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)...

A year of elections and politically-motivated DDoS attacks

This year is a significant one for elections on the global stage with more than 60 taking place worldwide - including national elections in the five most populous countries in the world. In fact, across the globe, more voters than ever before will make their way to...

Vodacom applies to ConCourt for Please Call Me appeal

Vodacom has applied for leave to appeal the 6 February judgement on the Please Call Me matter, handed down by the Supreme Appeal. The mobile operator confirms that it has lodged its application for leave to appeal this judgment and order to the Constitutional Court of...

Young scientists fly the SA flag at Hong Kong science fair

Innovative South African scientific research about detecting and classifying cardiac arrhythmia and prosthesis control using muscle impulses will compete against other high-tech studies in the 2021 Virtual Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB) Science Fair...

Wesbank systems are back online

WesBank's systems are back up and running. Ghana Msibi, CEO of WesBank Motor,  confirms that a resolution to the technical issues experienced last week has been found and systems have resumed. "Our IT teams are still hard at work to ensure a seamless transition and...

Cellular IoT shipments exceeded 300m units

Berg Insight estimates that global cellular IoT module shipments increased by 14% to a new record level of 303-million in 2020. Annual revenues grew slower at 8% to reach $3,4-billion. While the Covid-19 pandemic affected demand in several major application areas in...

Software-defined infrastructure software pushed past $12bn in 2020

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Software-Defined Infrastructure Tracker, the worldwide software-defined infrastructure (SDI) software market reached $12.17 billion during calendar year 2020, an increase of 5% over the...

SA’s consumer debt surges to R1,9trn

The rate people defaulted on their loans for the first time increased in the first quarter of the year, according to Experian South Africa's Consumer Default Index (CDI). The index deteriorated from 4.02 in December last year to a reading of 4.33 in March 2021, as...

BNPL consumer spending on track to triple by 2025

Since the start of the pandemic, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market has experienced exponential growth. According to the research data analysed and published by Definanzas.com, the top BNPL apps in the market have seen the number of their monthly active users (MAUs)...

Digital banking set to hit $2,5trn in transactions

Even before the pandemic, the global digital banking market had been growing rapidly, with millions of people choosing an app or web-based bank over a traditional high-street financial institution. However, Covid-19 had accelerated the shift to digital banking like...

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F5 announces policy enforcement solution

F5 Networks has announced the newest member of its growing portfolio of solutions for fixed and mobile service providers. BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager (PEM) combines the strength of F5’s intelligent traffic steering functionality with a context-aware policy...

IPS, Oltio sign licensing agreement

Oltio, the South African technology company focusing on developing innovative mobile payment solutions, has signed an agreement with Integrated Processing Solutions (IPS), a transaction processing joint venture between Standard Bank and Absa.  The agreement gives IPS...

Ensure power at mission-critical facilities

Constant power supply is fundamental to the operation of a mission-critical facility. Yet, according to Eben Owen, Enterprise and Solutions manager for South Africa at Schneider Electric, as power outages are not uncommon, certain electrical design considerations need...

Is BI an opportunity or a minefield?

According to Gartner, business intelligence (BI) has been the top action item for CIOs worldwide for the last year. Only recently displaced, BI remains a close second behind mobility. Since the largest driver for mobility remains BI, it seems the more things change,...

Effective measurement methods for BPM

Part four of a four part series by SoftExpert, Roger Tregear, a manager at Leonardo International and Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, representatives in sub-Saharan Africa of SoftExpert, a market leader in software and services for enterprise-wide...

WiFi gives education a boost

As the only pure WiFi player in the industry, Ruckus Wireless is making strides in the education industry – providing WiFi access to hungry students across Africa. "Schools and universities everywhere are looking beyond the current generation of WiFi technology to...

Canon Powershot SX50 HS available from DCC

Capture the moment like never before with the new Canon Powershot SX50 HS from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Featuring an incredible 50x optical zoom, the Powershot SX50 HS is the pinnacle of the Canon Super Zoom compact camera range.  Ideal as a family...

Logikal signs NetScout

Specialist ICT consulting and systems integration house Logikal Consulting has been appointed distributor for NetScout, the recognised world leader in business application and network monitoring technology. This strategic partnership will allow Logikal Consulting to...

Information Builders named a leader in BI

Gartner has positioned Information Builders in the Leaders Quadrant of its Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms, based on the evaluation of the company’s WebFOCUS business intelligence suite. According to the report, the BI and analytics...

Brand New signs agreement with Iris ID

Biometric identity and access management continues to enjoy growth despite the fact that it has never worked 100% successfully using only a traditional fingerprint scan. Increasingly, organisations are looking for a more accurate, less invasive technology to...

Tester at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing for a BI Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town / Hybrid work model / Data experience / QA DUTIES Analyses and develop the proper test coverage with the Business...

Python Developer – Gauteng Woodmead

Our client, that is busy shaking up the telematics industry with their innovation, is currently looking for a Senior Python Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. If you are open to join a company that is rapidly growing, this is the opportunity for you!...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

Snr MS Fullstack developers x 4

Our Client is a consulting company and they are urgently looking to recruit your skills. If you are a Senior and Intermediate software developers.These are Hybrid roles with a blue - chip company.Full Microsoft StackReact / Razor / Angular front EndSQL, MySQL...

Cobol Developer

Our client, a powerhouse in the Financial Services space, is on the hunt for a Cobol Developer to join their dynamic team. Location: Cape Town Required Experience and Exposure: IBM AssemblerCobol,ROSCOETSODumpmasterIBM debugTP monitors (e.g. IMS and CICS)Data...

DevOps Consultant

Our client is at the forefront of automotive excellence, synonymous with cutting-edge technology, performance, and luxury. As a DevOps Consultant, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of their digital infrastructure and software development processes....

SAP ABAP Developer

Are you an experienced SAP ABAP Developer looking for a thrilling career opportunity? Our client is on the lookout for a talented professional to join their dynamic team and contribute to the future of automotive innovation. Essential Skills Requirements: Experience...

Business Analyst

My client based in Sandton is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Process and Data MappingPerform detailed analysis, documenting processes, and mapping data intricaciesAnalyse As-Is "Week...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

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