Green spaces play a massive role in cooling cities
As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there’s no shade available? A recent study in Nature Communications used NASA satellite data to identify a major gap in global resilience to...
How to make a career of gaming
South African gaming enthusiasts are keen to turn their passion into a career - but most are unaware of the training and job opportunities available to them. This is one of the findings of a new gaming and esports report from HP. “What is resoundingly clear from the...
How can CIOs drive the future digital business?
Kathy Gibson reports - This year, spending on digital technology will grow eight-times faster than economic growth. This means CIOs, in their leadership roles, have a massive task ahead to drive their organisations forward. Jyoti Lalchandani, group vice-president and...
SA needs to get proactive on fraud prevention
South Africans are facing an increasingly risk-based landscape when it comes to fraud with huge surges in incidents such as identity theft, money muling, and a multitude of both physical and digital scams. "Our research shows that identity theft has grown by more than...
Fraud still a big problem for banking customers
Although banks appear to be making greater efforts to resolve some types of consumer disputes internally, banking fraud related to current accounts and Internet banking remains high on the list of complaints to the Ombud for Banking Services South Africa (OBS). Two...
The challenges facing generative AI
Implementing generative AI comes with a multitude of challenges for enterprises including identifying suitable use cases, vendor selection, and addressing ethical considerations. Concerns regarding privacy, content generation, copyright infringement, and data leakage...
IaaS revenue tumbles but outlook is positive
Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) revenue growth dropped 9% between Q4 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, but is likely to bounce back later this year as cyclical trends return and organisations work through their cloud challenges. This is the view of market...
AppSec teams struggling to keep up with vulnerabilities
Application security (AppSec) teams are stuck in a catch-up cycle, unable to keep up with the increasingly rapid, agile development pace - and playing security defence via an endless and unproductive vulnerability chase. This is one of the key findings from a new...
Air transport industry looks to digitalise as baggage mishandling nearly doubles
Airlines and airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates amidst the growing number of passengers, with the number of mishandled bags almost doubling from 2021 to 2022 to 7,6 bags per thousand passengers. This is according to SITA's 2023 Baggage IT...
IT industry wakes up to ESG
Kathy Gibson reports - What is your carbon footprint? In a world where climate change and decarbonisation is a big issue, this is an important question for everyone to ask themselves, says Adam Simon, global MD and chief financial officer of Context. "Most people...
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New look for old power station
Paratus, the largest privately-owned Pan African telecoms operator, has revealed the new look to the Old power Station in Windhoek. Together with its subsidiary Canocopy, the Ricoh distributor in Namibia, Paratus upgraded the structure of this historic landmark whilst...
SearchWorks adds search types, launches mobile app
Technology company, e4, has expanded its SearchWorks offering with four new search types, following increased demand from its client base. The new search types are relevant to attorneys, estate agents, mortgage originators and now also car dealerships through the...
Online marking debuts in IEB schools
CSX Customer Services, a specialist solutions and support company in the Metrofile Holdings group, has piloted a project for the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). The project, which was successfully completed in July, incorporated online marking technology for the...
The case for cyber insurance
South Africa has not come through recent cyber-attacks unscathed. When cyber criminals breach a network, it's done with the malicious intent of gathering data: medical records, personal information, ID numbers and account details. The propensity and magnitude of...
Mellanox InfiniBand central to CHPC growth
Almost two years have passed since the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) chose Mellanox FDR InfiniBand to assist it in its goal of providing high-end computing resources to the South African...
Transforming insurance with cloud
The rise of cloud computing has been nothing short of remarkable. What was once considered an interesting, if largely misunderstood, technology option has now become an integral part of the long-term business strategy of most insurers. But how can they benefit from...
Adding augmented reality to existing apps
The interest in the new augmented reality (AR) advances of the new iPhones launched this week has the internet buzzing. However, many digital professionals remain uncertain on how to include it into their existing offerings. Local AR specialist, NMPi Labs can now...
RS Components celebrates 80 years
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the global distributor for engineers, has celebrated 80 years since opening its first business operations in London, UK. Founded as Radiospares, in 1937, the company started as a supplier of parts to the...
Rustenburg gets MTN LTE coverage
MTN has expanded the rollout of LTE coverage to Rustenburg, by refarming of existing spectrum. The LTE activation followed significant new site densification in Rustenburg in 2017 as well as deployment of UMTS900 to improve indoor 3G coverage. The UMTS900 band would...
DevConf back for round three
DevConf, the developers' conference and exhibition that drew standing-room only crowds in 2016 and 2017, is gearing up for round three in 2018, with good news for Cape Town's developer community. By popular demand, DevConf will also be staged in Cape Town next year,...
Database Administrator (SQL, Windows, Linux, NoSQL) (JHB) – Gauteng Brooklyn
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic FinTech company, specializing in eCommerce, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems. This includes ensuring data confidentiality, integrity,...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...
Business Central Developer
Exciting Opportunity Alert!Are you a talented Business Central Developer ready to make an impact? We're seeking a driven professional with expertise in MB-800 and MB-920 certifications, and a solid track record in Business Central development. If you excel in AL...
Data Analyst
My client based in Centurion is looking for a self-motivated Data Analyst that can operate independently. This person will be involved in the formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes. Job Specifications: Formulation and...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...
Business Central Developer – Gauteng Boksburg
Exciting Opportunity Alert!Are you a talented Business Central Developer ready to make an impact? We're seeking a driven professional with expertise in MB-800 and MB-920 certifications, and a solid track record in Business Central development. If you excel in AL...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
My client based in Centurion is looking for a self-motivated Data Analyst that can operate independently. This person will be involved in the formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes. Job Specifications: Formulation and...
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...
Data Engineer: Ingestions Squad (Group Data & ML Platform Tribe)
What will you do?Our client is a newly created engineering organisation on a mission to empower and accelerate autonomous value creation through insights and ML across the group. The company's main users are the data scientists and analysts who sit inside the business...
Digital Product Data Specialist (3-Month Contract)
Our client is seeking a Catalogue Assistant with a strong background in eCommerce and digital product data management for a 3-month contract. If you're tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and capable of managing product information, this could be the role for you.Key...
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