iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday
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Africa braces for tariff shocks
As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...
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...
Sevilla FC transforms player recruitment with GenAI
IBM and Sevilla FC have introduced Scout Advisor, a generative AI (GenAI) tool that Sevilla FC will use to provide their scouting team with a comprehensive, data-driven identification and evaluation of potential recruits. Built on IBM's AI and data platform watsonx,...
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Liquid Telecoms invest in Egyptian network
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Enterprises are entering the third era of IT
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Regional DX spend to reach $40bn
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Are you driven by a passion for Java testing and intrigued by the dynamic world of the automotive industry? If you're a tech-savvy coder eager to work with innovative technology, this opportunity is tailor-made for you! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Java Unit Testing...
ServiceNow Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Fairland
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2nd Line Systems Engineer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Century City
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Junior IT Technician at Platinum ICT – Gauteng Selby
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Solution Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
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Operational Technology Underground Support Technician (UG Technician for Amandelbult))
Operational Technology Underground Support TechnicianPurpose of the Role:Support and maintain the Operational Technology (OT) underground environment, including:Server and network environment installation, support, and troubleshooting.Monitoring, testing, and...
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Senior Java Developer
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Solution Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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