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)...

AI the key driving force for TMT deal activity in 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the central force reshaping mergers and acquisitions in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector. Global deal value surged 76% in 2025 to $903-billion, with AI-related transactions alone reaching $117-billion. What was...

KadNap botnet has infected 14 000 devices

The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen has discovered malware, KadNap, that conscripts edge devices into a botnet that proxies malicious traffic. Since August 2025, the team has been monitoring the growth of this network, which is now above 14 000 infected devices....

Banking crime losses decline, but AI poses major threat

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses - but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes. In...

Retail outpaces finance and healthcare in EMEA AI success

New research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments in EMEA are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While finance and healthcare are investing heavily, their results show mixed returns, highlighting sharp differences...

In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes

South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...

Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...

FNB warns about new fraud

FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB...

Mental disorders shorten life expectancy of people with HIV

A new international study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Bern has found that people living with HIV who also have a mental disorder live, on average, three to five years shorter than people with HIV who do not have a...

BankservAfrica rebrands as PayInc

BankservAfrica has launched its new identity, marking a decisive shift in its role at the centre of South Africa’s payments landscape. Now PayInc, the rebrand represents more than a change of name. It reflects a renewed purpose, positioning the leading payments...

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Syrex partners with Seceon

Syrex, a provider of hyperconverged cloud technology solutions in South Africa. announced today a strategic partnership with Seceon, a global provider of an AI/ML-driven cyber threat detection and remediation platform for enterprises and managed security service...

Millions available for solar installations

As South Africa continues to struggle with load shedding and rising energy prices, many business owners need to source alternative energy to remain operational. Rooftop solar has become a popular choice as it requires minimal maintenance, most of its components are...

Teradata and FICO partner to reduce fraud

Teradata and FICO plan to bring to market integrated advanced analytic solutions for real-time payments fraud, insurance claims, and supply chain optimisation. Bringing data, analytics and insights together in one environment streamlines the development of solutions...

Capital Appreciation concludes Dariel Solutions acquisition

Fintech group Capital Appreciation has completed the R131,2-million acquisition of Dariel Solutions, the parent company of South African IT software services provider Dariel Software. Capital Appreciation offers technology-based goods and services to businesses in a...

All firewalls are created equal – but they don’t stay that way

Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is today. Attacks by cybercriminals are more powerful and sophisticated than ever, and they are targeting at a wider range of businesses than ever before. In fact, South Africa has the highest number of ransomware...

Multicloud is the future of enterprise IT

A recent report reveals that more than 80% of enterprises surveyed have a multi-cloud strategy and nearly that number (78%) already have workloads deployed in more than three public clouds. Enterprises are realising the need to customise their cloud infrastructures to...

ERP empowers the future-focused retailer

The world of retail has changed. With more and more customers now shopping online, retailers have had to come up with creative ways to bring the physical and virtual worlds together to create seamless, memorable experiences. But with this comes a great deal of...

How to bridge chasm between education and employment

Practical skills and proven expertise are expected of job seekers, so how do graduates bridge the gap between experience and employment asks Philisa Mvunyiswa, recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina. The gap between completing education and finding a job can be a...

Can we get rid of plastic pollution for good?

Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From the vast expanses of our oceans to the remotest corners of our planet, plastic waste has infiltrated every ecosystem, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Plastic...

AI could amplify value for commercial brokers

Over the past two decades, direct sales models and digital distribution have transformed personal insurance lines in South Africa. Yet digitalisation has yet to take hold in commercial insurance, where a substantial portion of policies are still sold through brokers...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you obsessed with models, fascinated by deep learning, and excited by the idea of designing AI systems that actually matter? We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help build advanced vision-inspection and anomaly-detection tools that push the boundaries of...

Senior Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287 – Gauteng Pretoria

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

IT Project Manager | Stellenbosch, Cape TownFull-time | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in-office) Are you a driven, tech-savvy Project Manager who thrives on turning great ideas into seamless software solutions?Do you get a kick out of seeing complex IT projects come to...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1613

Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to design and develop the backend architecture of software applications / platforms.Select and implement appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and databases to meet the application's functional and...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1613 – Gauteng Pretoria

Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to design and develop the backend architecture of software applications / platforms.Select and implement appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and databases to meet the application's functional and...

Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...

Integration Developer

Purpose of the RoleThe Integration Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and implementing integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange between various systems, applications, and databases across the organisation. The role ensures that...

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