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)...

PC shipments return to growth and pre-pandemic volumes

After two years of decline, the worldwide traditional PC market returned to growth during the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) with 59,8-million shipments, growing 1,5% year over year, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Intel, Altera debut edge and FPGA offerings for AI

Intel and Altera, an Intel company, have announced new edge-optimised processors, FPGAs and programmable market-ready solutions extending powerful AI capabilities into edge computing. These products will power AI-enabled edge devices applicable to industries across...

Connected EV charging points set for growth

The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America reached an estimated 1,6-million units in 2020. According to research from Berg Insight, Europe represents the largest share comprising around 1,3-million of these charging points, corresponding to...

Mustek expects higher earnings

Mustek has posted a trading statement, referring shareholders to an earlier trading statement published on 28 July 2021 where it was announced that for the year ended 30 June 2021, Mustek's headline earnings per share and basic earnings per share are expected to be at...

Africa shines as a global business services destination

As the world continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Africa is emerging from an otherwise crippling crisis as a favourable region for global business services (GBS) and outsourcing. The combined Africa domestic and international GBS sector is estimated to...

African decision-makers take cyber security seriously

Over 90% of IT decision makers across South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe have accelerated their cyber security efforts due to the substantial emergence of digital ways of working. This is according to the latest 2021 research undertaken by Liquid Intelligent...

More urgency needed to limit climate change damage

Organisations and citizens are in a race against time to rapidly reduce their carbon footprint and reverse - or at least limit - the ravages of human-caused climate change. As South Africa celebrates Arbor Week from 1 to 7 September, there has arguably never been...

Joburg leads Africa in AI

Johannesburg is fast becoming Africa's artificial intelligence (AI) tech capital, according to research released by the AI Media Group. Launched in early 2018 the AI Media Group set out to create a new hybrid analysis, trade and advisory operation, says founder and...

Vehicle sales in recovery mode

The new vehicle market bounced back during August after being unsettled by a barrage of impacts during July. Not only did sales show good growth over the same period last year, but August's new vehicle sales were the second highest this year at 41 425 units, after...

Hybrid auditing requires transformed processes

Audit functions that fail to adapt well to hybrid auditing risk a loss of effectiveness and influence at a time when real-time assurance has never been more vital to the wider organisation, according to Gartner. With hybrid audit engagements here to stay for the...

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Microsoft boosts cloud adoption

The advent of Microsoft Office365 and the combination of various products across numerous plans available means companies of any size, focus and position have a clear vision to save on total cost of ownership. That said, there is also the added advantage of faster,...

Citizen-centric government is possible

The process of transforming government services in administrations around the world has been focused largely on two main issues: technology and information. Using best practices and technologies that have enabled the modernisation of other governments, South Africa...

Intervate, KPMG host productivity event

KPMG, in partnership with South Africa’s foremost provider of enterprise information management (EIM) and process automation solutions, Intervate, hosted an event where KPMG presented the fifth annual Sourcing Advisory Pulse Survey in Cape Town on 7 August 2013. The...

Oracle releases Virtual Compute Appliance

Oracle has announced the Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance. Engineered for easy application virtualisation, it accelerates time-to-application use by enabling rapid, repeatable, full-stack virtual infrastructure deployment. The Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance is a...

NetApp announces financial results

NetApp has reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 ended July 26, 2013. Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 were $1.516-billion, an increase of 5% from the comparable period of the prior year. GAAP net income for the...

Westcon Comztek offers Eaton 9PX UPS

Customers looking for a UPS solution to secure mission-critical applications while at the same time reducing energy usage and costs can now take advantage of the Eaton 9PX UPS. Available for resale by Westcon Comztek resellers with immediate effect, the Eaton 9PX UPS...

Panda releases new retail range for 2014

Panda Security has released its 2014 range of retail solutions: Panda Global Protection 2014; Panda Internet Security 2014; and Panda Antivirus Pro 2014. A major innovation in the Retail 2014 range is multi-platform protection for Mac and Android, in addition to...

Vendor support key in cloud computing

Local interest in cloud computing is steadily growing and users are beginning to see an uptake in this platform, says Sven Rathjen, VP Sales EMEA at WD. This is extremely positive for resellers as the cloud presents prospects for growth and increased market share....

Be contactable anywhere on just one number

Advances in VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) technology have given a whole new meaning to "keeping in touch". That’s according to Andre Joubert, GM of MWeb Business who says that in today’s connected world, every business person needs to be in touch with employees,...

Spectrum, broadband key for economic growth

Earlier this year, search engine giant Google teamed up with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to launch a pilot project using TV “white space” technology. The aim of this test is to demonstrate that the white spaces spectrum – which is...

IT Service Delivery Manager

Be the next IT Service Delivery Manager for a cyber security service provider that is renowned for its cutting-edge security solutions and professional services in information and cyber protection, with over two decades of establishment.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain...

Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking talented Database Administrators to join their advanced modern technology-based team. Cloud experience is a must. Key Requirements Must have 4+ years' experience as a DBA on Oracle or MS SQL Server.Must have at least 1 year of experience working...

Business Analyst (JDE) – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst (JDE) to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Consult with business to identify business problems and opportunitiesAssist with...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Join Our Team as a Data Engineer Our client in the retail industry, based in Sandton Johannesburg, is seeking a Data Engineer for a permanent role. Are you passionate about turning raw data into valuable insights? Do you thrive on building robust data pipelines and...

SQL Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an SQL DeveloperAn awesome career opportunity awaits you!Requirements: Com/Bus Sci (IS); or BSc. (Comp); or B.Tech IT (Software Development).Understanding of SQL...

Personal Data Processing Register Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

To identify all processes, products, assets and third parties within a business area (global records or local records) where there is processing of personal information so that risk assessments can be performed and appropriate control measures implemented so that the...

IT Service Delivery Manager – Gauteng Pretoria North

Be the next IT Service Delivery Manager for a cyber security service provider that is renowned for its cutting-edge security solutions and professional services in information and cyber protection, with over two decades of establishment.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain...

Developer

.Net Intermediate Developer wanted for an in-office role in Johannesburg Our client is looking for a .Net Developer in Gauteng for an Ecommerce Platform. This candidate must have experience with Visual Studios, SQL databases and T-SQL and source coding. A degree is...

C# Developer

Calling all KZN-based Developers!!! Are you looking to shake things up and take your career to the next step? This may be the role for you! Our client is looking for individuals with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to go the extra mile while being a...

Solutions Architect

Are you a master of the monetary realm, a sage of the transaction trade, a virtuoso of the payment process? We're searching for a Solutions Architect who can navigate the labyrinth of payment systems with finesse and flair. Experience in the Banking sector and in...

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