Quantum computing investment surges
New research from Naoris Protocol reveals that IT directors at major global corporations are significantly increasing quantum computing budgets in anticipation of transformative industry impacts. Eighty-four percent of IT directors expect quantum computing to have...
Why Africa can’t trade freely until payments are borderless
Despite decades of trade blocs and policy frameworks, intra-Africa trade still accounts for a reported 18% of total trade, compared to 59% in Asia and 68% in Europe. One major reason is the result of moving money across borders which remains costly and fragmented. But...
Data, fintech services key for MTN
MTN has reported that group service revenue grew by 6,9% (13,5% in constant currency after accounting for the impact of the pro forma adjustments) for the year ended 31 December 2023, to R210,1-billin (2022: R196,5-billion). EBITDA (before once-off items) was down by...
Campus switch market declines as backlog normalises
According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group 4Q 2023 worldwide Campus Switch sales declined by 4% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the first quarter of decline since 4Q 2020 and signaling the onset of a multi-quarter digestion cycle in the market. Vendor performance...
Justice Department sues Apple
The Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolisation or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The complaint, filed...
E-waste is rising faster than we are recycling
The world's generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, the UN's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) reveals. The 62-million tonnes of e-waste generated in 2022 would fill 1,55-million 40-tonne trucks, roughly enough...
Employee pay set to grow faster than inflation
Employee compensation is one of the top areas where chief financial officers are planning to increase budgets, according to a survey by Gartner. In December 2023, Gartner polled 296 CFOs and senior finance leaders to understand how budgets and spending will change in...
Telkom sells off masts and towers
Telkom has entered into an agreement to sell its masts and towers business housed in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Swiftnet, to Towerco Bidco, a new entity to be set up by a black economic empowerment (BEE) consortium. The sale has an enterprise value of R6,75-billion,...
SA operators keep Africa connected despite cable breaks
With only three of the 10 undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the region remains as well connected as it is. This is the view of Edward Lawrence of the Workonline Group, who says: "The cable breaks on...
Social innovation key to addressing inequity
A report by the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship outlines a series of social innovation solutions for integrating racial and ethnic equity into business practices and unlocking economic growth worldwide. The report, Innovating for...
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UK forex exchange invites South Africans to crowdfund
A UK-based business, Fourex, developed by South Africans and with a well-known South African board, has opened its second round of crowdfunding to raise R16,3-million and is inviting South Africans to participate. Its first round was oversubscribed by 243%. Fourex...
Workforce produces strong results
Human capital services company Workforce Holdings has released results for six months ended 30 June 2019, showing growth despite a difficult operating environment, with revenue increasing by 7,7% to R1,53-billion (2018: R1,42-billion). EBITDA for the period increased...
New MD for CA Southern Africa
Carol Ann Searra has been appointed MD of CA Southern Africa. Searra's career in the ICT industry spans 20-year plus period and in that time she has occupied senior executive management roles in leading technology corporations. She joined CA Southern Africa in 2001...
Altron suspends executives at subsidiary Altron Nexus
Three senior executives of Altron Nexus, a subsidiary of JSE-listed technology company Altron, have been placed on precautionary suspension following an investigation that has revealed potential internal irregularities. After receiving information from a...
Altron suspends executives at subsidiary Altron Nexus
Three senior executives of Altron Nexus, a subsidiary of JSE-listed technology company Altron, have been placed on precautionary suspension following an investigation that has revealed potential internal irregularities. After receiving information from a...
Users still the weakest link in the IT security strategy
Cyber security threats are constantly evolving but one remains the same - users. When asked whether users really are still the weakest link in companies' cyber security defence strategy, Michael Morton, Solutions Architect at Securicom, says: "Yes, yes and yes." He...
Why pursue a career in ICT?
Today's world is a digital one, where technology touches every aspect of our business and personal lives. Information has become the currency of the new economy, and businesses are scrambling to find the digital skills they need to survive. This alone is making a...
Kaspersky hits 2 000 registered MSP partners
Since the launch of Kaspersky's MSP Program in 2017, 2 000 providers have joined the ecosystem across North and Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, with the highest number of partners registering in Europe. Today, MSPs are becoming stronger players in the...
kulula.com, Sabre aims to reinvent the airport experience
South African carrier kulula.com aims to reinvent the airport experience for its customers, with the implementation of Sabre's new Digital Workspace solution. Digital Workspace, Sabre's first completely cloud-based solution, will enable airport agents to deliver a...
The importance of enterprise solutions in a digital world
The rapidly evolving digital landscape in South Africa is seeing larger organisations focus more on optimising their business processes and improving cost efficiencies to remain competitive. Ian McAlister, GM at CRS Technologies, says this is where the advantages of...
Technical Business Analyst 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...
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Senior Support Engineer (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Database Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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