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These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future
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What SMEs can expect from the 2024 Budget
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Millions of people would be impacted by mine closures
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Are the Magnificent Seven stocks a bubble?
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Africa becoming top target for cybercriminals
Mark Davison reports from Kaspersky's Cyber Security Weekend in Kuala Lumpur - The META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa) region is under sustained threat from cybercriminals and Africa, in particular, has become their number one target. This is the word from Dr Amin...
Africa dominates list of the fastest-growing economies
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Telco industry embraces GenAI
It's been five years since the telecommunications industry first deployed 5G networks to drive new performance levels for customers and unlock new value for telcos. But that industry milestone has been overshadowed by the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) and the...
AMD powers AI track inspection for Japanese bullet train
Japanese bullet train operator JR Kyushu Railway Company is using the AMD Kria K26 System-on-Module (SOM) to automate track inspection. The AI-based solution replaces traditional methods of inspecting miles of track on foot, creating significant efficiencies by...
GenAI tokens pass $12bn market cap
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Our esteemed client in the retail sector in South Africa is looking for an IT Systems Analyst II - IT Logistics on a 12 months contract. The IT Systems Analyst is required to translate business requirements into quality systems solutions and ensure optimal systems...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, network management, and system administration. This role requires a proactive individual who can take...
Project Manager-General Construction at Private – Free State Bloemfontein
We are looking for a Project Manager with a strong problem-solving skill and the ability to manage a team with various skill sets from general maintenance, plumbing and electrical. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, organised and the ability to multitask. 7 - 10...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On-Site) for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of...
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Our client is a leading provider of technical support, VoIP telephony, internet services, virtual desktops, and home automation solutions. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation....
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Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the NOC administration and the information captured in the monitoring and ticket logging systems.Key Performance Areas:- Customer Reporting (NOC) 25%- Quality Assurance Reporting 25%- Network Planning 20%- Administration 10%-...
Business Analyst – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On-Site) for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of...
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Network Operations Administrator – Remote Remote
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