Under pressure, global economic growth could slow to 2,3%
The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts in its new report, “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 - Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic...
Social media faces regulation, user shift toward decentralisation
Regulatory pressure on social media intensified in 2024, signalling a shift in how governments deal with big tech. Upcoming laws such as Australia’s under-16 ban and new antitrust scrutiny could reshape the sector’s structure and revenue models. As users grow wary of...
Widening disparities, growing threats cloud cybersecurity outlook
While increased geopolitical tensions and economic instability continue to concern cybersecurity experts, a new report from the World Economic Forum spotlights widening cyber inequity and emerging technologies - such as AI - as key rising risks for the year ahead in...
There’s an AI trust gap in the workplace
There's a growing trust gap emerging in the workplace regarding AI. According to a new survey from Workday, while business leaders and employees agree that AI holds great opportunities for business transformation, there is a lack of trust that it will be deployed...
SA employees struggle to identify deepfakes
While just under half of employees surveyed in South Africa (42%) said they could tell a deepfake from a real image, only 21% could actually distinguish a real image from an AI-generated one in a test, says Kaspersky. This means that organisations are vulnerable to...
Commerce on the cusp of mass AI adoption
The 2023 holiday shopping season saw the highest average discount rate since 2020 and an increase in AI-influenced purchases, according to new research by Salesforce. Based on the digital shopping activity of over 1,5-billion shoppers across Commerce Cloud, Marketing...
Microsoft the most imitated brand for phishing
Microsoft claimed the top spot as the number one most impersonated brand in Q4 2023 to steal individual's personal information or payment credentials, according to Check Point's latest Brand Phishing Report, accounting for 33% of all brand phishing attempts. The...
IT services spending to cross the $5trn mark
IT services are expected to spend roughly $ 5,1-trillion by the end of 2024. The planned expenditure is a notable 8,5% increase from 2023's $4,7-trillion spending, according to Stocklytics.com. The site's financial analyst, Edith Reads, comments: "The augmented IT...
Tech trends shaping 2024 and beyond
From integrating AI in everyday business operations to the fortification of cybersecurity measures, the past year showcased technology's efficiency and resilience. In 2023, terms like GenAI, cybersecurity, data, and multi-cloud seamlessly integrated into our daily...
Global decline for PC shipments in 2023
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the first time that quarterly shipments have increased after eight straight...
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Copperman Consulting joins Decision Inc brand identity
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The link between compliance and cybersecurity
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RubiBlue digitises member management with easiClique platform
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Tips for selecting a business broadband provider
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The Learning Resource: From forensics to finance, a career as an accountant isn’t just about counting beans
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Canon updates imageRunner Advance platform
Canon Europe has announced the next edition of its third generation imageRunner Advance platform with new version 3.8 firmware. The extensive portfolio of 26 products and seven series, developed with Canon's entire Multi-Function Printers (MFP) range in mind, provides...
FirstBank, Azuri partner on solar in Nigeria
African pay-as-you-go solar technology provider Azuri Technologies and First Bank of Nigeria has announced a unique partnership that will help deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria while bringing affordable, reliable and clean power to millions of Nigerians. Under the...
Integration helps mining companies to digitalise
As mining companies continue to advance their digital transformation strategies, the ability for different systems to integrate and share data with one another has become a critical success factor. Integration has been a key theme for the METS sector in recent times...
SAP ERP Business & Technical Lead
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Senior IT Support Technician
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RPA Automation Business Analyst
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Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
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About our client: Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: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....
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