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%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Businesses still highly concerned about cloud security

As organisations develop and deploy more cloud applications security has become a priority - but also more complicated as hybrid or multi-cloud models gain in popularity, expanding the attack surface and increasing complexity. Security teams often struggle to manage...

Hyperscalers hedge their bets amidst Nvidia dependency concerns

Hyperscalers such as Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are strategically shifting towards developing proprietary semiconductor technologies in response to the soaring demand for Nvidia's GPUs in the burgeoning generative AI (GenAI) market. This strategic move is...

Digitalisation key to improving SMEs chances of success

Approximately 75% of South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first five years. And these companies contribute only 25% to gross domestic product (GDP) when compared to 60% in more developed economies. This is the word from Lunga Siyo, CEO of...

Resilient systems key to infrastructure and operations success

In a world where constant change is becoming routine, Gartner urges infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders to shift their traditional focus from efficiency to one of adaptive resilience. "I&O leaders must re-imagine how they manage their talent, their...

Record quarter for AMD computer and graphics segment

AMD is a household name among gamers. It benefitted from the boost in engagement the gaming industry experienced in 2020, and which has clearly carried over the momentum into 2021. According to data presented by Wette.de, in Q3 2021, AMD recorded its largest ever...

Smart gas meter penetration hits 33% in Europe

According to a new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 39-million units in 2020, equal to a penetration rate of 33%. The installed base will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of...

Pandemic highlights the threat of interconnected risks

With ransomware attacks filling the headlines and the Covid-19 pandemic pushing organisations to embrace remote working and online business models, cyber security has become a top-of-mind concern for many business leaders. It should come as no surprise, then, that...

SA in need of a growth mandate

While the pandemic may not be over, the major economies are shifting their mindset and focusing increasingly on the potential risks and rewards of a more sustainable long-term recovery and route to sustainable growth. This is one of the trends spotted by chief...

CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future

The manufacturing chief financial officer (CFO) will play a critical strategic, innovative and financial role in the business moving forward. A Syspro study into the CFO 4.0, which was conducted in July to September 2021, assessed the sentiment amongst senior level...

Connectivity issues disrupt IoT rollouts

Despite the accelerating speed of Internet of Things (IoT) adoption over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, poor or unreliable connectivity is a key barrier limiting the success of IoT projects for most organisations. According to Inmarsat research, "Industrial IoT...

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Citrix XenMobile for latest Samsung Galaxy

Citrix and Samsung Electronics has announced the availability of Citrix XenMobile for Samsung KNOX, delivering one of the most advanced Android security solutions for managing the latest Samsung KNOX-enabled devices. The solution provides enterprise and government...

GMSG embraces EM business reference model

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Huawei launches Ascend G6 4G at MWC

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has unveiled Huawei Ascend G6 4G at GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014. Huawei’s new 4G LTE-enabled smartphone brings ease of use back to smartphone ownership and opens up...

Oracle enhances Eloqua solution

Extending its commitment to helping CMOs and their global marketing teams optimise the customer experience and execute marketing campaigns that have a measurable impact on revenue, Oracle has introduced new functionality and enhancements to Oracle Eloqua. With the...

Azkar selects ZetesChronos POD solution

Azkar, the leading global logistics operator in Spain and Portugal, has opted for the ZetesChronos solution to manage its proof of delivery (POD) processes. The underlying aim of the company was to boost competitiveness and improve customer service. The result was a...

Sophos delivers encryption solution

Sophos has announced a new approach to data protection with the latest release of Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 6.1. Enabling wide-scale adoption, Sophos is addressing the two biggest issues in encryption - performance and usability - by leveraging native operating...

Tigo offers mobile money currency conversion

Tigo, a subsidiary of the international telecommunications and media company Millicom (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC), a leader in 13 markets across Africa and Latin America, has announced the launch of a pioneering cross-border mobile money remittance service between...

Sony introduces Xperia Z2 smartphone

Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces Xperia Z2, Sony’s best ever premium waterproof smartphone combining its best display, sound, camera and camcorder experience as well as an exclusive entertainment offer and a growing ecosystem of companion...

Huawei launches MediaPad X1 at MWC 2014

Huawei has unveiled two new additions to its MediaPad range of devices and its first wearable device at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2014. With Huawei MediaPad X1, the world's slimmest 7-inch LTE Cat4-enabled all-in-one phablet, Huawei TalkBand B1, the perfect hybrid...

Innovation and time and attendance

People management experts, HR directors and industry analysts recently converged for an interactive forum, hosted by Accsys, focused on advances in technology and other key factors impacting time & attendance management.  Delegates agreed that big data, mobility...

Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR experience in systems integration, robust technical skill set and love for building new solutions is wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeking its next Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer. The role is mostly remote. The ideal...

SAP Authorizations Specialist (Advanced) 0047 TT

Build Roles changes / New Roles, Single and CompositeConduct unit tests, Integration tests and System Integration Security testsGolive preparation and post Golive supportIncident Management prompt resolution of security and authorization related issuesApplications...

Senior Java Software Engineer

Our client is awesome. And they are on the hunt for hot Java Stack Engineering skills!Based in Melrose Arch, you will be part of a team of top notch professionals who are team orientated and collaborative in their approach. Flexibility is offered, but team culture and...

Senior Python Engineer

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

Senior IT Service Delivery Manager at Rand Mutual Assurance

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:Senior IT Service Delivery Manager will be responsible for managing overall delivery of IT services to business with a focus on maintaining service level agreements, ensuring quality service, and managing stakeholder relationships. WHAT WILL YOU...

SAP Authorizations Specialist (Advanced) 0047 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Build Roles changes / New Roles, Single and CompositeConduct unit tests, Integration tests and System Integration Security testsGolive preparation and post Golive supportIncident Management prompt resolution of security and authorization related issuesApplications...

Senior Java Software Engineer – Remote Remote

Our client is awesome. And they are on the hunt for hot Java Stack Engineering skills!Based in Melrose Arch, you will be part of a team of top notch professionals who are team orientated and collaborative in their approach. Flexibility is offered, but team culture and...

Senior Python Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...

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