Using tariff volatility to drive competitive advantage
In the face of the most significant tariff changes proposed in the past 50 years, enterprises must be prepared to make strategic responses that go beyond either absorbing new costs or passing them on to customers, says Gartner. “Enterprises should recognise tariff...
Web3’s dark future … the perfect storm for cyberattacks
The financial and operational damage caused by data breaches is poised to worsen dramatically - fuelled by advancements in quantum computing, the Metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI) – according to new research from security specialists Naoris Protocol. A new...
AI and the move to real copilots
Kathy Gibson reports - Technology innovations are constant, and have brought us a long way in what is, in reality, just a few years. Trainer Warren Shaw speaks at a Pinnacle event for SME partners about complementary opposites: these are not simply two separate forces...
Windows 11 is key for broad GenAI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is arguably going to have a more profound impact on the IT and business world than any innovation since the Internet. But, while users across the globe are itching to benefit from GenAI value, a lot of...
Enterprises battle to recover as identities come under attack
There's an emerging global identity crisis as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide. According to the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index from IBM X-Force, in 2023 cybercriminals saw more opportunities to "log...
AI sets top supply chain organisations apart
Top performing supply chain organisations are investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to optimize their processes at more than twice the rate of low performing peers, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey also revealed that the best...
GenAI will drive consolidated customer-facing roles
By 2027, 30% of the Fortune 500 will consolidate postpurchase tasks such as expansion, service, success and renewal into a unified customer-facing employee role, according to Gartner. Generative AI (GenAI) promises to automate greater portions of customer service...
Pawsey Supercomputing Centre accelerates quantum computing exploration
Australia's Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre will add the NvidiaCUDA Quantum platform accelerated by Nvidia Grace Hopper Superchips to its National Supercomputing and Quantum Computing Innovation Hub. Researchers at the Perth-based center will leverage CUDA...
MSSA to hold online inter-school provincial championships
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) will hold the 13th Online Inter-school Provincial Championships on 3 March 2024. An important feature of this championship is that it is open to any learner, whether or not the school is affiliated or not. However, approval from the...
Alternative data market set for 50% CAGR
The global alternative data market size is anticipated to reach $135,72-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 50,6% from 2024 to 2030. The increasing emphasis on gaining alpha from hedge funds...
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Telenor, Sony, Ericsson develop smart IoT healthcare devices
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Printers have to add value to the new normal
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Key metrics for DevOps success
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Preparing your business for a more dynamic lockdown scenario
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The world of work post-lockdown
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How to decide on your first server
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SilverBridge partners with Hollard Botswana on cloud migration
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Google announces Plus Codes in Google Maps
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Screening efficiency in the spotlight as mines ramp up production
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Data backup and analytics to improve retail CX
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IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint an IT Systems Administrator who will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of the systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. Key...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group
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Software Developer I
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IT Project Manager
Join a leading company in the Manufacturing Sector that specialises in Retail Solutions and Innovative Products. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your 5+ years IT Project Management experience and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will have...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build...
Software Developer I – Gauteng Sandton
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IT Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
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Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
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Senior Data Engineer
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Automated Tester at Sabenza IT
Join Our Team as an Automation Tester! Are you a skilled Automation Tester with a passion for driving quality and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If so, we want YOU to be part of our "Client's" team, working with one of South Africa's...
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