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WEB3 days ago — IBM opens second quantum data centre. Oct 1, 2024. IBM has opened its first quantum data centre in Europe, located in Ehningen, Germany. This is the second quantum data centre that IBM has deployed, and will be available via the cloud to the over 250 enterprises, governments and research institutions in the region....
DigiSkills gives South Africans access to online training
WEBOct 8, 2021 — Nedbank has launched the Nedbank DigiSkills online platform, in partnership with Microsoft and Afrika Tikkun, to help South Africans acquire the in-demand skills needed in a more digital post Covid-19 economy. The initiative initially aims to upskill and create sustainable income opportunities for 1 000 South Africans by …
Cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated - IT-Online
WEB1 day ago — Cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated. Oct 3, 2024. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) AI tools are being increasingly used in cybercrime to develop dynamic and sophisticated attack methods, so companies are individuals are having to become more vigilant. This is among the findings from ESET’s Threat Report for the first half of ...
IT in Government - IT-Online
WEBAug 14, 2024 — by Allan Davison | Apr 4, 2023 | Industry Areas, IT in Government Trends | 0 Comments. Despite ongoing digitalisation, a great deal of business still gets done on paper in both the public and private sectors. Although the percentage of paper records is declining, a third of respondents in a survey indicated that they are currently storing over ...
Shaping the future of SA's ICT sector - IT-Online
WEBJul 9, 2024. South Africa’s ICT sector is poised for significant growth and innovation, driven by a powerful force: our youth. With approximately 54% of tech professionals in the country under the age of 35, we face a critical strategic question. By Morwesi Ramphenyane, chief administration officer at Openserve.
Growth in IoT drives up risk - IT-Online
WEB3 days ago — Oct 1, 2024. As the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market continues its exponential growth, projected to reach R223,07-billion by 2029, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is raising the alarm over increasing security risks associated with the proliferation of IoT devices and solutions across various sectors.
How software decisions can reduce business costs - IT-Online
WEBNov 29, 2021 — How software decisions can reduce business costs. Nov 29, 2021. The IDC forecasts that South Africa’s IT spend will be $12,78-billion (R197-billion) in 2021, an increase of 5,2% over the previous year. One of the biggest contributors to this figure is software and cloud spend, which has grown exponentially since the start of the pandemic.
Oracle opens first cloud region in Africa - IT-Online
WEBJan 19, 2022 — Oracle has opened it Oracle Cloud Johannesburg Region, the company’s first cloud region in Africa. “The fourth industrial revolution, which is powered by cloud-led technologies, has significantly accelerated in South Africa and the wider African continent,” says Richard Smith, executive vice-president: EMEA at Oracle. “In recent months, cloud technologies have played a vital role in […]
Digitalisation a double-edged sword - IT-Online
WEBAug 28, 2024 — Digital innovation is a double-edged sword, often reducing negative impact on environmental sustainability and addressing inequality, while at the same time contributing to negative social impact by driving unemployment. The bottom line is that we must create employment opportunities that are aligned with our existing skills profile.
Bridging the digital divide in SA - IT-Online
WEBFeb 15, 2024. In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their ability to develop vital 21st-century skills.