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%...

Security concerns drive quantum cryptography market

The global quantum cryptography market will reach $4,6-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 38,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The Covid-19 pandemic significantly influenced market growth by amplifying...

Hubble glimpses a star-forming factory

The celestial object showcased in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is the spiral galaxy UGC 9684, which lies around 240-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. The image shows an impressive example of several classic galactic...

Banking malware threats surge on mobile banking popularity

Banking malware threats are sharply increasing as cyber criminals target the rising popularity of mobile banking on smartphones, with plots aimed at stealing personal banking credentials and credit card information. This is according to the Nokia 2021 Threat...

Scammers used Google Ads to steal cryptocurrency

Check Point Research (CPR) is warning of scammers who use Google Ads to steal crypto wallets, after seeing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of cryptocurrency taken from victims this past weekend. Scammers are placing ads at the top of Google Search that imitate...

A better outlook for global connectivity services

Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services is forecast to reach $1,5-trillion in 2021, representing an increase of 1% over 2020, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast...

Emerging offshore locations rank well for competitiveness

India, Philippines, South Africa and Egypt feature strongly among the top three rankings, according to the customer experience (CX) and back-office outsourcing and offshoring results of the GBS World Competitiveness Index. The index and rankings were drawn from...

The key account dilemma for sales officers

Ninety-five percent of chief sales officers (CSOs) expect a higher growth rate from their organisation's key accounts relative to other accounts. However, 58% of B2B sales organisations report that they miss achieving quota for key accounts, according to Gartner. A...

SAIGA will help new councillors build skills

The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) says it is ready to collaborate with local government to help address capacity and skills challenges which may be faced by the newly elected South African political party councillors. In fact, the...

Installed base of fleet management systems set to rise

According to a new report from Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 12,3-million at the end of 2020. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%, this number is expected to...

NASA will attempt to deflect an asteroid by crashing into it

NASA plans to deliberately crash a space craft into an asteroid to deflect it from it’s path. The test will determine if this method could be used to potentially save Earth from future asteroid impacts. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is the world’s...

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Cloud computing benefits SMEs

The availability of cloud computing to everyone has had a significant impact on the ability of small- to medium-sized companies (SMEs) to function like their enterprise counterparts. Using cloud services, SMEs have access to enterprise-grade applications that will...

FNB adds iPad Mini to Smart Device deals

FNB has added the latest iPad, the iPad Mini Retina WiFi & Cellular, to its smart device product range to enable those who cannot afford the device as a once of purchase, to pay it off over a 24 month period, with zero additional interest, fees or charges. “We are...

Multi-factor authentication boosts security

Multi-factor authentication is being touted as a "silver bullet" to protect against breaches, which have littered the news over the past couple of years. No companies are considered safe, and even entities perceived to be bulletproof, such as RSA, Sony and Google have...

Huawei, Arsenal announce global partnership

Huawei, the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Arsenal Football Club announced over the weekend a new partnership, which will see the telecommunications specialist become the Official Smartphone Partner of the north...

Windows Phone apps for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine's Day coming up on 14 February, Microsoft has selected a number of apps for Windows Phone that can help users make the day perfect. Some apps that are available in the Windows Store that provide dating and love inspiration for Valentine’s Day: * Love...

Blue Turtle named ClearPass partner

Blue Turtle Technologies has become Aruba Networks’ first fully certified ClearPass partner in Africa. Matthew Barker, regional manager, sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks, says: “By qualifying for this certification, Blue Turtle provides Aruba with the ability to...

PM and sustainable workplace optimisation

Workplace optimisation and the intelligent design of working environments have multiple benefits for organisations, from improved productivity to reduced costs and many other factors in between, says Yasas Jayakody, project operations manager, Johnson Controls Global...

Adobe updates Technical Communication Suite

Adobe has announced Adobe Technical Communication Suite 5, the next generation of its complete single-source authoring and multi-device publishing toolkit for technical writers, help and policy authors, and instructional designers. This latest version streamlines the...

AccTech to showcase Mining ERP

Local business solutions provider AccTech Systems has announced that it will be showcasing its blueprint ERP solution for the mining industry at Africa’s largest mining event. Africa Mining Indaba 2014 will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre...

Kaspersky is tops in independent testing

Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce that Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Kaspersky Small Office Security produced the best results in the latest round of Dennis Technology Labs quarterly independent testing (October to...

Full Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Full Stack PHP Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Full Stack PHP Developer at Hire Resolve, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of web applications. You will collaborate with...

Senior Systems Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

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Key Responsibilities: Assist industry vendors and clients during test efforts to drive success of the project.Conduct Unit and Performance testing.Address all audit findings and ensure corrective action is being taken. Identify and prioritize key risks based on...

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Key Responsibilities: Assist industry vendors and clients during test efforts to drive success of the project.Conduct Unit and Performance testing.Address all audit findings and ensure corrective action is being taken. Identify and prioritize key risks based on...

Solution Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

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