Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble
The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...
Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...
WEF explores metaverse for global collaboration
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is embarking on an ambitious new journey to harness the potential of the metaverse as a platform for collaborative, inclusive and effective international action. The Forum, in collaboration with Accenture and Microsoft, is building a...
Wits Entrepreneurship Clinic will help youth become job creators
The pandemic has created a Covid-19-apocalypse of unemployment. In the first quarter of 2021, with Statistics South Africa reported alarming figures for youth unemployment: * Youth account for 60% of total unemployment; * 46,3% of youth aged 15-43, and over 63% aged...
Communicate on Instagram without typing
Working with Meta and Vega Studio, Intel has launched Facial Messaging, an Instagram augmented reality (AR) effect that allows the social networking service's users to compose a message video using simple facial movements, and then share the video on Instagram on...
ISPA Inspires bursary awarded
The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) has announced that the winner of the second ISPA Inspires bursary is Tracey Bungu. Bungu is currently enrolled to complete her Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree with Eduvos. ISPA Inspires is a...
IITPSA signs MoU with City of Johannesburg
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Department of Economic Development (DED) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute for Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) to collaborate on ICT sector development and digital skills development...
More CFOs plan cost cuts as inflation bites
Chief financial officers (CFOs) have relied on raising prices as their primary strategy for combating high levels of inflation, but they recognise that this strategy is unsustainable if inflation persists long-term, according to a survey by Gartner. A May survey of...
10 African cities sign C40 clean air declaration
Ahead of COP27 being held in Africa later this year, the mayors and governors of 10 major African cities have announced an ambitious commitment to improve air quality with the signing of the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration. Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Dakar,...
Intel invests in data centre sustainability
Intel has announced two new investments to create more sustainable data centre technology solutions. First, Intel unveiled plans to invest more than $700-million for a 200 000-square-foot research and development mega lab focused on data centre technology innovation...
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Six myths of enterprise BI
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Clean data needed for loyalty insights
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Instead of focusing all one’s energy on separating and individually balancing each facet of life, rather concentrate on integrating these different areas. This is the essence of work/life balance, says Andre Louw of Mobile Data. There is a substantial amount of...
Fujitsu expands Lifebook range
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Mobile comms as an alternative to post
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Thermal imaging cameras cut illegal mining
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Hughes Electrical rolls out Ruckus solution
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How the channel can capitalise on IoT
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Junior Network Specialist (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Networking Solutions seeks a strong technical Junior Network Specialist who excels at solving complex networking challenges to join its Cape Town division. Joining a team that values expertise, fosters growth, and is...
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Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? 1-2 years Software Development Experience required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic...
Software Engineer: Full Stack
An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Software Engineer in the payment space to join their team.Purpose StatementThe development role resides within an electronic payments team. Payments experience would be advantageous e.g. ISO20022,...
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Wits RHI)
Main purpose of the job:To support the development and implementation of procedures, to enhance the accuracy and integrity of Ward21 CRS's dataPerforming data cleaning, collaborating with the data manager to enhance data collection and storage procedures, and...
Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Project ManagementManagement and administration of IT and Business projects...
Technical Support Manager
Are you a seasoned Technical Support Manager with a passion for leading high-performing teams in the ISP industry? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to helm our clients' technical support department, drive exceptional customer service, and...
Junior Network Specialist (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Networking Solutions seeks a strong technical Junior Network Specialist who excels at solving complex networking challenges to join its Cape Town division. Joining a team that values expertise, fosters growth, and is...
Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? 1-2 years Software Development Experience required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic...
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An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Software Engineer in the payment space to join their team.Purpose StatementThe development role resides within an electronic payments team. Payments experience would be advantageous e.g. ISO20022,...
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