Intel takes up challenge in enterprise GenAI
At its annual Intel Vision 2024 conference, the chipmaker introduced the Intel Gaudi 3 accelerator to bring performance, openness and choice to enterprise generative AI (GenAI) – along with a suite of new open scalable systems, next-gen products, and strategic...
$2,3trn wasted globally in digital transformation failures
Organisations seeking to harness new digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), must approach this organisational change in an entirely new way to avoid contributing to the $2,3-trillion wasted on unsuccessful projects globally so far. This is the...
Anti-vaxxers and the workplace
The Covid-19 vaccine debate has never been hotter. Take it, say the medical professionals and the vaccine believers. No, say the vaccine debaters and naysayers, influenced by social media and complex healthcare concerns. It's a debate that has broken up families and...
2Africa adds cable connections
Four new branches to the 2Africa cable will extend its connectivity to the Seychelles, the Comoros Islands and Angola, as well as bringing a new landing to south-east Nigeria. The 2Africa consortium is comprised of China Mobile International, Facebook, MRN...
Covid has devastating effect on childhood cancer treatment
Drastic Covid-19 preventive measures following the onset of the pandemic in Africa as well as the heightened focus by countries' health workforce on curbing the virus hugely disrupted other essential health services across the region. Although routine services are now...
Financial services in the age of the platform economy
Digitisation is driving the convergence of industries across the globe resulting in traditional financial services groups contending with a range of new competitors. The implications could be dire for financial services organisations that are unwilling to adapt their...
Innovation a big budget item, but marketers lack a clear definition
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) see innovation as the path to growth, with marketing innovation now making up more than 20% of overall marketing budgets, according to Gartner. The annual Gartner CMO Spend Survey 2021 showed that 72% of CMOs have increased investments...
US military personnel lost over $822m to scams
US military personnel lost $822,1-million to different types of internet crime between 2017 and 30 June 2021, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. Military members filed more than 836 374 reports of fraud, identity theft, and other consumer concerns with the...
Ford recruits robot drivers to test safety under gruelling conditions
Ford's new Weather Factory has never been busier. Used to simulate a range of extreme conditions under one roof, it has enabled engineers to test vehicles in a way that is less impacted by travel limitations than real-world testing. But so realistic are the simulated...
This is how many companies have been hit by ransomware
More than one third of organisations worldwide have experienced a ransomware attack or breach that blocked access to systems or data in the previous 12 months. And for those that fell victim to ransomware, it is not uncommon to have experienced multiple ransomware...
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Powertech consolidates domains
With help from its sister company, Bytes Systems Integration, Powertech has successfully completed an extensive project to consolidate multiple domains. The project is helping Powertech reduce its IT costs while improving security and boosting productivity. Powertech,...
Africa also urged to ‘mind the TMG gap’
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Vivotek protects hotel guests
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Axesstel diversifies African customer base
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Co-innovation essential in modern world
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Transform data centres to boost profits
Transforming and optimising the data centre has benefits across business operations, and can deliver significant bottom line payback, says Brent Lees, senior product manager at Riverbed Technology. Traditionally, data centre management has been the domain of the IT...
Maximise talk time with new Cell C package
Cell C is pleased to announce the launch of its new Straight Up Infinity package, which gives Cell C contract customers great value, for only R999 per month on a 24-month contract. “We have taken a hard look at what our contract customers have been asking for, and we...
Hybrid security solutions are effective
Cloud technologies are an important element of modern security solutions, but cannot protect computers without the support of local security tools. So the best way is to use hybrid solutions that incorporate local anti-malware technologies and simultaneously interact...
IBM, ICT Worx offers skills training
Some 400 students recently graduated from a new training initiative, created to provide participants with cutting-edge knowledge and tools in a variety of IT specialisations. These newly skilled graduates should thus be able to make an immediate impact in a sector...
Intervate to demonstrate enterprise search
Intervate, South Africa’s foremost provider of Enterprise Information Management Solutions (EIM), will host a discussion on the benefits of solution-based enterprise search functionality at the SharePoint Saturday event – due to be held in Northriding, Johannesburg on...
Geospatial (Front-End) Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Use markup languages to create user-friendly web pagesMaintain and improve responsive websiteOptimize applications for maximum speedDesign mobile-based featuresCollaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usabilityGet feedback from, and build...
Senior Business Analyst – Risk Management and Capital Markets – Gauteng Edenburg
Contribute to crafting of IT departmental business plan to ensure delivery of focus areas for the year in support of IT strategy Apply cost effectiveness principles in planning and delivery to contribute to achievement of divisional financial targetsProvide relevant...
iOS Developer (Senior) 2102 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
You will work in a self-organised and agile DevOps development team.The feature team is responsible for the new and further development of applications for the Workspace domain.Together with the DevOps team you are responsible for the specification, development,...
AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Data Engineer to join our Global Markets division on a (3-month contract with potential to renew). In this role, you will work closely with our traders, quantitative analysts, and data scientists to design,...
Intermediate Java Developer (Spring) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is seeking a Java Spring Developer to join their dynamic development team. As an essential member of their technology department, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining Java Spring applications. Your expertise will...
Senior Business Analyst
Senior Business AnalystDescription of Role:To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the problems, opportunities, needs, structure; policies and operations of the organisation on large; high risk and...
Data Scientist
Our client is looking for a Data Scientist to be based in Pretoria. You will need to have 5 years experience as a MS SQL query writing and optimising. Send your CV now!Requirements:Matric (essential)At least 5 years' relevant working experienceStrong MS SQL query...
Information Technology Production Systems (JIS/JIT/MES)
Job Description:Education and Experience:IT Technical qualification2 to 3 years in similar IT/Shop-floor function1 to 3 years Automotive experienceJIT and MES System experienceSQL experienceAbility to work shifts Responsibilities:Supervision, management, and...
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Are you an Intermediate Project Manager that can drive business change that delivers value through the structured implementation and delivery of projects against time, resource, money and scope constraints?Contract role available at one of our Financial...
IT Service Desk Administrator
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a professional manner and a passion for information technology. The successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of all IT communications terminology and technology and possess strong...
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