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)...

Fibre network operators proliferate, but confidence drops

Confidence in South Africa's fibre network operators (FNOs) is slipping. This is among the findings from the FNO perception survey released by Internet industry association ISPA. The February 2024 poll measured the views of about 50 Internet service providers (ISPs)...

Ferrari dons blue livery as it announces HP partnership

As HP and Ferrari announce a major new sponsorship, the racing team is set to switch its iconic red livery for blue in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix (3 to 5 May). The colour switch for the Miami meet is a nod to previous North American Grand Prix races when Ferrari...

AI, mobile technology power move to hybrid work

Hybrid workers expect greater flexibility, accessibility and security, while businesses grapple with meeting these increased technology demands. These are among the findings from Cisco's first Hybrid Work Index (HWI) based on millions of aggregated and anonymous...

Buyers not happy with work from home tools

Workplace integration and workstream collaboration (WSC) in virtual meeting solutions are key capabilities for technology buyers when building out their hybrid workplaces, but both capabilities currently rank low in buyer-satisfaction, according to Gartner. "The...

SA sees solid growth in financial assets

Allianz has unveiled the twelfth edition of its "Global Wealth Report", which puts the asset and debt situation of households in almost 60 countries under the microscope. 2020 was the year of extreme contrasts. Covid-19 destroyed millions of lives and livelihoods and...

Business insolvencies on the rise in SA

Since 2020, state support measures have helped most economies avoid a large wave of business insolvencies despite the historic economic shock caused by the Covid-19 crisis. But will their gradual withdrawal spark a resurgence in the coming months? According to Euler...

New chip opens doors to neuromorphic applications

Intel has introduced Loihi 2, its second-generation neuromorphic research chip, and Lava, an open-source software framework for developing neuro-inspired applications. The introduction signals Intel's ongoing progress in advancing neuromorphic technology, says Mike...

Governments up AI investment, but workforce is apprehensive

Government organisations around the world are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to help them achieve their public purpose or mission, but government employees are still concerned about the technology's impact, according Gartner. Thirty-six percent of...

European wearables market continues to grow

In the second quarter of 2021, the Wearable market in Europe grew 28,5% compared to the same period of 2020, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, with 21,2-million units shipped to the region...

Targeted espionage malware uncovered

The highly-targeted attacks by new Iranian threat actor MalKamak include newly-discovered malware that has evaded discovery by security tools since 2018 and abuses Dropbox services for command and control. Cybereason has published a new threat intelligence report that...

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eScan awarded AV-Test certification

eScan has been awarded the latest AV-Test certification for their latest Home user product, eScan Internet Security Suite with Cloud Security, for the tests conducted in July and August 2013. The AV-TEST Award acknowledges supportive and effective antivirus products...

Moving to enterprise data quality

Data continues to increase at an exponential rate, presenting organisations with a host of new challenges, not least of which is managing the quality of these significant volumes of information, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management. Continually expanding...

Mobility beyond the device

Over the past 24 months there has been a veritable tempest surrounding the rise of the cloud. From cloud-lovers to cloud-haters, the debate has rumbled back and forth on the likes of security, sovereignty and sustainability, says Ashton Steyn, CTO and cloud...

Losing the fight against malware

Cyber attacks are growing in frequency and sophistication. Traditional security systems and protocols are no longer successfully protecting businesses against cyber-attacks. Governments, organisations and industry need to come together to formulate a new approach to...

Self-service may do businesses a disservice

The effects of the global recession was keenly felt in call centres, with managers and IT under increasing pressure to lower costs, but some of the tactics may be doing more harm than good, says Jed Hewson, director of 1Stream. Staff costs are, of course, the most...

DUT upgrades management systems

As a respected academic institution, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) takes pride in applying the latest developments in its ERP system to boost its organisational performance. That’s why it has upgraded its ITS Integrator solution to the latest version,...

Citrix certifications grow opportunities

Citrix announced the roll out of the first of several new technical certifications. By taking a solution-based approach, these certifications provide partners with the breadth of skills required to design, deploy and support holistic Citrix solutions. From a strategic...

SAP, UCS Solutions grow Dis-Chem

Dis-Chem’s IT & Projects executive, Kim Sim, highlighted the contribution of SAP and UCS Solutions to the company’s successful and continued growth at the SAP Australian User Group annual summit. The conference was held in Sydney in September. “Our company was...

Software AG shows strong growth

Software AG has released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the third quarter of 2013. The company's performance confirms that its strategic transformation is producing sustainable results. With increases in license revenue of about 31% (at constant...

Fujitsu expands MDM solutions

Fujitsu has helped enterprises achieve greater employee productivity by enabling mobile access to secure data, applications and communications, with the launch of Fujitsu Managed Infrastructure Service Managed Mobile. Originally launched in 2009, this solution has...

Business Analyst at DAV

Our Client based in Gauteng is seeking a Business analyst (Specialising in SAP SD) to join their team. Qualifications required: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or operations management related field.SAP Certification in SD...

Intermediate Python Software Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a collaborative force in digital advancement, playing a key role in innovation, development, and implementation. Their expertise lies in crafting, launching, and optimizing products that deliver significant business value, prioritizing the...

Business Analyst at DAV – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our Client based in Gauteng is seeking a Business analyst (Specialising in SAP SD) to join their team. Qualifications required: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or operations management related field.SAP Certification in SD...

Intermediate Python Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

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Database Administrator (Oracle)

Gijima is recruiting for a Oracle Database Administrator.Requirements:Diploma/Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited tertiary...

Database Administrator (Oracle) – Gauteng Midrand

Gijima is recruiting for a Oracle Database Administrator.Requirements:Diploma/Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited tertiary...

Business Process Analyst (CA / BCom Hons / BSc)

Our client in the Insurance / Financial Services industry is currently looking to employ a Business Process Analyst. Candidates who hold CA or BCom Hons or BSc qualifications are encouraged to apply. The position is based in Bryanston (Johannesburg).Candidates must be...

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