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%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

SMB cyber infections via Excel are up

This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...

Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity

A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...

VPN demand in Russia surges

According to in-house aggregated Atlas VPN user data, Virtual Private Network (VPN) installs in Russia surged by 1 906% in the last few days. The interest in VPNs started to increase on February 16, 2022, after the first wave of cyberattacks against Ukraine occurred....

Shot in the arm for Covid-19 vaccine storage and delivery

Looking to boost Covid-19 vaccine storage and distribution, the Department of Health is rolling out new cold-chain equipment throughout the country, thanks to a R74-million donation from Vodacom and the Vodafone Foundation. Vaccine storage is a challenge for various...

The future of the telco is in software

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Open software-defined technology is rapidly becoming the foundation on which telecommunications operators (telcos) are building modern networks that offer agile and flexible new services to customers. Both traditional...

Telia delivers software-defined network slicing

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Software-defined services are at the heart of new network slicing capabilities that Telia launched today with its customer Sandvik, a Swedish multinational engineering company. Rainer Deutschmann, group chief operating...

Telecoms is ‘the gateway to the future’

Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Despite the many benefits that technology has brought us, people still don't really trust it. That's according to José María Álvarez-Pallete, chairman and CEO of Telefónica, and a board member of the GSMA, addressing...

Culture shifts, innovation required for new digital norm

While companies are building better digital habits and systems, a shift is needed from digital culture to value realisation, according to a Nutanix-commissioned CXO survey from IDC. Surveying leaders across EMEA, the IDC InfoBrief, From Digital Culture to Value...

SA publishers challenge Google and Meta at Competition Commission

The media industry association Publisher Support Services (PSS) yesterday presented its challenge of Google and Meta (Facebook) to be compensated for their content used on these platforms at an in-camera hearing of the Competition Commission's market inquiry into...

Ransomware remains relentless … and more destructive

Cybersecurity specialist Fortinet's latest FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report Threat reveals an increase in the automation and speed of attacks, demonstrating more advanced persistent cybercrime strategies that are more destructive and unpredictable. In...

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IBM transforms Ghana’s Fidelity Bank

At the US Africa Business Forum in Washington, D.C, Ghana’s Fidelity Bank announced its choice of IBM to manage its technology infrastructure and services. The five year deal will help the bank deliver advanced customer services and secure its reputation as a dynamic...

RS Components expands 3D printer range

RS Components (RS) has introduced an array of 3D printers and print technologies to its product offering, placing the company among the top distribution stockists of multi-range 3D printing products worldwide. The new introductions are from 3D Systems, a leading...

Blended e-learning boosts agility

A combination of macro economic factors, centred on Skills Development and BBBEE, is fuelling the demand for learning solutions that help mid-to-large businesses meet the requirement for technical, behavioural and compliance related skills. Online education and...

Customer and supply chain intelligence

The fast moving consumable goods (FMCG) market is faced with a number of challenges with regards to profitability analysis, which is an essential part of ensuring the overall success of the business. Simply analysing individual products is not sufficient, as the cost...

The ROI of branded e-mail

E-mail is one of the most widely used forms of communication around the globe, as businesses use e-mail communication on a daily basis to communicate with all of their stakeholders.  Although e-mail branding achieves the highest return on investment (ROI) per rand...

Mota-Engil Africa rolls out Integr8 solution

Integr8, an established leading provider of managed ICT services, has completed a complex, enterprise-wide virtual server and storage infrastructure integration project for global multi-disciplinary engineering company Mota-Engil.  Africa is a natural market for the...

Measuring the return from a work week

The question of how many hours a person should work per week, while covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment legislation, is more of a subjective issue. In practice, it is often down to a matter of passion, of feeling valued and recognised, and of mental approach...

Cyberoam updates network security

Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security solutions, announced a major update to its CyberoamOS network security operating system, which forms the basis for all of Cyberoam’s integrated security solutions – Cyberoam Next-Generation Firewalls and UTM...

DCC offers Huawei MediaPad 10 Link+

Tablets allow business users and consumers alike to work and play no matter where they are. Finding a tablet that provides users with speed and functionality at a reasonable price is often a hassle. Look no further than the Huawei MediaPad 10 Link+ from distributor...

Harnessing apps to improve service delivery

With the increasing affordability and pervasiveness of smartphones and tablets, apps have rapidly become a part of everyday life. From games and messaging to banking, handy tools and more, apps have revolutionised the way people interact on a social level. As mobility...

Integration Developer

At iOCO, we're dedicated to driving innovation, fostering business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We're currently looking for a skilled and experienced Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part...

Java Spring Developer

We are seeking a Java Spring Developer to join our dynamic development team. As an essential member of our technology department, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining Java Spring applications. Your expertise will contribute to the...

Senior .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

As a .NET Developer at iOCO, you will be a crucial contributor to our software development projects. Your proficiency in a range of technologies, from .NET (C#) and SQL Server to MVC 4, Entity Framework, and Angular, will drive the creation of efficient and scalable...

BI Analyst – Western Cape Century City

The BI Analyst is responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. Responsibilities include conducting full life-cycle activities to include requirements analysis and design, database development and...

Integration Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

At iOCO, we're dedicated to driving innovation, fostering business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. We're currently looking for a skilled and experienced Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part...

Java Spring Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Java Spring Developer to join our dynamic development team. As an essential member of our technology department, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining Java Spring applications. Your expertise will contribute to the...

Junior Project Manager

We are looking to hire a Junior Project Manager who will play a crucial role in delivering projects of varying size and complexity.As a Junior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities, under the direction of...

WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer to join their team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications....

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Seeking an IT Integration Project ManagerWe're seeking a dynamic professional to lead our client's teams through the intricate world of IT integration, focusing on MS Project and hardware alignment. Your expertise will drive seamless transitions and streamline...

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Our clients are looking for a PHP Developer who has experience in the fintech industry and have experience with Laravel and JQuery. Key Requirements Minimum 5 yearsComputer Science or a related field advantageousEssential skill: PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Livewire, PHP Unit...

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