Attack as a service trend targets SMEs
The dark web is rife with listings offering to target SMEs - especially law and accounting firms - by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, selling stolen credentials and performing ransomware as a service (RaaS) attacks. This is according to a recent investigation by...
Free file conversion tools carry malware risks
In the first 10 months of 2024, Kaspersky detected and blocked 111-million web-based threats across Africa. Web-based threats encompass a broad range of cyber risks that may trigger harmful events or actions via the Internet. According to Kaspersky experts, one such...
Economic evaluation crucial for NHI success
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Professor Edina Sinanovic - who has done numerous cost-effectiveness studies on alternative, preventative and diagnostic treatment and healthcare interventions - has highlighted the importance of economic evaluation in ensuring the...
Call for project management skills, but few are ready
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and other technologies have the potential to automate work activities that absorb 60% to 70% of employees' time today, according to McKinsey. But tools cannot automate interpersonal skills, the invaluable and very necessary...
AMD unveils purpose-built FPGA-based accelerator for trading
AMD has announced the AMD Alveo UL3524 accelerator card, a new fintech accelerator designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. Already deployed by leading trading firms and enabling multiple solution partner offerings, the Alveo UL3524 provides...
Kaspersky seeks students for Secur’IT Cup 2023
Registration is now open for the sixth edition of Kaspersky's international Secur'IT Cup aimed at young cybersecurity researchers keen on tackling the security issues posed by modern technologies. Participants can enter the contest both as teams or as individuals. The...
AI could solve critical challenges, improve our economy
Kathy Gibson reports – The launch of ChatGPT less than one year ago marked a significant milestone in the world – sparking enthusiasm and opening our eyes to the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can offer. This is the word from Maurice Radebe, head and...
Another record broken as Arctic and Antarctic ice shrink
Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on 19 September 2023, making it the sixth-lowest year in the satellite record, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Meanwhile, Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest...
SA insurance industry shows its resilience
The South African non-life insurance industry was heavily impacted by the Kwa-Zulu Natal floods in April 2022, the July 2021 civil unrest, and a hardened global and local reinsurance market - while life insurers have benefited from the normalisation of mortality...
Salaries, private pensions outperform August 2022
Further boosting July's growth, the average take-home pay tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) rose again in August 2023, surpassing the levels reflected last year. The latest data also reflects some good news for the local job market in Q3. "The...
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How Africa can embrace an AI-enabled future
It's no longer news that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a driving force behind the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the global economic returns of this revolution expected to be in the region of about $16-trillion, writes Zoaib Hoosen, MD of Microsoft. Along...
Clayton Naidoo is new Cisco GM
Cisco has appointed Clayton Naidoo as the new GM for sub-Saharan Africa, based out of the Johannesburg office in South Africa. In his role, Naidoo will oversee the implementation of Cisco's strategy in the region, executing a vision that delivers transformational...
Background screening is a business investment
There are many investments a business can make to improve its financial health. Some investments deliver tangible results, while others are more subliminal. In the case of human capital, pre-employment background screening is an investment into the business and its...
Richard Peasey joins Marval Africa
Richard Peasey, former chief information security officer for Absa, has joined Marval Africa's team as managing executive. Peasey will be driving new strategic goals and objectives in transitioning the local office into a stronger sales focused organisation. This...
Xerox workplace solutions boost mobility, security
With mobility and security dominating today's workplace, Xerox has responded with new solutions that safeguard both data and devices while offering greater cost control. Xerox Workplace Solutions includes print management and mobility offerings available in cloud or...
Kaspersky Lab boosts mobile threat defense
Smartphones have long been just as important for businesses as PCs or laptops, with employees in 14% of companies in South Africa accessing corporate intellectual property using their personal mobile devices and tablets. However, with this increasing workforce...
Plantronics, Polycom acquisition good news for resellers
Last week Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan African vendors Plantronics and Polycom wrapped up an acquisition that the companies say will bring customers a premier, comprehensive communications and collaboration experience for their UCC ecosystem. The good news for...
Schneider Electric debuts Easy UPS 3S
Schneider Electric South Africa has announced the launch of its Easy UPS 3S in Africa. Making business continuity easy for small and medium businesses, Easy UPS 3S is a 10-to-40kVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that offers robust electrical specifications and...
What do survey incentives do to data quality?
Research has proven that incentives increase survey responses. However, enticing a person to complete a survey with an incentive means you can be sure to get different answers. Whether you choose to incentivise your survey or not, data quality needs to be at the...
Partnership aims to ease unemployment
More than one in every three young people in South Africa did not have a job in the first three months of 2018. With unemployment rates close to 40% in youth and young adults between ages 15-34, solutions to aid employment are on the national agenda. Education...
Technical Architect 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...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Full Stack Web Developer
New opportunity for a self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic junior web developer interested in new experiences and professional growth to join our client's team in Cape Town to work on an innovative financial service brand. You will provide hands-on assistance...
PROJECT MANAGER (SMALL TO MEDIUM MULTIPLE PROJECTS)
Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
PROJECT MANAGER (SMALL TO MEDIUM MULTIPLE PROJECTS) – Gauteng East Rand
Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
AWS BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a seasoned AWS BI Developer to design, develop, and optimize business intelligence (BI) solutions leveraging AWS services. Work in a fantastic team in a fast-paced environment and grow your exponentially! Key...
Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in neutral NVOCC services, with a presence in over 70 offices worldwide, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in developing RESTful services...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
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