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)...

Robust growth forecast for Africa’s digital health market

The Africa digital health market is anticipated to reach $9.3 billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 15,4% during the forecast period - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The development of modern healthcare technologies and the increasing burden on...

Competitors ‘would be wise to mimic Gemini for Google Workspace’

"Gemini for Google Workspace" is fueled by Gemini Google's most capable set of large language models (LLMs) it has ever built, setting a lead for others to follow, according to new research from GlobalData. "Gemini for Google Workspace represents a significant upgrade...

Remote working drove cyberattack volume up 78%

A massive 78% of businesses globally experienced an increase in the volume of cyberattacks because of a shift towards remote work, according to data presented by the Atlas VPN team. Even though social media platforms are flooded with news of companies proudly...

Pre-owned vehicle sales set to soar

New car sales declined in the first quarter of 2021, according to reports by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), with future new vehicle sales likely to be further impacted by supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19...

Middle East cyberespionage campaign uncovered

Kaspersky has uncovered a long-standing cyberespionage campaign against Persian-speaking individuals in Iran. The group behind the malicious activity - dubbed Ferocious Kitten - has been active since at least 2015 and delivers a custom malware called "MarkiRAT" that...

Ransomware shows rapid growth

The average number of ransomware attacks each week increased by 20% in the last two months, 41% in the last six months, and 93% in the last 12 months. These are among the findings in an updated data snapshot of global ransomware trends near mid-year from Check Point...

Gender gap in mobile Internet is shrinking

A record number of women in South Asia now use mobile internet services, helping shrink the gender gap to 15% from 19% last year in low- and middle-income countries despite the onset of Covid-19, according to the fourth annual GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report. The gains...

Zimbabwean livestock gains trust with blockchain solution

E-Livestock Global has launched what it believes to be a first-of-its kind solution powered by Mastercard's blockchain-based Provenance solution, empowering Zimbabwean farmers to prove the origin and health records of their cattle, while reducing risks to buyers. The...

Campus switch revenue rebounds

The worldwide Campus Switch revenue recovered in Q1 2021 after the decline witnessed last quarter, according to a report by Dell'Oro Group. Power-over-Ethernet campus ports surged, comprising a third of the ports shipped during the quarter. "Although a favorable...

Questions we should be asking about SA’s data grab policy

The South African Draft National Policy on Data and Cloud announced on 01 April 2021 has done more than startle the country. It has presented company, individual, and analysts with some very important questions. How can the country grab all the data generated by all...

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Q-KON partners with Startel in Angola

Q-KON, a focussed provider of satellite and wireless access network solutions to niche markets in Africa, has announced a partnership with Angola’s Startel SA (Startel). A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been reached between the two companies and is based on...

Vodacom Business debuts Cloud Monitor

In response to customer requests, Vodacom Business Services has announced Vodacom Cloud Monitor for Enterprise organisations.  Vodacom Cloud Monitor  allows the user's in-house administrators to monitor the complete virtual environment of server loads and generate...

Bytes partners with Volante

Bytes Systems Integration has partnered with international data integration, software and services company Volante Technologies to provide global best practice financial messaging and integration solutions for the South African financial services market. This...

Samsung launches MONOPOLY game app

Samsung announced the launch of their latest application on the Samsung Smart TV SmartHub, the ever popular game of MONOPOLY. The game - which is one of the world’s best-selling and most-loved games - is now available as an exclusive free download on Samsung’s...

VMware unveils Horizon suite

VMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, has unveiled the VMware Horizon Suite, a comprehensive platform for workforce mobility that will connect end-users to their data, applications and desktops on any device without sacrificing IT...

Veeam supports VMWare vCloud Director

Veeam Software, innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualisation management solutions for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, is extending its support for VMware vCloud Director. An Elite VMware Technology Alliance Partner, Veeam has...

eScan, Secure Lab form strategic alliance

With its strategic expansion plans in South Africa, eScan, one of the leading antivirus and content security solution providers has formed a strategic alliance with Secure Lab, leading southern African IT Distributor with an aim to enhance their geographic reach. ...

Cambium sets sights on Kenya, Nigeria

Cambium Networks, a world-class provider of wireless broadband and microwave solutions, is firmly setting its sights on Kenya and Nigeria.  “There are exciting opportunities for growth in sub-Saharan Africa with Kenya expanding in the Internet service provider (ISP)...

TomTom and Telmap announce partnership

TomTom and Telmap have announced an agreement for TomTom to supply maps and road data to location-based services provider Telmap. With this partnership, Telmap, an Intel company, will utilise TomTom content to enhance its products and services, including mobile...

DCC offers Dell Inspiron One 23

Watch movies, play games, music and movies, surf, socialise and stay connected with the new Dell Inspiron One 23 from Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This stylish all-in-one (AIO) computer offers impressive performance, superior graphics and an intuitive full HD...

Javascript Full Stack Developer LW – Gauteng Johannesburg

Design, development, and maintenance of the platform. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Review code of team members in line with quality and delivery requirements Ability and willingness to coach and give training to colleagues...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Our client based in Isando; Johannesburg is seeking a Project Manager to join their team.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEAccomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities for Operations Department projects. These may vary in both size, technical scope and...

Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...

Azure Data Engineer

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are...

Mobile and Cloud Full Stack Software Developer

Our client within the Technology space is seeking a Mobile and Cloud Full Stack Software Developer with a focus on Flutter Development and Cloud Solutions to join their team on a permanent basis. Their offices is based in the Pretoria area, and they have a hybrid...

Systems Manager

Our client, a leading South African conservation organization, is seeking a Systems Manager to join their team in Johannesburg. They manage 22 national parks and protected areas across 12 countries, covering 20 million hectares.Role Overview:The Systems Manager will...

System Analyst

Job DescriptionTo improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify and implement solutions, meet project deadlines and accurately document the necessary requirements to be done in accordance with local / global strategic planning and standards in compliance to the Company's...

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

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