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Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble
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Global IT spend forecast to grow 2,4% in 2023
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2023, an increase of 2,4% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is down from the previous quarter's forecast of 5,1% growth. While inflation continues to erode consumer purchasing...
IT leaders feel increasingly unprotected
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How to boost security resilience
Most organisations around the world have experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacts business - so building resilience is a key concern for business leaders. A new Cisco cybersecurity study, Security Outcomes Report, Volume 3: Achieving Security Resilience, with...
Microsoft to lay off 10 000 workers
Microsoft is gearing up to lay off about 10 000 employees, equivalent to just shy of 5% of its workforce. According to the company's Securities and Exchange (SEC) filing yesterday, the cutting of about 10 000 employees by the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023 is...
About $24bn of BTC permanently lost
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Robotised production may be disrupted for weeks by a cyberattack
Robotics are used together with industrial control systems for production, replacing manual labour and improving business efficiency. However, according to recent Kaspersky research, the majority of employees surveyed in manufacturing companies in South Africa (73%)...
Backlog release and DX initiatives keep European server market afloat
Despite concerns about the general economic and geopolitical climate, the European server market continued posting strong growth in the third quarter of 2022 according to the Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The...
Unchecked cyberattacks a growing threat to the fragile global economy
The Adoption of connected devices during the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks. And, according to a new report launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, if left unchecked, the cost of cyberattacks will continue to rise, threatening a...
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Sybrin goes digital with AIS, LAWtrust
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Marrie is Cell C’s new chief digital officer
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Safeguard yourself from retrenchment fallout
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Citrix and Google align on secure cloud transformation
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Project Manager IT – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are looking for a motivated Project Manager to join our team and lead exciting projects within the iGaming industry. In this role, you'll manage cross-functional teams, oversee project lifecycles, and ensure successful project delivery within scope, time, and...
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Senior Business Systems Analyst
Gathering, identifying and documenting business requirementsAnalyse business and system requirements and the business implication of user requirements to the business process involved.Produce documentation accordingly and propose improvements where appropriateExtract...
PHP Developer
Are you a PHP developer seeking a new challenge within an environment where you will always be growing but also have the perfect work life balance. My client requires a PHP Developer that has 4+ years ofPHP and object-orientated coding knowledge and experience with...
Senior Software Tester
Title: Senior Software Tester Industry: Financial Services Location: Cape Town (Hybrid) Type: 12-month contractOverview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Tester with a strong background in integrating legacy systems onto new platforms....
Software Developer – Gauteng Fairland
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Senior Business Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Gathering, identifying and documenting business requirementsAnalyse business and system requirements and the business implication of user requirements to the business process involved.Produce documentation accordingly and propose improvements where appropriateExtract...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Table View
Are you a PHP developer seeking a new challenge within an environment where you will always be growing but also have the perfect work life balance. My client requires a PHP Developer that has 4+ years ofPHP and object-orientated coding knowledge and experience with...
Senior Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Title: Senior Software Tester Industry: Financial Services Location: Cape Town (Hybrid) Type: 12-month contractOverview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Tester with a strong background in integrating legacy systems onto new platforms....
Full Stack Java Developer (Entry) DCFSD1 TT
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