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%...

Tesla decimates global workforce

Elon Musk's Tesla is shedding 14 000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. The news comes amid a flagging market and increased competition from China. Hours after Musk made the announcement in a mail to employees, two senior executives resigned from the company....

Inkjet, colour lasers drive regional printer growth

The overall Middle East and Africa (MEA) hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market posted growth in both units and value in FY2023, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The technology research and consulting firm's Worldwide Quarterly...

Supply chain organisations should look to a chief robotics officer

With robotics and automation taking over more tasks in organizations, the role of the chief robotics officer (CRO) should be created to strategically drive the proliferation of these technologies, according to Gartner. “Nearly every business is going to have a robot...

SA organisations not confident they could survive a ransomware attack

Organisations are facing several data protection challenges driven by the constant threat of ransomware, the consumption of emerging technologies, and data growth. And South African companies aren't sure their existing data protection solutions will meet their future...

Unrest, lockdown hit manufacturers’ confidence

The Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey saw a slight dip in overall sector confidence, with business confidence falling five points to 41 during the quarter. "With continued uncertainty regarding Covid-19 lockdown restrictions during the quarter as well as the unrest...

Top tech trends CFOs should pay attention to

Hyperautomation and intelligent composable business are the top strategic trends that chief financial officers (CFOs) should immediately address, according to Gartner. "These trends reflect the need for finance leaders to quickly and efficiently adjust to rapidly...

Networked bot attacks on the rise

Bot attack volumes grew 41% year over year, with human-initiated attacks falling 29%. This is one of the findings from the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report, which confirms earlier trend patterns showing the financial services industry and media businesses...

Wits to co-ordinate SA’s Quantum Technology Initiative

Wits University has successfully secured R8-million in seed funding from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) towards implementing Phase 1 on behalf of the South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QuTI). Approved by the DSI earlier this year, the SA...

Africa is crying out for more data centres

A population explosion in Africa is driving the need for more data centres on the continent. This is one of the findings of a Broll Property Group report on the rise of data centres in Africa, which finds that A young population provides Africa with a population base...

New fix for Apple zero-day vulnerability

A new zero-day vulnerability affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch has been discovered. Users are urged to immediately update their devices with a new patch released by Apple. Apple states that iOS 14.8 for iPhones and iPads, as well as new updates for Apple...

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NetXactics develops online Solutions Tool

Security solutions distributor, NetXactics, has developed an online Solutions Tool that is making it easier for customers to find and implement the right security solution for their company’s needs. Brett Myroff, CEO of NetXactics, says companies can easily get lost...

HP announces ENVY Recline AiO PC series

HP has announced the HP ENVY Recline All-in-One PC series, offering the best, most immersive touch experience available on an All-in-One PC. With an innovative product design, HP’s new All-in-One PCs allow users to pivot the touch screen lower and closer, making the...

Shavlik boosts mobile capability with MDM

Shavlik has announced its mobile device management (MDM) solution for the management of smartphones, tablets and rugged devices. As IT departments realign to the new realities of user-oriented IT, they are coming to terms with securing a mobile, global, 24-hour...

Online insurance platform from Absa

Absa’s 1,3-million online banking clients will be the first in South Africa to have access to fully integrated online insurance. With immediate effect, clients will be just a few clicks away from having access to a launch suite of six core short-term and life...

Kaspersky Lab offers new security product

Kaspersky Lab announces the online availability of Kaspersky Internet Security – Multi-Device, in South Africa - a new security product that provides premium protection for the world’s most commonly-used devices. This state-of-the-art solution protects not only...

Dac Systems, Microsoft revolutionise retail

Local provider of turnkey solutions based primarily on Microsoft products, Dac Systems, in association with Microsoft South Africa, has launched an end-to-end solution, Ubiquity-R, to add immediate and lasting value to retail operations – irrespective of size or...

IMM: key to marketing initiative success

Integrated marketing management, spanning technologies, communication channels and enterprise ecosystems, will be key to the success of marketing initiatives in future, says SAS. Addressing marketers and retailers at a briefing in Sandton this week, SAS executives...

Nashua scoops awards at Africa Print

Nashua Limited has once again underpinned its position as a leader in the production printing market by partaking in this year’s Africa Print Expo in Johannesburg. The company is celebrating winning Best Large Stand at the show, adding to their Best Exhibition Stand...

New business: getting it right

SA IT consultancy Cybervine is making significant inroads into the local market on the back of serial start-up experience and a whole new approach to doing IT business – turning it down occasionally. Starting a business in South Africa is fraught with challenges and...

African name-matching solution from Bytes

Bytes Universal Systems, a Bytes Technology Group company, has launched |Guiro, its patented software solution that enables intelligent name-matching for African names. |Guiro aims to help companies manage their customer data more effectively. “One of the great...

Full Stack DevOps Engineer (Advanced) 2692 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Operations (2nd and 3rd level)Development of new functionality (backend, frontend)Changes to the existing solutionDevelopment of automated test for the solutionFurther improving the automated test coverage of the solutionDevelopment of API to the backendFunctional and...

Back-End Developer – 1621 – Gauteng Pretoria

Large auotomobile company in pretoria looking to fill this role urgently with highly skilled people:Backend Developer (Entry) ContractHybridESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java: Java Programming knowledge with Maven as a build toolDatabases: SQL Language using...

Backend Developer (C#, Java) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...

Hardware Engineer

PURPOSE The main purpose of this job is the hardware development of novel electronics components, modules, subsystems, and systems to further the goals of the Organisation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop circuits for various electronic systemsProvide input...

Hardware Engineer – Cape Town, Western Cape

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Hardware Engineer.Qualifications:B.Eng. Electrical/Electronic EngineeringExperience:5 years' experience in electronics hardware and firmware designDetailed technical knowledge and experience in a research and...

AL Developer

Challenging opportunity awaits!!!!!Are you a skilled Dynamics 365 Business Central Programmer with a flair for AL and a knack for extending the functionality of Dynamics 365 Business Central through innovation?We're on the hunt for talent like you to join my client's...

Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst specialising in the Commission and Finance departments, you will be crucial in analysing, interpreting, and improving the organisation's financial processes and commission structures. Your primary responsibility is to bridge the gap between...

Hardware Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

PURPOSE The main purpose of this job is the hardware development of novel electronics components, modules, subsystems, and systems to further the goals of the Organisation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop circuits for various electronic systemsProvide input...

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