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Nvidia AI-ready servers drive generative AI in enterprises
Nvidia has announced that some of the world's leading system manufacturers will deliver AI-ready servers that support VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia, to help companies customise and deploy generative AI applications using their proprietary business data....
Insights into 4IR in SA’s mining industry
South Africa's mining industry is increasingly making use of innovative and cutting-edge technologies to run more efficient operations, to manage risk, to improve health and safety, reduce the cost of maintenance and extraction, as well as bringing about a skills...
How to restore trust in the Covid-19 rollout
The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa is viewed with more than a little scepticism in many quarters. Potentially corrupt Covid-19 spending has already cost the country billions of rand according to law enforcement agencies. The erosion of trust has meant...
Tablets, Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records
The global PC market (including tablets) ended 2020 on a high, posting a third consecutive quarter of annual growth as shipments hit 143,7-million units in Q4, up 35% year-on-year. As a result, total shipments for 2020 grew 17% to reach 458,2-million units, the...
Five tech giants hold $588bn in cash reserves
Data presented by Buy Shares indicates that five giant tech companies control $588,48-billion in cash reserves. The figure is based on the latest financial results as of October 2020. The 2020 figure represents a drop of 0,78% compared to the 2019 cumulative cash...
Why is it so important to update iOS and iPadOS to version 14.4?
On 26 January, Apple released a security update to close three zero-day vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-1780, CVE-2021-1781, and CVE-2021-1782. Because Apple believes unnamed cybercriminals are already exploiting these vulnerabilities, the company advises all iOS and iPadOS...
European IT distribution set for 7,4% revenue growth
Revenues sales in IT distribution across Europe could hit double figures year-on-year in the first three months of 2021 as strong demand continues from the end of last year, according to Context. Context's guidance for Q1 2021 is of channel sales growth between 6% and...
World leaders urge mindset change
The first virtual Davos Agenda closed with calls from more than 24 heads of state and government and over 1 700 participants from business and civil society to address the crucial challenges facing us all. Setting the tone for the meeting were discussions about...
How CSPs can scale beyond connectivity
IDC's recent report, "Scaling Beyond Connectivity Essential for the Communications Service Provider Role in Internet of Things Value Delivery", explains the importance of scaling IoT projects for communication service providers (CSPs) to move up the value chain. This...
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WebFOCUS tracks government spending
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TNPA protects critical data with Altonet
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Oracle, Curriki boost Java curriculum
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Apple iStore launches iStoreOnline
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Mid Software Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Mid Software DeveloperLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape Town, CountryAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing /...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing /...
Data Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing / What...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing / What...
Scrum Master at Accenture
As a Scrum Master, you will help teams from our clients with their Agile way of working, more specifically help Scrum teams to thrive. This key position will put you in a central and challenging position, which offers a great opportunity to be highly visible within...
Scrum Master at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
As a Scrum Master, you will help teams from our clients with their Agile way of working, more specifically help Scrum teams to thrive. This key position will put you in a central and challenging position, which offers a great opportunity to be highly visible within...
Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...
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Adobe Experience Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
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