Privacy risks in using ChatGPT for businesses
Today, many people rely on neural network-based language models like ChatGPT for their jobs - a Kaspersky survey in Russia revealed that 11% of respondents have utilised chatbots, with nearly 30% believing in their potential to replace jobs in the future; other...
Healthy growth for IT healthcare services
The globalhealthcare IT services market is expected to reach $382,27-billion by 2030, according Grand View Research, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13,2% from 2023 to 2030. This growth is fueled by substantial government investments worldwide to enhance the...
Salaries shrunk in January 2021
The real average and overall salary paid contracted in January 2021 after coming under strain from the pandemic and level 3 lockdown, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). However, South Africa's real private pensions reached the best...
IDC expects AI market growth to improve in 2021
Worldwide revenues for the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, are forecast to grow 16,4% year over year in 2021 to $327,5-billion, according to the latest release of the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...
Global government IT spend set to grow 5% in 2021
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $483-billion in 2021, an increase of 5,1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "Government organizations continue to be challenged with the appropriate level of interventions to respond and...
Telcos should prioritise 5G efficiency and sustainability
5G will be the most transformative communications technology in a generation and enable a universe of new services, including advanced energy management capabilities that will be critical to solving growing energy and sustainability challenges. But new research...
Detected cyber threats rose 20% to exceed 62,6bn
Trend Micro detected 119,000 cyber threats per minute in 2020 as home workers and infrastructure came under new pressure from attacks, according to its "A Constant State of Flux: Trend Micro 2020 Annual Cybersecurity Report". The report also shows that home networks...
Datacentre trends set to shape interaction, experience, and competition
Datacentres will undergo significant change in 2021. There has been a revolution in behaviours and approaches that is shifting investment and innovation, and how datacentres provide services and provision for data and compliance. According to Sabelo Dlamini, senior...
Acronis, Williams Racing renew tech partnership
Cyber protection company Acronis and Williams Racing have renewed their technology partnership, extending the adoption of the technology across the entire Williams Racing IT infrastructure. As part of the partnership, Williams Racing will continue with Acronis Cyber...
The story behind SA’s unemployment stats
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on February 23 that employment in South Africa increased by 333 000 in the fourth quarter of 2020. The data indicated that after the country lost 2,2-million jobs in 2020Q2, some 876 000 individuals returned to work or found...
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First TD-LTE TV broadcast a success
For the first time in the world, TD-LTE (time division duplex long term evolution) technology has successfully been used for a live TV broadcast. On 5 January, China Mobile’s TD-LTE network transmitted a live video stream of the Xiamen International Marathon to TV...
Kathea announces Polycom HDX update
Kathea, a distributor of video communications solutions has announced the availability of Polycom HDX Series 3.1, a software update for Polycom’s popular HDX video collaboration solution for executive desktops and rooms. Providing a simple and intuitive collaboration...
Itec grows footprint with new dealers
Itec, one of South Africa’s top three office automation solution providers, has added new dealers in Maputo, Mozambique and eastern Pretoria to its fast-growing network of around 50 regional offices across southern Africa and the UK. The new dealers form part of...
McAfee, Intel redefine consumer security
McAfee and Intel have announced their commitment to lead in delivering innovative security solutions aimed at protecting a consumer’s entire digital life, reflecting the broad adoption and usage of personal devices. Together with Intel, McAfee is redefining the...
TPG America, Africa promote iPMCS
Showing massive success with its Integrated Project Management Control System (iPMCS) in the United States, and now managing more than US $50-billion in capital projects, TPG America has joined forces with TPG Africa to promote TPG iPMCS throughout Africa. TPG America...
Snom honours Even Flow
Snom Technology, a leading developer of IP desktop phones and IP communications solutions, has announced that they have selected Even Flow for the very prestigious Platinum distributor status as part of Platinum Partners programme 2013. This is the second consecutive...
Columbus appoints new sales director
Sidwell Ngqandu, former GM and acting CIO of the South African State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has been appointed sales director at Columbus Technologies, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based Brainware group. He replaces Theo Fourie who is moving into an...
FrontRange announces HEAT 9.6
FrontRange is pleased to announce the general availability of HEAT 9.6. The release delivers major enhancements, including Web-based Managers Monitor and Mobile Field Support. The product has been available to all customers and partners as of Monday, 21 January. HEAT...
Blended learning set to grow in 2013
Blended learning, or a model of education characterised by a combination of self-paced learning with shorter face-to-face instruction, is set to grow significantly in 2013 and influence the development of the country’s education sector. Experts in the field of online/...
Mimecast leads cloud services
Mimecast, the leading supplier of cloud-based e-mail archiving, continuity and security for Microsoft Exchange, Hosted Exchange and Office 365, has announced that it has achieved significant market growth within the domestic software as a service (SaaS) environment. ...
Solution Architect at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Responsibilities The Solution Architect is responsible for bridging the gap between business problems and technology solutions. They help in identifying the best solution among all available choices to solve the existing business problems by carefully reviewing and...
Developer – API at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Their vision is to promote South Africa as a region of excellence and establish it as a recognised contributor to the international IT and software industry. Operating as an agile organisation, they selectively take on...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
The Data Engineer holds the primary responsibility for readying and manipulating data for further analysis, encompassing ETL processes, and providing support for testing throughout the development stages. They extract, transform, and integrate data from various...
Senior Web (Front-End) Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Senior Web (Front-End) DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep...
Data Engineer (CH973) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a leader in the retail industry with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated data engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting...
Mainframe Application Developer at Accenture
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Senior Database and Applications Developer
Requirements The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT applications development, implementation, support and...
Senior Test Analyst (12m Contract)
We have a 12 month contract for a Senior Test Analyst available at a large banking corporate in Johannesburg to be part of the team that works with other African Countries.The purpose of this role is to identify the target test Items to be evaluated by the test...
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Support existing and develop new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the...
Senior Security Specialist at AVBOB
Key Performance Areas:Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the security systems, that supports the system.Assist in the management and support of product integration services with multiple business partners, including real-time web services and...
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