Donating blood preferential to handing over health data, survey finds
While 69% of Americans are comfortable sharing their health data to improve their own care, only 40% are comfortable sharing that same data with tech companies for AI-driven products. This is according to new Qlik research, which also finds that, despite growing AI...
SAS Hackathon open for registration
While artificial intelligence (AI) remains the hottest area in business and technology, many people and organisations struggle to use it effectively to deliver value. The fifth annual SAS Hackathon, open for registration now through 31 August 2025, provides a way for...
Apple Mac loses race with Dell and HP PCs in US
As of January 2024, there were roughly 331-million Internet users in the US and nearly 40% of them have at least one desktop PC in their household, while 68% own a laptop. But although US consumers are spoiled for choice when shopping for a PC, Apple`s Mac is rarely...
Consumers will drive rapid growth in customer experience market
The global customer experience management market will reach $32,87-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to market researchers Grand View Research. Customer experience management (CEM) solutions are gaining widespread popularity in diverse...
Cellular POS terminal installed base to reach 189m in 2027
Cellular connectivity has become a very popular option for POS terminals and was incorporated in 52% of the devices shipped in 2023. The wireless technology has an important role in facilitating the global adoption of electronic payments, as it enables the rollout of...
When the love of your life is a serial scamster
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 -Cyber scams worldwide have cost more than $55-million and impact everyone, at all levels of society. But we still don’t have systems in place to effectively help the victims. One of the world’s best-known scam...
GenAI and its role in perpetrating and defending against cybercrime
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to help improve cybersecurity defences – but it can be a powerful threat actor too. No-one is safe, says Ravi Bhat, chief technology and commercial...
Call for better African cyber resilience collaboration
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - African countries should make a concerted effort to combine resources in their bid to build regional cyber resilience. This is the call from Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, director-general of the Ghana Cyber Security...
Africa comes under [cyber]attack
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 – A massive 74% of African organisations have experienced attacks in 2023 – 18% more than in 2022. Phishing is the main attack vector, at 75% of attacks. Significantly, 57% of African organisations were not prepared with a...
PC sales slump sees shipments slashed by 100m units
Over the past two years, PC shipments plummeted by more than 100-million units, according to research group Stocklytics, which adds that 2023 culminated in a historic low for the industry. Global PC shipments fell from approximately 342-million units in 2021 to around...
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Epsidon Technology Holdings acquires Nology
Epsidon Technology Holdings has acquired Nology, a specialist value-added distributor of converged IP solutions to service providers, network operators, system integrators and resellers across southern Africa. Founded in 2001, Nology imports and distributes some of...
Businesses should tap into the experience economy
The prospect of another year of lacklustre growth presents forward-thinking business leaders with the perfect reason to tap into the "experience economy". Nathalie Schooling of customer experience specialists nlighten says the country's lackadaisical approach to...
IoT to connect more than 50bn devices in next decade
IOT is expected to drive the proliferation of connected devices from about a billion plus today to over 50-billion in the next decade. By Willie Oosthuysen, chief strategic business officer at Liquid Telecom While the Internet of Things (IoT) may still be an emerging...
A new way to monitor powertrain equipment in hazardous areas
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Sophos launches ‘Xstream’ version of XG firewall
Sophos has introduced a new "Xstream" architecture for Sophos XG Firewall with high performance Transport Layer Security (TLS) traffic decryption capabilities that eliminate significant security risk associated with encrypted network traffic, which is often overlooked...
Prepare your organisation for AI-powered ERP
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Virtual classes become a reality
Many adults enjoy remote work as it significantly expands their job options in a country where your commute could easily span significant kilometres. Yet very few have seriously considered how it could similarly benefit their children or learners of a school going...
Countdown to DevConf
The countdown to South Africa's annual software engineering event, DevConf, has begun. To be held for the fifth time this year - in Cape Town on 31 March and in Johannesburg on 2 April - DevConf will feature international and local experts in the software development...
The power of data in logistics
Faster and better data ultimately benefits the entire supply chain, making the flow of goods and information more predictable, efficient, and sustainable in times of scarce resources, according to Michael Schilling, chief operating officer of road logistics at...
Cables needn’t break the business …
South Africa's had a challenging couple of months with Stage 6 load-shedding making its appearance for the first time followed by the recent communications cable break. However, just as Stage 6 load-shedding came and went, good news for local Internet users is that...
Senior Data Scientist (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Cape Town Division of a dynamic Financial Services provider seeking the expertise of a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for implementing and managing analytical projects at various public sector or private sector entities. This...
Front end developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a skilled, talented and passionate Front end developer to join our clients team in Cape Town. Your expertise in mobile app development using React Native, could make a significant impact. Key Requirements: Minimum of 6 years of experience professional...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Software Developer – Senior (.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...
Implementation Specialist 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...
Data Analyst 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...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Senior Data Scientist (CPT) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Cape Town Division of a dynamic Financial Services provider seeking the expertise of a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for implementing and managing analytical projects at various public sector or private sector entities. This...
Senior Java Developer
One of our clients is looking for a Senior Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 6 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...
Software Developer (SQL) 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...
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