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...

Microsoft takes the global data centre lead

Microsoft has taken the lead with over 300 data centres globally, surpassing AWS. Edith Reads, financial analyst at Stocklytics.com. comments: "Microsoft is ramping up its data center footprint to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) essential...

First Boeing Starliner crewed flight en route to ISS

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are safely in orbit on the first crewed flight test aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, the astronauts lifted off at 10h52 EDT on...

Consumers strive to keep work and personal lives separate

A massive 64% of consumers say they are trying to keep their work-self and personal-self separate. This is one of the findings of a Gartner survey to identify the top consumer and cultural trends for marketers in 2022. "Marketers responsible for strategic planning,...

Trends that defined 2021 and will impact 2022

The past year has seen seismic shifts in how organisations approach work, technology and collaboration. One of the biggest shifts has been the acceptance of hybrid work as a reality - companies have had to bow to its demands in a landscape still controlled by the...

One third of phishing pages live for just a day

Kaspersky researchers analysed the lifecycle of phishing pages and discovered that one third of phishing pages cease to exist within a single day, making the first hours of a page's life the most dangerous for users. This is the moment when a vast range of phishing...

Symbiotic edge and core to workload relationship vital for edge success

To compete in a digital-first world, organisations are prioritising investments in digital tools to augment physical spaces and assets and enable seamless and secure data gathering and analysis. These investments empower organizations to provision enterprise workloads...

Passport freedom gap is at its widest

Results from the Henley Passport Index show record-breaking levels of travel freedom for top-ranking nations Japan and Singapore - but also the widest recorded global mobility gap since the index's inception 17 years ago. Without taking evolving and temporary...

Professionally monitored alarm systems set for growth

Berg Insight research predicts that the number of professionally monitored alarm systems in Europe will grow from 16,8-million in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% to reach 20,4-million in 2025. In North America, the number of monitored alarm systems...

New class of entrepreneurs make their mark in science and innovation

The Innovation Hub's Business Incubation Programmes have graduated 17 entrepreneus with innovative start-up businesses. With creative solutions to address local needs and challenges, these companies are set to become leaders in diverse fields ranging from ICT and...

SKA makes strides in construction

Just six months after the SKA Observatory Council approved the start of construction of the SKA telescopes, 27 contracts have been signed. Worth approximately €90-million in total, the contracts have been awarded to all seven current SKAO members, namely Australia,...

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Select a payment method through a PSP

Payment service providers (PSPs) should be equipped to help online merchants choose the best payment methods for their business needs as the market gets ever more diverse, says Brendon Williamson of PayGate. “The payments landscape has never been more volatile or...

Migrating your SME to Office 365

The Microsoft Office 365 suite is a cloud-based version of traditional Microsoft Office software, and offers organisations a number of benefits. Office 365 is particularly suited to the Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) market, as the agility of these organisations...

Itec Converge wins Dealer of the Year

Office automation and communications group Itec has awarded its Dealer of the Year accolade for the sub-Saharan Africa region to West Rand-based Itec Converge. The award places Itec Converge at the forefront of 47 highly competitive dealers that vied for top spot....

Trend Micro offers free Heartbleed scanners

To help Internet users protect themselves from the Heartbleed bug that is eroding SSL security features on Web sites worldwide, Trend Micro has announced the release of two free Heartbleed scanners for computers and mobile devices designed to verify whether they are...

Fujitsu to showcase Workplace Anywhere

At Citrix Synergy Los Angeles 2014, Fujitsu will showcase its unique Workplace Anywhere solution, which enables enterprises to become truly mobile while still maintaining complete control over security and cost. Enterprises that want to embrace enterprise mobility but...

2014 SARS Employer Filing season now open

As a South African employer, you are required to reconcile and submit PAYE, UIF and SDL contributions for the period 01 March 2013 to 28 February 2014. You need to submit accurate and complete employee tax certificates and a reconciliation of contributions for the...

Analytics is changing fraud prevention

A recent report from Gartner has stated that organisations that use predictive analytics will increase their profitability by 20% by 2017. There is a great deal of focus placed on the benefit of analytics for improving profitability. Less commented on, but no less...

McAfee expands threat protection

McAfee has announced expanded capabilities to find, freeze, and fix advanced threats faster to win the fight against advanced and evasive targeted attacks. Part of the McAfee Security Connected approach, the McAfee Comprehensive Threat Protection solution tightly...

Samsung, Good Technology partner on apps

Samsung Electronics South Africa and Good Technology, a leader in secure mobility, have announced a strategic partnership that will provide the enterprise with an advanced mobile security solution for Samsung mobile devices. This solution combines KNOXTM, Samsung’s...

Network Platforms connects to Akamai

Getting faster Internet speed usually involves spending more money on bigger bandwidth. But the innovators at Network Platforms, one of South Africa’s leading ISPs, have come up with a solution that gives users better bandwidth at no extra cost. As Network Platforms...

Cloud Engineer

Seeking More Than Just a Job? Embrace a New Chapter with iOCO Infrastructure Services.We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our team. As a Cloud Engineer you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services to...

Service Desk Agent I x5

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are looking to hire 5 Service Desk Agents I to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems by delivering timely and effective...

Java Developer

Our client ensures collaborative partnerships and deep insight into the business and IT processes and compliance topics, with many years of international delivery experience.Skills Required:5 years' experience in relevant programming languageJava...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Define Detailed ScopeIdentify Issues & GapsDefine and document access and securityComplete Application Documentation.Complete list of all known issuesCurrent BOW (All registered asks for 2024, strategic initiatives like Attakama)Short / Medium technical / solution...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

Seeking More Than Just a Job? Embrace a New Chapter with iOCO Infrastructure Services.We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our team. As a Cloud Engineer you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services to...

Service Desk Agent I x5 – Gauteng Johannesburg

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are looking to hire 5 Service Desk Agents I to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems by delivering timely and effective...

Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Our client ensures collaborative partnerships and deep insight into the business and IT processes and compliance topics, with many years of international delivery experience.Skills Required:5 years' experience in relevant programming languageJava...

Field Support Engineer

Yearning for More in Your Career? iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer to join our team and provide on-site technical support and assistance to clients or customers. As a Field Support Engineer,...

Solutions Architect (Mobile Telecomms) (CH1006)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect with experience in the telecommunications industry to join our dynamic Mobile Telecommunications product team. The Solutions Architect will play a key role in...

Technical Analyst

A leader in the Insurance field is on the look out for a Technical Analyst to form part of their Team.The technical Analyst will work closely with business analysts and support development by doing system analysis on incidents, problems, and IT projects....

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