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Cybersecurity has transcended the simple realm of firewalls and antivirus software – it is now a dynamic field requiring constant innovation to keep pace with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) -powered cyber threats.
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Hackathons, mentorship programmes, and early interventions in schools can make the difference between a young woman opting out of IT and one who goes on to become a leader, adding business qualifications to her tertiary abilities. While South Africa has no shortage of capable women leading in the technology sector, few of them hold formal IT qualifications, with many joining the industry with seemingly unrelated qualifications. Often, we see women who hold senior positions in IT companies with degrees such as in business management, commerce, marketing, accounting, or other fields that at first glance seem unrelated. Yet, there are leaders such as Lauren Wortmann, who is NTT’s vice president of Applications for Middle East and Africa, Riana Cook – head of BizApps at NTT Data Middle East and Africa, and Lillian Barnard, who holds the position of chief of enterprise partners for Middle East and Africa at Microsoft. Jacqui Muller, the only female UiPath Most Valued Professional in Africa, a PhD Candidate in Computer Science and IT, and also holds the title of industry coordinator at Belgium Campus iTversity. Read her complete article by clicking on the button below. Read More Here
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Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Youtube A growing diplomatic rift between South Africa and Taiwan is sparking concern across the tech and AI sectors, with experts warning that potential chip export restrictions could stall digital innovation, data center operations, and economic growth. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is weighing curbs on semiconductor exports in response to what it calls South Africa’s “crude” downgrade of its diplomatic mission — a move linked to Pretoria’s firm adherence to the “One China” policy. While South Africa is not currently a major buyer of Taiwanese chips, industry leaders caution that Taiwan’s dominance in cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing gives the potential restriction outsized influence. Why It Matters “Many of Africa’s AI and data infrastructure systems run on Taiwanese chips,” says Prof. Japie Greeff of Belgium Campus iTversity. “Any disruption could directly impact our rollout of advanced technologies like agentic AI.” Read more here Facebook Belgium Campus Linkedin Instagram Youtube 010 593 5368 [email protected] Visit Us Pretoria Campus Kempton Park Campus Stellenbosch Campus Important Links Apply Now Qualifications Important Documentation Privacy Policy Articles Belgium Campus ITversity 1 NPC registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration Certificate No 2003/HE08/001
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Belgium Campus iTversity has partnered with UiPath, a global leader in agentic automation, to enhance its training programs in software automation and AI.
As a new member of the UiPath Academic Alliance, the institution will integrate market-leading automation and AI curricula, empowering South Africa’s future workforce with cutting-edge skills.
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The BRICS+ Future Skills and Technology Challenge 2024 brought together some of the brightest young minds from around the globe to solve real-world problems using advanced technologies. This year, a standout performance from one of Belgium Campus’s students, Brandon Goldhawk, in the UAS Hackathon highlighted the importance of innovation, adaptability, and technical prowess.
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A wealth of talent was recently recognised at TICON Africa’s (The Technology Information Confederation Africa) annual Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, with nominations for individuals who demonstrated a wealth of knowledge and practically applied this for the betterment of Africa having been received.
Deep fakes, AI-assisted cyberattacks that create realistic videos, emails, and audio to deceive users, are becoming a growing threat to businesses globally, including in South Africa.
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