At 160, the ITU is still relevant
This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World...
Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach
Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...
TymeBank reaches profitability in under five years
TymeBank reached its first month of profitability in December 2023, less than five years since launching in February 2019. It is believed to be the first digital bank to break even in South Africa and on the continent. "We are extremely proud of our achievement,...
Gates Foundation announces largest budget ever
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest annual budget to date, of $8,6-billion. With global health budgets in decline overall, a portion of the additional funding will go toward advancing global health innovations that will save and improve...
AI in the spotlight as 2024 ushers in economic uncertainty
Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook released today, as the global economy continues to grapple with headwinds from tight financial conditions, geopolitical rifts and rapid advances in...
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...
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Surveillance evolves as cameras get a brain
Advanced new facial recognition technology is giving ordinary surveillance systems the ability to learn, analyse what cameras see, conduct market research and even proactively mitigate risk. Video surveillance systems are an important step towards enhanced security,...
Syrex delivers perimeter security of the future
The partnership between Syrex and Check Point Software Technologies has gone from strength-to-strength over the past three years with the South African ICT solutions provider using it to provide local clients with a unique approach to next-generation firewalls. "At...
SilverBridge leave policy empowers employees
Since implementing its innovative discretionary time off (DTO) leave policy in January last year, SilverBridge Holdings has reported an overwhelming positive reception from staff resulting in employees better balancing their work and personal lives. Ruth Wotela,...
IoT and the opportunity for Africa
William Mzimba, chief officer of the Vodacom Business Group, shares his views on how IoT will help bridge the digital divide in Africa Digital adoption throughout the Africa continent has been a raging topic for years. More so when faced with stats detailing the...
22seven adds cryptocurrency tracking
Users of money management app 22seven are now able to link and track more than 1 800 cryptocurrencies in rands, via the app, a first for South Africa. In line with its aim of showing all their money in one place, 22seven now enables users to link their cryptocurrency...
Huawei partners to boost ICT skills development
There is critical shortage of skilled ICT professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa which hampers the growth of a thriving ICT sector and drive economic growth. To address this skills shortage, Huawei has launched an ICT Talent Ecosystem Program for Sub-Sahara Africa at...
Teraco says SACS cable to boost African connectivity
Teraco, Africa's largest vendor neutral colocation data centre provider has said that clients currently making use of its data centres in Cape Town and Johannesburg are set to benefit from the cross connection to the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) - Africa's first...
Revenue, profit growth for AYO
JSE-listed AYO Technology Solutions Limited (AYO) has posted revenue and profit growth for the financial year ended 31 August 2018. Revenue increased by 33% from R478-million to R639-million, with profit before tax up by 390% from R40-million to R196-million. Total...
Oracle honours partners for cloud business transformation
Oracle yesterday hosted its Oracle Partner Executive Forum, which takes place in six countries across the continent, as far afield as Senegal through to Kenya, throughout November. The Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) event provides Oracle's premier solution partners with...
Dell EMC advances VMware hybrid cloud
Dell EMC has announced key portfolio enhancements and integrations with VMware designed to help customers further automate operations of their modern data centre and hybrid cloud environments. "Organisations that digitally transform with a software-defined and...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an intermediate mobile developer who will be responsible for execution and working within the SDLC, from concept, architecture, design to implementation, and testing. Key Requirements 3-4 years' experience requiredAndroid (Java and/or Kotlin) and React Native...
Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Cape Town - Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for finance and technology? Our client, a leading Accounting & Auditing Firm, is seeking a Data Analyst with an Accounting Background to enhance financial reporting, streamline processes, and implement...
Lead Software Developer – Western Cape Kuils River
The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of software solutions to enable business strategies and priorities. Key Responsibilities:1.Software Development...
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,...
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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