IBM, Scuderia Ferrari enhance Formala 1 fan experience
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PMI shows another decline for manufacturing
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Microsoft pumps up AI investments with $1,5bn into G42
Microsoft has announced a $1,5-billion strategic investment in UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company G42. As part of the partnership, Brad Smith, vice-chair and president of Microsoft, will join the G42 Board of Directors. Building on the...
Tesla decimates global workforce
Elon Musk's Tesla is shedding 14 000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. The news comes amid a flagging market and increased competition from China. Hours after Musk made the announcement in a mail to employees, two senior executives resigned from the company....
Inkjet, colour lasers drive regional printer growth
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WiFi 7 market hits $1bn before launch
The WiFi 7 market has already reached $1-billion, well ahead of its May 2024 launch. Projected to reach $24,2-billion by 2030, WiFi 7 represents a transformative shift in wireless technology, demanding exploration by IT professionals. These are among the findings of...
Intel, Ubisoft collaborate on 2024 Star Wars Outlaws
Intel is the exclusive CPU launch partner for the much-anticipated game Star Wars Outlaws, releasing in 2024. Both Intel and Massive Entertainment - a Ubisoft Studio - have been hard at work behind the scenes to ensure PC gamers get the best possible experience at...
Crypto exchange VALR gets regulatory CASP license
VALR, the Pantera-backed crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, announced that it has been granted both a Category I and Category II license by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). The FSCA...
How Meta is preparing for SA elections
Over many years, Meta has developed a comprehensive approach to elections on our platforms, writes Balkissa Ide Siddo, public policy director: sub-Saharan Africa at Meta. But we know that no two elections are the same. That's why our team is developing a tailored...
Hubble spots a galaxy hidden in a dark cloud
The spiral galaxy IC 4633, snapped here by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is located 100-million light-years away from us in the constellation Apus. IC 4633 is a galaxy rich in star-forming activity and also hosts an active galactic nucleus at its core. From our...
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Shiven Sukraj is new ABB country MD
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BT expands dynamic network services with Dell
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First Technology Digital beefs up analytics, BI
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Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Software Engineer (Expert) 0205 – Gauteng Pretoria
Software Engineer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Familiarity with Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture and Container ArchitectureAt least 6 years' worth of experience using back-end technologies such asPythonjsJavaExperience with the following cloud...
Senior Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell
The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the implementation, maintenance, and support of the company's network infrastructure. Additional duties include supporting the global Help Desk and regional Network Administrators from a second-level support...
Applications Architect
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Degree in Computer ScienceTOGAF...
Project Manager
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Commercial Analyst
Job Title: Commercial Analyst Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R24 000 Reports to: Head of Merchandising Team: Merchandising Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home) Company Overview Our client is a leading e-commerce...
Software Engineer (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Applications Architect – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Degree in Computer ScienceTOGAF...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Century City
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