HPC, AI drive 15-fold increase in HBM demand
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Stock market set for 2026 surge after slump
The stock market had a rough start in 2025, with the S&P 500 dropping 10% due to investors’ recession fears. Despite a brief stock rally in mid-March, economic uncertainty and trade tensions have set the ground for a disappointing end to a quarter. The market...
Innovation without disruption resonates with SA enterprises
Avaya's South African customers face the same challenges in moving to the cloud, and many of them have bought into the company's phased approach. Brett Butler, country manager of Avaya South Africa, points out that many of Avaya's largest customers in the financial...
Biden issues AI Executive Order
US President Biden has issued an Executive Order to help ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order directs the following actions: New standards for AI safety and security...
Update on Broadcom, VMware transaction
Broadcom and VMware have announced their expectation that Broadcom's acquisition of VMware will close soon, and it will be prior to the expiration of their merger agreement. The parties have received legal merger clearance in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European...
Most SA companies concerned about cloud security
In a local survey of 500 CTOs, Directors, C-suite respondents and business owners, Fortinet reveals that 89% of South African business leaders view cloud security as a major concern. The insights also show how businesses are focusing on overcoming significant barriers...
Microsoft partners with YES on AI skills
Microsoft South Africa has set up the YES Microsoft AI Skills Initiative, aiming to skill up 300 000 young South Africans on artificial intelligence (AI). “This partnership is transformative,” says Ravi Naidoo, CEO of Youth Employment Service. “We can use AI to drive...
AI will reshape the IT industry
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its Top 10 predictions on the future of the IT industry and how "AI Everywhere" will affect technology decisions as organisations seek to extend their digital business efforts. This year's predictions in the IDC...
AI and the opportunity in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) will help to level the playing field, across all industries. "We see it impacting all businesses across all solution domains," says Ayanda Ngcebetsha, chief data officer of Microsoft, opening Microsoft's AI A New Era...
Smartphones on the road to recovery
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 0,1% YoY to 302,8-million units in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Although macroeconomic uncertainties...
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Cummins tops for diversity for 12th year
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SA needs to prioritise STEM education
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Machine learning optimises core tray imagery
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The state of cybersecurity in sub-Saharan Africa
Trend Micro held its first Security Trends event last week in Cape Town and Johannesburg, highlighting the importance of cyber security within South Africa, and globally. Digital transformation is gaining speed, with up to 44% of decision makers in organisations in...
The state of cybersecurity in sub-Saharan Africa
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Is the cloud the answer for everything?
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Kaspersky Lab recognised for online banking security excellence
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Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Technology, the ServiceNow Developer will lead the design, development, and deployment of new ServiceNow modules and functionality, providing high-quality, fit-forpurpose technology solutions to enable...
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex transitions, particularly in the Financial Services (FS)/ Investment experience and Technology sectors, and a strong understanding of...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)
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Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BI-BA)
A Large Financial Institute in Gauteng as a contract vacancy for a Business Intelligence/Business Analyst (BI-BA).PLEASE NOTE; NO CV WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE, SO ONLY PLEASE APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULLBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/...
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Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BI-BA) – Gauteng Johannesburg
A Large Financial Institute in Gauteng as a contract vacancy for a Business Intelligence/Business Analyst (BI-BA).PLEASE NOTE; NO CV WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE, SO ONLY PLEASE APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULLBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
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