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)...

Global cyber attacks remain near record highs

Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2 086 cyber attacks per week in February – a 9,6% increase on the corresponding month last year – according to Check Point Research’s latest monthly Threat Intelligence insight. Of the four African countries included in the...

Warning on watching Oscar-nominated movies

With the Oscars taking place this Sunday (15 March), fans can still try to watch the “Best Picture” nominees before the awards ceremony – but a leading cybersecurity expert warns that you could be wide open to forgery attacks. Surfshark findings have found that only...

Maximising impact as a CSCO

Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner. The research group surveyed 201 executives, including CSCOs and C-suite executives, and found that three-quarters of CSCOs gave...

Kaspersky helps Interpol arrest 1 200 African cybercriminals

As part of its partnership with Interpol, Kaspersky recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation Serengeti 2.0 to combat cybercrime across the African continent, resulting in 1 209 arrests. Focused on several criminal activities which target both...

‘Best of the best’ scoop TICON Africa awards

Having considered 82 entries for this year’s Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) awards, the institution has announced the winners in each category. David Gowu, president of TICON Africa, says the judges were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude...

iStore Education launches 2025 Excellence in Education Awards

iStore Education is has launched the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, a national celebration of educators and students who are redefining the learning experience through creative and impactful use of Apple technology. Now in its 17th year, the Awards continue to...

African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology

The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...

Crypto exchange scrums down with Stormers

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, VALR, has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DHL Stormers as the “Official Crypto Exchange Partner” of the Western Cape’s premier rugby team. Effective 1 September 1, the three-year agreement...

SA investors turn to gold for stability

Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies. “With the local currency under...

Google debuts AI Mode in Search in Africa

Google has launched AI Mode in Search for users in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria - introducing a new era of AI-powered search that is more intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses,...

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New facility plays strategic role in Vertiv’s African investment

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has officially opened its African head office and Customer Experience Centre in Johannesburg. According to Wojtek Piorko, the recently-appointed MD of Vertiv Africa, the formal...

Equiano cable activated in Namibia

Paratus, the landing partner for the Equiano subsea cable in Namibia, has announced the activation of the cable. Equiano has landing points in Lisbon, Benin, Nigeria, St Helena, Namibia, and South Africa. With 12 fibre pairs and design capacity of 144Tbps, the Equiano...

Datacentrix earns Cloudflare EMEA Partner of the Year award

Datacentrix has been named as 'Partner of the Year' for the Europe, Middle East and African region (EMEA) by Cloudflare, at its recent worldwide 2022 Channel Partner Awards event. The company also received the individual award for Technical Excellence in EMEA....

New fibre route improves Angola Telecom connectivity

Liquid Dataport and Angola Telecom have announced a new terrestrial fibre route between Luanda, Angola to Johannesburg, via DRC, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The addition of this route to Liquid's regional fibre backbone is a significant addition to its existing 110 000 km...

CompTIA updates Cybersecurity Analyst certification

CompTIA has released an updated version of its Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam, the industry's most up-to-date security analyst credential. "The skills needed for modern cybersecurity analysts to protect organizations have evolved over the past few...

Endpoint security is critical in healthcare

The healthcare industry faces unique and complex challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. With the increasing use of connected devices, remote work, and BYOD policies, healthcare organisations need to urgently secure their endpoints from cyberattacks that could...

True cyber resilience is a business enabler

Cyber resilience is about much more than just cybersecurity. It's about preventing operational disruptions of all kinds, that may impact your profitability, productivity, and reputation, writes Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA Cybersecurity. South Africans are renowned for...

Hlubi Madikiza joins Altron Systems Integration

Altron Systems Integration has announced the appointment of Hlubi Madikiza as digital transformation sales executive for public sector. The hire comes as the company looks to expand its presence in the local public sector and achieve its growth ambitions. "We are...

Why hasn’t technology fixed SA education?

Educators and learners need more than laptops and projectors, writes Glenn Du Toit, Director of Acer Africa. South Africa is a paradox. We have significant development, natural resources, and skilled people. Yet we also have incredibly high poverty levels, few...

Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....

Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager

Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...

Business Analyst (Supply Chain)

A supply chain advisory and data analytics firm that helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue through consulting, data science, and custom solutions, is seeking a a Senior Business Analyst and Consultant to join their Solution Design...

Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Century City

Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...

Business Analyst (Supply Chain) – Western Cape Cape Town

A supply chain advisory and data analytics firm that helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue through consulting, data science, and custom solutions, is seeking a a Senior Business Analyst and Consultant to join their Solution Design...

Junior Project Manager

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 certificateRelevant IT or Project Management qualification (e.g., Diploma, BCom IT, PMP...

Business System Engineer

Our client is looking to hire a Business Systems Engineer for their Cape Town location. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of system design and development, either through coursework or...

Junior Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 certificateRelevant IT or Project Management qualification (e.g., Diploma, BCom IT, PMP...

Business System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking to hire a Business Systems Engineer for their Cape Town location. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of system design and development, either through coursework or...

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