These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond
AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...
AI adds complexity to the cybersecurity landscape
The cybersecurity landscape is becoming more complex as artificial intelligence (AI) both empowers defenders and enables sophisticated criminal enterprises. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report, drawing from a synthesis of over 75-trillion daily security signals...
South Africans growing fonder of AI – even as a boss
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a new member of society and is taking on new roles in fields where it can succeed and be trusted by humans - so much so, in fact, that 42% of South Africans believe AI can be a fairer boss than a human because of its...
How the market for mind-reading is developing
The brain computer interface market represents an array of technologies which can decode neural signals - or, in other words, read minds. By Dr Tess Skyrme, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx Electrodes or sensors can be placed either on the surface of the head,...
Automotive semiconductor vendors vying for position in $88bn market
The global automotive semiconductor market is on track to surpass $88-billion by 2027 - driven by the surging demand for high-performance computing (HPC) chips, graphics processing units (GPUs), radar chips, and laser sensors, according to IDC. The research group's...
Wind energy projects on the rise
There has been a substantial growth in wind energy projects, with over 48GW in various stages of development, according to the 2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) results, presented earlier this week by the South African Wind Energy Association...
SweepSouth spotlights woes of domestic workers
Inflation and the broader cost-of-living crisis are taking an immense financial and mental toll on South Africa's domestic workers - that's one of the standout findings from the seventh annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers. The...
NYDA, ALX look to combat youth unemployment
In response to South Africa's escalating youth unemployment crisis, ALX and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have announced a transformative partnership ahead of World Entrepreneurship Day today (21 August). The collaboration is set to equip South Africa's...
GenAI drives massive growth in AI spend
Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including AI-enabled applications*, infrastructure, and related IT and business services, will more than double by 2028 when it is expected to reach $632-billion, according to a new forecast from the International...
China powers ahead with GenAI patents
China's rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) highlight its determination to lead the global AI landscape. The significant surge in GenAI patent filings - nearly 50% of the global total - reflects the country's aggressive push towards...
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App helps to reduce negative impact of mental illness
The high cost of depression among employees in the workplace - as much as R4,2-billion annually - is being addressed by South African health tech Signapps. As part of its contribution to Mental Health Awareness Month, the Cape Town-based business recently hosted a...
Nedbank focuses on digitalisation
Digitisation and technological innovation are nothing new to the South African banking industry. But those banks that had made significant progress on their digital journeys before the Covid-19 pandemic, have been best placed to meet the fast-changing needs of their...
Executive search firms partner with in-house recruitment
Like their global counterparts, South African executive search firms are complementary to their clients' in-house recruitment function, not in competition with it. This is according to Annelize van Rensburg, executive search director at Signium Africa, who adds: "Each...
Edge computing for manufacturers helps minimise downtime
In the years since cloud computing has become the norm, another phenomenon has taken over which promises to overcome the drawbacks of off-site data processing: edge computing. By Jonathan Duncan, Schneider Electric anglophone Africa vice-president: IT division This...
The digital risk manager of the future
Over the recent period, there has been much conversation about the 4th Industrial revolution and its impact on industries and the resources that work within. By Nishkar Ballasur, IRMSA risk chat contributor This conversation continues and has intensified given the...
FNB warns SA users about cyber threats
Cyber criminals aren't easy to detect and present a real risk to their victims. The best way to avoid becoming a victim is to be aware of the threats they pose and take every precaution you can to keep yourself safe. According to Giuseppe Virgillito, FNB head of...
Crosscall offers three-year warranty on its phones
Crosscall, which specialises in developing durable products, offers users a three-year warranty on its Core product range. Julien Fouriot, Crosscall's African sales director, says the three year warranty represents the first step in the company's mission to discard a...
Real-time analytics vital for retail
Data analytics can be a powerful tool to drive insight to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability. In the retail sector, however, applications have traditionally been somewhat limited by the frequency of data. By Andrew Dawson, MD at Cognizance Typical...
With APIs, hope is not a strategy
Are you agile? I'm not asking if you can perform a back-bend without ending up in hospital. What I want to know is, can your company quickly scale up to a digital environment and add anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 new users a day? By David Overos, senior director:...
Industry recognition for Solarwinds
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BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
CMS System Billing Administrator
Legal Billing & Systems Administrator: Step into the heart of a dynamic legal finance environment where precision meets purpose. This exciting opportunity calls for a sharp-minded professional to take the reins of billing and systems administration in a fast-paced...
Websphere Server Application Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned WebSphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Installing,...
IT Project Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented IT Project Manager to lead and deliver technology-driven initiatives with efficiency and innovation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution, while...
UI/UX Designer
Our client is seeking a creative, innovative, analytical and experienced self-starter to join their dynamic company and to take responsibility for the full design process of web-based and mobile business applications, including user experience and user interface...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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