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%...

Intel SoC accelerates EV innovation

The high purchase price of an electric vehicle (EV) remains one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers on a global scale. EVs are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered cars, primarily because of the high costs associated with...

Reducing costs drives 3D automotive printing to new heights

The global 3D automotive printing market is anticipated to reach $12,76-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 23,3% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The automotive industry is constantly seeking ways to reduce production costs...

NFTs could become standard in investment portfolios

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could become a standard feature of investment portfolios within five years. The prediction from Nigel Green of deVere Group, comes as international brands become increasingly interested in the NFT market. Last week, Nike filed a lawsuit...

Net1 continues recovery journey

Net 1 UEPS Technologies is moving towards profitability, with more positive results reported for the quarter ended 31 December 2021. Continued momentum in Easy Pay Everywhere (EPE) saw that business ending the quarter with just under 1,1-million EPE accounts. Overall,...

LNG imports could make up Russian gas shortfalls in Europe

Supplies of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine have already fallen - and been replaced by LNG imports - to such a degree that shutting off the remaining gas that is still flowing through Ukraine would have relatively limited additional impact on European supply,...

Pinnacle, Syntech tops in Channelwise Distributor of the Year awards

Pinnacle has won the coveted Distributor of the Year 2021 Award at the Channelwise Awards, while Syntech Distribution once again scooped the Customer Care Distributor of the Year trophy. The Channelwise Awards poll resellers on their favourite vendors and distributors...

And the top vendors are …

South Africa’s resellers have once again made their voices heard, voting for their favourite vendors in the 2020 Channelwise Awards. Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have tracked the progress of the South African IT industry, reflecting each year how technology...

Space-based instruments herald a new way of forecasting weather

After being installed on the International Space Station, two small instruments designed and built at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California were powered up on 7 January, and began collecting data on Earth’s ocean winds and atmospheric water vapour –...

Global facial recognition market to surge by $4,7bn

Market data shows that demand for facial recognition is mushrooming, with Tradingplatforms.com reprting that the sector will grow by $4,7-billion by 2025. That will see the industry meet the $8,5-billion mark, a twofold increase from its 2020 figures of $3,8-billion....

Google details first tranche of $1bn investment

Google South Africa has unpacked its support for startups, SMMEs and nonprofits in a bid to accelerate digital transformation and help South Africa’s economy recover. This follows announcements made at the virtual Google for Africa event in October last year where...

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The impact of flooding on your business

Just as the world’s eye was about to turn an eye to the FIFA World Cup curtain raiser in Brazil, disaster struck its southern Parana province as flooding ravaged the area, forcing hundreds from their homes. Kerry Evans, managing director, Africa at Quintica looks at...

BDS unveils Xerox Versant 2100 Press

Xerox, represented by Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), is due to unveil the new Xerox Versant 2100 Press at FESPA Africa 2014, taking place from 2 to 4 July 2014 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Paul Haglich, marketing manager for production systems at...

WD introduces My Book Duo

WD has introduced My Book Duo, the newest member of its award-winning line of desktop storage solutions for home and office. Utilising two drives, hardware-level RAID and USB 3.0, My Book Duo delivers massive capacity and file transfer speeds not available on...

Altech Card Solutions now PCI DSS compliant

Altech Card Solutions, part of Altron TMT, has announced that it has yet again received the Visa International and MasterCard stamp of approval with its recertification as a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) approved service provider. According to...

How to secure virtual infrastructure

In today’s competitive environment – with businesses trying to boost efficiency and cut costs – virtualisation is no longer the preserve of multinational enterprises and large-scale data centres, says Matvey Voytov, senior product marketing manager at Kaspersky Lab....

Network Alliance launches new support centre

Network Alliance, an established national ICT service provider with a track record of almost two decades of proactive, value-add service to the market, has reinforced its client support services capability with the positioning of its Network Assurance support centre....

Q-KON achieves AudioCodes certification

Q-KON South Africa (Q-KON SA) has strengthened its value proposition to the market having acquired qualification and certification from AudioCodes to serve as a Specialised Training Centre and offer AudioCodes Certified Training. The telecommunications engineering...

Amadeus, SAP partner on travel solution

Amadeus has announced an industry first strategic technological agreement with SAP, to deliver to the market a cloud-based corporate travel solution, including online booking, expense and mobile capabilities. Amadeus will integrate the SAP Cloud for Travel and Expense...

LG G2 answers market demands

Since its launch in October 2013, the LG G2 smartphone has turned heads and garnered the attention and praise of the technology press. Major publications, such as Stuff, Wired and What Hi-Fi?, are raving about LG’s “learning from you” approach to smartphone design –...

2 X C# Windows Desktop Developer

Position: C# Windows Desktop Developer Responsibilities:C# developmentDevelop and maintain Windows desktop applications.Utilize relational databases (Sqlite and SQL Server) for data management.Implement unit testing for ensuring code quality and...

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An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Software Developer Team Lead to join a leading software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have expertise in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to user stories within Azure DevOps....

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Large company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role. Contract Hybrid ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Automation Frameworks: Selenium, Cucumber etc· Languages: Java, JavaScript· CI/CD: Version Control, Build and Deployment Pipelines, Unit Testing· Databases: SQL...

Cyber Security Manager at Axiz – Gauteng Midrand

The General Manager is a key function within Axiz, and this role is a link to the senior leadership team. The person will be required to formulate a subjectively assessed plan that demonstrates cross company or silo-based adoption of Digital/Marketplace/Cloud and...

2 X C# Windows Desktop Developer – Remote Remote

Position: C# Windows Desktop Developer Responsibilities:C# developmentDevelop and maintain Windows desktop applications.Utilize relational databases (Sqlite and SQL Server) for data management.Implement unit testing for ensuring code quality and...

Software Developer Team Lead – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Software Developer Team Lead to join a leading software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have expertise in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to user stories within Azure DevOps....

Test Automation Engineer – 2581 – Gauteng Pretoria

Large company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role. Contract Hybrid ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Automation Frameworks: Selenium, Cucumber etc· Languages: Java, JavaScript· CI/CD: Version Control, Build and Deployment Pipelines, Unit Testing· Databases: SQL...

SOFTWARE SYSTEM DESIGNER

Non-Negotiables: .Net, Angular, Android, Front-End, Integration Technologies (REST, SOAP),iOS, Java, Java (JEE/EJB),Kibana, Service-Oriented Architecture Project demand needs MAUI, .NET, Angular, SQL, JavaScript expertise Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree (or...

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Our client based in JHB (Sandhurst) is currently looking to employ an experienced IT and Systems Administrator. A+, N+ certification or any other related qualification coupled with 2 years' experience in an IT role required, with at least 1 year of Office365 and Azure...

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Company within Gaming Industry would like to recruit a Cape Town based Technical Support Analyst in theirTechnical Support Department. This position reports to the Technical Support Manager. Responsibilities: Trains, encourages, coaches and develops staff (in...

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