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 -...
Digital skills thought to be key to better pay
According to a recent Kaspersky survey, over half of employees surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region feel the lack of digital skills when working on computers and other digital equipment. If they had better digital skills, employees think they...
Large language model market heading for $35bn
The global large language model market size is anticipated to reach $35,43-billion by 2030 and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 35,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for Natural Language Processing (NLP)...
X shares the most data with third parties
In a revealing study of 100 popular apps, new research from Surfshark highlights that X (Twitter) shares data with third parties the most, while Facebook and Instagram collect significant amounts of user data. Out of the 10 social media and messaging apps analysed,...
Cisco, OECD launch digital wellbeing research initiative
Cisco has signed a research collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that aims to help promote a responsible use of technology as well as fairness, inclusion and equitable access in a global digital economy. Cisco and the...
What 2024 has in store for crypto
Bitcoin saw in 2024 on a high note, touching a 21-month peak and the approval of spot exchange traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin. "Bitcoin ETFs are significant as they open the way for greater institutional investment and adoption. The first licences for crypto asset...
Africa under the spotlight in Vodafone, Microsoft partnership
Vodafone and Microsoft have announced a new 10-year strategic partnership that leverages their respective strengths in offering scaled digital platforms to more than 300-million businesses, public sector organisations, and consumers across Europe and Africa. The...
Critical infrastructure blackouts top SA business risk for 2024
Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The closely interlinked peril of Business interruption ranks second. Natural catastrophes (up...
Shared cloud infrastructure spend drives overall growth
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments,...
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A mobile enterprise environment
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Korea ready to partner in Africa
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Love your job … and live happily ever after
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SD-WAN attractive to African organisations
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Practical disruption in insurance
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Sunhak laureate donates prize to fight hunger
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Lenovo tuck shop kicks off new campaign at Mustek
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Fujitsu among world’s most admired companies
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Senior Mobile Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
WORK FROM HOME Our client, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented iOS Software Engineer to join their team. This position reports to the Mobile Engineering Manager. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:You will: Help design,...
Scrum Master
Rate- R400 p/h100% "In Office" Centurion; Initial 3 Months for 12 Months Assignment Experience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager.Solid understanding and experience of the agile principles.Solid understanding of the software development...
Senior Developer
Job Title: Senior Developer Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site) About the Role:This role involves developing and maintaining web applications using ASP.NET, adhering to coding standards and best practices. You will be responsible for debugging and...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Centurion
Rate- R400 p/h100% "In Office" Centurion; Initial 3 Months for 12 Months Assignment Experience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager.Solid understanding and experience of the agile principles.Solid understanding of the software development...
Senior Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Job Title: Senior Developer Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site) About the Role:This role involves developing and maintaining web applications using ASP.NET, adhering to coding standards and best practices. You will be responsible for debugging and...
Senior Network Engineer
Job Title: Senior .NET Engineer*Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications...
Senior Software Engineer
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...
Technology Architect
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,...
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