Africa rallies innovative financing for climate-driven health crises
As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a recent two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by...
IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation
IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...
Zebra Technologies launches AI Developer Challenge
Zebra Technologies has announced its inaugural AI Developer Challenge to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation to help solve new and complex business issues for Zebra's customers. The challenge is open to new and existing independent software vendor (ISV)...
Cost of living weighs on SA retail spending
South African consumers spent R303-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first half of the year. This is according to NIQ South Africa's State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first six months of...
Mainstream adoption of everyday AI, digital employee experience in sight
Everyday AI and digital employee experience (DEX) are projected to reach mainstream adoption in less than two years according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Workplace Applications, 2024. “Everyday AI promises to remove digital friction, by helping employees...
‘Costly confidence’ costing consumers
Over-confidence is leaving consumers in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) at risk of becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa's latest Stay Secure study. Research across 17 countries reveals a disconnect between consumers' confidence...
IBM algorithms are first post-quantum cryptography standards
Two IBM-developed algorithms have been officially formalised within the world's first three post-quantum cryptography standards, which were published yesterday by the US Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The standards...
How neural networks are being manipulated
A new study by Kaspersky reveals a growing trend toward "indirect prompt injection" - a technique used to manipulate the outputs of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and search chatbots powered by AI. While no instances of serious destructive actions by...
Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate
Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for July 2024 reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats across the African continent, with several countries now among the most attacked globally. The recent exploitation of a security flaw in the CrowdStrike...
Google challenges Apple and OpenAI with Gemini Live for Pixel 9 devices
Google has introduced the Pixel 9 series of phones, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the 45mm Pixel Watch 3. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, unpacks the news: "In a move aimed directly at Apple's gradual integration of AI into the Apple ecosystem,...
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Commvault accelerates Kubernetes application development
Commvault has announced new enhancements in the Hedvig Distributed Storage Platform for Kubernetes running in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Kubernetes has fast become the standard container infrastructure platform for application modernisation. Businesses need...
Datacentrix bolsters security portfolio with Tenable
Datacentrix has joined the Tenable Assure Partner Program, adding cyber exposure solutions from Tenable to its security portfolio. "Datacentrix is pleased to announce that it has reached Gold status level with Tenable," says Wayne Olsen, security business unit manager...
Comstor adds Secure SD-WAN Plus from Cisco Meraki
Comstor Southern Africa has announced the local availability of Secure SD-WAN Plus from Cisco Meraki. The solution enables customers to more successfully add multifunctional security features, quality of service, and multi-cloud protection to their SD-WAN deployments....
Home workers, SMMEs, healthcare most at risk of increased cyber crime
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown has created new vulnerabilities that fraudsters and cyber criminals have been quick to exploit, IITPSA experts have warned. Speaking at an IITPSA Western Cape chapter webinar on how to become cyber resilient and more aware during...
Capitec CEO is USB’s Alumnus of the Year award
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie has been named Alumnus of the Year 2019 by the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). The award is the highest honour given to alumni of USB on behalf of the Alumni Association and formally recognises alumni who have excelled as...
RAF pay-outs now possible within hours
South Africans expecting a Road Accident Fund (RAF) payout after receiving an approved court order, can wait up to one year before seeing any money - another excruciating delay after having typically waited between two to five years for the case to come to trial....
Elastic pricing for storage capacity when you need it
In recent years, storage pricing models have undergone a significant shift. By Eran Brown, chief technology officer: EMEA at Infinidat To give customers more choice, vendors have introduced cloud-like, pay-as-you-go models as alternatives to their tried-and-true,...
Microsoft partners to equip SA with digital skills
Microsoft South Africa is announcing details of the local programme aligned to the recently launched Global Skills Initiative, aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25-million people worldwide by the end of the year. The initiative is a response to the economic...
Finance is becoming data-driven and strategic
South African chief financial officers (CFOs) and senior finance professionals recognise that the world is changing, with a perfect storm of technological and social forces changing the rules of business in this digital era. By Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president:...
End-to-end process automation doesn’t have to cost the earth
Across the world, companies are realising the benefits of automating processes. Done properly, it can improve productivity, reduce costs, and free up staff to provide the best possible experience to customers. Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva But in order to maximise...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Project Manager at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...
Software Engineer (Focus: .NET and Linux)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that meet business requirements. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment....
Senior Business Analyst (ITC-05)
Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Senior Business Analyst (8+ years) for a 3 year contract / hybrid position: Align solutions to IIBA standards and practices. Ability to define Open API's using OpenAPI editor. Ability to do low fidelity UX...
OIPA Developer (Oracle Developer)
Senior OIPA Developer – Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior OIPA Developer to join our team and take a lead role in configuring and developing insurance products on the Oracle Insurance Policy Administration...
SQL Developer 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...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) 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...
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