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)...

Seacom restores East Africa cable operations

Seacom has restored services to its customers following the completion of subsea repair operations on its East Africa (S1) cable. The physical repair of the subsea cable was completed on 31 May and the process to restore and test client services back to the original...

Gitex Africa Morocco 2024: It’s a wrap …

The second edition of Gitex Africa has wrapped up in Marrakech, Morocco. Kathy Gibson was there to find out what’s happening in the African tech space.   Into the future with frontier technologies Humanity is facing an existential crisis as planet-wide issues...

Blood pressure increase seen during pandemic

A study led by Cleveland Clinic, and analyzing over 450 000 people from across the US, found significant increases in blood pressure readings during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was published this week in the journal, Circulation. Researchers with...

Credit card fraud takes off in 2021

Credit card fraud has become one of the most popular ways for criminals to make a quick buck. Credit card identity theft is relatively easy to carry out, and it’s also significantly less risky than traditional types of crimes, which is why it’s the most common type of...

Africa’s vaccine willingness underscores need for consistent supply

As the Omicron variant dominates the Covid-19 news cycle, new research from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) indicates that people in African Union member states are overwhelmingly willing to get vaccinated. Across 19 countries, 78% of...

Retailers up orders for festive season

In complete contrast to the previous two months, the Skynamo Industry Thermometer has revealed an uptick in both order values as well as the number of orders placed by Skynamo partners’ retail customers in November. Zane van Rooyen, product marketing manager at...

Policy forum charts an equitable and inclusive digital future

Delegates at the sixth World Telecommunications/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF-21) have given their seal of approval to a set of guidelines shaping future technology policy. These covered areas from inclusive connectivity and digital skills to using new and emerging...

Cybersecurity predictions for 2022

Cybersecurity is expected to remain in the spotlight of most businesses and individuals in the coming year.Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN, outlines his top five predictions for the cybersecurity sector in 2022: As quantum computers start getting...

10 hot consumer trends for the future

A hybrid mix of connectivity-enabled technology, integrated into real physical environments to enhance shopping and buying experiences, is expected to be a common element of everyday life in 2030 by the vast majority of current early adopters, according to the latest...

IT execs now less likely to be fired after a cybersecurity breach

Amid a challenging cybersecurity environment and growing IT complexity, the demand for IT and cybersecurity specialists still remains high – and this means security executives are unlikely to be laid off in the event of a security breach. Kaspersky research shows...

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WD strengthens commitment to local channel

As part of its on-going commitment to growing its South African operations and supporting channel partners, WD has announced its new sales support initiative, WDDirect, with a new resource dedicated to the South African region to directly engage with resellers and...

Get the most out of data analytics

We often hear talk of how analytics can help businesses and organisations extract valuable insight from their data, but that’s where the conversation ends, says Goran Dragosavac, analytical practitioner at SAS. How does it do this? And what should we do with the...

Maintaining ownership of cloud data

The number one concern that organisations have about putting their sensitive data into the cloud is security. There are five core principles that provide confidence in cloud data ownership and security. Risk-conscious organisations should be able to take advantage of...

New 3D printing material from Stratasys

Stratasys, a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has introduced Endur, an advanced simulated polypropylene material for use with all Objet EdenV, Objet Connex, Objet500 Connex3 and Objet 30Pro 3D Printers. As a durable and...

Look before you leap into the cloud

Cloud is the buzz-word on everyone’s lips today. It’s all about the cloud – servers have moved to the cloud, our data is stored there, services and applications are hosted in the cloud – and the maxim is that companies who are not moving to the cloud are being left...

BT Netrix HiTouch keeps traders in control

BT has announced a new cloud-integrated innovation for financial markets that puts traders in control of increasingly complex trading strategies and demanding client relationships. Called BT Netrix HiTouch, the new touchscreen device acts as a control centre for...

1Stream releases white paper on call centres

Hosted call centre technology provider 1Stream has today released a white paper highlighting three tools that they believe will be crucial for next-generation contact centres. “Call centres aren’t just there to field as many calls as possible every day, they are...

Technology can keep Africa’s lights on

Right now, the energy industry in sub-Saharan Africa is at a crossroads. Faced with booming demand from a growing industrial sector, urbanisation and an impatient consumer base, the region’s energy utilities must deal with a unique set of challenges that can...

Ricoh launches Cloud Fax service

Ricoh SA has launched Cloud Fax, a service incorporated into its multifunctional printers (MFPs) that saves customers the cost and complexity of buying and installing fax cards. Fax cards, like network cards, are an additional board that must be installed into the...

Ericsson wins 2014 NAB Innovation Award

Ericsson has been awarded one of the television industry’s highest honours, the NAB Technology Innovation Award, for its pioneering work in Ultra High Definition TV (UHDTV) 4K. The award was formally presented to the company at a gala ceremony on April 9, 2014, in the...

Full Stack Java Developer

Full stack Developer (Java), Johannesburg, Gauteng, 12 Month Contract Our conglomerate client is on the hunt for their next successor in Java Integration services and Applications. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning,...

Technical Systems Lead

Job Title: Technical Systems LeadHire Resolves client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Systems Lead to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the systems and...

.Net Core Software Engineer

Job Title: .Net Core Software EngineerHire Resolves client is looking for a skilled and experienced .Net Core Software Engineer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing software applications using...

Onsite IT Technician

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Managed IT Services Provider in Durban is currently seeking an onsite IT Technician. In the capacity of an IT Technician, the role encompasses both scheduled installations and emergency support for customers, making it a highly visible position....

Back-End Developer – TypeScript at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Senior Backend TypeScript Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our client's backend systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising scalable and high-performance server-side...

Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Full stack Developer (Java), Johannesburg, Gauteng, 12 Month Contract Our conglomerate client is on the hunt for their next successor in Java Integration services and Applications. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning,...

Technical Systems Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Technical Systems LeadHire Resolves client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Systems Lead to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the systems and...

.Net Core Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: .Net Core Software EngineerHire Resolves client is looking for a skilled and experienced .Net Core Software Engineer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing software applications using...

Onsite IT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Managed IT Services Provider in Durban is currently seeking an onsite IT Technician. In the capacity of an IT Technician, the role encompasses both scheduled installations and emergency support for customers, making it a highly visible position....

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