospheric modeling, the scientists performed a...

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UCT GSB addresses skills shortage

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business has created a new Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice to overcome the lack of qualified and skilled middle managers which is aggravating Africa’s already turbulent economy, launching in Johannesburg on 30...

New bizhub C1085, C1100 models announced

EFI and Konica Minolta Business Solutions have teamed up to announce the launch of two advanced digital front ends (DFEs) for the new Konica Minolta bizhub C1085 and C1100 family of digital presses. The updated EFI Fiery IC-308 DFE and the new EFI Fiery IC-310 DFE are...

Tablets are not just for consumers

Mobility and always-on connectivity are increasingly taken for granted, and sales of tablet PCs reflect this growing trend, says George Lodewick, Dell Commercial product specialist at Drive Control Corporation. In fact, according to recent statistics released by Dell,...

Oracle updates Cloud Platform services

The Oracle Cloud Platform enables customers and partners to easily build new applications, extend Oracle software as a service (SaaS) applications, and migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud. The Oracle Cloud Platform offers customers and partners the...

Avoid becoming a cyber-attack victim

Many of us read about the cyber-attack suffered by eBay when the auction site was forced to request that its 233-million customers worldwide change their passwords, says Mohammad Ismail, Identity & Access security solutions manager at Gemalto for Middle East &...

Mitel launches new corporate brand

Mitel has launched a new corporate brand. The new brand is the latest in a series of strategic moves that have transformed the company into a world-wide leader in business communications. In the past 18 months, Mitel has doubled in size, broadened its market presence...

Accsys delivers self-service HR

Employee and employer self-service is one of the most significant changes to human resources (HR). HR experts make this claim based on the fact that solutions are available that empower employees with the ability to initiate, control and manage a number of HR...

Adobe Acrobat expands subscription offering

Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard are now available to the channel on subscription from local Adobe distributor Dax Data. Delivered via the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP), the move extends the power of Acrobat to mobile users, allowing them to work from anywhere, on...

10 steps to application transformation

Applications in business are being transformed at a faster rate than any time in history. According to the 2013 Cisco Global IT Impact Survey, 71% of companies report IT is deploying more applications than in 2012. Applications and user expectations are becoming more...

Unity Bank uses SkyVision VPN solution

SkyVision Global Networks, a leading global communications provider, today announced its recent partnership with Unity Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading retail financial institutions. SkyVision provided its satellite-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) services via its...

Junior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Contract: 6 months (full time) Environment: Hybrid (2 days on site) Industry: Financial Services Overview:We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Developer to join our dynamic team in the financial services industry. The successful candidate will focus on...

NETWORK ENGINEER III – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking to hire a Network Engineer III who will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of an organization's network infrastructure, contributing to its overall operational success.What you'll do:Responsible for analysing and...

Senior IT Project Manager – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities The main purpose of the job is to effectively manage software implementation and business...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems to adapt to business and technology changes. This role involves direct engagement with management, development teams,...

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

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Job Title: Database EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Engineer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the organisation's database...

IT Desktop Support Technician

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE daily tickets are completed and resolved within a reasonable time as your strong technical skills are sought to fill the role of an IT Desktop Support Technician for a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch. You will provide...

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Are you a skilled Full Stack Developer looking for a new challenge? Join our reputable client's young and dynamic team where innovation meets opportunity! This position is based in Centurion. We're seeking a talented individual with a relevant skillset coupled with at...

Database Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

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