The effects of cyber risk on SMBs
As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...
Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging
Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion - even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions, according to a...
Surging investment, waves of change for African energy
I’ve said for years that African energy is a vital investment, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Backers clearly agree — to the tune of U$47-billion. That’s how much capital expenditure (capex) 2024 saw in African oil and gas, showing a...
Software-defined, AI powered vehicles coming soon
The automotive industry is grappling with an erratic transition away from current products and business models. An IBM Institute for Business Value study, “Automotive 2035”, highlights that over the next decade, 80% of new cars will have a powertrain that will be...
PSC to investigate SITA’s inability to deliver
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to investigate a range of critical issues affecting the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). This follows Malatsi’s oversight visit to the SITA offices...
Consumers cry foul on dynamic pricing
Sixty-eight percent of consumers report they feel taken advantage of when brands use dynamic pricing, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner Consumer Community survey of 303 US consumers conducted in October 2024 found that 80% agreed that brands that have...
Brazilian fintech invests in Tyme Group
Brazilian digital banking group Nubank, a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in South African-born fintech Tyme Group. Tyme, a global digital banking group headquartered in Singapore and backed by South Africa’s Africa Rainbow...
Icasa approves sale of Telkom’s Swiftnet towers
Telkom SA has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for the disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This is the final major regulatory requirement for the R6,75-billion transaction to a consortium...
Huge growth in abuse of trusted applications
Cyberattackers are leveraging trusted applications and tools on Windows systems, commonly called “living off the land” binaries, to conduct discovery on systems and maintain persistence. This is among the findings from “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active...
Wearables start giving way to new form factors
Global shipments for wearables are on track to grow 6,1% by the end of the year, reaching 538-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. However, growth is expected to slow to 3,9% in...
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Syspro named a Momentum Grid leader in G2 report
Syspro has been included in G2's Spring 2021 Momentum Grid Report for ERP systems. The report provides a comparison of ERP vendors based on a software buyer composite score of five main criteria: employee growth, revenue growth, social growth, web growth, and...
Uber partners with Moove to help drivers buy cars
After successful launches in Nigeria and Ghana, Uber has extended its partnership with flexible car ownership company Moove, giving Uber Go drivers access to compact and cost-efficient vehicle choices, at an affordable rate. Uber rolled out Uber Go across South...
TWIMS receives multi-million rand investment
The advancement of manufacturing in South Africa and on the continent has received a significant boost from four of South Africa's leading manufacturers. Listed groups Illovo Africa, Metair, TFG and vehicle manufacturer, Toyota SA Motors (TSAM), together pledged an...
Yeastar chooses Huge Distribution as an official distributor in SA
SME PBX Systems and Unified Communications applications supplier Yeastar has appointed Huge Distribution as an official distributor in South Africa. Huge Distribution is part of the listed Huge Group of Companies and specialises in the distribution of a wide range of...
Datacentrix renews Trend Micro Platinum partner status
Datacentrix has once again secured the level of Platinum Partner with global leader in cybersecurity solutions Trend Micro. The company was the second local organisation to reach Platinum status initially in 2018. Rudie Raath, chief security officer at Datacentrix,...
Work from Anywhere Tech Talk Series – 4
Even before the exceptional circumstances of 2020 the adoption of Hybrid Cloud has been systematically growing and gaining traction. However, fuelled by the global pandemic, cloud computing has been pushed to the front of decision maker’s minds. Episode 4: Hybrid...
Here’s how financial services companies can benefit from eSignatures
The events over the past year or so, have forced financial services companies to rapidly adapt and evolve the way they interact with customers. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Africa Without being able to offer any kind of in-person experience (and people unwilling to...
E-commerce and fintech boom to benefit SA consumers
The acceleration of ecommerce as the global Covid-19 pandemic revolutionises buying trends is giving rise to exciting new developments in the financial technology industry. According to research by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),...
What connected buildings mean for business
It's hard to imagine life without connectivity - both in our personal lives and especially in business. It enables collaboration between co-workers in different cities, opens up opportunities to new markets, and gives us access to applications that make many processes...
Paperless vaccine rollout strategy brings data management to the fore
South Africa has taken a paperless approach to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccinations, with the Electronic Vaccine Data System (EVDS) being used to store and process patient information. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies EVDS also tracks these vaccines and...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI and LLMs (Large Language models to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer.Please note this role is based in Cape...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant
Our client is looking for a SAP CRM Technical Consultant, based in Midrand (Hybrid), with experience in C4C and S/4HANA. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAP CRMC4CSAP EEC or S/4HANAWeb UISAP FioriShould you meet the requirements...
TypeScript Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to join their international team and play a key role in developing modern cloud solutions that empower clients worldwide in the retail sector.Responsibilities: Designing, developing, and maintaining applications...
Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Sandton
Join a dynamic team building innovative solutions in the FinTech and SaaS space! We're looking for skilled Senior .NET Developers with strong Azure DevOps experience and a passion for modern architecture and engineering practices. ? Key Skills: C# / .NET Web APIsReact...
Software Developer (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
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