Articles about Barry Dwolatzky

2024 ICT Skills Survey to reveal impact of GenAI

The 13th edition of the IITPSA South African ICT Skills Survey goes live and requires input from industry professionals.

Renowned software engineer Prof Barry Dwolatzky dies

Professor Emeritus Barry Dwolatzky passed away this morning after a brief illness.

Calls for local IT professionals to upskill for AI

AI should not be seen as a threat to jobs, but as an opportunity to upskill and master the new technology, says IITPSA.

ICT insiders share tips on breaking into tech field

With the evolution of jobs and skills, an IT degree is no longer as important as it was in the past, say industry pundits.

South Africa’s ICT skills gap narrows marginally

While SA has seen a slight improvement in the ICT skills gap over the last two years, the struggle to fill tens of thousands of vacancies in the sector persists.

More SA firms plug ICT skills gap with overseas recruits

The number of local ICT firms looking for talent overseas has increased dramatically, finds the ICT Skills Survey.

Borderless world of work threatens SA IT skills base

The growing work-from-anywhere trend could further erode SA’s IT skills base, as offshore opportunities beckon.

$3m donation to help Wits light up innovation in Africa

The University of Witwatersrand positions itself as a driver of the continent’s innovation efforts in tech and society.

Struggle to fill thousands of ICT vacancies persists in SA

While the local ICT sector has adapted to the changes caused by the pandemic, the industry continues to struggle to fill tens of thousands of ICT vacancies.

ICT skills research reveals SA’s gig economy is far off

SA has yet to shift to a fully-fledged gig economy, which relies heavily on digital, creative, analytical and ICT skills, finds the 2021 ICT Skills Survey.

Fourth industrial revolution requires more fitting definition

The fourth industrial revolution should be seen as an evolution of technological transformation, rather than revolutionary change, advises professor Barry Dwolatzky.

Tshimologong’s Lesley Williams receives top honour

The CEO of the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct is named the recipient of the French National Order of Merit award.