Global data centres face rising climate risks

Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...

Strategic priorities for CEOs amid global, local turbulence

There is an urgent need for adaptive leadership and proactive strategies in response to emerging market trends across talent, technology, and geopolitics. This is according to the latest report from management consultants Oliver Wyman titled “CEO Agenda 2025”, based...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

Companies in all sectors want agentic AI workers

Agentic AI is a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) that transcends traditional content generation capabilities. It involves AI systems that can operate autonomously, making decisions and taking actions on behalf of users without requiring...

European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation

Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...

Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award

Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...

TCS Sustainathon challenges youth

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the third annual South African edition of TCS Sustainathon, a problem-solving competition that challenges the youth to develop innovative ideas to address real-world issues through technology. TCS Sustainathon allows young...

The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are

…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...

Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan

Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...

AI helps to conserve endangered African forest elephant

In the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world, the African forest elephant population has been in drastic decline for decades. This decline is the result of habitat loss caused by deforestation and climate change, along with rampant poaching. We can...

Tech sector drives up energy demand, stymies sustainability efforts

The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and...

Intel launches Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 for next-gen AI

Intel has launched Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. “Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data centre, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” says Justin Hotard,...

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How ransomware has evolved

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Paymenow raises R250m debt facility

Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform Paymenow has raised a R250-million ($14-million) debt facility through Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) in a first-of-its-kind structure for the EWA market in South Africa. EWA is a financial wellness offering to employees which allows them...

Call for training providers to develop entrepreneurial skills

In a free-market economy, small business is the foundation upon which employment and economic growth are underpinned. South Africa, however, has one of the highest SMME failure rates worldwide, with five out of every seven failing in the first year. Rajan Naidoo, MD...

HCI emerges as a catalyst for data centre modernisation

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Employee experience critical for workplace productivity

South Africans have had no shortage of workplace challenges over the past few years. From pandemic-induced lockdowns to navigating 'work from home' routines, and now rolling blackouts that threaten productivity regardless of location, employers have had their hands...

Is your data safe in the cloud?

Moving or even copying your business data into the cloud seems like a risky proposition. It can be, but too often, companies don't make an informed decision and thus lose many advantages. By Heinrich Swanepoel, head of growth at PaySpace This situation is especially...

Practical tips to improve your online privacy

Thanks to growing adoption of social media, South Africans of all ages are using these platforms to stay in contact with one another. But this has also given rise to the scourge of digital stalkers, cyberbullies, and identity fraud. By now, we all know that data is...

IT Support Engineer

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...

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The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the implementation, maintenance, and support of the Company's network infrastructure. Additional duties include supporting the global Help Desk and regional Network Administrators from a second-level support...

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Our client is looking for a full-time IT Technician with experience in IT systems, Hosted PABX, networks, technical support, On Premises and Cloud infrastructure solutions as well as Access Control and CCTV setup and configuration and network cabling. - Ability and...

Senior HubSpot Developer

One of our clients is looking for a candidate that is willing to lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey, ensuring the delivery of measurable results. Key Requirements: 6 +...

IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Illovo

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...

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Our client is looking for a full-time IT Technician with experience in IT systems, Hosted PABX, networks, technical support, On Premises and Cloud infrastructure solutions as well as Access Control and CCTV setup and configuration and network cabling. - Ability and...

Senior HubSpot Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for a candidate that is willing to lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey, ensuring the delivery of measurable results. Key Requirements: 6 +...

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A well-established business is seeking to appoint Solution Architect.Design technology solutions for the organization by defining integrated solution architectures that are aligned with IT strategies and architectures to meet and support the organization's...

Business Analyst

Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...

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