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)...

Do you know what you’re eating?

A new paper published in Nature Food from the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) exposes a critical gap in our scientific understanding of the foods we eat. It unveils a meticulously curated list of 1 650 nutritionally and culturally diverse foods for...

Surge in cyberthreats will boost security in healthcare

The global healthcare cybersecurity market will reach $56,3-billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18,5% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The integration of healthcare and information technology has led to...

Mixed results for industrial printers

New data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker shows that worldwide shipments slowed slightly year-over-year in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21). "Overall large format and industrial printer shipments declined...

Big increase in MS Exchange attacks

The number of users attacked by exploits targeting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Servers, blocked by Kaspersky products, grew by 170% in August from 7 342 to 19 839 users. According to Kaspersky experts, this massive growth is linked to the increasing number...

Close to 5,3bn people use a mobile phone

Although the Covid-19 caused the worst smartphone market contraction in history, the total number of mobile phone users continues growing with no signs of stopping any time soon. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the number of people using mobile phones...

Education notebook sales surge

Volume sales of education notebooks through Western Europe's largest distributors increased by +38% year-on-year in Q2 2021 as demand from institutions and households remained high, according to the latest data published by Context. "The rise in sales of notebooks...

Financial organisations under pressure to increase security

A massive 98% of IT decision makers working in banks and financial service institutions (FSIs) in South Africa are under pressure to level up their security protocols. According to new research from Citrix, this comes as 75% see IT security risks in the industry...

New MD for Altron Nexus

Altron has announced the appointment of Kennedy Chinganya as MD of Altron Nexus, with effect from 1 September, 2021. He succeeds Mark Harris, who will handle special projects until end of November 2021. Chinganya joined Altron Rest of Africa in August 2018 as the...

New Covid variants delay workplace reopening

A Gartner poll reveals that 66% of organizations are delaying reopening their offices due to new Covid-19 variants. “Leaders have been determining if and how to mandate employee COVID-19 vaccinations for the last several months, and the FDA’s full approval of the...

Global government spending set for 2022 growth

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $557,3-billion in 2022, an increase of 6,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Governments will continue to accelerate investments in digital technologies to respond and recover from the...

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Trustwave launches TrustKeeper Community

Trustwave has announced a new online community designed to foster discussions and a better understanding of information security and compliance best practices. The exclusive Trustwave TrustKeeper Community is a moderated social network where small businesses can...

BWise, IQ Business ink partnership

BWise, a NASDAQ OMX company and the leading provider of enterprise governance, risk management and compliance (eGRC) software, has announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with IQ Business, the leading independent, management consulting firm in South...

Ocular Technologies announces new capability

Contact centre solution provider, Ocular Technologies has announced that its Aspect Unified IP offering can now be fully integrated with Microsoft Lync Server 2013. “Through our software partner, Aspect Software, we now have the capability to empower agents to...

Collaboration to elevate data visualisation

Companies are using data visualisation to communicate with their employees, their stakeholders through their annual reports for example, their partners, and their marketing departments use them to communicate with media and customers, they are used in white papers,...

The evolution of telephony

Communications technology has made astounding advances over time, and yet has not been allowed to deliver on its promise of bringing information to areas where it has the most potential for change and progress, says Rob Lith, business development director, Connection...

Adobe announces Creative Cloud addition

Dax Data has announced the local availability of Adobe’s latest addition to its Creative Cloud family — single desktop applications. Creative teams can now purchase membership of a single app like Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC or any other of the entire...

Radwin provides network for municipality

Internet connectivity is essential to the functioning of any business, and municipalities are no exception. Municipalities around the world are using Internet connectivity to operate more efficiently and improve service delivery to their communities, and require the...

Ster-Kinekor app reaches 1m downloads

The Ster-Kinekor App has been available for download across all mobile platforms for just under a year. This past week it recorded its one millionth download, a milestone believed to be a first for an app across all platforms in South Africa. “Achieving the magical...

NETCB, NetIQ postpone events due to fire

The recent fire at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya has led to its indefinite closure. Due to the unforeseen delays, NETCB, in conjunction with NetIQ, has decided to postpone its planned range of free seminars across the African continent to a later...

Progress Software delivers aPaaS platform

Progress Software Corporation, represented locally by AIGS, has announced the availability of new data connectivity and application capabilities as part of its Progress Pacific application platform as a service (aPaaS), furthering its strategy to give anyone the...

Developer – Remote Remote

.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 – KwaZulu-Natal Hilton

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 – Gauteng Johannesburg

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...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Woodstock

The Software Engineer/Tech Lead will work collaboratively with the Merchant Journey team to drive development of merchant onboarding and dashboard. How you'll be making a difference: Work alongside the team and be a part of the full software development life...

Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and providing technical support? We're seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented Service Desk Agent to join our dynamic [Email Address Removed] a Service Desk Agent, you'll play a crucial role in...

Financial Data Management Specialist – Eastern Cape East London

Financial Data Management Specialist required for a reputable company based in East London , Eastern Cape Requirements:Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in finance, accounting, or data management roles.Previous debtors / creditors management experience is beneficial...

Senior Java Developer – Remote Remote

Senior Java Developer wanted for a remote role in Johannesburg or Cape TownOur Client has an opportunity for a Senior Java Developer to take the reigns in further developing a legacy system remotely from home!The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science...

Systems Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst to join our team and take responsibility for the last line of support and maintenance of various systems in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) environment. The incumbent will play a crucial role in ensuring the...

Junior Data Analyst

Junior Data Analyst - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity We are looking for a Junior Data Analyst to create and manage BI and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge. In this role you...

Field Technician

Experience and Academic Requirements NTS 6 or T3 in Telecomms and IT-related subjects and a minimum of 2 years experience in Telecomms/IT environment OR:A minimum of 5 years experience in related equipment as laid out in competency required.Instrumentation...

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