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)...

Data, fintech services key for MTN

MTN has reported that group service revenue grew by 6,9% (13,5% in constant currency after accounting for the impact of the pro forma adjustments) for the year ended 31 December 2023, to R210,1-billin (2022: R196,5-billion). EBITDA (before once-off items) was down by...

Campus switch market declines as backlog normalises

According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group 4Q 2023 worldwide Campus Switch sales declined by 4% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the first quarter of decline since 4Q 2020 and signaling the onset of a multi-quarter digestion cycle in the market. Vendor performance...

A look back at 25 years of vehicle crime stats

Tracker's Vehicle Crime Index of vehicle crime statistics since the company's inception 25 years ago, shows that incidents have declined over time. The statistics indicate that the level of vehicle crime was significant in the early years of vehicle tracking, with...

Hubble finds first evidence of water vapour on Ganymede

For the first time, astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapour in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. This water vapour forms when ice from the moon's surface sublimates -- that is, turns from solid to gas. Scientists used new and archival datasets...

Intel debuts new Xeon processors

Intel has launched its newest generation Intel Xeon W-3300 processors, available from its system integrator partners. Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer extra performance, expanded platform capabilities, and...

Smartphone shipments beat forecasts

The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as overall shipment volumes grew 13,2% year over year, slightly beating IDC's forecast of 12,5% growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Chromebook, tablet growth defies ongoing supply concerns

The second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) was another strong quarter for both Chromebooks and tablets with both device categories recording growth despite a challenging year-over-year comparison. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Fewer DDoS attacks in Q2 2021

In the second quarter of 2021, the total number of DDoS attacks decreased by 3,.8% compared to Q2 2020, and by 6,5% in comparison to the previous quarter in 2021, according to Kaspersky research. China became the leader in the number of devices from which SSH attacks...

These are the trends shaping the future of public cloud

Four new trends in cloud computing are continuing to expand the breadth of cloud offerings and capabilities, accelerating growth across all segments in the public cloud services market, according to Gartner. The four trends are: cloud ubiquity; regional cloud...

Standard Bank has permanently removed ATM Saswitch fees

The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) has come to an agreement with South Africa's banks that Saswitch fee, which customers pay for using other banks' ATMs, will be waived for a period of two months with effect from 1 August 2021, in response to the recent...

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Telmap upgrades Navigator app

Telmap, an Intel company, has upgraded its personal navigation app, Telmap Navigator - especially designed for South Africa - free of charge to the end-user, and with strong appeal to local advertisers. The latest version of Telmap Navigator turns an Android, Apple or...

VMware extends analytics capabilities

VMware, the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, has introduced VMware vCenter Log Insight, a new automated log management and analytics product for the cloud era. By extending analytics to logs, VMware enables IT organisations to gain real-time...

Redington named Nexans distributor

Nexans, the worldwide leader in cables and cabling systems, has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Redington Gulf, a leading value added distributor and service provider that supports global IT and telecommunications brands in the Middle East...

Behind every great device is a great network

Exponential growth in the use of smart devices has led to significant and increased demand for bandwidth across 84% of organisations surveyed globally, according to new research commissioned by BT and Cisco. More than half (56%) of IT managers have also noticed a...

Getting customer service right

Contact centres find themselves under increasing pressure from businesses to drive revenue, and thus are being forced to identify an appropriate balance between cost saving and improved efficiency, says Deon Scheepers, strategic consultant – EMEA for Interactive...

Ncondezi Coal rolls out Sage 300 ERP

Among many benefits, Ncondezi Coal Company Mozambique (NCCML) wanted to implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that had the ability to report in multiple currencies. “Sage 300 ERP Advanced (previously known as Sage ERP Accpac 200) has provided us...

Fortinet enhances firewall capabilities

Fortinet, a world leader in high-performance network security, has answered the question “what’s next in next-generation enterprise firewalls?” with new features within its FortiOS 5 operating system, which serves as the foundation for the company’s award-winning...

Getting plant cabling right

Specifying the right cables and wires for mine and processing plant automation is becoming a top priority, due to the increasing demands being made on control systems to operate almost every aspect of the operation. Endure the harsh environments within these process...

Multi-channel marketing alters distribution

Distribution used to be about shifting boxes, until a few progressive companies changed the face of the channel by introducing value-added services, forcing everyone else to keep up or die a slow death. Today, there is a similar fundamental shift with the changing...

Retailers urged to practice e-commerce

The number of consumers in South Africa making use of online shopping platforms is likely to increase over the next few years, due to the escalating cost of transport, as well as the rise of mobile phones used to make purchases. This is according to Fatima Sullivan of...

Applications Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE To develop, maintain, document and test software solutions aligned to the FIC business requirements in support of its mandate.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Engagement with business to collect, document and review the business analysis deliverables • Assessment...

SAIT Learnership / Trainee

SAIT Learnership / TraineeMarket-related salaryPort Elizabeth Our client is seeking to appoint a SAIT Trainee who is in their final year of studies in a Tax Diploma or Degree with accounting and maths at school level. Skills, Competencies and Experience Coaching...

C#.NET Developer

Leading SA bank requires the skills of an experienced back end developer, C#.net.CIB and Payments experience is an advantageBanking experience essential5 years experienceHybrid working, offices based in Sandton Desired Skills: c#.net payments Banking Learn more/Apply...

IT Production Support Business Analyst

Objective of the roleThe purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.QualificationsRelevant Commerce degree/diploma in IT, IS, Computer Science, Finance, Economics,...

SAIT Learnership / Trainee – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

SAIT Learnership / TraineeMarket-related salaryPort Elizabeth Our client is seeking to appoint a SAIT Trainee who is in their final year of studies in a Tax Diploma or Degree with accounting and maths at school level. Skills, Competencies and Experience Coaching...

C#.NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading SA bank requires the skills of an experienced back end developer, C#.net.CIB and Payments experience is an advantageBanking experience essential5 years experienceHybrid working, offices based in Sandton Desired Skills: c#.net payments Banking Learn more/Apply...

IT Production Support Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the roleThe purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.QualificationsRelevant Commerce degree/diploma in IT, IS, Computer Science, Finance, Economics,...

Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH937)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

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