South Africa and Brazil lead in time spent online
At the end of 2024, Internet users worldwide spent an average of six hours and 38 minutes per day browsing online, seven minutes more than at the beginning of the year but two minutes less than in the same period the previous year. With the average person sleeping...
Illicit crypto transactions lower than in traditional finance
In South Africa and many countries globally, the crypto industry now has the same controls as traditional finance - but with additional tools that allow for greater transparency, making financial crime more difficult. This is according to Johan Hetzel, global head of...
Geopolitical unrest fuels cybercriminal attacks
Cybercriminals have taken full advantage of the ongoing global geopolitical unrest to ramp up their activities during the first half of 2023, according to NetScout's latest Threat Intelligence Report. Threat actors launched approximately 7,9-million distributed...
Businesses must move from ‘resilience’ to ‘regenerative’ models
Analysis from global consultancy Kearney has found that more than half (56%) of executives say their current business transformations aren't working. Despite businesses moving from a focus on resilience during the pandemic to a new perspective of "regenerative", only...
Cloud concentration now a significant risk for organisations
The risk associated with dependence on a particular cloud provider for multiple business capabilities is in the Top 5 emerging risks for organisations for the second consecutive quarter, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner has surveyed 294 risk executives about...
Healthy outlook for European enterprise networking market
The European enterprise networking infrastructure market will grow 18,9% YoY in 2023, reaching a total value of $14,3-billion, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) latest Worldwide Ethernet Switching, WLAN, and Router Trackers. Demand for enterprise...
Innovation without disruption resonates with SA enterprises
Avaya's South African customers face the same challenges in moving to the cloud, and many of them have bought into the company's phased approach. Brett Butler, country manager of Avaya South Africa, points out that many of Avaya's largest customers in the financial...
Biden issues AI Executive Order
US President Biden has issued an Executive Order to help ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order directs the following actions: New standards for AI safety and security...
Update on Broadcom, VMware transaction
Broadcom and VMware have announced their expectation that Broadcom's acquisition of VMware will close soon, and it will be prior to the expiration of their merger agreement. The parties have received legal merger clearance in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European...
Most SA companies concerned about cloud security
In a local survey of 500 CTOs, Directors, C-suite respondents and business owners, Fortinet reveals that 89% of South African business leaders view cloud security as a major concern. The insights also show how businesses are focusing on overcoming significant barriers...
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Safeguard devices and data, Kaspersky warns
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Iridesse adds shine to CMYK printing
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Dell EMC accelerates AI adoption
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Digital transformation and Africa’s rail system
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Choose the right cloud for your digital revolution
In Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing our Digital Future, the authors speak of a triple revolution - that "we must rethink the integration of minds and machines, of products and platforms, and of the core and the crowd". By Derek Bose, senior director for South...
Network security 101 – cyber security basics
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Building an integrated, secure cloud strategy
According to research, cloud computing is cited as one of four critical technology trends - others include Internet of Things, mobile computing and social media - that are likely to have the most significant impact on business over the next two to three years. By...
RS Components signs partnership with Zerynth
RS Components has signed a partnership agreement with Zerynth, a start-up company that develops middleware software for Internet of Things (IoT) projects and applications. The key essence of the agreement is that the Zerynth IoT development environment will be...
Oracle debuts autonomous transaction processing
Oracle executive chairman and chief technology officer Larry Ellison has marked a milestone in the company's autonomous strategy with the availability of the latest Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Service, Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing. Leveraging...
SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with Materials Management (MM Module) and Inventory Management experience to join their team. The purpose of the role is to deliver functional expertise in SAP MM processes, including...
Client Solutions Analyst (US Timezone) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Overview: A wonderful opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious and highly regarded companies in the US. Your hours will be the same as theirs - US hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Pacific Standard Time (17:00 - 02:00 or 16:00 - 01:00 SAST, depending on US Daylight...
Senior Software Engineer
Looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer (React Native, React, C#, and .NET) - who is highly skilled in the Microsoft Stack. The candidate will be responsible for developing innovative, reusable Web and Windows-based tools. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
Desktop Engineer
Systems Engineer Enter one of the most rapidly evolving and innovative fields on the planet. Join the frontline of the technological revolution and work with industry-defining solutions in the ICT and Infrastructure space. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer (React Native, React, C#, and .NET) - who is highly skilled in the Microsoft Stack. The candidate will be responsible for developing innovative, reusable Web and Windows-based tools. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
Desktop Engineer – Western Cape Century City
Systems Engineer Enter one of the most rapidly evolving and innovative fields on the planet. Join the frontline of the technological revolution and work with industry-defining solutions in the ICT and Infrastructure space. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate...
Full Stack Developer
We are looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a solid foundation in Microsoft technologies, including C#,ASP.NET SQL Server, and preferably Blazor. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in developing scalable and robust...
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Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Fourways
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