Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

China’s tech self-reliance accelerates amid sanctions

Geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges are accelerating China's push toward technological self-sufficiency. As US sanctions intensify, China is doubling down on innovation across artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, and 5G. Strategic...

DDoS attacks show contrasting patterns across southern Africa

A new NetScout Threat Intelligence Report, for July to December 2024, reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most...

Brands should beware the ‘Application Generation’

Across the world, attitudes and behaviours toward applications and digital services are evolving at speed, writes Ronak Desai, senior vice-president and GM of Cisco AppDynamics and Full-Stack Observability, adding that people are becoming more sophisticated,...

The transformative impact of immersive technologies

The growing demand for immersive experiences is driving the evolution of advanced platforms and technologies. This is according to GlobalData, which says these innovations are set to transform how people engage with content and their environment, offering captivating...

CEOs waiting for GenAI to move past the hype

Generative AI (GenAI) exploded into the public consciousness in 2023 promising to transform the way business functions but, despite the potential, business leaders are struggling to convert hype into reality. According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG),...

East Africa to lead continent’s growth

In 2024, we can expect diverse growth trajectories across Africa, with East Africa emerging as a regional powerhouse. This is among the findings from the newly-launched Stears 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent's economic...

Quite a lot of those human errors are malicious

Cyber incidents caused by the 'human factor' are usually attributed to occasional employee errors, but a more important element often overlooked is deliberate malicious behaviour by staff. A new Kaspersky study found that, in the past two years, 82% of companies...

Intriguing year ahead for cloud-based collaboration

While generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) significantly influenced cloud-based collaboration in 2023, it was not the sole factor defining the field and, as 2024 approaches, the excitement continues. The year is set to be marked by AI's sustained influence, the...

Electric trucks hit major milestones in 2023

Major fleets have committed to transitioning at least 30% of their new heavy-duty truck purchases to be zero-emission vehicles, including electric models, by 2030. However, many companies are daunted by the extra upfront cost of electric trucks, as well as challenges...

Crypto exchanges to massively outperform 2023

Cryptocurrencies have had a fantastic year, driven by Bitcoin`s price rally and a huge interest in digital assets from mainstream investors. All major digital coins have seen double and triple-digit price growth, while the stocks of crypto companies jumped high above...

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SA needs innovative approaches to job creation

The landmark Framework Agreement signed at the Presidential Jobs Summit during October last year has the potential to turn the tide of youth unemployment. By Najwah Allie-Edries, head of the Jobs Fund at National Treasury However, it calls for actively pursuing...

Why you should use a pseudonym at Starbucks

Innocently providing your name at your local coffee shop is just an example of how easy it can be for miscreants to cut through the 'privacy' of social media accounts, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET South Africa. When Starbucks introduced personalising the...

How to measure the success of a project

As a project owner you put your head on a block when driving an initiative, owning the opportunities and risks related to the outcome, and taking overall accountability that the project delivers the agreed business benefits within budget. By Karen le Roux, head of...

CEO involvement key for big data ROI

Many business owners and CEOs have introduced big data into their operations, yet few can leverage it for a competitive advantage. According to the PwC 22nd annual survey launched at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, CEOs are still failing to take...

4IR and its impact in the workplace

Groundbreaking technological advancements are disrupting almost every industry across the globe, and the extent of these changes bring with them the transformation of entire systems of production, management and governance. While the scope is huge for the creation of...

Oracle promotes enterprise blockchain

Businesses around the world have already reaped the benefits of blockchain applications built on Oracle Blockchain Platform. Companies using Oracle's business-ready blockchain have been able to move from experimentation to production by creating new blockchain...

$1,5bn investment ahead of potential Infor IPO

Infor, which provides business cloud software specialised by industry, today announced an agreement to receive a $1,5-billion investment from shareholders Koch Equity Development (KED) and Golden Gate Capital. This investment builds on KED's investment of more than...

Don’t be caught napping at tax year-end

Along with all the other responsibilities associated with tax management in South Africa, businesses are reminded of their PAYE (Pay as you Earn) obligations towards SARS - including the onus to issue IRP5 tax certificates to employees. This is according to HR and tax...

What’s your VoIP call quality number?

Many of us know our total cholesterol number and some of us even know our systolic and diastolic blood pressure numbers. However, when it comes to our business lives, do we have any idea what call quality we're receiving from our corporate Voice over Internet Protocol...

Nurturing the future 4IR leaders

Being in the middle of a revolution that has been recognised as an era with 'the potential to connect billions of people, drastically improve the efficiency of business and have the ability to regenerate the natural environment through more effective asset management'...

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Senior Software Engineer/DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge tech!R 65,000 - R 99,000 per monthJoin a leading player in energy sector service delivery, Vestrel Group, known for their innovative approach to asset maintenance. This is an ideal opportunity...

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Our client, specializing in mining and natural resources is looking for a Technology Architect to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver sophisticated technology architecture solutions for platforms and products that meet...

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...

Systems Analyst (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment

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,...

Mobile Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their local and international clients over-achieve their goals. With an emphasis on culture fit, they have a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with decades of tenure. They have built their...

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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...

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About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500+ highly skilled employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing...

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Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. Key Requirements 5-8 years of...

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