Remote work drives up workplace isolation
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These are the top strategic trends in software engineering
Gartner has announced the top strategic trends in software engineering for 2025 and beyond. These trends enable organizations to accelerate innovation through AI-driven automation and adopt efficient, future-ready engineering practices. “AI-enabled tools and...
Chinese smartphone market sustains growth
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Polygon, Cardano the worst crypto performers
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Axiz retains VMware distribution
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last November, and a period of uncertainty about the local channel, Axiz has confirmed it will continue to distribute VMware software in South Africa. The distributor has informed partners that their relationship with Axiz...
GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...
Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks
Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...
Telegram users beware of scheme to steal Toncoins
Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals. According to Kaspersky researchers, the scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its...
GenAI advances to reshape healthcare
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly gaining traction in the healthcare and pharmaceutical domains, marking substantial advancements. By not only tackling high costs but also elevating patient experiences by enhancing efficiency and outcomes, this...
Greenhouse gases continue to increase
Levels of the three most important human-caused greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide - continued their steady climb during 2023, according to NOAA scientists. While the rise in the three heat-trapping gases recorded in the air samples...
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Develop SA debuts new ineo i-Series
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New MD for Incubeta SA
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UK forex exchange invites South Africans to crowdfund
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Workforce produces strong results
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New MD for CA Southern Africa
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Altron suspends executives at subsidiary Altron Nexus
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Altron suspends executives at subsidiary Altron Nexus
Three senior executives of Altron Nexus, a subsidiary of JSE-listed technology company Altron, have been placed on precautionary suspension following an investigation that has revealed potential internal irregularities. After receiving information from a...
Users still the weakest link in the IT security strategy
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Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior SAP OER & ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior SAP OER & ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Full Stack Developer at Datonomy Solutions
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Programmer Software Engineer / VB Developer – Western Cape
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IT Project Manager – Eastern Cape Sidwell
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