IBM expands data expertise with Hakkoda acquisition
IBM has acquired global data and AI consultancy Hakkoda, which will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specializsd data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI-powered business operations. Hakkoda has...
Citrus export tariff impact could hinge on health of US consumer
South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American consumers cannot stomach hefty price increases in the coming months....
Nvidia MLPerf training results demonstrate performance, elasticity
The full-stack Nvidia accelerated computing platform has demonstrated high performance in the latest MLPerf Training v4.0 benchmarks. Nvidia more than tripled the performance on the large language model (LLM) benchmark, based on GPT-3 175B, compared to the...
Young South Africans are buying fewer houses
South Africans under the age of 35 years old are buying fewer houses than before - but they are paying more for them. Data from Lightstone shows that the decline in volumes is proportionately sharper than the overall fall in property purchases over the last six years....
R2bn funding positions Africa Data Centres for growth
Africa Data Centres has unlocked funding that will allow it to expand data centre capacity and meet the growing demand for cloud computing services in South Africa. This was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB. "This funding is a...
BCX launches Africa Local Public Cloud in Mozambique
BCX has launched it Africa Local Public (ALP) Cloud services, powered by Alibaba Cloud's technology, at MozTech in Mozambique. Jonas Bogoshi, CEO at BCX, comments: "The collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and BCX allows us to bring the latest technologies through a...
Payfast by Network partners with JP Morgan Payments
Network International has extended its partnership with JP Morgan Payments to facilitate e-commerce transactions for South African customers. This will be accomplished by leveraging Payfast, Network's online payments solution, so JP Morgan Payments can strengthen its...
Young Saffers still battle to access finance, despite fewer defaults
As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to leverage credit as a tool for empowerment. Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDIx) for Q1 2024 reveals a complex picture for young South...
AI key to Africa and the future of work
Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa...
Lack of AI skills slows innovation
There is a vital human skills gap when it comes to maximising the potential of AI and cloud, with almost all organisations recognising that they have to prioritise workforce upskilling. This is among the findings from SoftwareOne's Cloud Skills Report, which...
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AWS opens intake of its Equity Equivalent Investment Program in SA
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What you need to know about POPIA
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Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team to collect requirements and verify design feasibilityTransform...
Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Data Engineer I assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform. They support the creation of batch and streaming data processing capabilities and aid in the...
Senior Firmware Engineer
Our client is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer based in Durban. This is a fully in-office role with the potential for a hybrid arrangement. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Embedded LinuxC/C++DevOpsCybersecurityShould you meet the...
Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Data Engineer I assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform. They support the creation of batch and streaming data processing capabilities and aid in the...
Senior Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer based in Durban. This is a fully in-office role with the potential for a hybrid arrangement. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Embedded LinuxC/C++DevOpsCybersecurityShould you meet the...
Roaming IT Consultant
A well-established Travel company is seeking to appoint a Roaming IT ConsultantInfrastructure Maintenance & TroubleshootingConduct on-site and remote troubleshooting of network, server, and hardware infrastructure issues.Ensure minimal downtime by promptly...
IT Learnership Program
Job Title: IT Learnership ProgramLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgContract type: 12-Month Fixed-Term LearnershipHybrid Are you a young, ambitious individual with a passion for technology, software development, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)? We are offering an...
IT Support Intern at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
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IT Learnership Program – Gauteng Fourways
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