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...

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)...

Growth subdued in stagnant PC sector

The worldwide traditional PC market is expected to remain flat in 2024 with shipments reaching 260,2-million units - despite economic improvements and a new category of PCs with onboard neural processing units (NPU), colloquially dubbed AI PCs, according to the IDC...

Strategic supply chain value goes beyond cost savings

To permanently establish supply chain's strategic role within the organisation, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must identify new opportunities to deliver value, beyond cost savings, according to Gartner. Gartner has revealed four high impact areas to focus on to...

Intelligent edge to drive supply chain decisions

Driven by evolving data communications networks, including 5G, Gartner predicts that 25% of supply chain decisions will be made across intelligent edge ecosystems through 2025. "Historically, digital supply chain investments prioritised large-scale, centralised...

Semiconductor revenue passed $500bn for the first time

Worldwide semiconductor revenue increased 25,1% in 2021 to total $583,5-billion, crossing the $500-billion threshold for the first time, according to preliminary results by Gartner. "As the global economy bounced back in 2021, shortages appeared throughout the...

South Africans demonstrate climate change perception gap

More than half (58,9%) of South Africans are optimistic that the country will avert a climate crisis in their lifetime. This reveals a potentially damaging gap between perceptions of climate change and people's understanding of its catastrophic effects. Epson's global...

Hybrid work enables new gig economy

Workers are leaving jobs like never before, and it's causing a shortage of talent that has companies around the globe reeling. According to a survey by Citrix, 40% of 1 000 knowledge workers in the US have left at least one job in the past year or are considering...

State capture report exposes poor regulation of directors

Acting Chief Justice Zondo's State Capture Commission report highlights the need for formal regulation of the director profession. This is the word from Advocate Fay Mukaddam, chartered director (SA) and governance specialist at the Institute of Directors South Africa...

New tactics put industrial organisations under attack

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new, rapidly evolving, series of spyware campaigns, attacking more than 2 000 industrial enterprises across the globe. Unlike many mainstream spyware campaigns, these attacks stand out due to the limited number of targets in each...

Mobile calling declines for the first time

International call traffic declined by 7% in 2020, continuing a downhill trend from 2015 after just a slight increase in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. A new TeleGeography Report and Database analyzes how Covid-19, the over-the-top (OTT) effect and wholesale...

Cyberattacks the biggest potential risk in 2022

Cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies globally, South Africa, Africa and Middle East and Nigeria in 2022. According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, the threat of ransomware attacks, data breaches or major IT outages worries companies even more than...

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DCC expands Huawei telepresence offerings

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is expanding its Huawei product portfolio with the addition of a range of video conferencing (VC) and telepresence solutions for all sizes of business. These products will augment the existing Huawei products available from...

Canon, Volkswagen in global MPS partnership

Canon has announced that the company has signed a global service agreement with German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen AG for the provision of multi-function office systems and solutions. Over the next few years, Canon will serve as a global partner to Volkswagen,...

Epson announces support for Android printing

Committed to simple wireless printing anywhere, anytime, Epson has announced support for Android Printing, the native printing platform introduced in Android KitKat (version 4.4). With Android Printing, Android device users can effortlessly print documents, photos,...

Identifying cyber enemies

It is no longer enough to understand how you are being attacked; you need to understand who is attacking you and why. It is only though this understanding that a successful defence can be undertaken, says Jayson O'Reilly, director of Sales and Innovation at DRS. "If...

SES, Meanswhat form partnership

SES Broadband Services has announced a new partnership with Meanswhat to deliver satellite communications for multi-national enterprises and governmental agencies with branch offices or production facilities in remote areas. Giving the same performance as at an...

Securing information in a healthcare network

Healthcare providers are migrating from large, independent stand-alone organisations into complex new ecosystems, says Perry Hutton, regional director – Africa at Fortinet.Today, provider organisations, affiliated physician groups, labs and others are involved in both...

Trend Micro protects Facebook users

In an effort to provide Facebook users with a more secure online experience, Trend Micro has announced it has expanded its partnership with Facebook to incorporate Trend Micro HouseCall, a royalty-free security solution which will help detect malware and keep devices...

IT audits, due diligence needed in the cloud

There is no doubt that cloud computing is enabling businesses to be more competitive and have the relief of continuity should the unexpected happen. Businesses are aware of positive results the technology brings as a result of mobile workforce and allowing employees...

Gemalto M2M solution boosts m-health

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces its Cinterion M2M technology is providing wireless cellular connectivity for the next-generation of pill dispensers. Developed by MedMinder and wirelessly enabled by Gemalto, the advanced m-health device for...

Agile testing specialist to visit SA

Janet Gregory, co-author with Lisa Crispin of Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams, will be in Johannesburg from 23 June 2014. Hot on the heels of its announcement of an exclusive partnership with Agile testing specialist DragonFire,...

IT Support at NTT Motor Group – Gauteng Brooklyn

IT End User Support - What is on offer? We have an exciting opportunity for an End User IT Support Engineer to join the team based in Pretoria.This position is responsible for maintaining and proactively managing the infrastructure within dealerships as well as...

Data Specialist – Western Cape Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the management of the migration process of clients and ensuring the accurate and on time upload of financial data as the next Data Specialist urgently sought by a vibrant, fast-paced & growing provider of cutting-edge FinTech...

Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Develop certification requirements and compliance program new payment technology-based products.Good Knowledge on the MasterCard and Visa Simulators.Continuous learning according to the Visa /MC/CUP/Amex/Diners new functionalities & Aware of the new updates.Create...

Applications Architect

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Relevant postgraduate Bachelor's Degree...

Junior Java Backend Developer (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Java Backend Developer are wanted by a cutting-edge HealthTech company in Centurion. Your role will include resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion, developing/contributing to the written design...

Applications Architect – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Relevant postgraduate Bachelor's Degree...

Junior Java Backend Developer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Java Backend Developer are wanted by a cutting-edge HealthTech company in Centurion. Your role will include resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion, developing/contributing to the written design...

Frontend/DevOps Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Attention Frontend Developers! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a cutting-edge Mobile Tech company? They are on the lookout for a dedicated frontend developer to join their team and contribute to the development of their innovative web...

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