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)...

Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...

Top science and maths achievers selected for NSTF programme

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has announced this year’s group of 22 selected maths and science top performers studying in science-related courses. The NSTF Brilliants Programme is a unique annual programme that selects and recognises students for...

Water scarcity threatens data centres

With a substantial increase in wildfires in Europe this year amid record droughts and extreme heat, the availability of water for data centre cooling is emerging as a critical challenge for the region, says GlobalData. While industry debates have largely focused on...

Intel, AWS drive cloud innovation with new processors

Years of collaboration between Intel and AWS have come to fruition with Intel Xeon 6 processors with P-cores now powering the new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) R8i and R8I-flex instances, delivering the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among...

Software spend to hit $1,7trn by 2029

As the global economy braces for slower trade growth and geopolitical tensions, the software industry is defying economic headwinds with robust expansion. According to Forrester’s Global Commercial Software Forecast, 2025 To 2029, software infrastructure growth is set...

Your WiFi router is about to start watching you

Imagine this: your WiFi router knows when you've fallen down the stairs, whether you're having trouble breathing, and exactly how many times you've visited the loo today. By Paul Colmer, executive committee member of WAPA It can also detect when your teenager is...

Vodacom Business becomes Google Cloud Premier Partner

Vodacom Business has become a Premier Partner for Google Cloud and Google Workspace in the Sell Engagement Model. “At Vodacom Business, we understand that digital transformation is no longer optional – it’s a business imperative,” says Sabelo Mabena, executive head of...

Young scientists recognised at Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni

Learners participating in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Ekurhuleni regional science fair have been awarded for showcasing ingenuity, dedication, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on their communities and the environment. The regional science...

IRBA and ISACA in digital auditing MoU

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - South Africa Chapter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration between the two organisations. IRBA CEO Imre...

Men’s health has been ‘systematically neglected for decades’

Men across the world are dying younger and experiencing higher rates of illness than women - and it’s time for governments, global health agencies, and funders to act decisively. That’s the message from a new Bulletin of the World Health Organsisation article authored...

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Nearshore IT outsourcing offers benefits

Outsourcing IT services offshore offers businesses several benefits, including cost savings by taking advantage of lower labour costs in some countries, access to specialised expertise, scalability of IT services, and time zone advantages that can offer 24/7 IT...

SARS’ new process for emigration and foreign investment allowance

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced the new Approval for International Transfer (AIT) process on 24 April 2023, which heralds a significant change in the disclosure requirements for South Africans taking money abroad. The AIT process applies to both...

A better way to prioritise vulnerability management

Digital transformation offers enormous benefits, but equally increases the security threats faced. Continuous Threat Exposure Management, first coined by Gartner, is one of the most effective methods to combat these, writes Patrick Evans, CEO at SLVA CyberSecurity....

We need to work together to solve youth unemployment

So goes the well-known African proverb, "If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together". For years the race to solve youth unemployment can be characterised as one that has been rushed with little preparation for the journey and a vague idea of...

Ensure information security in the cloud age

Every business today needs to manage, retain and secure an exponentially growing volume of data. And in an age where the cloud and connected devices allow people to connect with each other and business resources - data, documents, databases, networks and systems -...

Why financial services cybersecurity is important

User experience remains the main differentiator for successful financial services organisations and digital transformation provides the only scalable answer. By Ricardo Ferreira and Michael Brown of Fortinet The digitisation of products, services, and operations is...

Think waste management is a waste of time? Think again

Effective waste management plays a pivotal role in our daily lives. From reducing unsightly garbage strewn across the country's streets to reducing environmental contamination, it is a critical element in preventing the spread of diseases and promoting public health....

Innovative payment solutions are shaping SA’s retail sector

Today's consumers have access to a myriad of convenient experiences through mobile apps and online platforms, and they expect a similar level of ease when interacting with businesses and specifically payment interactions. Indeed, consumer demand for better and more...

Your phone system could save your people time

With new hires suspended by many businesses as the combined effects of slow economic growth and load shedding take hold, businesses are having to try and do more with fewer resources. For the people involved, this means risking burnout or quiet quitting unless...

SARS confirms removal of ‘financial emigration’ process

SARB removed the requirement to financially emigrate from South Africa in 2021, but SARS had not yet aligned their processes with the emigration change until now. By Jonty Leon, attorney and tax practitioner, and Reinert van Rensburg, attorney and tax practitioner at...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop and maintain BI/reporting solutions for global IT operations.Turn network data into actionable insights for decision-making.Collect and analyse data from CMDBs, databases, and monitoring tools.Build, migrate, and improve reporting platforms and data...

Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...

Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...

Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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