Worldwide IT spending to exceed $4trn in 2022
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2022, an increase of 5,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "Enterprises will increasingly build new technologies and software, rather than buy and implement them, leading to overall...
Customer experience, enterprise intelligence, digital sovereignty key for resiliency
Results from the recent International Data Corporation (IDC) Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending (FERS) survey shed light on several key areas of digital transformation. In this global survey, respondents were asked to identify their digital resiliency...
How CIOs can drive value
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Child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing
The scale of child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing at such a rapid rate that a step change is urgently required in the global response to create safe online environments for children. This is among the findings from the 2021 Global Threat Assessment...
SA users plagued by password stealers
Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new methods for online fraud, and there has been an increase in such activity in recent months. Kaspersky experts noticed increased activity from fraudsters stealing passwords by using special malware called Trojan-PSW -...
Global mobile app revenues to hit $613bn by 2025
With roughly 5,3-billion mobile phone users worldwide, or 57% of the world's population, the mobile app industry continues surging with no signs of stopping any time soon. In 2021, the entire market is expected to hit over $400-billion value, growing by 25% YoY....
Vodacom launches Eco-SIM Cards made from recycled plastic
Vodacom is launching Eco-SIM cards made from recycled plastic as part of its goal to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Vodacom will soon provide customers with new Eco-SIMs in the half-sized format made from recycled plastic, progressively replacing SIM...
How roads impact on ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is developing rapidly. With growing economies and increased trade, major road infrastructure plans have been developed for the region, which also hosts some of the world's most unique and diverse ecosystems. A new study by researchers from the...
5G set to transform business in Africa
As 5G becomes increasingly ubiquitous, it will dramatically change the way business operates across Africa. While most people are aware of the impact 5G will have on ordinary people's mobile internet speeds, it will also provide and enable new solutions across a vast...
Sales growth plateaus in September
Following the first reported slowdown of sales growth recorded by the Skynamo Industry Thermometer in August 2021, the results for September have shown very little movement month-on-month. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer is a free-to-access resource that benchmarks...
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Information Regulator invites public comments on new POPIA regulations
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Upskilling the modern contact centre
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Smart tech efficiently manages water and waste
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Mustek and Huawei take cloud into Africa
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What can I do right now to reduce my environmental impact?
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Machine Learning Engineer
This position reports to the Engineering Team Lead (Machine Learning)Your responsibilities will include the following:Work with a fire-hose of dataBuild state-of-the-art statistical modelsTouch all aspects of the businessBrainstorm new ideas and conceptsWork with...
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IT Devops Engineer
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