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Nvidia Ethernet networking platform for AI coming soon
Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Lenovo will be the first to integrate Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking technologies for AI into their server lineups to help enterprise customers speed up generative AI workloads. Purpose-built for generative AI,...
ConCourt delivers bad news for loyalty programme operators
On 21 May 2021, the Constitutional Court handed victory to SARS in a decision that may have sweeping ramifications for retailers who operate loyalty plans similar to the Clicks ClubCard loyalty programme. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical at Tax Consulting and...
Devices updates provide an excuse for meeting no-shows
At least 15% of employees in South Africa confirm they have pretended their devices were installing updates so they would not have to attend a call or meeting. This excuse is plausible because software updates can disrupt workdays, with one-third (34%) of employees...
MTN once again SA’s most valuable brand
MTN has emerged as South Africa's most valuable brand for tenth consecutive year, with a brand value of R44,8-billion. This is according to the Brand Finance South Africa 50 2021 report, which also found that Capitec is the country's strongest brand, with an AAA...
These are the most forgotten passwords
Users are most likely to forget the password to their Gmail account. This is according to a report from Reboot Online Marketing, which used the Ahrefs online analytics tools to establish which online accounts or applications people were most likely to forget the...
Sales leaders should adopt AI-based guided selling
Artificial intelligence (AI) functionality has permanently transformed the form and function of guided selling capabilities, according to Gartner. B2B sales organisations should help sellers improve sales execution by adding AI-based guided selling to their sales...
Study identifies how to adopt practices for decolonising science
Knowledge systems outside of those sanctioned by Western universities have often been marginalised or simply not engaged with in many science disciplines, but there are multiple examples where Western scientists have claimed discoveries for knowledge that resident...
Channel’s anti-spam revenue soars 500%
Channel revenue sales for anti-spam products have increased nearly 524% for the year-to-date (YTD) compared to the same period in 2020, as companies battle a surge in phishing attempts, according to Context. Context's figures for revenue through European IT...
Rover to blaze a trail for new exploration on the Moon
As part of the Artemis program, NASA is planning to send its first mobile robot to the Moon in late 2023 in search of ice and other resources on and below the lunar surface. Data from the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (Viper) would help the agency...
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Unsecured cloud environments harm business
As virtualised and cloud infrastructure are changing the face of today’s data centres so too are they changing the way in which users need to approach the security of IT infrastructures. According to Gregory Anderson, South African country manager at Trend Micro,...
DUT rolls out ITS InfoSlips solution
Students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) will now be able to receive their exam results electronically. This is possible due to the implementation of a solution called ITS InfoSlips for Students, from Adapt IT a leading technology solutions and services...
Agile software development aids adaptability
The software development and continuous delivery approach used by ThoughtWorks, the world’s leading agile development and user experience design company, offers an approach by means of which organisations can thrive on uncertainty rather than seeing it as an onerous...
AdaptIT wins SAP award
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WatchGuard, Network Alliance join forces
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Cisco, NetApp expand FlexPod portfolio
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Oracle announces Database 12c
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Dell enhances touch-enabled PC range
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Samsung EAP reflects commitment to partners
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Dell offers secure commercial PCs
Dell has announced additional security capabilities for its commercial PC portfolio and now offers the most secure commercial PCs on the market. Only Dell offers comprehensive encryption, advanced authentication, and leading-edge malware prevention from a single...
IT Field Support Technician
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An exciting opportunity to join a well-known software development house. Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Intermediate/Senior Microsoft Power Platform Developer (Hybrid) with strong expertise in Microsoft SharePoint Online. In this role, you will be...
IT Field Support Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg
MUST BE: Mobile and have a reliable car, Valid driver's License, Live in Cape Town and Polokwane Role: Troubleshoot/Identify and resolve hardware, software, application and operating system issues at customer sites.Install and configure end users' computers and...
Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North
We are looking for a Systems Analyst/Engineer to join a young, passionate IT team driven by new technologies where the word "legacy" doesn't exist. All their business systems are developed in their google-style offices, on new tech by, happy people. If you like...
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