How your travel documents could end up on the dark web
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US to reverse ban on Nvidia AI chips to China
Nvidia will soon be able to resume advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to China. The company blogs that Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been promoting AI in both Washington, DC and Beijing, emphasising the benefits that AI will bring to...
Technology seen as key to expanding economic opportunity
Global leaders are keen to use technology including AI to advance key impact goals, according to a new study from HP Inc with Oxford Economics. The study of business executives and government officials in 10 countries found three out of four leaders believe technology...
Tips for mitigating long-term supply chain resource constraints
Supply chain and procurement leaders can better address long-term resource constraints by focusing on the immediate risks that threaten business viability, according to new research from Gartner. The research findings showed that leading supply chains motivate action...
Space robotics poised for explosive growth
Five years ago, NASA launched a mission straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster by deploying its robotic system, Astrobees, on the International Space Station (ISS) to assist astronauts with repair and maintenance. Fast forward to today, and space robotics has taken a...
The top four HR investment trends for 2024
For the third consecutive year, HR leaders cited HR technology as their top investment priority, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey reveals that the other top three investment areas in 2024 are: learning and development (L&D); total rewards; and talent...
Digital Parks Africa ups data centre capacity
To meet the growing demand in the South African data centre market, Digital Parks Africa (DPA) has started expanding its Samrand data centre campus with the build of an additional brick-and-mortar extension to its custom, modular facility which will see an increase in...
Serious flaws in ZKTeco biometric systems
Kaspersky has identified numerous flaws in the hybrid biometric terminal produced by international manufacturer ZKTeco. By adding random user data to the database or using a fake QR code, cybercriminals can easily bypass the verification process and gain unauthorised...
Hardcopy peripherals take a big hit
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Zoom reaches for new heights
At its recent Zoom Perspectives 2024 conference, the company detailed its future vision, strategy, and flagship offerings which is looking to keep it relevant in a post-pandemic - lockdowned - world. "Zoom has been working to grow its number of customers and increase...
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Analysys Mason to acquire German consultancy
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SUSE delivers strong Q1 results
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Coronavirus sends gold to seven year high
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Seamless onboarding in the global life insurance market
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Jumo secures $55m investment
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New facility to double Djibouti power
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Salt EB digitises more than 1bn transactions
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Next Einstein Forum unveils top 25 innovators
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) announces the 25 finalists for its Challenge of Invention to Innovation (Ci2i) competition in five categories to be held on 10-11 March 2020 in Nairobi. "The third cohort of Ci2i finalists, selected from 260 applications, are ambitious...
Vodacom opens green building in Cape Town
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Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
ERP Implementation Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
Partnerships Manager Job Summary:We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Partnerships Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with ERP and EMS platforms. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth through partnerships, ensuring...
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...
Datacentre Engineer
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferableRelevant certifications such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, Storage Skills or equivalent certifications are desirableMinimum 4-5 years work experienceWilling to...
UX Designer (from customer facing websites and portals)
Purpose of the Job:To define the customer interactions of the customer facing solutions. To support the ongoing design of our customer facing solution and digital experience. Responsible for designing visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly software...
Datacentre Engineer – Gauteng Randburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferableRelevant certifications such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, Storage Skills or equivalent certifications are desirableMinimum 4-5 years work experienceWilling to...
UX Designer (from customer facing websites and portals) – Gauteng Arcadia
Purpose of the Job:To define the customer interactions of the customer facing solutions. To support the ongoing design of our customer facing solution and digital experience. Responsible for designing visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly software...
Senior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Senior Full Stack .Net Developer(CH1091)
Our client has developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that enables employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday. They are looking for experienced Full Stack .NET Software Developers to join their team.In this role, you will build...
Senior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
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