AI data centres add new power challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...

Data centre gains importance in an AI world

Kathy Gibson reports – The world we are in relies on data, and everything we do creates data in one form or another. This is the word from Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, who says this is driving the need and growth for data...

Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...

COP29: Digitalisation key to driving climate action

Global tech and environment leaders at COP29 have endorsed a declaration on boosting climate action with digital technologies while cutting the environmental impacts of those same technologies. In total, endorsements representing over 1 000 governments, companies,...

Surge in demand for AI in contact centres

Contact centres are under increasing pressure to improve customer experiences despite having fewer resources and, while 100% are turning to AI and automation for help, many face challenges due to limited in-house expertise. This is one of the key findings of a new...

Non-access to clean cooking poses deadly risks for millions in Africa

African policy makers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 - have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2-billion people across Africa and leading to millions...

AI empowers the journey from idea to innovation

Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone’s lips – but what does it really mean for businesses? “We believe it is to enhance business,” says Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: sales for CEEMETA at Dell Technologies, addressing Dell...

Bitcoin hits all-time high on Trump victory

Following the election of Donald Trump as the US’s 47th president, Bitcoin yesterday hit an all-time high above $75 000 - finally breaking through the long-standing peak of $73 700. The cryptocurrency was trading on Luno at R1,323,115 at 12h48 yesterday afternoon. The...

How to ensure AI offers ROI

Kathy Gibson reports – Companies around the world are starting to measure artificial intelligence (AI) projects against real return on investment (ROI). Todd Lieb, vice-president: cloud partnerships at Dell Technologies, explains that AI is accelerating the pace of...

RansomHub rises as ransomware landscape shifts

Ransomware remains the world’s top cyberthreat, according to Check Point Research’s latest security report, with RansomHub quickly emerging as the fastest-growing group operating through Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). As of September 2024, RansomHub accounted for 19%...

West Africa data centres mirror global trends

Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments, requiring them to be more agile and responsive than ever before, but often by means of legacy infrastructure. This scenario is no different for...

88% of new jobs in global business services go to youth

The global business services (GBS) sector has added 8 847 jobs between January and June this year - contributing $142-million to South Africa’s export revenue – according to BPESA’s latest quarterly GBS Sector Job Creation Report. What’s more, the report adds, 60% of...

Municipal leaders prioritise service delivery over clean audits

Senior municipal officials in South Africa are prioritising service delivery over and above achieving clean audits, according to a survey by a leading fintech in municipal financial management solutions, Munsoft. The study, which surveyed around 95 municipalities out...

Kaspersky helps Interpol disrupt global cyberthreats

As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky says it has contributed to Interpol’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The joint effort...

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How CIOs can achieve the benefits of sustainability

Gartner research shows that 50% of CIOs will have performance metrics tied to the sustainability of their IT operations by 2025 - and by 2027 25% of CIO compensation will be linked to their sustainable technology impact. This means that sustainability must now switch...

Tracker expands into supply chain with OKgo launch

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Support vital as fewer employees carry greater burden

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Peach Payments partners with Sukhiba for conversational commerce

Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has integrated with Kenya’s conversational commerce and CRM platform Sukhiba to offer its South African merchants a new sales channel and facilitate WhatsApp-based sales. Founded in 2021 by Ananth Raj Gudipati and...

AWCape in strategic partnership with 4Sight

Sage Platinum Business Partner AWCape has announced a strategic partnership with 4Sight Holdings, allowing it to act as a 4flow Centre of Excellence (COE) to transform many more businesses through the integration and automation of their business processes. 4flow is a...

SurTech is exclusive SA reseller for Diligent

Software solutions provider SurTech has been appointed the exclusive reseller for Diligent solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG in South Africa. Diligent is a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS company, serving more than 25 000...

Datacentrix reattains Rubrik Elite Partner status

Datacentrix has re-acieved its Elite Partner status with Rubrik, having been the first South African company to attain this prestigious status in 2023. Rubrik’s partner programme requires Elite Partners to requalify every six months, while accumulating 100 points...

MRI Software creates 250 new jobs in SA

Real estate software and services company MRI Software has created more than 250 new jobs over the last four years in South Africa. The company recently revealed its new office in Cape Town, which employs around 270 staff members, including its regional leadership...

Demand forecasting as a service a weapon for retail

Demand forecasting is a well-established and important field in retail, but accuracy and speed are becoming challenges in a fast-changing and ever evolving market. Category managers need advanced support to stay ahead in modern retail. This is according to Linda...

The top 10 outsourcing myths debunked

Outsourcing is surrounded by misconceptions. Dispelling these is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions about outsourcing and to fully leverage its many potential benefits. Clinton Cohen, CEO of iContact BPO debunks 10 of the most common outsourcing myths,...

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders.Document existing business processes and develop and document new business processes.Develop functional and technical...

Software Developer

SNR Software DeveloperOur client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route5 plus years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a...

Senior .NET Developer (LM)

Responsible for managing the entire software development life-cycle from concept design through to implementation and application maintenance. You would oversee the design and implementation of websites, programs, and applications that execute within Microsoft's . NET...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders.Document existing business processes and develop and document new business processes.Develop functional and technical...

Software Developer – Western Cape George

SNR Software DeveloperOur client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route5 plus years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a...

Senior .NET Developer (LM) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Responsible for managing the entire software development life-cycle from concept design through to implementation and application maintenance. You would oversee the design and implementation of websites, programs, and applications that execute within Microsoft's . NET...

Business Systems Analyst

Job description:You will be working as part of an IT delivery team responsible for the development, configuration and support of various IT business systems. If you have a passion for the more technical side of business analysis with a strong focus on systems, you...

Full-Stack Developer

Looking for a passionate and skilled Full-Stack Developer (Angular / AWS Serverless) to play a central role in shaping the development of a product by working on both the front-end and the serverless backend of the application Key Requirements 5+ years'...

SAP SPECIALIST

Experience Required: At least 2 years of hands-on experience with SAP PP-PI configurationIntegration: Experience integrating the PP-PI module with Logistics modules like IM/WM and QM.Projects: Experience with full lifecycle projects, preferably in sales and...

Business Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Job description:You will be working as part of an IT delivery team responsible for the development, configuration and support of various IT business systems. If you have a passion for the more technical side of business analysis with a strong focus on systems, you...

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