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%...

PC sales slump sees shipments slashed by 100m units

Over the past two years, PC shipments plummeted by more than 100-million units, according to research group Stocklytics, which adds that 2023 culminated in a historic low for the industry. Global PC shipments fell from approximately 342-million units in 2021 to around...

Local retailers can expect an uptick in sales

South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) on behalf of fintech, Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to...

Enterprise WLAN market maintains growth

Growth rates remained strong in the enterprise segment of the wireless local area networking (WLAN) market in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) as the market increased 11,9% year over year to $1,9-billion. In the consumer-class WLAN market, revenues declined 7,3% in...

Tourism body calls for end to blanket travel restrictions

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) of the United Nations calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. The call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO Members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly (30 November-3...

Africa’s savannah conservation land in a bad way

New research suggests that over 80% of Africa's savannah conservation land is failing or deteriorating with just 10% in a state of success or recovery. The study, published in Conservation Letters, assessed the performance of 516 protected areas and community...

SAIPA announces Olympiad winners

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) has awarded the winners of its National Accounting and Maths Olympiad (NAMO). "This year, we took the competition in a whole new direction and the results were outstanding," says Professor Rashied Small,...

Despite everything, consumer outlook is brighter

Consumers are returning to in-store shopping in greater numbers, and out-of-home entertainment and travel are on the rise as three in five (61%) express optimism about the future. These are among the findings from the latest PwC 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse...

Microsoft takes over 42 hacking sites

Microsoft has seized 42 websites from a and intelligence-gathering China-based hacking group which it has dubbed Nickel. A federal court granted Microsoft's request to allow it Digital Crimes Unit to take over the US-based websites and redirecting traffic to secure...

Component shortages stifle African smartphone growth

Africa's smartphone market saw shipments decline 2,3% quarter on quarter (QoQ) during Q3 2021, according to the latest figures announced by International Data Corporation (IDC). While the region displayed signs of recovery in H1 2021, IDC's newly released Quarterly...

How the network has had to adapt in 2021

Responding to disruptions (45%) and accommodating new business needs (40%) were the top network challenges during 2021. This is among the findings from Cisco's based on a survey of 1 534 IT professionals across 13 countries, which focused on Network as a Service...

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Strengthening healthcare key in 2014

Strengthening the health systems that provide health products and care is the most critical investment in global health, according to international survey results released today by leading global health organisations, PSI and PATH, as well as Devex, the global...

ITSM sets new outsourcing standards

As IT solutions commercialise and plug-and-play becomes the order of the day, IT resellers and outsourced IT solution providers are being challenged to adapt their services to remain relevant. This is seeing a surge in demand for IT service management (ITSM) - the...

The personal cloud grows digital storage

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Ruckus delivers first 802.11ac WiFi product

Ruckus Wireless has announced the Ruckus ZoneFlex R700, the world’s first dual-band, three-stream indoor WiFi product specifically designed from the ground up built on the new 802.11ac standard. The R700 is the only 802.11ac product on the market that integrates...

Leader Tread tracks sales staff with Econz

Leader Tread has supplied and manufactured pre-cured rubber tread, as well as consumables required for the retreading process, for 50 years. Retreads are a big saving for large transport fleets and have better cost per kilometre than new tyres and in some cases the...

Protecting the supply chain from cybercrime

Sophisticated cyber "gangs' are gaining traction, resulting in the theft of sensitive data, intellectual property and customer details. These gangs not only have the motivation, but the ability and techniques to carry out these attacks, which are focused on a...

Ericsson grows TV Anywhere offering

Ericsson envisions 50-billion connected devices by 2020, 15-billion of which will be video enabled. The proliferation of these devices, combined with consumer willingness to pay for high quality, premium content, is resulting in a new age of TV Anywhere. Today’s TV...

Consumers rate FNB’s digital channels

FNB’s digital banking channels are voted as having the best experience by South African banking consumers, this is according to the 2014 South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi). In the banking channel measure, the SAcsi surveyed 7337 banking customers about...

Oracle announces Q3 results

Oracle has announced that 2014 Q3 total revenues were up 4% to $9,3-billion. New software licenses and cloud software subscriptions revenues were up 4% to $2,4-billion. Software license updates and product support revenues were up 5% to $4,6-billion. Hardware systems...

Vox Telecom offers auditable e-mail product

Vox Telecom has announced the release of Mailtrack - a secure, auditable e-mail product. “For a long time, data security experts have warned businesses about the necessity of guarding their data centres and backups, as well as mobile devices, but very few companies...

Application Developer at T and T Academy

Our client based in Johannesburg would like to employ an Application Developer to join them JOB PURPOSE A developer is required to develop, test, document and implement application/systems using the latest version of dot net. The type of projects includes Web API,...

Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

Controls Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a SKA Mid - Controls Software Engineer.Qualifications:BTech/BEng/ MTech/ MEng/PHD in Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, or such relevant qualifications.Experience:BTech in...

FullStack DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Full Stack DevOps Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team. We're at the forefront of revolutionizing...

Application Developer

Job purpose:A developer is required to develop, test, document and implement application/systems using the latest version of dot net. The type of projects include Web API, Blazor, SQL and Azure development. He/she will also be required to do research and help with the...

System Administrator / DevOps Engineer

Role: DevOps EngineerLocation: Illovo, Johannesburg Our client is a leading ISP who are looking for a dynamic and driven DevOps Engineer to join their team. Your team will maintain, upgrade and manage their diverse and growing infrastructure environment. You will be...

IFS Business Analyst

Join our dynamic team as a IFS Business Analyst, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be part...

Senior Project Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (Hybrid) with business analysis experience to join a well-known innovative software consulting house. The ideal candidate must have working experience with Microsoft Modern Workplace...

Application Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Job purpose:A developer is required to develop, test, document and implement application/systems using the latest version of dot net. The type of projects include Web API, Blazor, SQL and Azure development. He/she will also be required to do research and help with the...

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