North American automotive industry faces tariff challenges
The North American automotive industry is bracing for significant disruptions as the U.S. government has announced potential tariffs of up to 25% on imported vehicles from Canada and Mexico, and 10% for vehicles mainland China, while components and EVs already are...
Valentine’s Day scams target gift buyers
With the most romantic holiday of the year approaching, love is in the air – along with online scams and phishing. As couples prepare to celebrate with flowers, love letters and carefully selected gifts, cybercriminals are setting up fake websites, offering perfect...
Gamers increasingly targeted by cybercriminals
The global gaming community - which currently accounts for nearly half the world's population - has found itself increasingly under fire by cybercriminals, according to a comprehensive investigation by Kaspersky. In the period spanning July 2022 to July 2023, the...
Under-40s prefer Bitcoin over gold as an investment
More than three-quarters of under-40s would rather have Bitcoin than gold in their investment mix, according to a new survey from deVere Group. The poll shows that 77% of clients aged under-40 would opt for the cryptocurrency over the precious metal in their...
Private AI balances business needs, IT and compliance
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore – As the company that coined the concept of the software-defined data centre (SDDC), and cut through the cloud hype with the multi-cloud and the hybrid cloud, VMware is now making its mark in the artificial intelligence market...
Private AI partnership brings Google Cloud database on-premise
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), the platform and technology are important – but the data is paramount. “There are a lot of challenges involved in bringing AI models on-premise,” says Chris Wolf, vice-president:...
Broadcom CEO commits to continued VMware investment
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - Broadcom president and CEO Hock Tan joined VMware Explore in Barcelona this morning to settle uncertainties around Broadcom's long-delayed acquisition of VMware. "It has been a long journey but well worth it," he says. "Since...
Healthcare sector losing ground against cyberattackers
Sophos' new The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023 report says cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% of ransomware attacks - the highest rate of encryption in the past three years and a significant increase from the 61% of healthcare...
Inflation fuels surge in telecom services
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1,55-trillion in 2023, an increase of 3% over 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is one percentage point...
New malicious WhatsApp mod on the rise
Kaspersky researchers recently uncovered a new malicious WhatsApp spy mod, which is now proliferating within another popular messenger, Telegram. While the modification serves its intended purpose by extending user experience, it also clandestinely harvests personal...
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Free data rollover, data transfer from FNB Connect
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How mobile technology will transform education
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Kaspersky Lab automates training platform
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Ugandan Police strengthen the fight against crime
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Naspers warns of e-book scam
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DataVoice sees international success
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Huawei shows enterprise solutions at MWC
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Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Master Data Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a skilled Master Data Analyst to spearhead the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes across the Group. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and managing cutting-edge...
Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
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...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Master Data Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a skilled Master Data Analyst to spearhead the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes across the Group. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and managing cutting-edge...
Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
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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