DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure tied to geopolitical conflict
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AI, data science set to transform Africa healthcare
Africa stands at the forefront of a shift in global health, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, according to a report released today from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), African institutions and research councils. The report is...
SA students anxious, burning out
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Enterprise-startup relationship key to creating more African unicorns
Known for its innovation, Africa is making headway in becoming a launchpad for novel new high-tech companies. According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an...
IT spend in Europe set for 9% growth
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 9,3% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in Europe is on pace to surpass $1-trillion by the end of 2023. "Despite a conflated economic situation, IT...
Ford celebrates 100 years in SA
Ford Motor Company is celebrating 100 years in South Africa with a R5,2-billion investment in its local operations for production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The company is also launching an expanded product range that will...
Tarsus on Demand helps SMEs on their digital journey
Tarsus On Demand has launched a digital business hub marketplace, Tarsus on Demand, designed to empower SMEs on their digitalisation journey by addressing their unique challenges and helping them to leverage opportunities within the digital landscape. Senzo Mbhele, MD...
SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As multi-cloud and cloud smart strategies become the de facto choice for organisations around the globe, VMware reports encouraging growth in South Africa. And, despite the uncertainty of the Broadcom acquisition in the...
Data sovereignty a key concern as cloud accelerates
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As organisations move more of their mission-critical workloads to the cloud, the issue of data sovereignty and privacy is becoming more relevant than ever. To address concerns, VMware launched its Sovereign Cloud offering...
E-commerce poised to capture 41% of global retail sales
With Black Friday on the horizon it is as good a time as any to explore retail trends - and the Boston Consulting Group has just released new research exploring e-commerce trends from the beginning of the pandemic to the present. After tremendous acceleration...
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Ruckus WiFi supports Facebook’s Express WiFi initiative
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Women in tech series: Working together to make a change
South Africa is celebrating Women’s Month, showcasing its heroines, reflecting on their struggles and triumphs. In honour of Women’s Month, Dell EMC is showcasing some of the extraordinary women who work in its South African operations. Elizabeth Matsemela, Angela...
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We are looking for an ambitious and driven Intern Developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. Eager to learn and contribute to real-world projects while enhancing technical skills. What you'll do:Application and database development for RBCT.Assisting...
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Intern – Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are looking for an ambitious and driven Intern Developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. Eager to learn and contribute to real-world projects while enhancing technical skills. What you'll do:Application and database development for RBCT.Assisting...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Manage agreed entry criteria for the IT projectResponsible for compiling Business CaseVerify and keep...
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Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking an experienced Python Developer with expertise in hardware integration to join their team in Lonehill, Sandton. This role...
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