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%...

AI forces evolution in D&A operating models

A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...

Smart vacuum market takes off

Worldwide shipments of smart vacuum devices reached 18.5 million units in 2023 with a total market value of $7,8-billion, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. IDC defines smart vacuums as...

Zero-day exploit for Windows OS discovered

Over the last few months, Kaspersky's automated detection technologies prevented a series of attacks using an elevation of privilege exploit on multiple Microsoft Windows servers. Upon closer analysis into the attack, Kaspersky researchers discovered a new zero-day...

One-fifth of the world’s companies are retail or trade

Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the global retail industry, with thousands of stores, supermarkets, and shopping malls closed amid the lockdowns. Some retailers may have coped with this new situation better than others, but it has undoubtedly caused a financial...

Challenges ahead for managed service providers

As enterprises continue their transition to the cloud, the opportunities and roles for managed service providers (SPs) have expanded and grown more complex. At the same time, the managed cloud services market has become more competitive as organizations increasingly...

SA in the spotlight as top malware target

Kathy Gibson reports – Cybercrooks have been busy in the first half of 2021 – and there are no signs that they are slowing down. Trend Micro’s 2021 Midyear Security Roundup report reveals there are dangerous vulnerabilities across different types of devices and...

Mobile malware attacks cause concern in Africa

Of the more than 206 000 mobile malware attacks blocked by Kaspersky solutions for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region in the six months from January to June this year, over 30 000 of these attacks combined originated from Nigeria (14 071), Kenya (10...

Supply challenges dampen PC growth

Global shipments of traditional PCs, inclusive of desktops, notebooks and workstations, reached 86,7-million units during the third quarter of 2021, up 3,9% from the prior year, according to preliminary results from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...

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Automation the key challenge this decade

“Shifting to business process automation is the biggest technological change CEOs will face this decade,” says Alexander Mehlhorn, CEO of software development company Framework One. “The rise of smart machines will force an evolution in the way we work and give rise...

Digital forensics uncovers the truth

What if an employee visits the Human Resources Department with allegations that a colleague sent them offensive e-mails? What if the suspected employee deleted certain files from their computer? What would you do? Digital Forensics can retrieve deleted files and allow...

The Internet of Things craze

The term the Internet of Things (IoT) was conceived when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology set up the Auto ID Centre in 1998. It focused on applying an electronic tag (RFID) to all items, effectively connecting them to a wider network - the Internet, says...

Oracle announces Utilities Data Model

Oracle has announced Oracle Utilities Data Model, a pre-built standards-based data warehouse schema and set of business intelligence dashboards designed to help utilities analyze growing smart grid and other enterprise data and quickly drive new business intelligence...

How to diagnose a security breach

A popular maxim today is that there are only two kinds of companies – those who have been breached, and those who have been breached but don’t know about it. Given that recent research has revealed that the average advanced persistent threat lurks on a business...

Itec Group launches Itec Shared Services

With the office automation, software, PBX and telecommunications industry rapidly evolving, companies in this market must continuously innovate and change with shifting client requirements to stay competitive. In light of this, Itec has launched Itec Shared Services –...

MWeb partners on Battlefield 4 servers

MWeb, in partnership with Gameservers.com, has unveiled brand new server infrastructure for the hosting of Battlefield 4 dedicated servers for PC. "The MWeb GameZone team is confident that the new servers will provide sufficient infrastructure to cater for the South...

Simple security with new Sophos Cloud

Sophos has announced a strategy to deliver cloud-managed security solutions that will appeal to organisations seeking a simpler approach to IT security. Sophos Cloud is an easy to use security service that provides essential protection for today’s advanced threats....

Cyberoam offers on-Cloud Management Service

Cyberoam has announced the launch of Cyberoam’s on-Cloud Management Service (CCMS) which allows its partners to support Cyberoam customers effortlessly with an on-cloud tool, leaving partners with more time out from servicing their customers to focus on new business...

Ontology launches partner programme

Ontology Systems has announced the launch of its partner programme, aimed at recruiting data integration specialists across the globe. Ontology, which provides technology that replaces traditional lengthy integration projects by making enterprise data 100% consumable...

Software Engineer – UBUNTU LINUX C – Western Cape Cape Town

Duties:Collaborating with internal stakeholders for enhancements, requests, and progress updates.The design, specification, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation of applications and/or utilities and/or libraries.Taking on existing utilities, libraries, and...

FULL STACK DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

LARGE MANUFACTIONG COMPANY SEEKING AN IT GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE IN DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING MES (Manufacturing Ececution Systems) .Looking for an expert at data gathering and Business Analysis. Must have the ability to read,interpret and creat IT technical...

Lead Business Analyst at AVBOB – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a Lead Business Analyst to plan, design, develop, and execute efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of core organisational functions and business processes under the guidance of the Application Development Manager. This...

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Senior Full Stack C# Software DeveloperA leadership team that values autonomyR90 000 - R100 000 Incl. Medical and ProvidentThe purpose of this role is to support my clients projects with the required software engineering skills to:Help guide and shape the design of...

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Software DeveloperGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity! Requirements Degree in either: From a University in South AfricaA candidate must be comfortable working with C and C++ on an operating system level. Good understanding of networking and...

Data Manager

To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the companys data strategy. Desired Skills: Leadership Self Mastery Executes With Excellence Customer Centric Agile Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...

C/C++ Developer

Looking for an innovative C++ Developer who can make applications that care about throughput and latency, it is required to understand factors that influence practical performance, not just theoretical performance. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng

Senior Full Stack C# Software DeveloperA leadership team that values autonomyR90 000 - R100 000 Incl. Medical and ProvidentThe purpose of this role is to support my clients projects with the required software engineering skills to:Help guide and shape the design of...

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