Global IT spend set for 9,8% growth in 2025
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,61-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,8% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While budgets for CIOs are increasing, a significant portion will merely offset price increases within their recurrent...
Stargate puts down $100bn for AI infrastructure
US president Donald Trump has announced a new joint venture, Stargate, that will immediately unlock $100-billion in infrastructure projects to power artificial intelligence (AI). The initial equity funders in Stargate are SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX. SoftBank...
AMD bolsters embedded portfolio with new Ryzen processors
AMD has launched the AMD Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series, a new solution for customers requiring power-efficient processors optimised for “always on” networking firewalls, network-attached storage systems, and other security applications. The Ryzen Embedded 5000 Series...
Driving towards a safer future
More than 50 automotive companies around the world have deployed more than 800 autonomous test vehicles powered by the Nvidia Drive Hyperion automotive compute architecture which has recently achieved new safety milestones. The latest Nvidia Drive Hyperion...
Qbot malware spike hits corporates with malicious PDF
Earlier this month, Kaspersky discovered a Qbot malware spike targeting corporate users and spread via a malicious spam-email campaign. Attackers use advanced social engineering techniques: they intercept existing work correspondence and forward malicious PDF...
TooMuchWifi slashes data prices for underserved communities
On a mission to improve connectivity for underserved communities, Cape Town-based TooMuchWifi has slashed its data prices to the extent that customers can now get 24 hours of unlimited Internet access for just R5.00 using a daily hotspot voucher. It has also...
European ICT spend set to be resilient in 2023
ICT spending in Europe is expected to grow by 2,8% YoY in 2023 in constant currency terms, reaching $1184,5-billion, says International Data Corporation (IDC). The research organisation’s Worldwide Black Book: Live Edition says that despite the challenging...
Nashua celebrates 50-year milestone
Nashua has celebrated its 50th birthday, having opened its doors in 1973 as a specialist in the sale and service of liquid toner copiers. When Nashua was founded, faxes were rare and expensive, only the biggest companies had mainframes, and copiers were cutting-edge...
Mobile money exceeds expectations, hits $1,26trn transaction value
Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA's annual "State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023". The report, published annually by the GSMA and funded by...
Hybrid working reduces carbon emissions
New research by IWG in partnership with Arup reveals working closer to home can significantly reduce carbon emissions in major cities across UK and US, with reductions of up to 70% in Manchester and 87% in Los Angeles recorded. Daily commuting to city centre offices...
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AMD celebrates a decade of casino tech
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Growing global payment network is good for Africa
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Design boosts e-learning uptake
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SilverBridge subsidiary takes insurance solutions into Africa
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From mob programming to blockchain
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Secure cloud-based communications from BlackBerry
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CallCabinet reinvents call recording with Atmos PLUS
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Silvertree buys TopCheck
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IT Project Manager at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our global client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team. You will lead large, complex projects and drive full life cycle programs to success. We're looking for a dynamic Project Manager who will oversee every aspect of project...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Network Technician at NRF National Research Foundation – Northern Cape Carnarvon
Postion Summary: This role is responsible for responding to maintenance requests regarding network system defects and other issues, troubleshooting network systems by running tests and maintaining inventory for network hardware, and configuring various network...
IT Project Manager at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our global client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team. You will lead large, complex projects and drive full life cycle programs to success. We're looking for a dynamic Project Manager who will oversee every aspect of project...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Synon Developer
Are you a seasoned RPG Developer with strong Synon experience? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our growing team. Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the software system.Perform analysis and...
Software Quality Engineer
The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of all manual and automated tests required to ensure excellence in software quality delivered. This position holder will report to the Quality Engineering Manager.Key activities include:Oversee...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Synon Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Are you a seasoned RPG Developer with strong Synon experience? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our growing team. Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the software system.Perform analysis and...
Software Quality Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of all manual and automated tests required to ensure excellence in software quality delivered. This position holder will report to the Quality Engineering Manager.Key activities include:Oversee...
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