AI takes us way beyond 4IR
Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...
Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...
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...
Local retailers can expect an uptick in sales
South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) on behalf of fintech, Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to...
85% of SA marketers have adopted AI but mistrust persists
Salesforce has released its latest State of Marketing report, sharing insights from over 4 800 marketing leaders across 29 countries, including South Africa. The report covers the latest trends on how marketers are evaluating and implementing AI into their operations;...
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DataBlock protects against juice jacking
DataBlock has launched its latest product that will prevent data theft from smart devices while allowing powering up at charging stations. Coined back in 2011, Juice Jacking is a cyber-attack that commonly involves the installation of malware on to smartphones when...
Kaspersky Web Traffic Security caters for different demands
Kaspersky recently unveiled the next version of Kaspersky Web Traffic Security - a dedicated protection product for corporate IT networks from web-based threats. The product is now available in two deployment options, as a standalone application and a software...
Orange opens MEA HQ in Morocco
Orange has officially inaugurated the Orange Middle East and Africa operational head office in Morocco. "Orange is one of the rare international groups to have made the strategic choice, 20 years ago, to seek to develop in Africa and the Middle East," says Stéphane...
TechITEZ launches insuretech solutions
The insurance industry is becoming more technologically advanced and disrupted by the day. This is happening against a backdrop where insurers are under massive pressure to manage costs, attract and retain clients in a shrinking market pool, improve claims management...
Marco Fanizzi is Commvault’s new VP sales: EMEA
Commvault has announced the appointment of Marco Fanizzi to vice-president of EMEA. Effective immediately, Fanizzi will drive the company's growth objectives the 70+ markets spanning Europe, Middle East and Africa. Fanizzi has more than 30 years in the enterprise data...
Nutanix appoints Thomas Rollin to global accounts
Nutanix has announced the appointment of Thomas Rollin as director global accounts for its EMEA region. He will focus on heightening customer service delivery for the company's global accounts, accelerating sales growth and providing trusted advisor services. "I am...
2020 will see symbiotic relationships between shopper and technology
Consumer demands for a frictionless, personalised experience which caters for their lifestyle needs are set to drive online retail trends in 2020. The result is a focus on creating a customised experience that supports and enhances shopping in the virtual environment,...
Tips for developers on how to say no
The most popular New Year's resolutions are "exercise", "read more books", and "save money." But, as a developer, you could promise yourself to learn to say no in 2020. Balys Kriksciunas, CEO of Hostinger, offers some tips for you on how to say no and benefit out of...
Multitask like a pro with the new LG
Foldable phones are the next big mobile trend, but they come with a weighty price tag. LG Electronics has opted to take this trend in a new direction with its LG G8XThinQ phone with LG Dual Screen. Nicole Ross, product marketing specialist at LG Electronics SA,...
Ricoh digital MFP wins BLI award
Ricoh has picked up the BLI Winter Pick award from Keypoint Intelligence - Buyer's Lab for its IM C300 A4, colour, intelligent multi-function printer (MFP). BLI Picks twice-yearly recognise office equipment and products that stand out among the competition and Ricoh's...
SQL Analyst / Implementation Specialist 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...
Senior Application Support 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...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
BI Analyst 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...
SAP WM Consultant (Expert) 0977 TT
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Providing business case input in...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2318 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Development of new functionalities to distribute, enhance or create Master Data (in S/4 or ECC) – Backend / Frontend.Technical and functional refinement and breakdown of requirements (Epics, User Stories).Enhance and maintain SAP MDG (Master Data Governance)...
SQL Analyst / Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Senior Application Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...
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