FNB takes over Springboks lead sponsorship
First National Bank, a longstanding partner of SA Rugby and the Springboks since 2017, has become the principal partner of the Springbok teams, with the FNB logo now front and centre of the teams’ jerseys. The sponsorship is for all levels of SA Rugby, including...
Vodacom Business launches Digital Water Tower
Vodacom Business is proud to partner with the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) to address the growing water security challenges in Gauteng. Through this collaboration, Vodacom Business will leverage its digital solutions to drive enhanced water management and...
Cybercriminals stoop to exploit Israeli-Hamas conflict
Kaspersky has identified a scam campaign exploiting the Israeli-Hamas conflict whereby cybercriminals are attempting to capitalise on people's willingness to aid those impacted by deceiving potential victims into making donations - ultimately leading to the theft of...
Wrap: Gitex Global 2023
Gitex, held every year in Dubai, bills itself as the biggest IT show in the world. Kathy Gibson reports Dubai’s vision for a human-centric digital city Dubai is known as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, with an impressive array of...
Ancient diamonds shine light on the evolution of Earth
The analysis of ancient, superdeep diamonds dug up from mines in Brazil and western Africa has exposed new processes of how continents evolved and moved during the early evolution of complex life on Earth. These diamonds - which were formed between 650 million and 450...
Gartner forecasts 8% growth in IT spend
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting...
Intel launches Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors
Intel launched the new Intel Core 14th Generation desktop processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. This latest-generation desktop processor family includes six new unlocked desktop processors at launch, delivering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6...
GenAI spend to reach $143bn, with 73% CAGR
A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that enterprises will invest nearly $16-billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023. This spending, which includes GenAI software as well as related infrastructure hardware and IT/business services, is...
CIOs must prioritise AI ambitions and planning
rtificial intelligence (AI) - especially the leap in generative AI (GenAI) - is part of a larger shift in how humans and machines interact, according to Gartner. This shift provides two key focus areas for CIOs and IT executives as AI becomes an enterprise initiative,...
Big Tech faces multiple hurdles in the pursuit of Gen AI dominance
In a rapidly advancing technology landscape, generative AI (GenAI) stands out as the latest innovation frontier - and leading the charge in this domain are Big Tech (Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft). However, with progress comes challenges, says...
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Mimecast opens early adopter program
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Collaborative learning with Epson’s ultra-short-throw projectors
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Datatec’s Analysys Mason acquires AMI-Partners
Datatec's global specialist consulting and research firm Analysys Mason has acquired New York headquartered AMI-Partners. AMI-Partners, founded in 1996, is a SMB ICT focused global research and consulting firm that specialises in go-to-market (GTM) opportunity...
Break the seesaw of usability and security
There are two things we have been hearing a lot about in 2018: security and usability. By Brendan McAravey, country manager at Citrix South Africa The launch of the iPhone about 10 years ago helped start a revolution in how we access data. It not only set a new...
Organic growth of cloud expected to increase
There is still a lot for local businesses to learn about cloud before they see the true benefits, according to Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed. Not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution, Cruise says that a cloud strategy is different...
The evolution of the claims handling process
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Sophos Intercept X for Server blocks cyber attackers
Sophos has announced Sophos Intercept X for Server, next-generation server protection with predictive deep learning technology that provides constantly evolving security against cyber threats. Sophos' deep learning neural networks are trained on hundreds of millions...
SARS creates tax loopholes
When is a SARS tax court case win a loss for the fiscus? By Jean du Toit, attorney at Tax Consulting SA After the recent SARS court case, dealing with the taxable income of foreigners working in South Africa, it is hard to argue that no-one is working harder than SARS...
Long live the brick and mortar store
Online shopping has never been easier or more intuitive. You're at work or laying in bed, and with a simple click of the mouse you can book a dream vacation or the latest curved smart television, or your weekly groceries can be delivered to your doorstep. And most...
Liquid plans Cape to Cairo fibre
Pan-African telecoms group, Liquid Telecom, and Telecom Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable Liquid Telecom to shortly complete Africa's terrestrial fibre network stretching all the way from Cape Town to Cairo. Under the MoU, Liquid...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Project Manager (Tourism and Lodges)
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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...
DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
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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...
Project Manager (Tourism and Lodges) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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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...
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About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
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