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)...

Survey reveals the lived reality of SA women

The Fundza Literacy Trust has released the results of its annual digital survey, showcasing the role of digital platforms in advancing literacy and educational equity among women. With more than 4,1-million site visitors in 2023, Fundza's zero-rated mobisite is a...

Investing in women makes economic sense

Women in South Africa (SA) are uniquely positioned to become the solution to the country's greatest challenges by harnessing the power of technology, according to tech training provider ALX. Against the backdrop of this year's United Nations International Women's Day...

Vodacom Business Africa extends pan-African network to South America

Vodacom Business Africa has taken a step into Brazil, increasing its fixed-connectivity coverage to five continents across the globe. The trans-Atlantic connection has been made possible through the undersea South Atlantic Cable System, the first to directly link the...

Richard Branson scheduled for 11 July spaceflight

Virgin founder Richard Branson will be on board the the first fully crewed Virgin Galactic space flight, which could take place as soon as 11 July. The flight window for the next rocket-powered test flight of the company’s SpaceShipTwo Unity opens next Sunday, pending...

New board members for Telkom as Samuels steps down

Alphonzo Samuels, a non-executive director of Telkom has resigned with effect from today (1 July 2021) for personal reasons. Olufunke Ighodaro and Ethel Matenge-Sebesho have been appointed as independent non-executive directors with immediate effect. Ighodaro has...

WWW source code NFT sold for $5,4m

The original source code for the World Wide Web, written by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, has been sold as a non-fungible token (NFT) for $5,4-million. The auction by Sotheby's took place yesterday. An NFT is a crypto asset that uses blockchain to record ownership of a digital...

Companies fail to deliver on customer experience

Businesses are missing out on a significant opportunity to fix internal processes and address the root causes of customer experience issues in the wake of the pandemic, A global study from IFS, which surveyed more than 1 700 executives and upwards of 12000 consumers,...

Could your avatar app put you at risk?

Check Point Research (CPR) has highlighted some potential risks of using an avatar app. A preliminary security analysis on Voila app, the popular app that turns a person into a cartoon avatar, doesn't raise any obvious red flags at this time, but CPR points out there...

Countries ramp up cybersecurity strategies

The latest Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) shows a growing commitment around the world to tackle and reduce cybersecurity threats. Countries are working to improve their cyber safety despite the challenges of...

Massive growth forecast in Future of Work investments

All aspects of how people and organisations work is evolving, enabled by 3rd Platform technologies like cloud and mobile computing and accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Future of Work (FoW) is a fundamental shift in the work model to one that fosters human-machine...

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Outbound lead gen still vital for business

One of the leading phrases in articles about marketing is “lead generation”, or “lead gen”, for short. The term, which has actually been around for a while but is still an industry buzz phrase today, refers to the process of generating consumer interest – which will...

Credit cards boost online turnover

It took online outdoor products retailer iWarehouse.co.za three years to come around to the idea of accepting credit cards on its Web site.  “It turned my business around. I should have done it from the beginning,” says owner John Guthrie.  Guthrie was wary of...

Private radiology practices drive medical imaging investment

Hospital revitalisation initiatives serve as a major driver for the demand of improved medical imaging equipment within the public healthcare sector. Growth of the market within the private sector is increasing in proportion to the rapidly emerging technology within...

DCC offers Microsoft Office 365, Office 2013

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2013. Office 365 is available in two versions, a one-year Home Premium license and a four-year University license. Office 2013 is available in...

Trends and strides in e-commerce

The e-commerce environment is more competitive than ever. Mark Chirnside, CEO of payment gateway PayU looks at three top trends that companies need to be aware of.  There is no disputing the fact that, with the increased adoption of mobile technology and alternative...

Platform freedom of choice for ERP

Nobody really likes to be told what to do, especially if that instruction is arbitrary or limiting in any way. That’s why a business should have the freedom to choose the platforms on which an ERP solution runs – whether that might be one operating system across the...

Social media as a recruitment tool

Over the past decade, social media has metamorphosed into a dynamic form of worldwide interpersonal communication and community building, says Yolandi Nortje, executive of Intuate Group . In fact, according to a 2012 Pew Global Attitudes Project report, which drew on...

3fifteen appoints new GM for mobile

Specialised Microsoft and mobile application development company 3fifteen has appointed Tarkan Diraz as the new GM of its mobile division. Diraz will be responsible for growing the company’s business in this strategically important area.  Diraz brings to his new role...

The importance of effective IT installations

Globally, society has become increasingly dependent on technology. As a whole, there is such a dependence on technology that, when it fails, the ability to work is severely affected. IT is the foundation of any business and enables access to Internet, e-mail and...

Black Ops 2 Autumn Ladders challenge returns

South Africa’s biggest gaming service provider, MWEB Gaming, has teamed up with international brands Mad Catz, Tritton and Gunnar Optics, to re-open the PS3 Autumn Ladders for the Razer Black Ops 2 Super 8.  The Autumn Ladder Challenge will run from 11 April until 29...

Software Engineer – JAVA – Gauteng Randburg

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Dynamix 365 Technical Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client in the Consulting Industry requires the appointment of a Dynamics 365 Senior Technical Developer (Consultant)The consultant will need to be responsible for implementing and customizing the D365 CE platform to meet the specific requirements of a...

Support Engineer (AD and GPO)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE a high level of support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies as the next strong technical Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This will...

Data Manager

The Master Data Quality Manager is responsible for monitoring data quality and collaborating with and supporting the organisations usage of Master Data (MD). The Master Data Quality Manager will specialise in managing the quality of MD in the organisation ensuring...

Senior Developer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Developer to join our team. As a Senior Developer, you will be a key member of our development team, responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions.Job...

Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a seasoned and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead our project management team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects, ensuring they are completed on...

Applications Developer & Support

Applications Developer & SupportJOB DESCRIPTION System Administration of the NCR core application systems (DHS, PDA-Tool, IRAS, DCRS, RMS, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Sign Flow, etc.).Assist and support the Senior Developers in evaluating and analysing user requests...

Workspace/ Fitout Project Manager at Ntice Search

A leading company within the Interior Design and Construction sector has an opportunity available for a Workspace/ FitoutProject Manager, based in Cape Town.Duties and Responsibilities:Manage the fitouts of commercial spaces from start to finishCoordinate internal...

Support Engineer (AD and GPO) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE a high level of support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies as the next strong technical Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This will...

Data Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

The Master Data Quality Manager is responsible for monitoring data quality and collaborating with and supporting the organisations usage of Master Data (MD). The Master Data Quality Manager will specialise in managing the quality of MD in the organisation ensuring...

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