AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

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...

People-first strategies key for flexible working

New research from Ricoh Europe reveals that the majority of organisations lack the technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have all the technology to collaborate seamlessly when working with colleagues. "Organisations...

AI could help attain health SGD

In the evolving landscape of global health, digital innovation emerges as a beacon of hope, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare access, quality, and affordability. A recent white paper by the World Economic Forum, produced in collaboration with...

Nature-based solutions could be key to reducing climate change impact

Catchment restoration, through the management of alien tree infestation in the mountains of the southwestern Cape, could have lessened the impact of climate change on low river flows during the Cape Town “Day Zero” drought. This is among the findings from new research...

Strong growth for global WLAN market

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market continued its strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with revenues increasing 21,8% year over year to $2.3 billion, according to the International Data Corporation...

New AMD Ryzen processors double workstation performance

AMD has announced the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series workstation processors, led by the 64-core, 128-thread AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series processors bring full-spectrum performance leadership across...

HR leaders unprepared to deal with critical talent shortages

Over half of chief human resources officers (CHROs) report the shortage of critical talent as the number one trend impacting organisations - yet only 19% says their organisation is prepared to bridge the gap, according to Gartner. A July 2021 Gartner survey of 572...

Russian invasion of Ukraine will impact the channel

After Russia’s invasion of its near neighbour, Western countries acted swiftly and decisively to levy severe economic sanctions against the Putin regime. These will have a significant impact on the IT channel. By Adam Simon, global MD of Context But there are other...

Underspending exposes SA companies to cyberattacks

Underfunding of critical cyber defences is leaving South African organisations exposed to increasingly damaging cyberattacks. In fact, new research has found that 97% of South African organisations say they have been negatively impacted by a lack of budget for their...

Multi-cloud complexity, skills shortages add to security concerns

As organisations continue to adopt the cloud, with 35% running more than 50% of their workloads on the likes of Azure, AWS and GCP, they struggle to manage the complexity of securing their cloud infrastructures across multiple cloud platforms, while also suffering a...

SA workers score well for security habits

More than half (53%) of global workers would be very comfortable reporting a violation or security issue - rising to 80% in South Africa but dropping to 35% in Germany and 39% in the Netherlands. This is among the findings from a KnowBe4 survey of security habits...

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Togo, Zetes sign contract for biometrics

Zetes has announced the signing of a new contract with the Government of the Republic of Togo. For the fourth consecutive time since 2007, Zetes has pledged to supply Togo with a comprehensive solution, from the biometric enrolment of the population to the publication...

MoboFree.com to see $1,5bn in sales

MoboFree.com, the leading African social marketplace, has announced that the total volume of items currently for sale in its marketplace is worth $526-million and is expected to reach $1.5-billion by 2015. With 3.3-million registered users, including 2-million in...

No business without disaster recovery

With only 35% of organisations equipped with a disaster recovery plan, according to Gartner, there is a dire need for more awareness around this facet of business management. Attix5, global developer and provider of data protection software and cloud solutions, is...

10 questions to ask data centre providers

All businesses that are looking to outsource their data needs, instead of buying, maintaining and hosting their own servers in their own server rooms or data centres, need to do their homework first. That’s the view of Debbie Pretorius, GM of MWeb Business, who points...

Huawei Ascend P7 wins EISA award

Huawei has been named the European Consumer Smartphone 2014 – 2015 by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) for its latest flagship smartphone, Huawei Ascend P7. This is the second consecutive year that Huawei has been recognised by EISA after receiving...

People management tested in tough economy

In difficult economic conditions, a company’s ability to deal effectively with issues such as staff retrenchment, down-sizing and redundancy could mean the difference between survival and failure.  There are HR and recruitment experts who believe South African...

DCC offers Huawei E3272 LTE USB modem

Take advantage of the fastest mobile broadband available with the new Huawei E3272 LTE USB modem from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The LTE enabled device allows users to make use of their current 3G SIM card yet connects to a LTE service, where...

Xerox showcased at Africa Print Expo Durban

The Africa Print Regional Expo takes place in Durban from 26 to 27 August at the International Convention Centre. The annual expo is a showcase for the digital print process, and will feature everything from sheetfed A3 machines up to grand format digital equipment....

Medellin grows digital innovation

Software AG has acknowledged the multiple awards received by Medellin, Colombia’s second largest city, in regenerating the municipality, and the role IT played in driving economic growth and social inclusion. Amongst other awards, Medellin was acknowledged as...

Gold Fields visibility improved by IsoMetrix

Mining company, Gold Fields has commissioned local technology company, IsoMetrix, to implement an encompassing health, safety and environment solution at its South Deep Mine near Westonaria.  Up to now, South Deep’s HSE management has been addressed with various...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a well-versed Software Developer to join our team. As a Software Development professional you'll be responsible for the verification, testing, and release of software related to the energy management product portfolio. What you'll do:Testing...

Software Support Technician

ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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C# Developer

Requirements for skilled back end C# developers as well as full stack C# Angular developers.Contracts run from 6 to 12 months and for clients in the medical technology and banking spacesFull specs can be shared on request Desired Skills: C# angular PostgreSQL Learn...

Systems Engineer (Security)

THIS IS A 6-MONTH CONTRACT Our client, a leader in the education sector, is currently looking for two Systems Engineers specialising in Security. You will be responsible to assist the Senior System Engineer and Information Security in developing and managing...

WEB EAM Consultant

Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with a drive for innovation and a love for cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking talented individuals like you to join their dynamic team! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Expert JAVA EE development knowledgeKnowledge...

Software Support Technician

ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Requirements for skilled back end C# developers as well as full stack C# Angular developers.Contracts run from 6 to 12 months and for clients in the medical technology and banking spacesFull specs can be shared on request Desired Skills: C# angular PostgreSQL Learn...

Systems Engineer (Security) – Gauteng Braamfontein

THIS IS A 6-MONTH CONTRACT Our client, a leader in the education sector, is currently looking for two Systems Engineers specialising in Security. You will be responsible to assist the Senior System Engineer and Information Security in developing and managing...

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