Cyberattacks ramp up in Africa
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5th Gen AMD Epyc delivers Google Cloud performance
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Telkom’s infrastructure-focused strategy progresses
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How Red Hat aids NASA’s Artemis missions
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SMMEs using cloud could add billions to SA economy
Enabling more of South Africa's small, medium and micro (SMME) companies to adopt cloud computing could unlock R185.9-billion for South Africa's economy by 2030, according to a new study by Access Partnership. The research, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS),...
Social media giants face privacy challenges
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EMEA CIOs embrace democratisation of digital delivery
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Japanese only work 26 minutes per month to cover Internet costs
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Black Friday scams to watch out for
As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyberthreats. The findings expose more than 13-million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and...
Heightened water stress will see businesses under scrutiny
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We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive industry based in Midrand - JohannesburgKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure...
Project Manager (Construction) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
AI Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a Software Developer in the Automotive industry based in Midrand - JohannesburgKey Responsibilities:Good knowledge of PLC Software Systems (Siemans Simatic S7, Siemans TIA, Win CC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageousSet up & configure...
Project Manager (Construction) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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