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%...

Tips for mitigating long-term supply chain resource constraints

Supply chain and procurement leaders can better address long-term resource constraints by focusing on the immediate risks that threaten business viability, according to new research from Gartner. The research findings showed that leading supply chains motivate action...

Space robotics poised for explosive growth

Five years ago, NASA launched a mission straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster by deploying its robotic system, Astrobees, on the International Space Station (ISS) to assist astronauts with repair and maintenance. Fast forward to today, and space robotics has taken a...

Light at the end of the tunnel for consumer debt

With South Africa's annual consumer price inflation hitting 5,9% in December 2021 (the highest annual rate since March 2017) and the SARB (South African Reserve Bank) announcing a 25 basis point increase in the repo rate, consumers will really have to work carefully...

These are the phishing emails that get the most clicks …

Phishing emails that mimic HR announcements or ask for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients, according to a new study. The F-Secure study, "To Click or Not to Click: What we Learned from Phishing 80 000 People", tested how employees from four...

WHO stands with Neil Young as he exits Spotify

Musician Neil Young, who this week demanded that his music be removed from Spotify, has received support from the World Health Organisation. Young issued an ultimatum to the music streaming service after a Joe Rogan podcast on Spotify interviewed anti-vax icon Dr...

Huawei to launch integrated office products

Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei will launch new office products in South Africa over the coming months, adding laptops and printers to its existing monitor, tablet and smartphone line-up. Sun Jun, GM: Huawei Consumer Business Group, says the products will enable...

Acronis launches SA cloud data centre

Acronis has announced the availability of a new Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centre in Johannesburg. One of the 111 new data centres being deployed wordwide by Acronis, the new facility gives service provider partners access to a full range of cyber protection solutions...

Dramatic changes at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai

When a volcano in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga began erupting in late-December 2021 and then violently exploded in mid-January 2022, NASA scientist Jim Garvin and colleagues were unusually well positioned to study the events. Ever since new land rose above the...

Privacy is more important than ever for businesses

Privacy has become mission-critical, with 90% of respondents to Cisco's 2022 Data Privacy Benchmark Study considering it a business imperative. The survey shows that privacy investment continues to rise and organisations see a high return on investments from privacy...

6m electric cars set to ship this year

A significant 6-million electric cars (battery electric and plug-in hybrid) will be shipped in 2022, up from 4 million in 2021, according to a new forecast by Gartner. "At COP26 in November 2021, the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Council agreed that vehicle...

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UCS Solutions wins SAP retail certification

UCS Solutions has become the first South African company to be awarded the SAP Recognised Expertise in Retail certification. The newly launched certification aims to recognise the specialisation, competency and expertise of SAP Partners in the marketplace, and...

False Bay College expands with OLG

False Bay College has selected private provider – the Open Learning Group (OLG) to support its expansion strategies for student enrolment across five Western Cape campuses. False Bay College is a leading provider of Education and Training, mainly within the Technical...

New version of Enterprise Manager released

Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Release 4 lets organisations rapidly adopt Oracle-based, enterprise-scale private clouds. New capabilities provide advanced technology stack management, secure database administration, and enterprise service governance, enabling Oracle...

The benefits of managed services are clear

The adoption of managed services can enable organisations to greatly improve efficiency and lower costs, not to mention improve the security and stability of their technical environments. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting takes a look at some of the chief...

Adapting to change in a virtual world

It should come as no surprise that the biggest technological impacts on IT departments in 2013 were mobile and big data. Both issues also dominated conversations in the storage arena last year and with employees now increasingly working remotely, it’s highly likely...

Securicom named logMojo distributor

Securicom, a managed IT security services vendor, has been appointed as the value-added distributor for logMojo’s innovative, cloud-based reporting service for Fortigate Firewalls for the African continent. As the value-added distributor of logMojo for Africa,...

Cisco expands malware solutions

Addressing the needs of South African customers to combat zero-day attacks and advanced persistent threats (APTs), Cisco is broadening its Advanced Malware Protection and Data Centre security offering. This will help in protecting against threats across the full...

Using hard drives for video surveillance

In 2014, the total market in Africa for video surveillance equipment is expected to exceed $200-million (over R2-billion), says Kalvin Subbadu, components sales manager at WD South Africa. This surging growth is largely driven by the continuing transition from...

Businesses need data protection, recovery

Most businesses today are “always on” — but the systems needed to support 24/7/365 availability are not always up to scratch, says Veeam Software Southern Africa regional manager Warren Olivier. “Even quite small businesses have to grapple with what it means to be...

Kaspersky offers World Cup travelling tips

If you still haven’t decided on how you plan to pay your bills while you’re in Brazil (should you be going) – cash or credit card – it is time to do so. Kaspersky Lab warns that Brazil has some of the most creative and active criminal’s specialising in credit card...

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Role: Senior Project ManagerContract: 6-12 months with extension (Long term project)Industry: Financial ServicesEnvironment: Hybrid ( 2 days on site) We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our client in the financial services industry. The successful...

SQL Developer

2-3 months contract Requirements: Developing and maintaining SQL server databases and applications using T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and other tools.Writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for various business requirements and...

Technical Lead

Our International Client is seeking a Technical Lead to join their Software Development Team. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance leadership to the development team. You will also actively contribute to the application architecture design and work...

Server Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions of the Cape Town division a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This is achieved by...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Role: Senior Project ManagerContract: 6-12 months with extension (Long term project)Industry: Financial ServicesEnvironment: Hybrid ( 2 days on site) We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our client in the financial services industry. The successful...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Sandown

2-3 months contract Requirements: Developing and maintaining SQL server databases and applications using T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and other tools.Writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for various business requirements and...

Technical Lead – Remote Remote

Our International Client is seeking a Technical Lead to join their Software Development Team. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance leadership to the development team. You will also actively contribute to the application architecture design and work...

Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions of the Cape Town division a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This is achieved by...

Support Engineer (DBN)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Desktop hardware and software support to end-users as your strong technical skills as a Support Engineer is wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its Durban division. Applicants will need a Diploma in Information...

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