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“These accomplishments have solidified my belief in the power of hard work and determination. With this fundamental foundation, I am confident that I can only move upwards and onwards from here, and that my path is going to be a successful one.” - I am Nomfundo Mtshali a Software Engineer at Investec Bank. 😊

Learn about Nomfundo's Journey with the The Academy of Accelerated Technology Education (AATE) >>> https://lnkd.in/dy-dMFAg

"I will always be grateful for the opportunity and support provided by The Academy of Accelerated Technology Education(AATE). The AATE experience has been instrumental in shaping my career path. I have gained a deeper understanding of the industry, developed valuable skills, and enhanced my ability to contribute to an organization's success. The leadership has assisted me in the partial fulfillment of the promise I made, to improve my family's circumstances. I have managed to build a brick-and-mortar, two-bedroom house for them. I hope to make further improvements to the house in the future." 😊

Thanks to our accredited partners AATE: 👏 (Malcolm Laing, Elinor Laing & Lethiwe Dorothy Mthembu) that help us realize our vision of delivering bespoke Professional Learning Programmes (PLP). These Interventions have a greater social impact in that they are an opportunity for candidates to access the information technology sector, they prepare & equip candidates for their professional journey, while developing professionals that possess critical & scarce skills for the South African and global ICT industry.

As the share of the digital economy becomes increasingly significant, major governments around the world are beginning to develop dedicated strategies to enable its measurement and further development. Creating suitable regulatory environments and enriching the talent pool will be critical to the success of these strategies. Today, technology is playing an ever-increasing role in enabling, measuring, and reporting on sustainability initiatives and diversity and inclusion drives, and government and business leaders are moving these issues to the top of their digital agendas.

The IDC South Africa CIO Summit 2023 will bring together the country's foremost IT and telecom leaders, digital government pioneers, digital regulators and authorities, and industry thought leaders.

Hosting South Africa's most prominent CTOs, and CIOs, the event will examine the current state of the digital economy, assess its ongoing impact on citizens, customers, employees, and operations, address the key challenges that need to be overcome, and outline proven best practices and strategies for driving future success.

Why Attend?

➜ Receive critical insights from leading industry experts
➜ Discover solutions to pressing business challenges
➜ Get hands on with the industry's latest innovations
➜ Interact with the brands and specialists on your short list
➜ Engage in workshop-based technology discussions
➜ Participate in dedicated one-to-one meetings
➜ Share knowledge and network with your peers
➜ Take part in a series of fun, exciting, and memorable activities

📍Sandton Convention Centre
🗓 May 18, 2023

For more information, please visit the Summit's website by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/d56fEKJ8

IDC IDC META Events IDC | MEA

We are proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with IDC Meta Events for thought leadership events, business forums, C-Level custom engagements, and continuous professional development (CPD).

Coming right up already is the much anticipated IDC Cloud & Datacenter Roadshow in Johannesburg on March 15 under the theme 'Leveraging the Economics and Sustainability of Cloud in the Digital Era'. ICITP has endorsed the IDC Cloud & Datacenter Roadshow and allocated 5 CPD points for attendees with an additional 2 CPD points for delegates, presenters, or speakers.

ICITP Members may attend and declare the event as part of their CPD points to maintain their membership & professional status. Register Here >>> https://www.idc.com/mea/events/70593-idc-cloud-datacenter-roadshow?RefID=ICITP

Organizations across South Africa have reached the conclusion that the clearest path to cloud lies in having a flexible and resilient IT model that enables them to ensure business continuity and deploy their IT strategies. IDC's latest research shows that 46% of organizations in the country plan to significantly increase their investments in infrastructure transformation capabilities (the digital infrastructure that enables cloud, software-defined solutions, etc.) over the next 12–18 months.
Register Here… https://www.idc.com/mea/events/70593-idc-cloud-datacenter-roadshow?RefID=ICITP

The 2023 edition of the IDC Cloud & Datacenter Roadshow will examine the current state of the South African cloud market, with a particular focus on the areas of cloud management, security, governance, orchestration, sustainability, and customer engagement. An enviable lineup of expert speakers will be on hand to present proven strategies for implementing digital-first business models, accelerating development and delivery, and enabling innovation, with first-hand insights from some of the region's most respected industry thought leaders, including:

• Charles Mavimbela, Head of Risk, Nedbank
• Thato Sopeng, CIO, Energy, Sasol
• Sizwe Gwala, Head of Data Governance, ABSA Bank
• Devi Moodley, CIO, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings
• Neda Smith, Divisional Director, IT, City Lodge Hotel Group
• Tshepo Mothoagae, CIO, Railway Safety Regulator
• Pfarelo Masithulela, Senior Manager, Storage & Data Protection Platforms, Multichoice Group
• Vukosi Sambo, Executive Head, Data Solutions & Business Insight, Medscheme
• Warren Hero, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Webber Wentzel
• Victor Thobakgale, Executive Technology Operations Lead, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)
• Justin Williams, Group CISO, MTN

Registrations are still open, so reserve your seat today! We look forward to seeing you at !

https://www.idc.com/mea/events/70593-idc-cloud-datacenter-roadshow?RefID=ICITP