ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...
Forces that will reshape corporate finance
In the coming five years, eight forces will cause the finance function to undergo significant transformation, according to Gartner. “These forces will reshape finance through 2030, and CFOs need to rethink how to organise and operate their finance organisation,” says...
SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
Voting for Channelwise Awards closing soon
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey will close at midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with....
The astronomical cost of crypto crime
For the past four years, the annual cumulative value of illicit activities in the crypto space - including hacks, frauds, scams, money laundering, and ransomware - has regularly exceeded $1-billion. And this hasn’t changed in 2024. Although the total number of crypto...
The ‘greener side’ of hybrid work models
Businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies have experienced an average drop of 19% in their energy consumption, according to a new survey from Regus parent company IWG. The research, covering more than 500 business leaders and facilities managers, reveals...
Power of ‘aesthetic species’ on social media boosts wildlife conservation
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Gabriella Leighton and Dr Laurel Serieys from the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in...
Call for Africa to collaborate on digital development
Kathy Gibson reports - African countries need to collaborate to ensure that the continent’s young population is connected and able to participate in the digital economy. This is the word from John Omo, secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU),...
Clean, reliable power key to Africa’s digital economy
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa and Africa must drive forward to create a digitally-inclusive environment that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs and lifts people out of poverty. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital...
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Remote working enabled with purpose-designed laptops by HP- brought to you by Axiz
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Put employee experience, wellbeing at centre of hybrid work strategies
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Edge data centres are all about location, speed and connectivity
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How to become a Linux Samurai
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BT and Microsoft in strategic partnership
BT and Microsoft have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate innovation across enterprise voice, cyber security and industry-focused services in sectors from digital manufacturing to health, setting businesses in the UK and around the world back to...
SAS charts path to IPO-readiness
SAS has announced its intention to be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) by 2024. Under the leadership of its co-founders, Jim Goodnight and John Sall, SAS has achieved the financial strength, brand equity and market leadership to make this move. To become...
dormakaba offers riot relief
Access control and security solutions provider dormakaba has launched a Riot Relief, an initiative based on discounted products and services to help businesses recover from recent protest action. Recently, businesses in parts of Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal provinces...
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.NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest
Our client is looking for a skilled Intermediate .NET Developer to join our R&D team. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications and services, utilizing AWS cloud services. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you...
Senior Mobile App Business Analyst (UX & PWA Focus) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client is looking for a seasoned and self-sufficient Mobile App Business Analyst to lead the analysis of lightweight mobile applications, predominantly focused on progressive web apps (PWAs), that operate as a subset of a more complicated application. We require...
Field Network & Server Engineer
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Senior Python Developer
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Field Network & Server Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
As a Field Network Server Engineer, you will deliver premium onsite IT infrastructure services to our diverse Johannesburg client base. This customer-facing role combines technical expertise with exceptional service delivery to maintain the company's reputation as a...
Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...
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Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...
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