Ransomware still rife, despite improved defenses
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, organisations are under pressure to prioritise their defenses, mitigate risks and recover effectively. This is the overriding message from Veeam Software’s latest research, From Risk to Resilience:...
Economic pressures moderate take-home pay
Despite the upward salary momentum, the sharp reversal in global and South African growth prospects weighs on confidence and could negatively affect employment and earnings. The average nominal take-home pay slipped in March 2025, as intensifying economic headwinds -...
Used smartphone market to hit $109,7bn by 2027
International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309,4-million units in 2023. The unit growth represents a 9,5% increase over the 282,6-million units shipped in...
What to consider in a human rights policy
Growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations and expanding global regulation are propelling organisations to consider implementing a stand-alone human rights policy, according to Gartner. Shareholder proposals and media reports continue to put...
IT spending set to grow 8% in 2024
Gartner has revised its forecast for global IT spending, projecting an 8% increase that will take the total to $5,1-trillion in 2024. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT...
Routine malaria vaccinations get underway in Africa
Following a successful pilot programme, today the world's first WHO-recommended malaria vaccines are being administered through routine immunisation programmes across Africa, beginning with Cameroon. Vaccinations are taking place across 42 health districts, chosen in...
WhatsApp and its role in elections
With a record number of elections taking place around the world this year, analysts are growing wary of the risk of misinformation through popular social media platforms. In India's 2019 election, misinformation grew more personalised, with WhatsApp raising the red...
Digital twins could be key to using old mines for clean energy
Mark Swinnerton aims to fight climate change by transforming abandoned mines into storage tanks of renewable energy. The CEO of startup Green Gravity is prototyping his ambitious vision in a warehouse 60 miles south of Sydney, Australia, and simulating it in Nvidia...
Westcon acquires AWS partner Rebura
Datatec has announced that its subsidiary Westcon-Comstor has acquired Rebura, an AWS (Amazon Web Services) advanced consulting partner and solution provider. The acquisition will strengthen Westcon-Comstor's cloud capabilities and channel-focused services offering...
Cloud-based quantum computing market on track for $2,21bn
The global cloud-based quantum computing market size is anticipated to reach $2,21-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is a new field that has...
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Automation, embedded AI drive CFO’s strategic value
The finance function in companies around the world is undergoing fundamental change due to digitisation. Technology developments are compelling finance teams to optimise resources in order to become a more value-add partner to the business. By Sarah George, ERP/EPM...
LanDynamix builds Allem Brothers partnership
The long-standing partnership between Allem Brothers and Lan Dynamix will soon reach its latest milestone with the installation of a fibre-optic connection. Because Allem Brothers is located in Viljoenskroon in the Northern Free State, poor and unreliable connectivity...
Central plant optimisation software offers energy savings
More than 35% of the power required to run a building is consumed in one place: the central chilled water plant. While there is value in connecting the building management system (BMS) to schedule plant run time, very little beats central plant optimisation (CPO)...
Diversifying and fast-tracking SA’s energy revolution
When you picture South Africa five or 10 years from now, what do you see? Is it a future with a reliable energy system and if it is, how do we go about getting there? By Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO for Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa South Africa has a rapidly growing...
Rethinking inhouse software development
Businesses often choose to develop their own software based on historical reasons that are not as valid today. In the pre-Internet 70s and 80s, banks started writing their own programs because they were the only ones qualified to do so. Some inhouse development teams...
Gemini joins the BT Radianz cloud community
BT has announced that cryptocurrency exchange and custodian Gemini Trust, a New York-based trust company, has joined the BT Radianz Cloud. The move provides Gemini access to one of the world's largest, secure networked financial cloud communities -- which consists of...
Building better recruitment strategies with bots
As digital transformation continues to seep into each and every industry and sector and the skills gap continues to widen, it is no secret that employers need to adopt high tech approaches to attracting candidates. The 2018 Global Candidate Preferences Survey provides...
Playing security against productivity: the domino effect
To deliver work quickly, employees often look for ways to cut corners. It's not malicious. It's meant in the spirit of gaining faster time-to-market, increasing brand awareness, meeting end-of-quarter goals, and delivering rapidly in a warp-speed world. We've all seen...
The enemy within as email-borne threats rise
From BA to Equifax, WikiLeaks to GuptaLeaks, Hillary to Ivanka, leaked information as a result of indiscriminate email use or careless employee behaviour is giving organisations and politicians around the world sleepless nights. By Steve Herridge, Mimecast cyber...
Immersive on-site IT training launched
IT training company HyperionDev has added two on-site IT training bootcamps to its existing developer training offering. Aligned to industry's needs, the on-site Web Developer and Software Engineering are now structured to enable candidates to start coding as soon as...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Smartsheet / SharePoint Developer
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Smartsheet / SharePoint Developer with expertise in SQL and Power BI to manage and optimize the company's daily project management systems and develop meaningful reporting solutions.Key Responsibilities:- Smartsheet Management: o...
Java Developer (Senior) 0811
Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Back End:Java (version 17 advantageous)Kafka (Streaming API)QuarkusHibernatePostgreSQLVersion Management (GitHub)DevOps:KubernetesPipeline Setup and Automation (e.g. Github Actions)Infrastructure as Code &...
IT Support Technician (Linux)
We are at the forefront of developing and manufacturing IOT solutions to our clientele. Ranging from integrated Qmatic systems with bespoke hardware designs to plug-and-play easy deployment environmental sensors to keep our clients informed with critical insight to...
Software Developer (Python)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Smartsheet / SharePoint Developer – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Smartsheet / SharePoint Developer with expertise in SQL and Power BI to manage and optimize the company's daily project management systems and develop meaningful reporting solutions.Key Responsibilities:- Smartsheet Management: o...
Java Developer (Senior) 0811 – Gauteng Pretoria
Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Back End:Java (version 17 advantageous)Kafka (Streaming API)QuarkusHibernatePostgreSQLVersion Management (GitHub)DevOps:KubernetesPipeline Setup and Automation (e.g. Github Actions)Infrastructure as Code &...
IT Support Technician (Linux) – Remote Remote
We are at the forefront of developing and manufacturing IOT solutions to our clientele. Ranging from integrated Qmatic systems with bespoke hardware designs to plug-and-play easy deployment environmental sensors to keep our clients informed with critical insight to...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
IT Support Engineer (Tier 1) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
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