Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

BETI struggles to gain momentum

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica monthly at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped further in February 2025, reflecting South Africa’s weaker economic...

New ESA supercomputer boosts space programmes

Space HPC is designed to enhance ESA’s scientific research and technological development efforts, while also providing small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) with access to resources that foster innovation and collaboration within the European space industry. The...

These are the IoT-related threats to be aware of

Kaspersky has delved into the evolving threats targeting the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) sector. With IoT devices, such as routers and smart home components, projected to exceed 29-billion by 2030, Kaspersky's research offers critical insights into attack...

More Bitcoin addresses move into profit

In just two months, the world`s largest and most expensive crypto, Bitcoin, has lost nearly 15% of its value. After reaching this year`s high of nearly $31 500 on 15 July, Bitcoin`s price dropped to $29 000 in the following weeks. It continued struggling for direction...

This is when and how the next mass extinction is likely to occur …

A new study shows that unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs died out, eliminating nearly all mammals in about 250-million years time. The research, published in Nature Geoscience and led by the University of Bristol,...

The rising cost of financial crime compliance

Financial institutions bear the massive cost of $206,1-billion as the financial cost of compliance to guard against crime. This cost is comparable to more than 12% of global research and development (R&D) expenditure and equates to $3.33 per month for each...

MENA regional IT spending tipped for 4% growth

IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to accelerate in 2024, increasing 4% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. MENA's IT spending is projected to total $183,8-billion in 2024, up from $176,8-billion in 2023. In...

GenAI set to take over most B2B sales work

By 2028, 60% of B2B seller work will be executed through conversational user interfaces via generative AI sales technologies, up from less than 5% in 2023, according to Gartner. "Sales operations leaders and their technology teams must prepare for the convergence of...

Wearables bounce back

Global shipments for wearable devices returned to growth in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) reversing two quarters of decline, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. The market grew 8,5% year...

Quantum computing finds faster routing in disasters

Terra Quantum and Honda Research Institute Europe (HRI-EU) have collaborated to develop new methods to shorten escape times in emergency situations. In the joint project, Terra Quantum and HRI-EU have demonstrated the potential of hybrid quantum computing methods to...

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Private security, crime prevention must change

As criminals and crimes continue to evolve, it is essential that security providers challenge the status quo. As Albert Einstein once said; insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. For too long the security industry has...

Global Refer launches to SA’s talent sourcing sector

Social recruitment has now become available to the South African business sector, with the launch of Global Refer, which offers an easy way for a user to sign-up, create a job ad and then share it to their network on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. "The platform offers...

Why permanent residency is important for expats

The work permit process can be time-consuming and even painful, depending on your permit categorisation. By Marisa Jacobs, head of immigration and mobility at Xpatweb One question often asked is whether an expatriate should consider a Permanent Residency application...

Proposed Code amendments a mixed bag

On the 29 March, the Dti released proposed amendments to its Codes of Good Practice on Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) for public commentary within a 60-day period. The amendments present somewhat of a mixed bag for South African businesses. This is...

Common Criteria Certification boosts Kaspersky product

The Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows application - a core part of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business - has officially been certified for passing the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (CC), an international standard for...

Zebra unveils card printing solution

Zebra Technologies has announced a new generation of intelligent card printers and card design software designed to bring high-quality card printing solutions to the security, retail and hospitality industries as well as education and finance institutions. Zebra also...

Software AG leads in full Life cycle API management

Gartner has named Software AG a Leader in its 2018 Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management. Software AG’s webMethods API Management platform plays a significant role in digital transformation - facilitating the use of valuable backend functionality and data...

Logicalis to acquire Coasin Chile

Datatec has announced that a subsidiary of Logicalis Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Coasin Chile, a Chilean ICT services and solutions provider, which also has operations in Peru. The acquisition, which is expected to...

CA leads in full lifecycle API management

CA Technologies has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2018 Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management for the sixth consecutive time. The report evaluated CA Technologies for its ability to execute and completeness of vision, which included evaluation of the...

Three months to multi-tenant open access cloud

When Routed, a neutral cloud provider, looked to develop the backbone of its cloud business, the company turned to VMware and its vCloud Director to help build a multi-tenancy environment that could provide its customers access to a high performance, highly available...

Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to design and implement strategies that streamline software development and delivery processes. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years or more of work experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar software engineering...

Business Analyst (Product)

Leading Asset Management company based in Cape Town seeks a smart, dynamic Business Analyst to work with their product team with their bespoke software products.Completed BCom / BSc Honours with approx 1-2 years relevant experience working closely with the Product...

Project Manager IT

IT Software Development Project Manager with relevant IT qualification, and minimum 3 years' IT project management experience, specific to software development projects in the Financial Services Industry, required to assist in embedding agile practices and...

Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Data Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500+ highly skilled employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing...

Intermediate C# Developer

Are you passionate about coding and eager to grow your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment? We're looking for a skilled Intermediate C# Developer to join an innovative team. Responsibilities: Design and develop high-quality software applications using...

IT Engineer

Hire Resolve's Client are seeking an IT Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Durbanville office. This hands-on technical role involves working with a range of technologies, including Debian/Linux, Arduino, ESP32, Mikrotik, routing, Bash, and Python. The ideal...

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