SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

Tablet shipments show signs of recovery

After more than two years of decline, worldwide tablet shipments posted modest year-over-year growth of 0,5% in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), totaling 30,8-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

Digital mining market size to hit $18,11bn in 2030

The global digital mining market size is anticipated to reach $18,11-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Rising adoption of automation platforms in mining exploration activities is projected...

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...

Wage inflation impacts companies’ profitability

A massive 60% of organisations experienced wage inflation in 2Q21, nearly double the amount compared to the previous quarter, according to Gartner. Nearly three in four chief financial officers (CFOs) polled cited the risk of lower profitability as their top concern...

Europe set for big increase in AI spending

The new Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that European spending on AI systems will jump from $17,3-billion in 2021 to more than $50-billion in 2025. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for...

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Orange offers Flexible Computing solution

In today’s business environment, organisations must quickly adapt to change and provide increasing value to customers to stay one step ahead of the competition. To fuel this level of business agility, an organisation requires the right IT infrastructure. Understanding...

Dell introduces new line of tablets, laptops

Dell has taken a bold step in unveiling a new family of tablets and new laptops. The Dell Venue line of tablets is comprised of four new ultrathin models designed to address the changing way people live and work today. Dell’s tablets are described by leading Enderle...

Fujitsu servers power SMEs

Fujitsu has introduces two new optimised FUJITSU Server Primergy Systems tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and branch offices, both based on the latest Intel Xeon E3 v3 series mono-processor platform. The second generation of the...

Not all WiFi is created equal

Although WiFi technology has become part and parcel of the average office’s connectivity, only a select few are able to distinguish a good router from the bad, says Shane Chorley, Vox Telecom: executive head of Network and Operations. Plugging a standard,...

Bytes SI boosts biometric security

Passwords are vulnerable because people tend to forget them, share them or write them down to remember. They are easy to decode and people often use personal information in the passwords, making it even easier to break them if the attacker has any knowledge of the...

BT, Dolby transform conference calls

BT and Dolby Laboratories have announced the launch of BT MeetMe with Dolby Voice, an audio conferencing service that can dramatically transform one of business’ most essential, but problem-plagued daily activities - the conference call - by replicating the sound of...

The biggest mistakes call centres make

It’s a fact: a call centre can either be the best tool for improving customer relationships, or the thorn in the proverbial side, says Jed Hewson, director of 1Stream. After all, the contact centre is the “shop window” – it’s the first point of call when a customer...

Senwes migrates to Linux

When Senwes, one of the largest grain handling companies in the southern hemisphere, decided to upgrade its main data centre and disaster recovery site, it was looking for flexibility. The company required a flexible and scalable solution that would allow it to easily...

Etisalat, MasterCard celebrate partnership

Etisalat Group has celebrated an enduring partnership with MasterCard that has brought award-winning technology to the market at GITEX Technology Week. “Over the last few years, Etisalat has used GITEX as a platform to launch innovative solutions that are now being...

IS eases mobility risk, enables compliance

Internet Solutions (IS) this week announced the launch of its mobile device management (MDM) solution. IS MDM assists businesses with the management of the mobile devices that their employees are using to access company resources and information.  As smartphone use...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Managing projects / processes. Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming language. Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions. Working knowledge with software development...

Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Gqeberha, is currently looking to employ an Applications Developer.An awesome career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Minimum 1 - 3 years' experience with Portfolio (excluding Internships)Own reliable...

SAP Basis Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Ready to accelerate your career? We are looking for an SAP Basis Consultant to join the automotive dream team. If you are fuelled by a love for technology and have a knack for keeping systems running smoothly, apply today and let us race toward success together!...

Data Base Adminstrator

We excited to announce that our client in the telecommunication industry is looking for a Database administrator this person is going to be responsible for the implementation, maintenance performance,intergrity and security of a number of oracle databases.12-month...

Flutter Developer

REMOTE WORK FROM HOME Our client, a fast-growing tech company specialising in Higher-Ed digital innovation with international project experience offering. They are passionate about creating cutting-edge products that improve efficiency and user experience. As they...

Power Platform Developer

We are seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Developer to join our Automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Power Platform-based automation solutions/ business applications that meet our clients'...

Mid-Level Software Engineer

A client with offices all around SA & abroad is looking to expand their team and employ a Mid-Level Software Engineer (Java, Node.JS, TypeScript). Candidate should be well-rounded with 4-7 years' of solid development experience Back-end and Full-Stack Development...

Data Base Adminstrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

We excited to announce that our client in the telecommunication industry is looking for a Database administrator this person is going to be responsible for the implementation, maintenance performance,intergrity and security of a number of oracle databases.12-month...

Flutter Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

REMOTE WORK FROM HOME Our client, a fast-growing tech company specialising in Higher-Ed digital innovation with international project experience offering. They are passionate about creating cutting-edge products that improve efficiency and user experience. As they...

Power Platform Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Developer to join our Automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Power Platform-based automation solutions/ business applications that meet our clients'...

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