FakeUpdates retains security threat lead
Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for January 2025, which highlights FakeUpdates’ continued threat in the cyber landscape and playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. In the January Index eight African countries...
Banking leads European cloud spending growth
Public cloud services spending in Europe will total $221-billion in 2025 and will reach $373-billion by 2028, recording a five-year (2023-2028) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...
Current changes won’t hit global net zero targets
Governments and industry must deliver transformative change on net zero but are currently hamstrung by significant barriers, including global public debt, domestic tensions, increased opposition to decarbonisation plans, and the need to guarantee energy supply,...
African entertainment, media industry set to grow
Since emerging from the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, various industries across Africa have rebounded relatively well after having to undergo a process of reinvention. Across the continent, key multibillion dollar industries are navigating new challenges to meet...
SA students anxious, burning out
A majority (53%) of South African students say they have trouble meeting new people and making friends, the second highest of any country surveyed after Australia (55%) and alongside the US. More than two-thirds (67%) also say they have struggled with not sleeping...
Enterprise-startup relationship key to creating more African unicorns
Known for its innovation, Africa is making headway in becoming a launchpad for novel new high-tech companies. According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an...
IT spend in Europe set for 9% growth
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 9,3% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in Europe is on pace to surpass $1-trillion by the end of 2023. "Despite a conflated economic situation, IT...
Ford celebrates 100 years in SA
Ford Motor Company is celebrating 100 years in South Africa with a R5,2-billion investment in its local operations for production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The company is also launching an expanded product range that will...
Tarsus on Demand helps SMEs on their digital journey
Tarsus On Demand has launched a digital business hub marketplace, Tarsus on Demand, designed to empower SMEs on their digitalisation journey by addressing their unique challenges and helping them to leverage opportunities within the digital landscape. Senzo Mbhele, MD...
SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As multi-cloud and cloud smart strategies become the de facto choice for organisations around the globe, VMware reports encouraging growth in South Africa. And, despite the uncertainty of the Broadcom acquisition in the...
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Rand Show to feature Gaming Entertainment Pavilion
Organisers have announced the introduction of an immersive 'Gaming Entertainment Pavilion' at the 2019 Rand Show. The Gaming Entertainment Pavilion, hosted alongside numerous new lifestyle, retail and entertainment offerings, has been designed to appeal to a...
Banking evolution accelerates in 2019
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Unboxing the Mecer Fundi
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Getting emotional with print …
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Analytics give retailers the edge and boost sales
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Gemalto debuts 5G SIM
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Product review: the Mecer Xpression Z140C
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ActiveOps partners with IQbusiness in SA
ActiveOps, a provider of digital operations management solutions, has announced a formal partnership with South African management consulting firm IQbusiness. The partnership combines a portfolio of multi-disciplinary consulting and digital transformation services...
There is more to cyber risk than security
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SOC Analyst L3 – Gauteng Rosebank
Are you a skilled and experienced Senior SOC Analyst with a passion for cyber resilience? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our cutting-edge team in Rosebank! As a key member of our elite cyber resilience force, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding...
Senior Network Support Engineer
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Project Manager (Qualified) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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 Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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