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)...

New zero-day vulnerability in Windows

Kaspersky researchers have identified a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows - designated CVE-2024-30051. The discovery was made while Boris Larin and Mert Degirmenci were investigating the Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege vulnerability...

Modest but steady growth forecast for data centre power

The global data centre power market is expected to reach $15,01-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 8,1% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research. The factor driving the market growth is the shift in focus of end users towards co-location and...

More destructive attacks strike at everything

Cyber adversaries are evolving and expanding their attack methods to target new areas for exploit spanning the entire attack surface especially as work-from-anywhere continues. They are looking to maximise opportunity from the 5G-enabled edge, to the core network,...

Ransomware attackers don’t take holidays

There seems to be a disconnect between perceived threats and preparedness, which results in longer incident response and recovery cycles. This is one of the conclusions from "Organisations at Risk: Ransomware Attackers Don't Take Holidays", a Cybereason study of more...

The changing cyberthreat landscape in SA

While the number of attacks from online resources (known as web threats) blocked by Kaspersky in South Africa for the second quarter of 2021 decreased to 15,4-million from the 17,3-million detected in the first quarter of the year, the number of unique malicious URLs...

Supply chain cyber-attacks on the rise

In the last six months, an organisation in South Africa was attacked on average 1 737 times per week. This is more than double the global average (819) of attacks per organisation per week, according to Check Point Threat Intelligence Report. Supply chain...

These are the online frauds common in SA

November 14 to 20 is International Fraud Awareness Week. Online fraud is a growing threat that is facing South African businesses and consumers. The increase in online fraud means that more organisations and individuals are exposed to cybercrime. In response to this,...

The real cost of Black Friday for SA

This year, Black Friday will fall on 26 November and, as has been the trend for the last few years, many retailers have already started offering discounts on goods since the beginning of the month. Last year (2020), many South Africans took to social media to lament...

Complex environments a top security challenge in META

The cost of securing increasingly complex environments was ranked second in the top challenges IT leaders in META say their businesses are facing in 2021. With digitalisation, remote work and cloud usage growth, this complexity may impact organisations' visibility of...

Number of malicious shopping websites surges

Check Point Research (CPR) reports a record-breaking amount of malicious websites related to online shopping in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The pandemic has resulted in a clear change in habits, and shopping is no different, with most people moving to...

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FNB adds Sony Xperia to offering

Sony Mobile has announced a partnership with First National Bank (FNB) that will see a range of Xperia smartphone devices added to their existing tablet and smartphone offering. The FNB range will include Sony Mobile’s flagship device, the Xperia Z1 as well as the...

JUMIA launches in Uganda

JUMIA has extended its services to Uganda. As the company enters the new market it will be able to provide its new customers with a wide range of products, including fashion, electronics, home appliances, mobile devices and beauty products, online. After the purchase...

Ruckus app simplifies LAN management

Ruckus Wireless has unveiledZD (ZoneDirector) Remote Control, a new mobile application that now gives IT administrators the ability to remotely manage, monitor and configure Ruckus Smart WiFi LANs, simplifying the maintenance of routine and frequent wireless...

Data visualisation improves decision-making

Chances are that you have heard about big data, perhaps even worked with it, and even tried to make sense of it in a business context. And when it comes to business intelligence (BI) and relational databases, the ability to make realtime decisions is critical. Now...

Mascor harnesses the power of Nashua

Mascor, a group of franchised motor and agricultural equipment dealers, has recently partnered with Nashua to streamline how it provides support to its dealerships whilst improving the reliability of its printers, saving time and reducing costs. Mascor has 11...

MAP, Productivity SA energise manufacturing

The Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAP) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Productivity SA to revitalise the South African Manufacturing Industry by implementing the MAP programme in manufacturing companies. The initiative was launched to 20 make-to-order...

Skills are needed to grow WiFi in Africa

2014 is said to be the year that WiFi takes its rightful position in the industry – benchmarked on estimations that 1.9-billion WiFi devices will hit global networks by the end of the year. Further research suggests that global public WiFi hotspot numbers could reach...

10 tips to improve reliability

Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, official representatives of SoftExpert in South Africa, and Ricky Smith, maintenance consultant and specialist and well-known published author, look at the ways businesses can improve reliability. * Purchase a copy...

Xerox to showcase new wide format printer

Bytes Document Solutions will showcase the IJP 2000 wide format printer, at the Africa Print Regional Expo, taking place on 12 February 2014 at Emnotweni Arena in Nelspruit. Bytes Document Solutions is a platinum sponsor for the 2014 Africa Print Expo. The expo will...

Accsys runs interactive T&A forums

Decision-makers are aware that effective time and attendance management in business has significant impact on the bottom line. In South Africa, businesses are eager to gain insight and expert opinion on strategy – and want information directly from those in the know....

Systems Administrator – Gauteng

Do you want to work for the largest mobile asset Internet of Things (IoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers in the world? Based in Midrand, full time on site My client is looking for a System Administrator who is ambitious and not afraid to get their hands...

Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a master of all things tech and have a passion for solving complex problems, then we want you on our team!We are seeking a proactive Desktop Engineer I to join our team. This position is essential this specialized professional will be responsible for...

Senior Project Manager-Regulatory Implementation at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town- 3 days onsite.This role is responsible for managing one or more projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time & cost, within the project governance framework.Delivers the required...

Infrastructure and Security Project Manager

Welcome to an exciting opportunity with one of the world's premier automotive manufacturers. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure & Security Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As a key player in our organization, you will be at the...

Senior Front-end developer

Our clients are a force for good in the rapidly and unpredictably changing global financial ecosystem. They have a fantastic hybrid role available and are on the hunt for a Senior Front-end developer in the Pretoria area! Skills and Experience At least 5 - 6 years as...

Senior Front End Developer (C# & React)

Our client is looking for the services of an Intermediate to Senior Level Front end Developer to join their team. You should have at last 5 years experience with [URL Removed] and React Native as well as C# and JavaScript. Send your CV now!Skills and Experience: At...

SQL Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client, a powerhouse in the Finance, Investments & Insurances space is urgently seeking a proficient SQL Data Engineer to join their team in Gauteng. If this role is in your wheelhouse, check out the below requirements and feel free to apply! Candidate...

Junior Support Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank

Wear Multiple Hats in the Renewable Energy Sector as a Junior Support Engineer! Is this you?Are you a versatile problem-solver with a passion for renewable energy? Do you thrive in a role where you can tackle diverse challenges and make a meaningful impact? If you're...

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