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%...

Data-stealing malware infections increase seven-fold since 2020

Nearly 10-million devices fell victim to data-stealing malware in 2023, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has revealed, drawing from insights gathered from infostealer malware log files traded on underground markets. With cybercriminals pilfering an average of...

Cybercriminals turn to RDP in majority of attacks

Cybercriminals abused remote desktop protocol (RDP) - a common method for establishing remote access on Windows systems - in 90% of attacks, according to Sophos' latest Active Adversary analysis, adding that this is the highest incidence of this abuse since it began...

Implement strategic planning now to ensure future growth

While many long term plans were put off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, executive leaders should act now in implementing a strategic planning process for future revenue growth, according to Gartner. Organisations must actively prepare to respond to future disruptions...

Covid brought collaboration apps into the mainstream

2020 was a transformational year for collaboration applications as organizations everywhere turned to "work from anywhere" business models to meet the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, worldwide collaboration applications revenues grew to...

Accounting help for unrest-affected SMMEs

The South Africa Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) partnered with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC to assist KwaZulu-Natal's small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the aftermath of the recent unrest. The two organisations hosted a...

Microsoft moves quickly to mitigate Azure database vulnerability

A now-repaired flaw in Microsoft Azure exposed thousands of client databases, giving hackers unrestricted access to their accounts and databases. Nir Ohfeld and Sagi Tzadik, security researchers at Wiz, describe how they exposed the  breach that affects Azure’s...

Gauteng unveils 4IR strategy, opens Centre of Excellence

Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) aims to provide 100% of its services digitally in the near future. This is one of the goals of the Gauteng's 4IR Growth and Digitalisation Strategy, launched today along with the opening of the Gauteng Centre of Excellence (GCoE)...

Non-knowledge workers want more flexibility

Nearly half of employees who are not knowledge workers want their organisation to provide them with greater control over when, where and how much they work, according to Gartner. Yet most of these workers don't have this flexibility. The Gartner 2021 EVP Employee...

Traditional employment avenues are disappearing

While South Africa's economy is unable to absorb huge numbers of the unemployed, a lesser traditional approach to income generation may be the solution. This is the word from Direct Selling Association of South Africa (DSA) chairperson Rajesh Parshotam, responding to...

New work shakeup as talent seeks its freedom

Skilled professionals forced to work from home since the Covid lockdown are finding themselves reluctant to return to the rigid corporate world. The sense of freedom gained from this enforced change to their working lives is prompting many to plan the even more...

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Integrated service management in healthcare

Information technology (IT) has revolutionised the healthcare sector, offering more sophisticated diagnostic machines and procedures as well as more efficient ways of processing admissions and patient information, along with the ability to better manage all of the...

Equity Bank, Airtel Money form partnership

Equity Bank and Airtel Kenya have entered into a partnership that will offer comprehensive mobile commerce solutions to their customers in Kenya, through Airtel Money. The service, available to all Equity Bank customers with Airtel lines, will enable customers from...

LG OLED TV earns green certifications

LG Electronics (LG) has announced that its curved OLED TV has been certified energy efficient and designed with the environment in mind by three separate certification bodies: Intertek, the European Commission and the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool...

AccTech deploys Sage CRM for SEC

The Swaziland Electricity Company (SEC), the organisation responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Swaziland, has selected Sage CRM as a business enabler to help streamline their operations and customer service divisions. Sage...

Panda offers Cloud Office Protection v.6.70

Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, has released Panda Cloud Office Protection (PCOP) version 6.70, featuring significant technological and functional improvements, to help SMBs combat the growing number of cyber-attacks they are experiencing. According to...

Fujitsu releases new PRIMERGY systems

Fujitsu has enabled businesses of all sizes to thrive in an age of exploding demand for applications, data and digital content with the introduction of its new generation of Fujitsu Server PRIMERGY Systems. This intelligent server backbone is the cornerstone of...

PCI-DSS compliance: now for everyone

With fraud and cybercrime proliferating, PCI-DSS compliance is an issue businesses of every size need to address, says Perry Hutton, regional director for Africa at Fortinet. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) has been in place for some time,...

Size immaterial when it comes to security

IT security has no respect for size. A hacking group can have hundreds or thousands of members globally, like anonymous, or just a handful, like the group that mounted the successful Eurograbber attacks against banks in 2012 – but in either case, the disruption to the...

RDB keeps Vodacom Mozambique up and running

RDB Consulting is ensuring that Vodacom Mozambique's databases enjoy maximum uptime. The Johannesburg-based database consulting specialist signed a two year contract with BCX Mozambique in April this year to provide monitoring and administration services for the...

SA’s lagging broadband requires action

South Africa currently ranks 123rd in terms of Internet download speed, with an average of 4.03 Megabits per second (Mbps). Furthermore, according to the Net Index results by broadband testing company, Ookla, the country ranks 63rd in cost per Mbps, and averages...

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Node.js) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE engineering leadership & mentorship while working on technical challenges as the next Senior Software Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Communication Solutions Platform. Joining the Core Platform team, you will focus on Back End technologies...

Project Manager at Maletchaba Human Capital (Pty) Ltd

Job Title: Project Manager Purpose of the role This position involves working closely with the rest of the advisory team to execute a wide variety of challenging and exciting engagements related to planning, development,delivery and operations of major economic and...

C Developer / Hardware / Embedded Engineer

Calling all Embedded Developers with a passion for renewable energy for a hybrid role in Cape TownQualifications:Tertiary qualification is preferred. Requirements:Proficiency in C language – 5 yearsWork with local and client teams to guide and coordinate the firmware...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

C Developer / Hardware / Embedded Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Calling all Embedded Developers with a passion for renewable energy for a hybrid role in Cape TownQualifications:Tertiary qualification is preferred. Requirements:Proficiency in C language – 5 yearsWork with local and client teams to guide and coordinate the firmware...

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