Top workplace predictions for CHROs in 2025
Gartner has revealed nine workplace predictions that HR leaders will need to take action on this year and beyond to ensure their organisation remains competitive, can attract and retain top talent, and achieve desired business outcomes. “This year’s predictions...
Smartphones defy challenges to post 2024 growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 2,4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331,7-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24). This marks the sixth...
Marketing leaders shift to genAI
Sixty-three percent of marketing leaders are planning to invest in generative AI in the next 24 months according to a survey from Gartner. Slightly more than half of respondents (56%) see greater reward than risk in generative AI. A Gartner survey of 405 marketing...
SABS warns about self-appointed regulators, watchdogs
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has noticed an increasing trend of some associations and industry bodies trying to derail the credibility of the SABS and creating confusion by publishing misleading information about their authority to regulate or govern...
IBM, VMware collaborate to modernise workloads
Enterprises have embraced hybrid cloud to deliver agility and drive their digital transformation. This requires enterprises to be able to run workloads and applications across more than one environment, and often multiple clouds. Yet at the same time, many...
Online privacy, cybersecurity awareness on a decline
The world's online privacy and cybersecurity awareness is declining, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 25 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally performed best in recognizing various online risks and how to avoid them...
Threat actors get creative, HP study finds
Threat actors are chaining different combinations of attacks together like Lego bricks to sneak past detection tools, according to HP's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from millions of endpoints running HP Wolf Security, researchers...
Trend Micro, Interpol take down phishing platform
Trend Micro's close cooperation with global law enforcement authorities has led to another major win after the dismantling of a prolific phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) operation. Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Middle East and Africa at Trend comments: "Trend...
Surge in global cyberattacks
There has been a 8% surge in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter of 2023, the most significant increase in two years, highlighting how attackers have cunningly combined next-gen AI technologies with long-established tools like USB devices to conduct...
These are the top email scams to be wary of
Kaspersky experts have outlined the top four email scam themes and tactics currently prevalent in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region (META). These scams highlight different social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals, however the objective remains...
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SA a breeding ground for cyber attacks
As markets in fast growing economies race to join the digital revolution they are fast being hijacked by cybercriminals, who are preying on security vulnerabilities in some fledgling IT environments. By Keith Matthews, country manager: South Africa at Orange Business...
Data fuels the intelligent enterprise of the future
The speed of digitalisation has left organisations pondering whether their current solutions can keep up with their existing business requirements, let alone give the organisation a platform upon which to innovate. By Drushen Naidoo, senior value advisor: financial...
Tailored change management takes Agile further
Agile is being picked up in software development but also other parts of the organisation, such as marketing, finance, and other divisions. This is according to Scott Ambler and Mark Lines, world authorities on agile development, at IndigoCube's Business Agility event...
South Africans spot opportunities in US
The First National Bank (FNB) estate agent survey for the first quarter of 2018, South Africans selling their homes for the purposes of emigration has grown from 2% in 2008 to 7,4% of total selling by the fourth quarter 2017 survey, and has remained at that figure for...
Measure the return on customer experience
Local customer experience (CX) platform developer and provider inQuba today announced the launch of its Journey Analytics solution. Journey Analytics provides a means to map out the actual journey customers take when engaging their providers, and allows companies to...
Mobile-only engagement disrupts insurance
When it comes to the insurance sector, it is mobile-only as insurance brands grapple with disruption from lighter, more agile technology rich cloud insurance products, says Ryan Barlow, chief technology officer of e4. "It is no longer just mobile-first, thanks to the...
Obsidian, HashiCorp partner on data centre architecture
Open Source technology and services specialist Obsidian Systems has become an official HashiCorp partner and will provide the South African market with access to next generation data centre management solutions. HashiCorp was established in 2012 to revolutionise data...
Need for clear remuneration policy
The increase in industrial action over the past two years has heavily stressed the need for a well-defined and well-understood remuneration policy in the event of a strike. According to the Department of Labour's Industrial Action report, workers involved in strike...
Making digital a reality for our customers
The discussions around digital transformation goes on, but as the concept matures, so does our understanding of the practical barriers and challenges facing companies everywhere. By Brad Pulford, Channel Lead, Dell EMC South Africa Transforming in this new age is not...
Who’s who at Dell EMC Partner Summit?
The partners who are making the Dell EMC Partner Summit in Cape Town possible are: Axiz is an African company invested in the future of the African Information and Technology Age. Our main focus to build EcoSystems to simplify the way our customers interact with our...
Mid to Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a self-managed, experienced Mid to Senior C# Developer who will be responsible for technical proficiency to write or review code for various applications, liaise with Designers / Business Analyst to decide on UI/UX elements and propose & motivate new...
Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Senior Business Analyst
Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within the company. You will drive technology solutions that enable business goals and create efficiencies. Your relevant industry experience together with a strong skillset in systems and data will give you the...
Integration Engineer
Senior Integration Engineer with relevant IT Degree and minimum 6 years experience as an IT Professional with software and data design, system design and integration and Cloud experience, required to the IT Solutions Team of an Asset Management Company based in...
Database Administrator at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within the company. You will drive technology solutions that enable business goals and create efficiencies. Your relevant industry experience together with a strong skillset in systems and data will give you the...
Integration Engineer – Western Cape Constantia
Senior Integration Engineer with relevant IT Degree and minimum 6 years experience as an IT Professional with software and data design, system design and integration and Cloud experience, required to the IT Solutions Team of an Asset Management Company based in...
Database Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Senior Credit Risk Modelling Business Analyst
Position OverviewOur client is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Credit Risk Modelling Business Analyst with a background in financial services and financial services products. This role requires a strategic thinker with 10+ years of experience in analyzing complex...
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...
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