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Digitalisation, automation key to boosting air cargo efficiency
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AI chip revenues on track to surpass $126bn by 2027
Artificial intelligence (AI) chip market revenues will exceed $126-billion by 2027, according to analysis from Stocklytics.com. As of 2022, the AI chip market revenues raked in nearly $45-billion and $54-billion in 2023, emphasising the fast-paced expansion rate of...
SASE market to skyrocket to over $16bn by 2028
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is poised for exponential growth, forecasted to surge to over $16-billion by 2028, according to a new forecast report from Dell'Oro Group. This represents a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) fueled by the rising demand...
More giving would help to save and improve more lives
In his annual letter, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman has called for philanthropists to give more and give now to meet the unprecedented challenges nations across the globe face in combatting poverty, eradicating disease, and fighting inequality....
Meta’s GenAI and metaverse could merge soon
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, recently disclosed plans regarding the development of generative AI (GenAI), with a specific emphasis on creating AI assistants tailored for businesses and content creators. With Meta's main focus on the metaverse and a...
AI will drive massive growth for edge computing
The global edge computing market size is expected to reach $155,9-billion by 2030, and is expected to expand at 37,9% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is...
Apple smartphones capture top spot in China for the first time
A shift of power playing out on the worldwide stage also happened in China, the largest smartphone market. Apple became the leading smartphone company in China for the first time with record high market share of 17,3% in 2023. According to preliminary data from the...
These are the most engaging social media sites
New research has pinpointed the most engaging social media sites, with YouTube coming out on top. The study by web design company DigitalSilk.com analyzed SimilarWeb data to find the most engaging social media sites, by seeing which sites had the highest average visit...
20 years on: How NASA’s twin rovers changed Mars science
In January 2004, twin NASA rovers named Spirit and Opportunity touched down on opposite sides of Mars, kicking off a new era of interplanetary robotic exploration. They arrived in dramatic fashion three weeks apart, each nestled in a cluster of airbags that bounced...
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MTN introduces Bundle Bonanza promo
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STC provides fibre connectivity to Rand Show 2019
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PTZ network camera for harsh environments
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A new model for data and process oversight
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AI to unlock insurance value
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Acer debuts Predator Helios 700 notebook
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IT has a crucial role to play in the fight against money laundering
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Cyber Security Analyst – Western Cape Newlands
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SALT Astronomy Software Developer at South African Astronomical Observatory – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Project Manager (Construction) at Construct Executive Search – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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Develop utilising various technologies e.g., C#, Angular, SQL, etc.Deliver functional and defect-free components within the timeframe agreed and complying with the technical architecture and standards.Analyse Software requirements and plan development...
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Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
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Develop utilising various technologies e.g., C#, Angular, SQL, etc.Deliver functional and defect-free components within the timeframe agreed and complying with the technical architecture and standards.Analyse Software requirements and plan development...
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