Why aren’t we deploying AI data centres at scale?

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Data centres are the engines of innovation, but face massive challenges to keep up with growing demands from artificial intelligence (AI), power and cooling issues, staffing shortages and sustainability imperatives. A panel...

Europe stands united in data centre race

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...

Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...

Despite global pressures, SME confidence gets a boost

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are cautiously optimistic that the newly established Madlanga Commission will mark a turning point in the fight against corruption and crime – long seen as one of the greatest barriers to doing business in the country....

Britehouse Mobility completes management buy-out from NTT Data

Britehouse Mobility has concluded a management buyout that effectively acquires the business from NTT Data, for an undisclosed amount. Now known simply as Britehouse, the company enables organisations to optimise operations, accelerate transformation, and thrive in an...

Air safety slips from 2023 highs

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a...

Alexa+, powered by GenAI, debuts

Amazon has launched Alexa+, its next-generation assistant powered by generative AI (GenAI). According to Panos Panay, senior vice-president: devices and services at Amazon, Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter and more personalised. “She keeps you entertained, helps...

MTN expects earnings drop, but positive trajectory

The MTN Group expects to report a strong underlying performance for the 2024 financial year, ended 31 December 2014, despite the challenges in the operating environment that will drive a drop in earnings. In a trading statement issued today, the group says the...

Africa’s parliaments lag on gender parity

Despite political shifts across Africa, the representation of women and youth in national parliaments remains low. At the current pace, gender parity in African legislatures will not be achieved until 2100, according to Futurelect. In 2024, women held just 23% of...

Scams ramp up ahead of the Oscars

As excitement builds for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, Kaspersky experts warn that cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit eager movie fans with fraudulent streaming scams. Disguised as free streaming offers for Oscar-nominated movies, these...

Meme coin started as a joke is biggest winner

Meme coins may have started as jokes, but their explosive growth over the past years proves they are anything but trivial. Although still considered speculative and risky, these digital assets have surged in popularity, fueled by their devoted online communities....

SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats

South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...

Hybrid working companies more optimistic about growth

Businesses operating in the hybrid model have reported that they are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than more traditionally focused businesses that require their teams to commute daily. These companies also recognise that hybrid working...

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Is AI a game-changer for anti-money laundering compliance?

In the aftermath of South Africa's recent greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), companies are now confronted with the imperative to address eight identified strategic deficiencies while simultaneously reducing their financial crime risk through...

The end of employer interim reconciliations?

It's that time of the year: companies must get their information together and submit mid-year/interim employer reconciliations. But this process will soon become irrelevant, as it will be replaced by realtime submissions mandated by the South African Revenue Service...

Retailers embrace fintech to supercharge cash management

The fundamental principles around cash management in retail haven't changed much over the years. Retailers of all shapes and sizes need to securely manage and process cash, card and electronic payments flowing into their business, manage working capital in an...

Protecting modern systems through XDR cybersecurity

With the ongoing advancement of South Africa's economy, infrastructure, digital systems and strategic global relevance, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the country's various public and private institutions. Carlo Bolzonello, country lead for Trellix South...

SA built environment closer to adopting national BIM code

The South African built environment is seeing real progress towards adopting a national standard for Building Information Modelling (BIM) in South Africa. This is according to Richard Matchett, digital practice lead at consulting engineering and infrastructure...

New head of operations for Tarsus On Demand

Cloud platform enablement partner Tarsus On Demand has appointed Landie Uys as its head of operations. For the past eight years, Uys has been a key member of Tarsus On Demand and contributed to various teams, including sales, operations, and technical. Tarsus On...

MTN partners with Eseye

MTN South Africa has announced a new partnership with Eseye, a global provider of IoT services, that will see Eseye's IoT solutions deployed in South Africa and later extended to 18 MTN operating companies across Africa. This involves integration with MTN's current...

Van Dijk exits Naspers, Prosus

Bob van Dijk will step down from his position as chief executive and board member of Naspers and Prosus, effective 18 September 2023. Van Dijk has been the chief executive of Naspers since 2014 and of Prosus since its listing in 2019. Ervin Tu will assume the role of...

Don’t expect brand loyalty in today’s retail environment

Spurred on by unpredictable market trends, changing customer behaviours, and the rise of e-commerce, businesses are having to redefine their operations. One industry in particular feeling the weight of this change is retail. Research from the PWC Global Consumer...

Why top-performing companies use AI to boost procurement

Leading organisations are augmenting their source-to-pay processes with automation and artificial intelligence (AI), unlocking greater efficiency and driving improved bottom-line and sustainability outcomes. By Sandi de Souza, chief financial officer at SAP Africa One...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Senior Information Security Specialist

Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and exposure to Java, C#, Go, or TypeScript.Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools; containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS); and...

Senior C Programmer

Our Client is a product-led technology company whose solutions have a valuable and positive impact on society. This company enables safety driven mobility solutions and they are in search of a skilled Senior C Programmer with Linux programming experience for...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Senior Information Security Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and exposure to Java, C#, Go, or TypeScript.Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools; containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS); and...

Senior C Programmer – Western Cape Bellville

Our Client is a product-led technology company whose solutions have a valuable and positive impact on society. This company enables safety driven mobility solutions and they are in search of a skilled Senior C Programmer with Linux programming experience for...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Big Data Specialist ( Contract Role)

Job PurposeWe require a Big Data Specialist to assist with harmonising data from diverse sources, to analyse, problem solve, reconcile, develop solutions and build reporting in various tool sets, to enable Business understanding and decision making.Job...

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