Global GenAI spend to hit $644bn this year
Worldwide generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to total $644-billion in 2025, an increase of 76,4% from 2024, according to a forecast by Gartner. “Expectations for GenAI's capabilities are declining due to high failure rates in initial proof-of-concept (POC)...
Cybercriminals target Africa’s $832bn mobile money boom
Africa has emerged as a global leader in mobile money adoption, a financial revolution connecting millions and driving economic growth. Yet this digital frontier has also attracted a surge in sophisticated fraud, threatening to undermine the very foundations of this...
Smart streetlights market beaming
The installed base of smart streetlights amounted to 23-million globally at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from IoT analysts, Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7%, the installed base will reach 63,8-million by the...
Manufacturing sentiment improved in a tough Q4
Confidence in the manufacturing sector has improved slightly to 26 points – the highest level seen in 2023, as shown by the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey. Although trading conditions remained tough, manufacturers noted an overall improvement in business conditions (up...
All the IITPSA President’s Awards winners …
Mamela Luthuli, founder and CEO of Take Note IT, has been named South Africa’s IT Personality of the year at the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2023. AI expert Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics...
Global connectivity improves, but Africa still fares poorly
Steady but uneven progress in global Internet connectivity highlights the disparities of the digital divide and is leaving people in low-income countries behind, according to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Facts and Figures 2023. Analysis on...
Wits researchers pioneer a new way of searching for Dark Matter
The existence of Dark Matter is a long-standing puzzle in our universe. Dark Matter makes up about a quarter of our universe, yet it does not interact significantly with ordinary matter. The existence of Dark Matter has been confirmed by a series of astrophysical and...
Investing in, integrating GenAI can advance applications, products
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has spurred a debate on its risks and benefits among companies. Simultaneously, a wave of adoption is observed, with companies delving into advanced language models like ChatGPT. As discussions around...
$13,5trn needed to fast-track decarbonisation in key industries
Transitioning to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future, $13,5-trillion in investments will be needed by 2050, particularly in the production, energy and transport sectors, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2023,...
Materials key to sustainable industry
In times of “Code Red” warnings by the UN on climate change, the carbon footprint of chemical and materials is one of the most crucial indicators. Fossil resources are the main cause of human-made climate change, responsible for more than 70% of global warming. Where...
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Dimension Data wins ABSL award
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Redstor in new alliance partnership with VMware
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Hall takes the reins at Paratus Namibia
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Wesbank customers get DebiCheck
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Dimension Data wins global Cisco awards
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Diepsloot learners use AI, robotics for community solutions
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All the winners at AfricaCom 2018
The AfricaCom Awards winners have been revealed. "AfricaCom continues to grow and with it the Awards," comments Tom Cuthell, event director of AfricaCom. "I would like to thank everyone involved, our judging panel who rigorously vetted the entries, sponsors and...
Lenovo debuts single-socket server portfolio
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SOC Analyst (Sandton)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in mining technology, specializing in advanced analytics and solution, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. The SOC Analyst is responsible for real-time security...
IT Security – (Penetration Tester)
Our clients are looking for a IT Security Team Lead who is highly skilled in PEN Testing and Cybersecurity. Key Requirements Conduct investigations, feasibility studies, and surveys of proposed and existing IS and machine applications, ensuring alignment with senior...
Project Manager (Health Information System Support – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Tshwane)
Main purpose of the job:To provide user support and customer service on SyNCH applications and platforms at healthcare facilitiesTroubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action to end users at the different facilities where the SyNCH program is...
Project Manager (Mining & Engineering)
A dynamic Mining organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a Project Manager with 5 years' experience working in a similar role.Minimum RequirementsMatricValid Driver's License and Own VehicleDegree or Diploma in Project Management...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Oracle PL / SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Provide Technical Guidance and SupportOffer expertise and support to the product team, assisting with...
MS CRM Tech Lead
We are a dynamic, customer-centric organization committed to leveraging innovative technologies to drive business success. As part of our commitment to digital transformation, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MS CRM Tech Lead to join our team. Key...
Senior IT Network Administrator (Sandton Onsite) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Digital Supply Chain Specialist seeks the technical expertise of a proactive Senior IT Network Administrator who will play a critical role in managing and optimising office IT infrastructure, network systems and customer site deployments....
SOC Analyst (Sandton) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in mining technology, specializing in advanced analytics and solution, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. The SOC Analyst is responsible for real-time security...
IT Security – (Penetration Tester) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients are looking for a IT Security Team Lead who is highly skilled in PEN Testing and Cybersecurity. Key Requirements Conduct investigations, feasibility studies, and surveys of proposed and existing IS and machine applications, ensuring alignment with senior...
Project Manager (Health Information System Support – Contract – Wits RHI – Gophelega – Tshwane) – Gauteng Arcadia
Main purpose of the job:To provide user support and customer service on SyNCH applications and platforms at healthcare facilitiesTroubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action to end users at the different facilities where the SyNCH program is...
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