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)...

Mobile phones still dominate digital devices

For years PCs, laptops, and tablets have been losing the race with mobile phones as the number one device among all generations and their ownership rate and usage continued falling in 2023. However, most other digital devices have also seen a significant ownership...

Intel Core Ultra extends AI PCs to the enterprise

Intel has extended the AI PC to commercial customers with the new Intel vPro platform. The enhanced features of Intel Core Ultra processors with available built-in Intel Arc GPUs, and Intel Core 14th Gen processors will usher in new PC experiences for enterprises,...

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...

Vaccine rollout will boost consumer spending

Customers are set to increase their spending once Covid-19 vaccines have been rolled out, according to SAS's latest customer experience research, "Experience 2030", However, this doesn't mean brands are out of the woods: more than half (56%) of customers globally have...

Pandemic-driven online adoption habits to be future norm

The move to handling essential elements of everyday life online, prompted by the global Covid-19 pandemic, will remain a fundamental reality for people around the world long after the pandemic has passed. This is among the findings of the "The Future Urban Reality",...

5G subscriptions set to pass 500m this year

Ericsson projects that 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed 580-million by the end of 2021, driven by an estimated 1-million new 5G mobile subscriptions every day. The forecast, which features in the 20th edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, enhances the...

Convenience, efficiency drive demand for smart home devices

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) smart home devices market saw its value increase 6,1% year on year during the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Devices Tracker shows...

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Listing data quality issues aids businesses

A recent discussion linking data quality decision making to the availability heuristic – a mental shortcut that occurs when people make judgments about the probability of events in the world by the ease with which examples come to mind - shows how data quality issues...

Cyberoam achieves ISO certification

Cyberoam, the leading global network security appliances company, announced that it has become world’s first network security player and the only UTM vendor to achieve global ISO 20000:2011 certification. Assessed by Norske Veritas of UK, this certification recognises...

Epson launches new projector range

Epson, worldwide leader in the projector market, has launched a range of powerful installation projectors that deliver bright images and crisp quality. The Epson EB-G6 series includes eight models with features built specifically for their different target markets....

Jasco launches DCaaS offerings

Jasco Networks has announced the addition of data centre as a service (DCaaS) offerings to its last mile communication portfolio, augmenting the end-to-end networking solution with virtual data centre and other virtualisation services. This move takes Jasco ICT...

Huawei showcases MediaQ M310 at MWC

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, showcased the Huawei MediaQ M310 at the 2013 Mobile World Congress (MWC). Ideal for families to stay connected, the media cube connects content from smartphones, tablets and...

Lenovo announces new Android tablets

Lenovo has announced a lineup of new Android tablets, offering configurations and form factors to match consumer needs for both ultra-portable tablets and multimedia performers.  The portfolio, which also boasts unique connectivity features, will be available in...

The right disk drive for video surveillance

Digital video surveillance is widely used to enhance the physical security and safety of government institutions, corporations, public spaces and even schools and private homes, says Richard Makwela, Western Digital product specialist at Drive Control Corporation...

Properly insuring tech goods

More than 10-million South Africans own at least one technology gadget.  South Africans spending on gadgets has increased dramatically and according to the latest figures from market analytics company, International Data Corporation, overall IT spending in South...

Fujitsu introduces STYLISTIC M702 tablet

Fujitsu introduced the widely-anticipated STYLISTIC M702 tablet PC at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The semi-ruggedised Android 4 device is designed to be used in places where consumer tablets would become waterlogged or get clogged up with dust, providing a...

Corel launches Roxio Game Capture HD PRO

International leader in graphics and productivity software, Corel, has announced Roxio Game Capture HD PRO, the most comprehensive and easiest way to capture, edit, and share gameplay. The latest version of this popular capture device is now fully-functional in HD,...

SAP Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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...

Senior Developer: Database SAP BI BW

Senior Developer: Database (SAP BI/BW) LOCATION CenturionPOSITION TYPE Permanent JOB PURPOSE Responsible for the design, implementation and deployment of SAP business intelligence solutions (applications and technologies which are used to gather, provide access to,...

Java Developer

Full Stack Developer Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for cutting-edge technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we want you to join our team as a Full Stack Developer! We're at the...

Javascript Full Stack Developer LW

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

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...

Senior Microsoft Dynamics Developer at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client offers Managed IT & Managed Solutions to clients across Ireland, the UK, and the USA. They collaborate closely with their clients to address their technology needs, ensuring business prosperity and protection....

Developer – Front-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is dedicated to transforming the payment landscape with a vision of providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Unlike other options, they prioritise responsible alternatives to credit, offering a clear and compelling value...

Senior Developer: Database SAP BI BW – Gauteng Centurion

Senior Developer: Database (SAP BI/BW) LOCATION CenturionPOSITION TYPE Permanent JOB PURPOSE Responsible for the design, implementation and deployment of SAP business intelligence solutions (applications and technologies which are used to gather, provide access to,...

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