Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...
Chip industry may not be ‘fit-for-purpose’ by 2030
Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging - and, as computing tasks become more demanding and data-intensive, next-generation chips...
NFT trading volume tops $15bn in October
Over the past few months, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have taken over the blockchain space. From games to digital items like artwork, these virtual assets are drawing more and more attention from investors. According to data presented by MejoresApuestas.com, the total...
Active cargo tracking units to reach 29m by 2025
The number of active tracking devices deployed for cargo loading units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, air cargo containers, cargo boxes and pallets reached 9,3-million worldwide in 2020, according to a Berg Insight report on trailer...
Connector managers key to driving sustainable performance
In today's rapidly changing work environment, Connector managers are critical to helping organisations achieve long-term success, according to Gartner. Gartner experts explained that organisations that are most successful at developing their employees have focused on...
Half of business technologists aid users outside their departments
Half of business technologists produce capabilities for users beyond their own department and/or enterprise, according to a new survey from Gartner. They are primarily responsible for building analytics capabilities (36%), but are also involved in building digital...
Altron delivers solid performance
Altron has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2021, which saw revenue up by 2% to R3,5-billion. The company saw cash generated from operations up 79% to R527-million and an interim dividend of seven cents per share declared. Headline...
NASA fully stacked for Moon mission, readies for Artemis I
NASA's Orion spacecraft is secured atop the agency's powerful Space Launch System rocket, and the integrated system is entering the final phase of preparations for an upcoming uncrewed flight test around the Moon. The mission, known as Artemis I, will pave the way for...
How to ensure resiliency during digital transformation
Improving the customer experience (CX) directly impacts an organisation's bottom line, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending (FERS) survey. In this global survey, respondents were asked to identify their...
Risk appetite to grow in 2022
A significant 57% of boards of directors (BoDs) have increased or expect to increase their risk appetite heading into 2022, according to a new survey from Gartner. BoDs cite economic uncertainty (38%), disruptive business models from competitors (35%) and cost...
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HDS unveils powerful SAP HANA solutions
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Gartner names Ricoh an MPS leader
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SARS decision on inland ports welcomed
Reports that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has conceded to enable inland ports, including Johannesburg’s City Deep, to continue operating following a number of protests, is a welcome step forward, given the significant impact this would have had on the...
MER boosts Ivory Coast postal services
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Zetes solutions drive optimisation
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Preparing private clouds for a hybrid future
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Fujitsu strengthens solutions portfolio
Fujitsu has announced at Fujitsu Forum 2013 that it is significantly minimising customer implementation risks and shortening information and communications technology (ICT) project times by further strengthening its global solutions portfolio and allying with software...
DiskShred warns of PCI DSS rule changes
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DiData named outsourcing leader by Gartner
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IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Illovo
We are and MSP and looking for Level 2 and Level 3 remote support engineers to join our team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be supporting our customer base remotely, but from our offices. You will work with existing teams in each respective remote location to...
Solutions Architect (Hybrid)
Purpose:The primary purpose of this role is to create and implement the technical design for new IT projects, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies where appropriate to the scope of a given project. The successful candidate would work under the...
Solutions Architect (Hybrid) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Purpose:The primary purpose of this role is to create and implement the technical design for new IT projects, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies where appropriate to the scope of a given project. The successful candidate would work under the...
Java Technical Lead
Role : Java Solution ArchitectDuration : 6 Months renewalJob Spec Must : UML , TOGAF or ArchiMATEClosely work with the teams (delivery as well different practice teams) to collaborate for the different client initiatives. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry...
Java Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Role : Java Solution ArchitectDuration : 6 Months renewalJob Spec Must : UML , TOGAF or ArchiMATEClosely work with the teams (delivery as well different practice teams) to collaborate for the different client initiatives. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry...
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In summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team servicing the Group Risk division of a leading bank. If you have a passion for Gen AI and have strong experience in working with NLP models and chatbots, you might be the person we are looking for. Expanded...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Rosebank
In summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team servicing the Group Risk division of a leading bank. If you have a passion for Gen AI and have strong experience in working with NLP models and chatbots, you might be the person we are looking for. Expanded...
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ENVIRONMENT:WITH over 100k households using its system daily, frontend journeys must be optimized, user-friendly, and modern and that's why a dynamic provider of state-of-the-art Community Management solutions in Centurion wants your coding talents as a Frontend...
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Our client, a giant in the GIS space, currently requires the expertise of an experienced IT Development Manager who can assist with establishing a formal structure to the team (standard operating procedures, quality assurance, mentoring, tools & techniques). This...
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