Civil unrest, protest activity a top risk in 2025
Businesses have ranked political risks and violence as a top 10 global risk for the past three years, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2025, demonstrating that it has become a key concern for companies of all sizes. According to a new report from Allianz...
University of Edinburgh installs largest CS-3 cluster in Europe
Operated by EPCC, the supercomputing centre at the University and part of the Edinburgh International Data Facility, a new cluster consists of four CS-3s using Cerebras’s latest 3rd generation of Wafer Scale Engine processors – the world’s largest AI chip ever built....
African BFSIs can build trust in AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to banking and financial services institutions (BFSIs) across Africa, fostering consumer trust in AI-driven systems is critical to ensure long-term success. Fortunately, BFSIs can balance innovation with ethical AI...
AI has a role in executive search
Within the highly specialised and confidential world of executive search, a new balance is emerging in which artificial intelligence is taking over the data processing and pattern recognition that’s required; leaving us humans to thrive in the areas of creative...
Nutanix unveils NUS Enterprise Volume Agreement
Nutanix has announced the launch of its Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) Enterprise Volume Agreement (EVA), a new program that offers enterprises a cost-effective, scalable way to manage large-scale storage across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments. Designed for...
Germany sets sights on Africa’s energy future
Germany is eyeing expanded investments in Africa's energy sector, having pledged €4-billion for green energy projects by 2030 and advancing hydrogen and gas partnerships through the European Union’s (EU) Global Gateway initiative. These investments aim to enhance...
MakwaIT and Hitachi forge stronger ties
MakwaIT Technologies has been appointed as a Hitachi Vantara Master Reseller for 31 countries in Africa. Rishi Birbal, chief strategy, partnerships, M&A and sustainability Officer at MakwaIT, says the Master Reseller agreement strengthens the existing relationship...
4Sight wins Aveva Sustainability Award
4Sight Holdings gained global recognition at the prestigious Aveva Partner Games 2025 by winning the Sustainability Award for its prescriptive energy solution at a gala event held during the Aveva World Conference. The Aveva Partner Games aim to demonstrate excellence...
Westcon-Comstor, Vectra AI add MSSP and AWS Marketplace growth initiatives
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has expanded its partnership with Vectra AI, the leader in AI-driven XDR (extended detection and response), through the launch of two key initiatives focused on the fast-growing Managed Security...
Mike Smits appointed group MD of EFT Corporation
EFT Corporation has appointed Mike Smits, formerly chief financial officer, as group MD. “With a strong background in business growth and market expansion, this role allows me to focus on operational execution, market expansion, and customer engagement which is the...
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 Johannesburg,...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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 Johannesburg,...