Convenience, technology high on passenger wish list
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritise convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and...
Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative
Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have launched the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to help drive innovation. The...
Usurpa Gallery introduces a new medium of fine art
As the first fine-art physical NFT gallery in South Africa, the Usurpa Gallery has taken a bold new step by opening The New Medium group exhibition featuring 12 local artists. The organisers say the exhibition - running at the gallery until 1 June - adds a "new...
US agencies take down Russian malware network
The US Justice Department has announced the completion of a court-authorised operation, code-named Medusa, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called "Snake". The US Government attributes the malware to a unit...
Spike in demand for deepfakes on the darkweb
Kaspersky has discovered that deepfake creation tools and services are available on darknet marketplaces and, depending on the complexity of the project and the quality of the final product, prices for one minute of deepfake video range from $300 to $20 000. The...
Digital workers struggle to find info to do their jobs
A recent survey by Gartner found that 47% of digital workers struggle to find information or data needed to effectively perform their jobs. "Employees struggle to stay afloat as information and applications flood their digital workplace. Although digital workers are...
Digital workers want to help create their hybrid work model
A recent survey by Gartner found that 77% of digital workers want to participate in creating their hybrid work model, while just 14% prefer to have their hybrid work environment mandated. "One of the biggest challenges to hybrid work is the lack of alignment between...
Accelerating sustainability spend will fuel digital growth
European spending on digital transformation (DX) is forecast to exceed $550-billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 15,9% from 2022. According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) latest Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide, DX spending in Europe...
Consumers want brands to offer local language support
When it comes to buying from brands online, over four in five consumers won't buy from a brand that doesn't offer local language support, according to a new report released by RWS. The provider of technology-enabled language, content and IP services, asked 6,500...
SAFPS platform aims to combat fraud
Traditionally, South Africa has been a popular country among fraudsters looking for every opportunity to try and find their next victim. Statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) point out that there was a 600% increase in incidents...
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Alternative wireless connections
In certain instances it is not possible to connect network components utilised in industry with a fibre connection. Therefore alternative wireless connections must be made available. "When wireless connections are needed for the inter-networking of devices ie. the...
Quantum cryptography will be ultra-secure
With an increasingly connected world spurring on the perpetual rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), data is firmly establishing itself as the dominant fuel within many organisations, being central to the way they work, writes Ronald Ravel, director: B2B South Africa...
Westcon-Comstor is Cisco’s Africa Distributor of the year
Westcon-Comstor was awarded the title as Africa Distributor of the Year (2017) at the recent Cisco Partner Summit held in Dallas Texas this month. The award recognises the efforts made by the Comstor arm of the company, through the execution of innovation, leadership...
Hit the ground running in the new year
Widely touted as an organisation's biggest asset, data is on the minds of a lot of companies. It's being hailed as the secret to customer satisfaction, sales and marketing efforts, and a bird's eye view of an organisation's customer base. However, too many companies...
Online short courses provide practical ICT skills
South Africans seeking to meet growing corporate demand for high-end and specialist IT skills could increase their employability by combining world class online short courses with practical experience, instead of committing to years at a college or university. This is...
Shopping online is a big deal
Increasingly, South Africans are enjoying the convenience of shopping online. And at this time of year, when the jingly tunes and bright baubles joyfully adorn the tangible aisles of brick-and-mortar shops, e-commerce retailers are on high alert to strengthen their...
Cloud archiving versus tape
Data management and specifically data archiving is critical to businesses in their quest to gain better control over their IT environments. There are two distinct ways to do this: tape archiving or cloud archiving, and the latter is gaining more prominence says...
Making IoT a reality in Africa
Although the Internet of Things (IoT) is still in the early stages in Africa, it is starting to gain traction in Africa across different verticals. The maturity level varies between different markets, with some in the exploring phase and others with much more concrete...
Equipping Gen Z for the 4th Industrial Revolution
Generation Z -- those born between 1996 and the present -- are watching less television than their predecessors. Instead they are spending all that free time on their phones - in fact, they are spending over 15 hours a week on their smartphones, which are a mode of...
AData debuts XPG Storm RGB M.2 2280
AData Technology has launched the XPG Storm heatsink add-on for M.2 2280 drives. STORM features an aluminum heatsink and with a fan. It can be easily affixed to any compatible SSD to provide powerful cooling. Lower SSD temperatures promote more stable storage and...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Synon Developer
Are you a seasoned RPG Developer with strong Synon experience? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our growing team. Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the software system.Perform analysis and...
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The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of all manual and automated tests required to ensure excellence in software quality delivered. This position holder will report to the Quality Engineering Manager.Key activities include:Oversee...
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....
Synon Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Are you a seasoned RPG Developer with strong Synon experience? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our growing team. Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the software system.Perform analysis and...
Software Quality Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of all manual and automated tests required to ensure excellence in software quality delivered. This position holder will report to the Quality Engineering Manager.Key activities include:Oversee...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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....
Project Manager
POSITION AVAILABLE - PROJECT MANAGER - CONTRACT 6 MONTHS.Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.Excellent client-facing and internal communication skillPLEASE...
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WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Design and implement cloud-based database solutions. Develop and maintain database migration plans. Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve database-related issues. Ensure that all database systems...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
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