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...

Tablets triumph in shopping conversions

Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...

Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts

Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...

A roadmap to unlocking potential in Gauteng

Gauteng is South Africa’s economic powerhouse, generating roughly 35% of the country’s GDP despite being the smallest province. Yet unemployment, poverty, and inequality remain persistently high – something that could be changed through strategic collaboration to grow...

Prepare for digital infrastructure in 2022 and beyond

Businesses and public sector organisations will need to accelerate the modernisation of their IT infrastructure and operations to be able to build a sustainable competitive advantage in the next two to three years. The ability to align to the digital paradigm is not...

SaaS, virtual set to dominate network security market

Demand for software-as-a-service (SaaS)- and virtual-based network security is anticipated to represent 51% of the $33-billion total network security market revenue in 2026, according to a Dell'Oro report. “Since the arrival of the first network security appliances in...

Limited IP resources leave smaller ISPs vulnerable

Over the last few years, Internet service providers (ISPs) have invested heavily in ramping up and fortifying their security infrastructures. Despite the sophisticated security infrastructure that ISPs have put in place, the sheer number of attacks has left smaller...

New MD for Westcon-Comstor Africa

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced the appointment of Vincent Entonu as MD for its Africa region. Effective 1 March 2022, Entonu will be tasked with daily oversight of the global distributor's African region while providing executive management local...

Dark matter study proposes how to measure what we cannot see

Pictures of the Milky Way show billions of stars arranged in a spiral pattern radiating out from the centre, with illuminated gas in between. But our eyes can only glimpse the surface of what holds our galaxy together. About 95% of the mass of our galaxy is invisible...

Remote work creates a gap in security practices

As the threat landscape evolves and cyber-attacks become increasingly more sophisticated, many organisations have surprisingly not implemented security solutions that ensure best-in-class connectivity and security for remote employees. This is among the findings from...

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Business strategies are cloud strategies

Cloud computing is one buzzword that just won’t stop metamorphosing. The array of new forms of cloud computing available to those responsible for cloud, analytics, mobile and social infrastructure to enable businesses, face a considerable burden to change. Yet they...

Dac Systems named a Nintex finalist

Dac Systems, co-developer of the project and portfolio management workflow solution, McMethod.net, has been recognised as a Nintex Finalist. Dac Systems was selected as a finalist for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. McMethod.net is the result of...

Kaspersky Lab detects mobile Trojan Svpeng

Although the Gameover Zeus botnet and Cryptolocker ransomware have been disrupted, it is still too early for a victory celebration. First, the deadline has expired and secondly, stories of the Gameover Zeus and Cryptolocker campaign have already spawned a number of...

Pushing the skills development agenda

Last month, the Department of Higher Education and Training published the National Scarce Skills List that provides a list of the top 100 occupations in the country that are considered to be in short supply. With Information and Communications Technology (ICT) making...

Dell offers flexible finance solutions

Dell has announced increased support to organisations in South Africa and Namibia by offering flexible finance solutions which protect businesses’ capital reserves and help drive customers’ future growth. The Dell Financial Services scheme (DFS) is a Dell entity...

Optimised Suse Linux server sets record

By optimising Suse Linux Enterprise Server on HP ConvergedSystem 900 for SAP HANA, Suse has set record-breaking benchmarks, operating more than twice as fast as similar SPARC solutions. “We worked with HP to implement performance enhancing changes to the Linux kernel...

HR leverages analytics to manage talent

A recent LRMG conference highlighted emerging trends in human resources: the use of social and mobile learning, the need for improved user experiences and the use of predictive analytics. As a leading local performance agency, LRMG used the conference to showcase...

SMEs face unique POPI challenges

The biggest challenge around POPI for the SME is a lack understanding around the difficulties associated with becoming POPI compliant, says John Mc Loughlin, MD of J2 Software. For SMEs, as with so many things in business, keeping things simple is critical. “Becoming...

DCC offers training for Symantec Backup

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is offering sales and technical training on the latest release of Symantec Backup Exec, helping resellers to learn about the new features and functionality of Symantec Backup Exec 2014. This training forms part of the...

CA Technologies named a leader by IDC

CA Southern Africa has announced that CA Technologies has been named a leader in the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Federated Identity Management and Single Sign-On 2014 Vendor Assessment.” This IDC study assesses 13 different vendors in the identity and access...

ICT Support Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Duties and Responsibilities:Desktop SupportAnswers, evaluates and prioritises logged requests for assistance from users requiring assistance with catalogue of services requestsLogs and tracks calls using the incident and problem management database provided through...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer (LM)

Design, Development and maintenance on platform.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements.Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...

IT PROJECT MANAGER

Our client in the International Travel Industry is looking for a results-driven Senior IT Project Manager witha strong background in both information technology and project management, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that optimize operational...

Python Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD Python web applications, preferably in the eCommerce space as your coding expertise as a Python Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of FinTech solutions. You will write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python and the FastAPI...

SAP Basis Consultant

Attention SAP Experts in Johannesburg Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? We have an exhilarating opportunity waiting just for you! Join our dynamic team as a SAP Basis Consultant with a specialized focus on SAP Solution Manager! Ready to take the...

Full Stack Developer Wanted (React, Vue, Flutter, Laravel) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A ridiculously cool web and software development company specialising in developing strategies, as well as conceptualising, implementing and maintaining online campaigns, is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their remote team. They are a...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, Development and maintenance on platform.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements.Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues...

IT PROJECT MANAGER – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the International Travel Industry is looking for a results-driven Senior IT Project Manager witha strong background in both information technology and project management, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that optimize operational...

Python Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD Python web applications, preferably in the eCommerce space as your coding expertise as a Python Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of FinTech solutions. You will write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python and the FastAPI...

SAP Basis Consultant – Gauteng Rosebank

Attention SAP Experts in Johannesburg Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? We have an exhilarating opportunity waiting just for you! Join our dynamic team as a SAP Basis Consultant with a specialized focus on SAP Solution Manager! Ready to take the...

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