Reset expectations about AI’s impact on productivity and headcount
Despite artificial intelligence’s (AI) promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments in traditional and generative AI (GenAI) into material improvements in worker productivity, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner's survey of...
Semiconductor Foundry 2.0 enters growth phase
According to IDC’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Supply Chain Tracking Intelligence report, the global semiconductor market, following a recovery in 2024, is expected to experience steady growth in 2025. The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market - encompassing foundry,...
Northern summer 2023 goes down as the hottest on record
The Northern Hemisphere summer of 2023 was Earth's hottest since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The months of June, July, and August combined were 0.41 degrees Fahrenheit (0.23...
Webb snaps the supersonic outflow of young star
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Banks struggle to achieve priorities, meet customer expectations
A new global study that reveals significant gaps between the stated priorities of banking executives and the customers they serve. The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) research, in collaboration with the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and Red...
Intel introduces Thunderbolt 5 connectivity standard
Intel has announced Thunderbolt 5, the next generation of Thunderbolt, and demonstrated a prototype laptop and dock. "Thunderbolt 5 will provide industry-leading performance and capability for connecting computers to monitors, docks, storage and more," says Jason...
Deadweight economy creates CFO challenges
Chief financial officers (CFOs) are facing a "deadweight" economy that challenges an organization's ability to meeting corporate performance expectations, according to Gartner. Confronted with these difficult economic conditions, CFOs must address five emerging...
These are the top strategic trends for software engineering
Gartner has announced the top strategic technology trends in software engineering for 2023 and beyond "Software engineering leaders are under continuous pressure to adopt modern architectures and technologies. To do this well, they need to know which trends have the...
Solid growth for virtual firewall revenue
The worldwide revenue for virtual firewalls rocketed 51% in 2Q 2023 while hardware firewalls barely registered 2% revenue growth, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The market was deeply affected by a steep revenue drop-off in high-end firewalls preferred...
In a weak economy, geo-economic factors undermine SDG progress
As world leaders head to New York for the UN high-level week to discuss how to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new World Economic Forum report highlights the challenges facing developing countries, with six in 10 economists surveyed warning of a...
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Xerox wins award for ethics
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New payment plans for African phones
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Cyberattacks: what to do when they happen to you
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Advanced cybersecurity platform from Kaspersky
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OCF certification for Artik IoT modules
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Staying connected while abroad is a must
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Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Explore the role:Our client, a leader in providing innovative logistics and supply chain solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver critical support to the business by optimizing...
2624 ServiceNow ITSM Support Engineer
Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a ServiceNow ITSM Support Engineer Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)IT Service ManagementESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· Fluent English-speaking, including business reading and writing· ITIL...
Software Developer (C#.NET) – Junior & Intermediate roles (CH937)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for Software Developers (Junior & Intermediate Levels) to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes...
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Our client, a leading SME in the IT Services industry is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who is ready to join an outgoing team of professionals.Experience/ Education:Computer Science Degree / Diploma or equivalentMicrosoft certifications or working towards;...
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Software Developer (C#.NET) – Junior & Intermediate roles (CH937) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for Software Developers (Junior & Intermediate Levels) to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes...
Systems Engineer – Remote Remote
Our client, a leading SME in the IT Services industry is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who is ready to join an outgoing team of professionals.Experience/ Education:Computer Science Degree / Diploma or equivalentMicrosoft certifications or working towards;...
Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch)
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Our client, in the Payments and Lending (Credit) industry, has an opening for Business Analysts (Junior, Intermediate & Senior Level) to join their team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you...
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