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)...

Eskom joins SAWEA in renewable energy push

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined forces to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga's rural communities. It's the...

Canal+ takes Multichoice shareholding above 45%

French media company Groupe Canal+ has acquired an additional interest in Multichoice ordinary shares of the Company, bringing its holding in the company to 45,2%. MultiChoice has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) and with the...

With technology core to the business, CIO influence grows

CIOs' influence on business strategy and operations is growing as technology pervades enterprises, according to a new IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study. When asked which other C-Suite members will be most critical over the next few years, CEOs surveyed...

This is what the future of intelligence looks like

Results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Future of Intelligence survey reveal a significant positive correlation between enterprise intelligence and better business outcomes. By investing in enterprise intelligence, organizations can achieve first-order...

Cloud will be the centrepiece of new digital experiences

The ongoing pandemic and the surge in digital services are making cloud the centrepiece of new digital experiences. "There is no business strategy without a cloud strategy," says Milind Govekar, distinguished vice-president at Gartner. "The adoption and interest in...

CSPs setting the pace in 5G twice as likely to grow revenue

5G pacesetters - the frontrunning communications service providers (CSPs) currently driving the global demand for consumer 5G - are three times more likely to retain customers and almost twice as likely to grow average revenue per user (ARPU) and mobile services...

Godongwana’s plans for the R128bn revenue bonanza

In his first major budget address since being appointed in August 2021, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to Parliament yesterday (11 November). Lullu Krugel, chief economist at PwC Strategy& South Africa,...

Sky-high IPv4 prices pose security threats

The price of individual IPv4 addresses peaked at $32 in the first quarter of 2021 as the supply for IP resources failed to meet demand. Vincentas Grinius, CEO of IPXO, says that increased cybercriminal activity is a probable consequence of this price surge, as selling...

IT spending in EMEA set for subdued growth

IT spending in EMEA is forecast to total $1,3-trillion in 2022, an increase of 4.7% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The 2022 growth rate will be slower than in 2021 when EMEA IT spending is expected to grow 6,3%. The biggest change moving...

Fraud abroad: how SMEs can expand globally and stay secure

One in four consumers will continue to shop from foreign online stores, even after the pandemic, according to a recent Ipsos survey of 13 000 respondents across the world's biggest e-commerce markets. Arthi Rajan Makhija, senior vice-president: head of global fraud...

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Voice biometrics key for authentication

Voice biometrics is one of those technologies: it changes the game. It’s not in wide use anywhere in the world, yet, but it’s going to be the norm for authenticating identity within the next few years. It’s been worked on and refined for almost fifteen years. So it’s...

Genesys appoints Anana as new partner

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories (Genesys) has announced the appointment of Anana Africa as a Genesys Partner in the African territory. Anana, a digital customer experience (DCE) company based in the UK, is the fourth partner Genesys has appointed in the region...

Kawasaki rolls out WiFi from Ruckus

Ruckus Wireless has announced that it has been selected to supply high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi products to Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The new high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi system was installed to support...

MicroStrategy named top BI vendor

MicroStrategy, a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, has announced that the widely followed BI Scorecard has rated MicroStrategy the top vendor across all 14 of the product capabilities identified for business intelligence (BI) Platforms. This...

Symantec NetBackup tackles data issues

Symantec has announced the latest version of its NetBackup solution, bringing new functionality to protect the largest scale VMware-based environments as enterprises move to a software-defined data centre architecture. NetBackup 7.6 is the only backup product designed...

Technology and business in 2014

Technology in 2014 will play a bigger part in business across industries irrespective of business size. It is becoming a business decision that enables operations to deliver against business strategies, irrespective of how mature or complex the organisations are, says...

Interactive Intelligence releases results

Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of software and services designed to improve the customer experience, has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December, 2013. “2013 was an excellent year for Interactive intelligence,”...

Keeping home WiFi networks secure

There is more than one type of burglary that can affect a home. The one we are most used to usually involves kicking in the door; the less familiar one involves compromising a computer. And if the intruder in this scenario has compromised a wireless network, users...

Non-repudiation: the new security buzzword

Most fraud is committed by a company’s employees - the old cliché “It must have been an inside job” is right on the mark. Non-repudiation is the buzzword for security systems that discourage such practices and, if a fraud is committed, that enable companies to...

One in a million milestone for Stordoc

Stordoc, a secure electronic FICA & document management solution, recently achieved a milestone after the 1-millionth document was uploaded at the Tygervalley branch of Symington and De Kock Attorneys in relation to a home loan. It was uploaded by Hesna Gerber and...

x3 Service Desk Agents I – Gauteng Sandton

Elevate Your Career with iOCO Infrastructure Services: Where Innovation Meets Impact.We are seeking X3 Service Desk Agents I to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent you'll be responsible for resolving complex technical issues and ensuring that our customers are...

SQL Developer / BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Exciting opportunity for a SQL Developer / BI Developer - Intermediate to Senior (3 - 5 years relevant work experience)Location: Cape Town The company has been operating within the medical industry for over 100 years and is located in many locations across South...

Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an Applications Developer.An awesome career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Com/Bus Sci (IS); or BSc. (Comp); or B.Tech IT (Software Development);3-5 years'...

Expert JavaScript Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is a prominent player in the automotive industry based in Midrand/Menlyn has an exciting hybrid opportunity for an Expert JavaScript Full Stack Developer. Work alongside a dynamic team, harnessing the latest technology advancements, and seize the chance for...

DevOps Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a highly driven DevOps Engineer who enjoys the challenge of solving technical challenges is sought by a cutting-edge FinTech company to join its team. Your core role will be to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the...

UC Field Service Technician and Programmer

Duties and Responsibilities: Responding to calls logged by clientsProviding remote/telephonic supportScheduling site visits within a client's Service Level Agreement Mean-Time-To-Respond timeResolving an issue within a client's Service Level Agreement...

C#. Net Developer

Our client in the Engineering Industry, based in the Western Cape, has commissioned Headhunters to assist them in recruiting an experienced C# .Net Developer to their team based in their Paarl offices.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Must have 4...

Developer – Java (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...

Azure Data Engineer

Are you a skilled Azure Data Engineer with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at their Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are...

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