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...

CFOs must treat cybersecurity as a business decision

With more executives identifying security as critical for enterprise revenue growth, the CFO needs to be comfortable handling cybersecurity investments that provide defensible performance and outcomes to business stakeholders, says Gartner. Paul Proctor, distinguished...

Intel’s Lunar Lake processors set for Q3 delivery

Starting Q3 2024 in time for the holiday season, Intel's upcoming client processors (code-named Lunar Lake) will power more than 80 new laptop designs across more than 20 original equipment manufacturers, delivering AI performance at a global scale for Copilot+ PCs....

New EU regulations bring Internet in line with the real world

The EU Council has formally adopted both the draft Digital Services Act (DSA) and a Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will allow for better control over the spread of counterfeit goods, hate speech, cyber threats, disinformation and unfair digital services competition...

Global tourism sees Q3 upturn but recovery remains fragile

After a weak first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the year, especially in Europe. According to the newest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international...

Users urged to exercise caution in festive online shopping

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has called for consumers to exercise extreme caution while shopping online over the period leading to and after the festive season. Consumers should beware of fake sites, which look like authentic companies, false deals...

NASA’s Curiosity rover sends a picture postcard From Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a remarkable image from its most recent perch on the side of Mars’ Mount Sharp. The mission team was so inspired by the beauty of the landscape, they combined two versions of the black-and-white images from different times of the day...

Sci-Bono appeals for return of missing RoboDog

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre's RoboDog has disappeared and the science centre is appealing to anyone with information on its whereabouts to come forward. The dog was last seen late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, November 25) when the Discovery Centre in Newtown,...

NFT adoption set to double in SA

South Africans are less likely to own NFTs compared to their global counterparts, although the popularity of this asset class is growing. Finder.com's Global NFT Adoption report of more than 28 000 internet users reveals that 8,3% of South Africans own NFTs, which is...

How to evaluate a Black Friday deal

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) warns buyers against overspending on ill-considered purchases advertised as Black Friday deals. "Black Friday specials often aim to exploit the emotional vulnerability consumers and society to counter...

Sales reps urged to prepare for festive season growth

While many sectors are coming off a low base as a result of last year's lockdown, a large number of South African industries have improved significantly this year. Leading the race are the food and beverage as well as the building and hardware industries which...

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SUSE Cloud 3 now available in SA

The latest version of the of the original enterprise-ready OpenStack distribution for building infrastructure as a service private clouds, SUSE Cloud 3, offers greater flexibility for companies to cost-effectively deploy private clouds with existing virtualised data...

A new approach to IT infrastructure is key

An outside-in approach to IT infrastructure is emerging. Driven by megatrends such as the emergence of the cloud, the ubiquity of mobile devices and the growth of BYOD in the workplace, CIOs are moving away from owning infrastructure and IT solutions to making use of...

Tackling Windows XP migration

With Windows XP reaching end of life in April, and the recent launch of Windows 8.1, many businesses will be considering updating their operating system (OS). For most, this transition presents several possible challenges if businesses take the traditional upgrade...

vCloud Hybrid Service available in Europe

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the general availability of VMware vCloud Hybrid Service in Europe from a data centre in Slough, UK. Complementing VMware’s existing US data centres, the Slough data centre provides...

VMware broadens support for Virtual SAN

At VMware Partner Exchange 2014, VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, announced broad partner ecosystem support for VMware Virtual SAN, VMware’s first software-defined storage product. Currently available in public beta, VMware Virtual...

VMware, Google modernise corporate desktops

VMware has announced that it is joining forces with Google to modernise corporate desktops for the mobile cloud era by providing businesses with secure, cloud access to Windows applications, data and desktops on Google Chromebooks. This expanded relationship between...

VMware names Partner Network award winners

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced the winners of the 2014 VMware Partner Network awards. Each year, VMware recognises its partner community for their demonstrated excellence and achievements. “We’re very proud to...

VMware completes acquisition of AirWatch

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has announced it has completed its acquisition of AirWatch, the leading provider of enterprise mobile management and security solutions. Originally announced on 22 January, 2014, VMware acquired...

Schneider offers data centre certification

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the availability of the Data Centre Certified Associate (DCCA) online certification programme through Energy University, an industry-leading, online, vendor-neutral education tool for energy...

How to leverage your mobile app

So you've extended your customer service channels and now you've got a mobile app. As an organisation you're used to developing for employees, but not for customers. All of a sudden you're a consumer-facing mobile app developer. And that means some things have to...

Automation Test Analyst (SAP) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Senior Full Stack Developer (Python & Java) (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN highly scalable Python & Java web applications and services as your coding expertise as a Senior Full Stack Developer is sought by a Retail and Consumer Finance Concern to join its Joburg team. You will provide influence over a new technical...

.Net Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: We...

Project Manager (Electrical Construction)

Our client, a leading cable manufacturer in Southern Africa, specializing in electrical cables for power transmission, distribution, and generation, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience in Electrical Construction. The successful candidate...

Senior Server Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Server Engineer to join our team in Pretoria. As a Senior Server Engineer you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the...

.Net Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: We...

Project Manager (Electrical Construction) – Gauteng Germiston

Our client, a leading cable manufacturer in Southern Africa, specializing in electrical cables for power transmission, distribution, and generation, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience in Electrical Construction. The successful candidate...

Senior Server Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Server Engineer to join our team in Pretoria. As a Senior Server Engineer you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the...

Web Developer

Cape Town - Southern Suburbs - Full Stack Web Developer (Python Django)This exciting, new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team. In this role you will be responsible for the development of web applications, using Django Web Framework. The...

Database Administrator (DBA)

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will...

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