Amazon’s 1,5-million workforce dwarves its rivals
In the world of tech titans, revenue and profit are measured in hundreds of billions of dollars - and their workforce comes in tens of thousands of people. And while Apple remains the top earner in this elite group - raking in nearly $3 000 per second (meaning it...
New phishing threat uses fake HR updates
Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not only the email...
Nominations open for top African ICT professionals
Africa's brightest minds will be rewarded at the second annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024, to be held in Mombasa between 25 and 27 September. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of TICON Africa, explains that rewards...
African executives rank innovation as a top priority
More African companies are prioritising innovation more than ever before--and have experienced an increased innovation readiness, unlike global counterparts--although not without challenges. A new report released from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 65% of...
Skills shortage hampers Africa’s fight against cybercrime
Kathy Gibson reports - As cyber attacks become more frequent, and more crippling, a massive shortage of cybersecurity skills is hampering Africa's ability to meet the onslaught. This is one of the troubling findings from "Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience", a new...
Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is calling for an open source model for artificial intelligence (AI). In an open letter, he points to how Linux became the industry standard for much of today's computing, as a result of being open source. AI could develop in the same way. "In...
High interest rates and cost-of-living crises still burden salaries
The average nominal take-home pay slipped in June, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks about 4-million salary earners in South Africa. "At R15 492, the average nominal take-home pay for June was down from May, but still 6% up on...
PC sales through distribution return to growth
Distributor revenue remained flat year over year at $19,5-billion in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). As expected, Network Infrastructure sales saw a double-digit...
Duxbury reaches 40-year milestone
Duxbury Networking celebrates its 40th birthday tomorrow (26 July 2024). The distributor, founded by CEO Graham Duxbury, a motor racing Hall of Fame inductee, has seen a number of changes and challenges over four decades in the IT industry. "This milestone wouldn't be...
A quarter of Paris open WiFi spots unsafe
Kaspersky experts have analysed nearly 25 000 free WiFi spots in Paris prior to the opening of the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic games. Their analysis has revealed that almost 25% of these networks had weak or no encryption, making users vulnerable to personal...
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FNB launches a virtual card
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Modelling could optimise Covid-19 resource allocation
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Why AI is the next best thing for customer experience management
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Analytics powers business recovery
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SilverBridge, DocFusion partnership drives digitalisation in financial services
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PPO provides Mediclinic with maturity assessment
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Covid-19 accelerates digitised education through social learning
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Tips to get you hired quickly
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‘Contactless Stay’ gives hotel industry digital confidence to reopen
With 100,8-million jobs at risk in the global travel and tourism market in 2020, and the recent banning of leisure tourism accommodation in South Africa, hoteliers are under extreme pressure. Even in the wake of Covid-19's safety measures: crowd control, prohibition...
Modernising applications a channel opportunity
Applications have taken centre stage. They're core to today's successful digital transformation efforts, enabling enterprises to deliver essential, personalised digital experiences to their customers to generate new revenue streams. By Ed Hoppitt, EMEA director:...
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...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
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...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Business Analyst (GLR) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details: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...
Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled Intermediate C# Developer with 3-5 years of professional experience to join our on-site development team in Johannesburg. This role requires a technically capable, solution-driven individual who thrives under pressure and works well in a team...
Senior Full Stack Developer -.NET / JavaScript | FULLY Remote (International) Senior Full Stack De – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you ready to do more than just write code? Our client is looking for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who's not just a technical expert — but a builder, a mentor, and a visionary. This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing international...
Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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