Property set for improved sales
A survey of first quarter property sales activity shows that brokers expect a further rise in business confidence, along with improved sales activity across all three major commercial property classes. Interest rate cuts appear to be the main demand stimulus, writes...
Stranded astronauts set to splash down
The two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) are on their way home, expected to splash down around 22h45 tonight (South African time). The SpaceX Crew-9 will return to Earth following an approximately 15-hour journey in the Dragon...
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...
SA among top countries for fintech adoption
South Africa scores highly for fintech adoption, according to new research by Tipalti. The study analysed factors such as global fintech adoption rates, Google searches for fintech by country and the regions that have the highest virtual capital funding to uncover the...
Cisco acquisition of Splunk comes with challenges, says GlobalData
Cisco's strategic acquisition of cybersecurity company Splunk not only propels the company deeper into AI-enabled data-driven security and observability but also injects an impressive $4-billion into its annualised recurring revenues. However, the challenge ahead lies...
SOE CEO appointments remain a governance minefield, says IoDSA
News reports that the Minister of Public Enterprises has rejected the name put forward by the Eskom board to replace André de Ruyter as CEO once again raising the complex governance issues relating to the appointment of senior management at state-owned enterprises...
Webb finds carbon source on surface of Europa
Jupiter’s moon Europa is one of a handful of worlds in our solar system that could potentially harbor conditions suitable for life. Previous research has shown that beneath its water-ice crust lies a salty ocean of liquid water with a rocky seafloor. However,...
African smartphone market picks up
Newly-released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's smartphone market saw shipments grow 7,6% year on year (YoY) in Q2 2023 to total 19,6-million units. This growth follows seven quarters of continuous YoY decline. Among...
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PPS launches financial planning platform
PPS has launched PPS Horizon, a web-based tool that gives guided financial planning and advice to investors, in a safe environment. The design architecture of this web based tool is the first of its kind in the country. It has been designed in particular for use by...
The rise and rise of Truecaller
Truecaller states that it has reached over 100-million active users. In less than a year, the app has leapfrogged from 100-million monthly active users (MAUs) per month to 100-million daily active users (DAUs) and is still growing. With more than 20% of its user base...
Expat pay more complicated than the exchange rate
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Making VM performance management practical
In today's highly-virtualised, hyper-converged technology world, new data centre tools and technologies can become quite abstract and conceptual. "The data centre realm is certainly becoming more complex," says Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited. "Data volumes...
Fujitsu PrimeFlex achieves VMware and Microsoft certification
Fujitsu has announced the completion of VMware and Microsoft certification across its line-up of PrimeFlex integrated systems for hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) based on the latest Fujitsu PRIMERGY M4 server range. This gives customers moving to HCI or scaling an...
‘Impolite science’ at Cape Town Science Centre
The Cape Town Science Centre will be running a Grossology programme, uncovering the science behind all things slimy, oozy, stinky, creepy, crawly & scaly, this weekend from 27 April to 1 May 2018. The new show, titled "Gums to Bums", allowing audiences to...
Ecobank invites entries for fintech challenge
Ecobank is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter its Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Now in its second year, the initiative gives African start-ups the chance to promote their fintech solutions, and potentially to partner Ecobank in rolling-out their solutions...
Decrypting blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are dominating the media. This one has collapsed, that one is on the rise, and a new one is around the corner. Their flavour isn't quite as piquant today as it was yesterday thanks to fraud, an upsurge in Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) and the...
WhoIs: where are you?
In April 2016, the European Union (EU) Parliament approved the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR will repeal the existing Data Protection Directive in the EU when it comes into force on 25 May 2018. By Somayya Khan, partner at Adams & Adams...
The big six of smart cities
The term smart city is not a new one and, while some examples already exist on the African continent, it is not as widespread as it should be. Urbanisation, economic, social and environmental sustainability requirements are putting increasing pressure on cities'...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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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...
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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...
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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
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