Almost half of agentic AI projects will fail
Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls, according to Gartner. “Most agentic AI projects right now are early stage experiments or proof of concepts that are mostly...
Nokia slashes power consumption with Xeon 6
Intel and Nokia are expanding their long-standing and strategic collaboration to advance core network infrastructures with the deployment of Intel Xeon 6 processors with Efficient-cores (E-cores) in the Nokia NFVI v5.0 and Nokia Core Networks Applications. With better...
Euclid space mission brings the Universe into focus
Euclid, has sent back new views of the Universe, demonstrating the ESA (European Space Agency) space mission’s ability to unravel the secrets of the cosmos and enable scientists to hunt for rogue planets, use lensed galaxies to study mysterious matter, and explore the...
Google expands African connectivity with Umoja
With the launch of the first fibre route to directly connect Africa with Australia - Umoja - Google says it will increase digital connectivity, accelerate economic growth, and deepen resilience across Africa. Anchored in Kenya, the Umoja cable route will pass through...
CFOs must get past these enterprise AI stalls
Investments in AI are at an all-time high with the market set to double to $300-billion by 2027, but chief financial officers (CFOs) adopting the technology are unlikely to realize the anticipated enterprise benefits unless they mitigate four common stalls that hinder...
AMD expands EPYC CPU portfolio
AMD has announced the availability of the AMD EPYC 4004 Series processors that complement the existing AMD EPYC server CPU portfolio with new cost-optimised offerings that deliver enterprise-class features and leadership performance for small and medium businesses and...
Shipping losses hit all-time low
Given that as much as 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety is critical. Thirty years ago, the global shipping fleet lost around 200 large vessels a year. This total fell to a record low of 26 in 2023, a decline of more than...
Cybercriminals double exploitation of Linux vulnerabilities
In 2023, critical vulnerability registrations surged 3 times compared to 2019-2022 average. Although there has been a slight decrease in 2024, the trend persists due to increasing popularity of Linux systems, Kaspersky finds. Exploits are programs designed to leverage...
Thin client market to reach $2bn by 2030
The global thin client market will reach $1,97-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing focus on cybersecurity and data protection is driving the adoption of thin client technology. With...
Very few gamers subscribed to cloud gaming services in 2023
No cloud gaming service has achieved mainstream success yet, as just 6% of global unique gamers subscribed to a cloud gaming service in 2023, according to GlobalData. GlobalData's latest thematic report "Cloud Gaming", reveals that the cloud gaming market will be...
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Liquid Telecom launches Qorus Content Hub for African channel
Liquid Telecom South Africa has partnered with Qorus, a sales and marketing enablement platform for cloud channel partners to increase productivity, growth and revenue. The Qorus software includes all the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) information that organisations...
Digitisation, data key to transforming construction
The construction sector is one of the least digitised industries in South Africa and globally. While this is largely attributed to the complexity of the industry, the power of data can no longer be ignored. It is at the heart of everything and if properly harnessed,...
Harnessing the power of data
In order to stay ahead of competition, South African businesses strive to deliver the best possible customer experiences. By David McMurdo, country manager: South Africa at Veritas Technologies But, at the same time, they also need to ensure they safeguard customer...
Empowering women on the African agenda
Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) has announced its collaboration with Global Sustainable Partnerships to spearhead the inaugural Women's Program Engagement Council (WPEC). WPEC is a global initiative designed to help African women entrepreneurs expand...
Understanding risk in retail
While many South African retailers may be basking in the afterglow of season sales, it's still a depressed economy out there, with a growing number of independent stores turning off the lights, particularly as banks balk at financing retail initiatives. A report...
Ground rules of job negotiation
As companies and candidates enter a fresh hiring season in 2020, the time will come where both parties stand at the door of a potential new partnership - arguably the most fragile period of the hiring process. At this stage, when both have clearly indicated their...
Protect yourself against identity theft
Are you doing enough to reduce the risk of having your identity stolen? By Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa As you start the New Year, this is a good time to reflect on what kind of measures you should take to prevent thieves from stealing and using your...
Ricoh to showcase its AV integration
Workplace technology specialist Ricoh will unveil its latest collaboration, productivity and performance innovations at the world's biggest AV tradeshow, ISE to be held in Amsterdam from 11 to 14 February. Ricoh will highlight its role as a workplace-as-a-service...
Welcome to the era of containers
This year, open source will become even more fundamental to the success of companies as they transition to fully-fledged digitally-led businesses. By Muggie van Staden, MD of Obsidian Systems In the coming months, proprietary software will lose relevance as local...
Forrester names Vmware as endpoint management leader
Vmware has been positioned as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Unified Endpoint Management, Q4 2019, which evaluated 13 unified endpoint management (UEM) vendors. VMware's intelligence-driven digital workspace platform, VMware Workspace ONE, was top ranked in the...
Junior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Financial Services Provider seeks the coding talents of a self-driven Junior Python Developer with practical Django experience to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects in a collaborative...
Snr Software Developer & Team Lead (EE) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:TRANSLATE software requirements into concise and robust programming code as your coding expertise and strong leadership are sought to fill the role of a Snr Software Developer & Team Lead, joining the Joburg team of a dynamic Internet Service &...
Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Data Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500+ highly skilled employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing...
BI Consultant (Junior) 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...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - 3 Year ContractSenior Machine Learning Engineer - 3 Year ContractKey Responsibilities:Model Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and optimize machine learning models for real-world applications, ensuring high accuracy,...
Junior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Financial Services Provider seeks the coding talents of a self-driven Junior Python Developer with practical Django experience to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects in a collaborative...
Snr Software Developer & Team Lead (EE) (JHB) – Gauteng Midrand
ENVIRONMENT:TRANSLATE software requirements into concise and robust programming code as your coding expertise and strong leadership are sought to fill the role of a Snr Software Developer & Team Lead, joining the Joburg team of a dynamic Internet Service &...
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