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%...

Healthcare information system market set to hit $1,09trn

The global healthcare information system market is anticipated to reach $1,095-trillion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13,32% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Government initiatives have boosted the market...

Tech firms dominate US patents in AI

More than half of US patents filed on artificial intelligence (AI) are held by computer and phone makers, according to new research from Stocklytics.com. The analyst firm says that companies in this sector account for 30 028 out of the 52 841 patents granted to date -...

SA IT industry loses a leading light

By Mark Davison - One of the South African IT industry’s most admired and ebullient executives, Jacques Malherbe, chief technology officer of the Axiz group of companies, has died. He was 67-years-old. He suffered a suspected heart attack at his home in Johannesburg...

Shenzhen lockdown could impact tech supply chain

The global technology supply chain could be adversely affected by the latest round of lockdowns in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. The city, home to more than 17-million people, houses the head offices of Huawei and Tencent, as well as the factories that turn out most...

Employers should brace for mass talent exodus

IT workers are more inclined to quit their jobs than employees in other functions, with a 10,2% lower intent to stay than non-IT employees -- the lowest out of all corporate functions, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 18 000 employees globally in Q4...

US consumers think brands should reconsider Russian business

Sixty percent of US consumers believe that brands should reconsider doing business in Russia or partnering with Russian companies in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 281 consumers based in the US between 25...

Wearables deliver double-digit growth

The worldwide wearables market hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) as shipments reached 171-million units, up 10,8% from the same quarter last year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable...

Intel launches new vPro platform

Intel has announced the latest Intel vPro platform, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core, adding performance for business productivity. "The next gen of the Intel vPro platform was designed to deliver even greater security, performance and manageability for all businesses,"...

Strong gains for Ethernet switch market

The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 11,8% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with revenues reaching $8,5-billion. For the full year 2021, the market recorded $30,7-billion in revenues for a year-over-year growth rate of 9,7%. Meanwhile, the...

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VMware introduces vCloud Air Network

VMware has announced the VMware vCloud Air Network to provide greater choice and flexibility to businesses looking to capitalise on the advantages of hybrid cloud. As the world’s largest network of validated cloud services based on VMware technologies with more than 3...

Department of Health rolls out MomConnect

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SilverBridge releases Exergy NodeWalker

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10th anniversary of WD My Passport

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Spur on forefront of digital innovation

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Software indispensable to IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) promotes a globally connected device network. But for this to work, it requires a solid foundation built on software, says Malcolm Rabson, MD of Dariel. For the uninitiated, TechTarget defines IoT as a scenario in which objects, animals,...

Software AG expands executive board

Software AG’s Supervisory Board has appointed Eric Duffaut (52) as member of the executive board (Vorstand), effective as of October 1st, 2014. He will be responsible, as chief customer officer, for Software AG’s global sales, consulting services and marketing....

Flash adoption improves efficiencies

Flash technology has become a reliable, revolutionary performance-driving storage option for the most demanding and mission-critical enterprise data sets. Servaas Venter, country manager of EMC Southern Africa, says flash has enabled the IT industry to provide the...

Datacentrix SA’s most empowered IT company

The Mail & Guardian’s Most Empowered Companies study has revealed that Datacentrix is South Africa’s most empowered company within the ICT services sector. The survey, conducted by ratings and research agency, Empowerdex, rated all JSE-listed companies, assessing...

Metrofile appoint new CFO

Mark McGowan has officially joined JSE-listed Metrofile Holdings Limited, as a director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 August 2014. According to Graham Wackrill, CEO of Metrofile Holdings Limited, McGowan is well known to Metrofile having been the...

SAP ABAP Consultant

Leading global organization is seeking seasoned ABAP professionals with several years' working experience. You will provide technical solutions to the needs of stakeholders by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineers' quality software,...

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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services Group seeks your technical expertise to be its next Cybersecurity Specialist who will specify the parameters that security solutions require to function properly while contributing to the engineering of the security solutions....

Python Developer (1246) – Gauteng Pretoria

Managing projects / processes. Ability to develop in Data Drive Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL etc. Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions....

BI Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a BI Developer to join their team. They are dynamic leaders in Business Process Outsourcing, based in the vibrant heart of Umhlanga. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Design...

Embedded Developer – Western Cape Western Cape

Excellent opportunity for an Embedded Guru to flex that C and Java muscle with the national leader in their respective field. APPLY NOW!Your expertise in the Embedded space should include : Solid experience in embedded devices Coding in C , C++ and Java* Strong LinuxI...

Support Engineer (ISP – 1st Line) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: Support Engineer (ISP - 1st Line)Location: Illovo, JohannesburgA well know, leading ISP is looking for a dynamic Support Engineer- L1 to join their team. It is an exciting working environment and there is a lot of opportunity for growth and development:...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications & build capability in others to do the same. This includes but is not limited to applying critical...

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