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)...

Theory of General Relativity passes extreme tests

A team of researchers from 10 countries, including the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory’s chief scientist Dr Fernando Camilo, has conducted a 16-year-long experiment to challenge Einstein’s theory of General Relativity with some of the most rigorous tests...

James Webb Space Telescope keeps deployment timelines flexible

The James Webb Space Telescope mission operations team has moved the beginning of sunshield tensioning activities to today (3 January), to ensure Webb is in prime condition to begin the next major deployment step in its unfolding process. The team has been analysing...

Close call for SME/Consumer Distributor of the Year

A close-fought battle for the position of SME/Consumer Distributor of the Year in the Channelwise Awards has seen Pinnacle narrowly pip Tarsus and Axiz to the post. The distributors finished just a single percentage point above the tied second-place finishers. Pinnace...

SA’s favourite SME/consumer vendors are …

South African resellers have made their voices heard in the 2016 Channelwise Awards, selecting their favourite vendors in the SME/Consumer space. Over the last three months, resellers were asked to cast their votes for the vendors they prefer to work with across a...

Anyone can be an Internet troll

Under the right circumstances, just about anybody can become an Internet troll. The common assumption is that people who troll are different from the rest of us, allowing us to dismiss them and their behaviour. But research from Stanford University and Cornell...

Security, IoT, mobility the big bets for SA banks

Mark Walker, associate vice-president for sub-Saharan Africa at International Data Corporation, digs deeper into what 2017 holds in store for the South African banking sector. This year will see three areas in the financial services sector impacted by technology....

What does the budget hold for SMEs?

Should small businesses fear the 2017/18 budget? Renier Nell, master tax practitioner and director of accounting and tax firm Innovative Accounting Solutions, attempts to answer the question. High and middle income earners are hearing a stream of bad news as the 2017...

Kiss goodbye to cybercrime this Valentine’s Day

As online dating trends evolve, so too do the risks to both businesses and users. This is the word from Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks, who offers some useful advice on protecting yourself this Valentine's Day. According to romantic legend, St...

MTN warns of big earnings decline

MTN expects to post a loss for the financial year ended 31 December 2016, with earning impacted by at least 20% and possibly substantially more. The company today issued a trading statement warning shareholders that it expects to report a loss in basic headline...

Massive demand for AMOLED displays

The flat-panel display (FPD) industry is in the midst of a historic wave of building new factories to manufacture active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) displays. This will drive $9,5-billion worth of AMOLED-specific production equipment purchases in...

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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The role reports into the Global CIO - Fully remote role for an international company seeking a Project Manager (PM) with experience managing organization change initiatives The PM will lead a dedicated team to deliver high quality support for the applications within...

Junior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Main Responsibilities: The performance of the Data Engineer can be described and measured by:Define a structured approach to problem solving and delivery against it.Create role specific design standards, patterns, and principlesAssist the planning and management of...

IT Analyst at Kwena – Gauteng Johannesburg

Information technology specialist who can perform analysis, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems. The role requires prioritizing business requirements, overseeing new system functionalities, upgrades and researching new tools. Highly analytical and...

IT Test Automation Architect – Remote – Eastern Cape East London

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...

Software Developer

We are looking for a dedicated application developer to work with our company to develop new software applications and update and modify existing applications. The application developer processes users' needs to customize the software for computer programs, designs...

Senior Systems Analyst at Reverside

The senior systems analyst will:Be a reviewer of the Business requirements to provide direction and expertise.Determine and document impact and specifications when changes are to be introduced to these systems.Do problem analysis and assess impact on system processes,...

Data Engineer

Role Purpose:The purpose of this position is to ensure the performance, integrity and security of medium to high complexity databases and processes, contributing to the design of both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users. In...

Junior Data Analyst

What will you do? Data Preparation Acquire data from various data sources and combine & transform data into interpretable datasets, reports or dashboardsAssess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniquesExtend the company's...

Project Manager (PHC) Nurse (WRHI) Gophelega (Tshwane)

Main purpose of the job:To support the facility team in supporting DoH to strengthen health systems for quality HIV and TB services and to implement 909090 strategies, monitor programmatic and staff performance, and support all Wits RHI-related...

Junior/Senior SAP Consultant (Support)

Outsource SA is currently hiring SAP eWM Consultants to support a large international customer with bases in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. The role will be a Hybrid between work from home and the client office locations. We are hiring a team of Support...

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