As online opportunities for women increase, the struggle just goes digital
As South Africa commemorates Women’s Month, it is a time to acknowledge profound advancements and confront persistent struggles. By Julie Noizeux Inder, cybersecurity specialist at Fortinet This August, while celebrating the increasing digital empowerment of women –...
Bridging the gender finance gap for entrepreneurs
New research from Mastercard reveals that 57% of South African women identify as entrepreneurs, surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). These women entrepreneurs are a vital part of South Africa’s economic...
Cisco to cut 7% of staff, integrate products
Cisco Systems aims to cut about 6 000 employees, about 7% of its total workforce. This is the second round of cuts that the tech company will make this year, after 4 000 workers lost their jobs in February. The company yesterday reported fourth quarter and fiscal year...
Data centre storage set for rebound
Data centre (DC) storage revenue - including external storage from both arrays and server expansions - will climb to $103-billion by 2028, according to new research from Omdia. The DC storage market in 2023 experienced a downturn, primarily due to economic challenges...
Finalists for 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge announced
The 12 finalists in the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge have been whittled down from an initial 1 550 applications - and 40 other fintech semifinalists - to compete for the top prize of $50 000. "The finalists in this year's Ecobank Fintech Challenge have showcased...
Applications open for Huawei’s 2024 Women in Tech
Tech-savvy women entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Huawei's Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme. The 2024 edition of this annual event offers women free training in the rapidly developing fields of Cloud Computing, 5G, AI as well as Leadership...
New branding, strategy for Cell C
Kathy Gibson reports - Orange and black is the new … Cell C corporate livery. The mobile operator today unveiled a new branding and strategic direction, under the theme “We are unstoppable”. Jorge Mendes, CEO of Cell C, told a packed auditorium that the past year has...
NASA demos ultra-cool quantum sensor in space
NASA’s Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionising how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space station with one of...
One-third of users fall for phishing mails
Phishing emails remain a prevalent and effective tool for cybercriminals to launch malicious attacks on organisations worldwide. These bad actors continuously evolve their tactics, adapting to current market trends and outsmarting both end users and organisations by...
Cobots ensure Ford Ranger doors are weatherproof
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with workers on the door assembly line at Ford's Silverton Manufacturing Plant are two cobots (collaborative robots) responsible for the installation of weatherproof shields into Ranger doors, a process requiring pin-point accuracy,...
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Technology drives digital inclusion
Technology is a key enabler for digital inclusion, with solutions for healthcare, education and social impact already available. Kevin Zhang, chief marketing officer of Huawei ICT Infrastructure, addressing the online summit "TECH4ALL: Powering Digital Inclusion with...
First Distribution gets Dell CSG distribution rights
First Distribution, the leading pan-African distributor for cybersecurity, datacentre, enterprise and cloud solutions, has been appointed a distributor for Dell Technologies’ Client Solutions Group (CSG) product line. The CSG segment at Dell comprises of notebooks,...
Inspiring digital customer journeys for the travel industry
Now that both international and interprovincial leisure travel is once again permitted under lockdown level 1, most South African travel and tourism businesses have restarted their marketing campaigns. By Selina Bieber, regional director of GoDaddy Given the fierce...
Arcserve UDP adds protection to Office 365
Arcserve Southern Africa has revealed why third-party protection is essential for companies deploying Office 365. "It is a common market misconception that Office 365 applications are safeguarded from external cyber threats," says Byron Horn Botha, Arcserve Southern...
Western Digital adds Purple solutions
Enabling customers to design and build solutions for a variety of smart video workloads, Western Digital has announced its expanded family of WD Purple storage solutions. They include the industry's highest-capacity 18Tb surveillance HDD for DVRs, NVRs and analytics...
iOCO partners with Locstat
iOCO has partnered with Locstat, a company specialising in graph-powered AI and event processing for augmented intelligence, to bring clients a cost-effective data analysis and visualisation solution. The partnership will enable iOCO to add the solution to its data...
TechSoft supports municipalities with revenue recovery, collections
TechSoft International has developed an integrated and data-rich solution to assist in improving revenue management and collection for embattled municipalities struggling with revenue recovery and collection management. With TechSoft's C3 platform, municipal entities...
Calling all resellers: subscribe to ASUS and win
ASUS is extending the hand of partnership to South African resellers. The high-end PC vendor boasts a full portfolio of consumer and commercial notebooks, including the popular Republic of Gaming (RoG) gaming computers. Other well-known brand names include Zenbook,...
Mastercard announces Fintech Express
Mastercard has launched Fintech Express in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), a programme designed to facilitate emerging fintechs' launch and expansion. Mastercard Fintech Express is designed for all types of fintechs: established fintechs wanting a direct license...
Ricoh’s debuts ProcessDirector via subscription
Ricoh will offer ProcessDirector via subscription from 1 October 2020. The workflow automation tool is Ricoh's award-winning solution that now significantly decreases upfront costs for customers who want to streamline operations, improve process integrity, reduce...
Data Analyst 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...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Information Security Officer
Role OverviewAs the Information Security Officer, you will lead the company's information security function as it grows its enterprise and global client base. You'll design and implement fit-for-purpose security strategies that support compliance, protect data, and...
Application project manager
Contract - Application Project ManagerHybrid position The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the co-ordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set...
FI Systems Analyst (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Title: Senior FI Systems Analyst Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office (Hybrid Rotation) Industry: Motor Industry Join a Global IT PowerhouseOur client in the Motor Industry is looking for a Senior FI Systems Analyst to join their dynamic IT team. You...
Mobile Developer
Join a human-centric tech and design agency that partners with global and local brands to create innovative, user-first digital solutions. Key Requirements Develop and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.Minimum 3 years of mobile application...
DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires deep expertise in cloud technologies, automation, monitoring, and deployment...
Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
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