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)...

The solar flare that triggered this weekend’s Aurora displays

The Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis displays that played out across the globe this weekend were the result of a strong solar flare emitted from the Sun on Friday (10 May). NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured this image of...

We need a new way to measure data centre energy efficiency

Data centres need an upgraded dashboard to guide their journey to greater energy efficiency, one that shows progress running real-world applications. The formula for energy efficiency is simple: work done divided by energy used. Applying it to data centres calls for...

Amazon’s first SA solar project delivers clean energy to the grid

The first operational solar project it has enabled by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in South Africa has begun contributing renewable energy to the electricity grid. Located in the Northern Cape, South Africa's largest province, the 10 megawatt (MW) solar project will...

Digital commerce becomes more important as a sales channel

Eighty-six percent of marketing leaders report that digital commerce will be the most important route to market for their organizations in the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner. However, the survey results show marketers face a challenging outlook to...

SA young scientists win medals at Indonesia science fair

Two local young scientists have won medals after impressing judges at the 2021 International Science and Invention Fair held in Indonesia. Their projects were inspired by issues faced by their communities. Vera van der Merwe from Calvinia in the Northern Cape, who is...

More than half of Europe’s electricity meters are now smart

A historic milestone has been reached in the European energy sector as the penetration of smart electricity metering has now passed the 50% mark. This could be concluded in the latest study of the European smart metering market from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg...

Fintech innovation hub set up at UCT

The Algorand Foundation is partnering with the University of Cape Town to establish the UCT-Algorand Fintech Innovation Hub (the Hub). The initial five-year partnership is supported through the Algorand Foundation Grant Program with a $2,6-million (R37,5-million)...

VW SA on track for electric mobility

Volkswagen has taken the next step in its electric mobility strategy. Volkswagen's electric mobility strategy kicked off in 2020 with the launch of an e-Golf test fleet. The e-Golfs were used for research purposes and testing by motoring media as well as Volkswagen...

What’s on the CIO agenda for 2022

Focused on "Future IT" - from the need for business model re-invention to the remediation of technical debt to sustainable IT and more - International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled the IDC FutureScape: Worldwide CIO Agenda 2022 Predictions. According to the new...

Most employees are frustrated with new software

Sixty percent of workers said new software had occasionally or frequently frustrated them within the past 24 months, according to a new survey* by Gartner. In fact, 56% of users said new software had made them wish management would bring the old system back. "The...

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E-learning is ideal for South Africa

Creating e-learning content is about to be made a whole lot easier in the southern African region. The days of using expensive consultants are numbered with the introduction of new international players in the South African e-learning market. As data speeds improve in...

Good managers have been there, done that

A story is always best told by someone who experienced it firsthand. Second-hand stories simply do not have the same credibility. The same is true of management: it is far easier to follow instructions and take guidance from a person who once did what you are now...

Nedbank acquires iNetco system

Driven by growth – it has signed up 2-million new individual and small business clients over the last two years – Nedbank has acquired the iNetco system to improve its operational efficiency in the face of growing transaction performance complexities. With Nedbank’s...

Datatec publishes interim statements

Datatec has released an interim management statement covering the period from 1 September 2013 to 31 December 2013, and a trading statement for the financial year ending 28 February 2014. Group revenues for the financial year are still expected to be in the range...

New identity for Altron

Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron) has launched a new corporate identity following its recent reorganisation into two divisions, namely Altron TMT (Telecommunications, Multi-media and Information Technology) which houses the Altech and Bytes businesses;...

Datatec announces new group OD

Datatec has announced that Rob Evans, the group’s chief financial officer (CFO), will become group operations director (OD) with effect from 1 June 2014. He will be succeeded by Jurgens Myburgh, who will be joining the group as CFO designate on 1 May 2014. The...

Trillium integrates with Microsoft Dynamics

Master Data Management, Trillium Software’s partner in South Africa, has recently announced Trillium’s support and seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics Content Resource Management (CRM) 2013. The support and integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM enables...

Exponential-e uses Attix5 for cloud backup

Attix5, a global provider of data protection software and cloud solutions, has played an instrumental role in helping its client, Exponential-e, bolster its business IT services through the implementation of a competitive, cost effective data backup and storage...

2013 was the year of the digital customer

2013 was another banner year for self-service in South Africa, says Kevin Meltzer of EOH Digital. We have seen the online market grow in leaps and bounds, with more and more people using their tablets, smartphones and PCs to do everyday transactions rather than...

Genesys achieves Lync qualification

Genesys, a leading provider of customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced that it has achieved Microsoft Lync 2013 qualification. The Microsoft Lync Independent Software Vendor (ISV) qualification programme is designed to help ensure that...

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Role:To enable change by defining the needs and rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...

Full Stack PHP Developer

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...

RPG Developer – Gauteng Sandown

About Job: We are hiring a talented RPG Developer to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, our client is a great place to grow your career. You'll be glad you made the right choice to join us. Skills required to contribute: Minimum 7 years of...

Software Developer – Western Cape Westlake

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Cape Town positionReact, NodeJS developer RequirementsEducation and training:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalentRelevant coding bootcamp, MOOCs certifications (e.g., Javascript, React, Node.js and...

Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer – Remote Remote

Our client with offices in JHB, Cape Town and Durban, as well as UK, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia is looking for a Microsoft Systems Engineer to join their Cape Town team situated in Melrose Arch in Johannesburg.ABOUT THE JOBJoin as a hands-on, skilled...

Business Analyst (Int – Snr) x 9 positions – Remote Remote

Role:To enable change by defining the needs and rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...

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

OUTPUT/CORE TASKS:Understanding of Requirement specificationsAssistance with Functional specifications as requiredDevelopment of technical specifications for product and process requirements, including integration mapping.Logical system design (Independent of...

IT Delivery Manager

Delivery Manager opportunity in Century City. As the Delivery Manager you will be responsible for the seamless execution and delivery of IT projects, serving as an IT Project Manager and Scrum Master. Primary focus will be on overseeing multiple project lifecycles and...

Intermediate Applications Developer

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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