Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader
GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...
How geopolitics is shaping AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...
CPOs have to refine competency planning strategies for future talent needs
Only 14% of procurement leaders express confidence in their talent's ability to meet the future needs of the function, according to a survey by Gartner, adding that this finding comes as business acumen and technology/data competencies have rapidly grown in importance...
New BCX report offers strategic insights for SA businesses
Looking to guide businesses by evaluating their innovation strategies and shedding light on the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in South Africa, BCX - in collaboration with EY-Parthenon - has unveiled its Digital Innovation Index Report 2023. "Digital...
High-end firewalls drag down network security market
The $4-billion market for high-end firewalls suffered its third consecutive quarter of year-on-year (YoY) declines which brought down the entire network security market to single-digit YoY revenue growth after eleven straight quarters of double-digit growth. This is...
Siemens and Intel to collaborate on advanced chip manufacture
Siemens AG and Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on driving digitalisation and the sustainability of microelectronics manufacturing. The companies will focus on advancing future manufacturing efforts, evolving factory operations and...
Key changes in MTN leadership
MTN's group chief operating officer (GCOO) and group exco member Jens Schulte-Bockum will step down when his fixed-term contract ends on 31 March 2024. Selorm Adadevoh will succeed him in the role of group chief commercial officer (GCCO) - a designation that aligns...
AI Alliance aims to advance open, safe, responsible AI
AI advancements are leading to new opportunities that can improve how we work, live, learn and interact with one another. Open and transparent innovation is essential to empower a broad spectrum of AI researchers, builders, and adopters with the information and tools...
Finance leaders embrace AI
Sixty-eight percent of finance organisations are using AI or plan to use the technology, according to a recent survey of finance leaders by Gartner. A May 2023 survey of 133 finance leaders found that 39% of respondents are using AI/machine learning (ML), and an...
GenAI levels up game characters
To enhance the gaming experience, studios and developers spend tremendous effort creating photorealistic, immersive in-game environments. But non-playable characters (NPCs) often get left behind. Many behave in ways that lack depth and realism, making their...
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Develop your career while on vacation
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Altron’s Netstar wins at TT100
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It’s official: Engelbrecht is Kyocera SA’s GM
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Beware cyber scammers on Black Friday
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The changing world of data protection
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Black Friday shopping spree to lift local e-commerce
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Star Wars fans battle in one-on-one multi-player mode
Now Star Wars fans can have lightsaber battles against each other in local multiplayer mode, the newest feature expansion for the smartphone-powered augmented reality (AR) experience from Lenovo and Disney. The feature update, titled Lightsaber Versus Mode, is the...
Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Key Responsibilities: Manage performance of data analyst/operator teamPlay a leading role in the designing and documenting of operating procedures for the organisationConduct, monitor and calibrate astronomical observations and use appropriate computing resources...
IT Support Engineer
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...
Linux Engineer
Our client within the ICT and Transportation Sector has an opportunity for an experienced Linux Engineer to join the team where you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all installed Linux systems and Infrastructure as well as being involved with the...
Linux Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client within the ICT and Transportation Sector has an opportunity for an experienced Linux Engineer to join the team where you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all installed Linux systems and Infrastructure as well as being involved with the...
SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a SKA Mid - Senior Data Analyst. The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring and training of the data analyst/operators under their...
SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a SKA Mid - Senior Data Analyst. The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring and training of the data analyst/operators under their...
IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil
End User Computing: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of end user Computer Infrastructure Setting up and keeping documentation up to date Network Infrastructure: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of Network Infrastructure Setting up and keeping...
IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil – Western Cape Swellendam
End User Computing: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of end user Computer Infrastructure Setting up and keeping documentation up to date Network Infrastructure: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of Network Infrastructure Setting up and keeping...
Database Specialist
Knowledge Graph Database Engineer About the RoleWe are an innovative technology startup at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions powered by knowledge graph data models. We're seeking an exceptional Database Engineer who will work directly with our CTO...
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