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)...

New phishing scam targets SMBs

A new phishing campaign targeting small and medium-sized businesses has been exposed by Kaspersky. The attack leverages the email service provider SendGrid to infiltrate client mailing lists and employs stolen credentials to send out phishing emails, making them...

Digital twin market on track for 35% CAGR

The global digital twin market size is projected to reach $155,84-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Increasing public and private investments in digital...

Covid forces accelerated digital investment

Chief financial officers (CFOs) plan to increase technology investments, with 82% saying they intend to increase investment in digital capabilities in fiscal year (FY) 2021 compared to FY20. A survey of 115 CFOs was conducted by Gartner between July - December 2020,...

Investment in future of work set for growth

Total European investment in future of work (FoW) transformation will surpass $145-billion in 2021. According to the Worldwide Future of Work Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), published for the first time in June 2021, one-third of...

Saffers plan to spend more on post-pandemic events

What South African miss most about pre-lockdown life includes the roar of a soccer match coming to life at a stadium, the electric energy of a jam-packed, sold-out concert, and the heavy base of a vibrant club scene. These insights from new research conducted by Epson...

SA startup uses cloud, AI to improve food security for poultry farmers

Startup, Omniolytics, has turned to IBM to help transform poultry farming through digital platforms that use sensors and IBM Watson running in the IBM Cloud. Omniolytics develops smart farming solutions for emerging and commercial poultry farmers. The local poultry...

Touchless travel for Star Alliance members

Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating airline at any participating airport following a new agreement between the world's largest airline alliance, NEC and airline...

Manufacturers say they are more confident

The Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey has seen a significant improvement in overall sector confidence, with business confidence rising by 21 points to 46 points during the quarter, the highest level since 2012. "The increase was largely driven by strong selling price hikes...

The changing threat landscape

During the last quarter cyber adversaries have shifted from low-return, mass-spread ransomware campaigns toward fewer, customised ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) campaigns targeting larger, more lucrative organisations. This is one of the findings from the McAfee...

Windows 11 launches with features to make connecting easier

Kathy Gibson reports - Microsoft has launched Windows 11, the latest iteration of the operating systems that debuted 35 years ago. "This comes at a time when the PC has played a more important time in our lives," says Frank Shaw, corporate vice-president:...

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IMImobile powers The Kleek

IMImobile, a leading global specialist provider of mobile services to telecom operators, enterprises and media companies, has announced it powers The Kleek, a new pioneering pan-African mobile music streaming service from Universal Music Group. The Kleek is a mobile...

Technology enables mining sector compliance

Mining companies’ non-compliance with procurement rules is touted as a hindrance to transformation in the sector.  "The level of compliance is not what it should be," said Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu during her annual departmental budget speech to...

Top technology cost-saving tips for SMEs

At the centre of Nashua Mobile’s business philosophy is the promise to put its customers first and this includes SMEs, which are expected to drive the growth of technology. These businesses are always looking for ways, including increasing productivity and reducing...

Intervate unveils SharePoint 2013 Web site

To correspond with the launch of Microsoft Office 2013, Intervate, enterprise information management (EIM) solution provider and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is the first company in South Africa to develop a Web site using SharePoint 2013.  This Web site...

Document management is make-or-break

Ukuvuma Solutions, an established South African ICT solutions and support provider for the engineering, mining and construction market, says effective document management within project-driven engineering industries can make all the difference – and having the correct...

Close the marketing loop to increase sales

 The ability to measure sales activity against actual marketing expenditure - commonly referred to as “closing the marketing loop” - has historically been a challenge for all retailers, decreasing the overall effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Bevan Ducasse, CEO of...

What businesses may overlook with POPI

A new realm of compliance for South African businesses and government is set to arrive in 2013. Executives and business owners may soon have only one year to ensure their IT governance complies with the new Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act when it is...

Oracle unveils social management solution

The industry’s first unified, end-to-end social management solution for the enterprise was unveiled today at South by Southwest by Oracle. Called Oracle Social Relationship Management (SRM), the new product is part of the Oracle Social Relationship Management Suite....

CBD surveillance systems mature

As central business district (CBD) surveillance systems mature and expand, new add-on solutions with greater flexibility, functionality and control are being introduced, says Mark Chertkow, MD of Graphic Image Technologies (GIT).  The challenge is to maintain the...

QlikView maps fire brigade’s risk

QlikView, a leader in business discovery - user-driven business intelligence (BI) - has announced that the fire brigade Amsterdam-Amstelland has deployed QlikView to map the risks in the region and proactively respond to those risks.  QlikView serves as the basis for...

Technical Business Analyst (2572) KG – Gauteng Midrand

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into detailed technical and/or functional requirements that include process, data, people, and technical workflow specifications....

Full Stack Developer – 2499

Company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role.Contract HybridESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:JAVA EE / JAVA (Java 17)Spring BootRESTful servicesAWSAngularJsSQL (Postgres)ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:ATC (Atlassian) tools knowledge and experience (Confluence,...

BI Tester

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced BI Tester to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our Business Intelligence (BI) solutions through comprehensive testing processes. What...

Senior SAP Database Developer

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBResponsible for the design, implementation and deployment of SAP business intelligence solutions (applications and technologies which are used to gather, provide access to, and analyze data and information about company operations) for...

SAP Authorisation Consultant (Advanced) 0960

SAP Authorisation Consultant ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Min 3 years' experience years' experience SAP Authorisation experience.SAP S/4 Hana and Fiori: Fiori Launchpad and AdministrationAt least 1 full project implementation.Applications operations support for...

SAP PM/Project Manager (S/4HANA) Hybrid contract (TB)

The successful candidate must be well versed in SAP, SAP Architecture and SAP systems. The Project Manager will be required to plan, direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project...

Full Stack Java Developer (0779) KG

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Working on a new function as part of the vehicle production planning process which is used to verify and plan plant and material capacities and production volumes Full Stack Development and Maintenance of the Production...

Full Stack Developer – 2499 – Gauteng Pretoria

Company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role.Contract HybridESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:JAVA EE / JAVA (Java 17)Spring BootRESTful servicesAWSAngularJsSQL (Postgres)ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:ATC (Atlassian) tools knowledge and experience (Confluence,...

BI Tester – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced BI Tester to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our Business Intelligence (BI) solutions through comprehensive testing processes. What...

Senior SAP Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBResponsible for the design, implementation and deployment of SAP business intelligence solutions (applications and technologies which are used to gather, provide access to, and analyze data and information about company operations) for...

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