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%...

Retirement equality gap tarnishes golden years for SA women

According to Stellenbosch University's "Women's Report 2022: Women and Fiscal Policy", the gender retirement equality gap in South Africa means that women can expect around 26% less retirement income than men when they retire. This reality is referenced by Lindiwe...

IT skills shortage will cost trillions and impact software quality

A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organisations in all industries and across all regions. In an International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of skills has resulted in missed revenue growth...

The importance of ESG to corporate value creation and stakeholders

New research from IDC shows that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become a CEO-level topic for organisations worldwide. In a recent global survey, nearly three quarters of respondents considered ESG factors to be very important for the...

Managers fall short on DEI initiatives

Despite managers' unique position on the frontline, managers in most organisations serve as mere supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives rather than owners of DEI outcomes, according to Gartner. Manager decisions - defining hiring requirements,...

This is what trust will look like in the new normal

International Data Corporation's (IDC) top 10 predictions for the Future of Trust point to a new normal as the world continues to navigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisations - private sector, government, and educational institutions - have reached a...

Risk management requires a rethink

Organisations throughout South Africa are facing escalating threats due to a lack of risk awareness amongst employees, according to a new pan-EMEA study from Iron Mountain. According to the study, nearly half of employees (47%) claim to have made a "critical" error at...

BT looks to Covid research to combat cyber-attacks

BT has developed an epidemiology-based cybersecurity prototype, "Inflame", which uses deep reinforcement learning to enable enterprises to automatically detect and respond to cyber-attacks before they compromise a network. Using the spread of viruses in human...

Vodacom adds customers, reports higher revenue

Vodacom Group has reported revenue of R49,9-billion for the six months ended 30 September 2021, up 4,2%, as strong normalised growth of 7,9% was partially offset by rand appreciation. The group added 6,2-million customers to bring its total to 129,9-million across the...

Strategic priorities drive digital transformation

Global spending on the digital transformation (DX) of business practices, products, and organizations is forecast to reach $2,8-trillion in 2025, more than double the amount allocated in 2020. According to a new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Supply chain issues stymie printer growth

After a strong start to the hardcopy market in the first half of 2021 the initial signs of supply chain issues finally came to light in 3Q21 as the market contracted by 21,5% compared with a year ago as most brands simply didn't have enough inventory to fulfill...

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Becoming a less attractive malware target

The high profile hacks that have flooded the news over the last year have shown that traditional security measures are no longer a match for the complex threats of today. Any business that relies only on antivirus (AV) to secure its systems and endpoints is a sitting...

High-speed networks improve data centres

As data volumes and network traffic continue to increase exponentially, organisations increasingly have to consider upgrading their data centre network infrastructure in order to significantly improve speed and performance. The latest evolution in Ethernet and...

Datacentrix achieves platinum HP partnership

Integrated ICT solutions and services provider, Datacentrix has been named as an HP platinum partner, one of only five in South Africa, highlighting the company’s ability to deliver smart and flexible HP strategies that will help customers well into the future. Says...

Elections modernised in 2013

Scytl, the worldwide leader in secure online voting and election modernisation announces a revenue growth of over 70% resulting from the company’s innovative end-to-end election modernisation technology deployment in election processes across the globe. The...

Mpact deploys PPO to streamline processes

Mpact, one of the leading paper and plastic packaging businesses in southern Africa, has implemented Project Portfolio Office, an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in a bid to address issues of visibility, standardisation and the...

SMBs must link SLAs and IT support

Small businesses that wish to remain competitive can no longer afford to be complacent about technology support. Linking service level agreements (SLAs) to IT support is becoming vital, says Dawie Bloomberg, MD of Green Apple IT, a provider of general IT support to...

SA companies must reign in mobiles in 2014

Mobile security and device management will become one of the top challenges for South African companies as attacks on smartphones and tablets are likely to increase again in 2014. So says Richard Broeke, a consultant at leading IT security company, Securicom. “Reports...

FNB device deals for a connected life

As the shift towards a connected lifestyle is set to enjoy even more focus in 2014, FNB has included TVs, Blu-ray DVD players and the Playstation 4 to its smart device range. Gaming consoles were first added to the product mix in November 2013 when FNB made the Xbox...

Understanding biometric identification

Biometrics refers to the identification of humans using their physical characteristics such as fingerprints, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina and so on. It allows specialists to identify an individual in a far more secure...

Hidden costs, complexities of ERP training

End-user training and education is key to the success of any large enterprise IT project, especially the deployment of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Yet all too many companies still treat it as one-line item in their implementation budgets, says...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients who are Titans in the Automotive industry have a fantastic hybrid opportunity in the Midrand/ Menlyn area for a JavaScript Full Stack Developer. Work with a dynamic team and the latest tech in the field and enjoy international trips! Requirements: IT...

SQL Data Engineer

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...

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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...

Intermediate Software Developer (Office Based)

Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Developer. The purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

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...

Java Full stack developer

Are you a skilled Java Full stack developer with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Full stack Developer to join their dynamic team at their Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry,...

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