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)...

Passwords the first line of defense

Passwords serve as the foundation of our digital lives, but they also serve as the gateway for cybercriminals to hack into sensitive personal information. Considering their essential function, passwords remain a prime target for increasingly sophisticated...

Call to bury the password once and for all

All signs point to the average password being hopelessly insecure. Let's drop the poor passwords and protect our data and organisations in other ways, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. Today (2 May) is World...

Passwordless security gains popularity

Enterprises are taking steps to move away from passwords and adopting low-friction authentication methods to protect the hybrid workforce. According to a new report published today from Cisco's Duo Security, while the total number of Duo MFA authentications increased...

Third-party incidents the most costly data breaches

The latest edition of Kaspersky's annual IT Security Economics report reveals the growing severity of cybersecurity incidents affecting businesses through suppliers that they share data with. The average financial impact of such an event for an enterprise reached...

IT and business services show signs of recovery

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 3.4% (in constant currency) in 2021, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

South Africans keep their cash stashed

South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater inclusion in the digital payments...

Logistics partnerships could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Logistics leaders must pursue three strategic external partnerships to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to their organisation's sustainability goals, according to Gartner. "Organisations on an emissions reduction journey initially leverage...

This is why people quit their jobs

A staggering 4,3-million around the world quit their jobs in August this year, according to new reports. Using in-house research, Gregory P Smith, an expert at business formation provider ZenBusiness, has revealed the top 10 reasons why people quit their job, and...

SA’s transport sector must dive into digital to deliver value

Rapid population growth and increased urbanisation will have a significant impact on South Africa's transport infrastructure as freight and passenger transport demand rises. The transport sector's only option to keep up is through digitalisation. This is the word from...

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MTN Group rolls out Etisalat SmartHub

Etisalat, leading telecom operator in the Middle East and Africa has announced its partnership with MTN Group to extend their regional network reach via Etisalat SmartHub. MTN Group, a leading emerging markets telecommunications provider, will connect through...

Gilat unveils satellite, fibre services

Gilat Satcom has announced a host of new fibre and satellite services in Africa which will increase broadband availability, speeds and capacity for enterprises, fixed and mobile operators and service providers as well as NGOs and Governmental organisations. At the...

XON named elite partner by ADVA

XON has been awarded Elite Partner status by ADVA Optical Networking as part of the company’s new Partner Ecosphere Program (PEP). PEP provides ADVA Optical Networking’s partners with a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help expand their business and ensure the...

Leveraging WiFi to meet broadband demand

The prevalence of WiFi in Africa and around the world is increasing, with more and more mobile operators looking to deploy it as part of their overall networks, according to Ruckus Wireless, an exhibitor at this year’s AfricaCom, running from 12 to 14 November 2013 at...

Kolok SA to distribute TallyGenicom

Official South African partner, Kolok SA has entered the line matrix printing marketplace with the introduction of Printronix’ recently released TallyGenicom TG6800 series, which features maximum uptime, small footprint, low cost of ownership and reduced noise levels....

Aviat deploys STR600 solution in Ghana

Aviat Networks, the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today announced that it is deploying its STR600 ultra-high capacity microwave radio solution for MTN Ghana as a part of the upgrade of the leading African mobile operator’s backhaul network to full...

Intelligent Energy launches Upp

Intelligent Energy, the global power technology company, has launched Upp – a personal energy device, to charge and power USB-compatible portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, feature phones, e-readers, tablets, portable gaming consoles, as well as digital...

Adapt IT acquires Aquilon

JSE listed Adapt IT has announced that it has acquired 100% of Aquilon, a South African based oil and gas specialist consultancy in a R98-million deal. This strategic acquisition will enhance Adapt IT’s expansion into Africa’s growing energy sector, strengthen the...

Fujitsu announces PrimeQuest evaluation

At Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu announced a technology evaluation program for PrimeQuest high end servers which extend capacities of in-memory computing up to 12Tb. This means Fujitsu is the first vendor to enable realtime decision-making for large-scale SAP ERP (enterprise...

Technology improves African municipalities

Municipalities across Africa are adopting new technology and ICT (information and communication technology) options in their efforts to increase revenue collection. Increased revenue collection, and the management thereof, will improve the ability of the municipality...

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Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

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C++ & Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative Software Specialist located in Century City is actively seeking an experienced Intermediate-Senior C++ and Python developer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in crafting dynamic software applications...

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Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Centurion (Johannesburg), is currently looking to employ an Angular Application Developer.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Previous experience in a similar position / Angular experience is...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Illovo, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given the...

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ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

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