Intel Gaudi AI accelerator drives doubled performance on GPT-3
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HIV triples the risk of cervical cancer
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SARS keeps tabs on SA brain drain
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IITPSA questions plans for a new SOE
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has welcomed the government's commitment to strengthening its digital capacity and moving the country into the 4th Industrial Revolution - but it has questioned the need for the government to...
A year into Covid, how are people coping with rising costs?
After a full year of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost of living for South Africans has become an issue that is as pressing as the country's need for vaccination rollout. For many, who have either lost regular work as a result of lockdown restrictions and...
Huawei commits to cloud business in SA
Kathy Gibson reports - 2020 was a tough year for Huawei as US sanctions took their toll, but the company still managed to grow its business. This is the words from Stone He, president of Huawei Cloud (Southern Africa), who adds: "We have already built our Plan B - we...
Interpol joins fight against tech-enabled abuse
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) is set to enhance the ability of the global law enforcement community by allowing them to investigate the use of stalkerware, and support victims who require assistance. Monitoring someone through their phone...
Inflation increases as fuel prices rise
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on April 21 that consumer price inflation increased from 2,9% y-o-y in February to 3,2% y-o-y in March. Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy& Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy& economist, unpack...
Tecno Mobile tops handset brands in Africa
Chinese smartphone brand Tecno Mobile has been named as the top smartphone brand in Africa. Counterpoint Research's Market Monitor service announced this week that the Transsion Holdings-owned brand's successful launch of handset models in the affordable segment and...
Public cloud spend set for major growth in 2021
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 23,1% in 2021 to total $332,3-billion, up from $270-billion in 2020, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "The events of last year allowed CIOs to overcome any reluctance of moving...
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Four steps to securing the BYOD world
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Dac Systems offers Siyavula textbooks
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Jasco provides WiFi to leading university
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Volume licensing makes the difference
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SchoolMedia expands
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Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A fantastic Hybrid Opportunity awaits with a Leader in the Automotive Industry! Do you have a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Intermediate Java Developer to join their dynamic team at our Midrand/Menlyn location....
Operations Technician – Gauteng Parktown
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