Supply chain GenAI shows productivity gains at individual level
Generative AI (GenAI) is being deployed by 72% of supply chain organisations, but most are experiencing middling results for productivity and ROI, according to a survey by Gartner. Productivity gains from the use of GenAI for individual, desk-based workers are not...
January breaks temperature records
January 2025 was the warmest month on record globally, despite an emerging La Niña. Typically, La Nina conditions are expected to reduce temperatures around the world – something that hasn’t happened this time around. Surface air temperature and sea surface...
Contact centre software market to test $150bn by 2030
The global contact centre software market size is expected to reach $149,58-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 23,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The contact centre software market encompasses software and services used by...
Bitcoin trading picks up in 2023
The renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency sent Bitcoin surging to a new 12-month high, with its price jumping above $31 300 in June. Although BTC lost some of its gains in the last week of the month, it still finished the first half of 2023 with an...
Integration challenges as zero-trust becomes a priority
A significant number of companies report they are facing challenges related to a lack of integration between zero-trust solutions deployed on-premises and in the cloud. This is among the findings from Fortinet's global 2023 State of Zero Trust report. Other key...
Brace yourselves for a new wave of cybersecurity threats
Security professionals have their jobs cut out for them, with 74% saying their organisation's sensitive data was potentially compromised or breached in the last year, according to Forrester. New research from Forrester shows the percentage of external attacks remained...
DDoS attacks doubled in 2022
In 2022, the total number of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks worldwide increased by 115,1% over the amount observed in 2021, according to new research from Nexusguard released in its DDoS Statistical Report for 2022. The data also showed that cyber...
AI, digital twins drive next wave of climate research
AI and accelerated computing will help climate researchers achieve the miracles they need to achieve breakthroughs in climate research. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, speaking during a keynote at the Berlin Summit for the Earth...
Upcoming Meta app set to rival Twitter
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instragram, will launch an new text-based conversation app on Thursday (6 July 2023). Threads, as the new app is called, is already available for pre-order on the Apple App Store, where the description reads: "Threads is where communities...
These legal issues are critical to AI regulation
With various lawmakers across the globe proposing regulations and guidance on large language model (LLM) tools, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard, Gartner, has identified four critical areas for general counsel (GC) and legal leaders to address. "Legal leaders can...
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Law limits total garnishment
Employees whose income is garnished to pay outstanding debts can breathe easier thanks to new legislation that was recently enacted. On 31st July 2017, the State President signed into law the Courts of Law Amendment Act No 7 of 2017. It amends the Magistrates' Courts...
Avaya unveils HD video conferencing and collaboration service
Avaya has announced the availability in South Africa of a new, cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration service, Avaya Equinox Meetings Online. The service -- available exclusively through Avaya channel partners - delivers the quality experience for which...
Tips for selling to CISOs
Selling cyber security products and services is challenging at the best of times. Security, even though it is understood to be essential, tends to be a grudge purchase for most businesses. "Security is aimed at preventing a business from falling victim to a breach or...
Siemens works on Uganda power
Siemens has made positive strides in collaboration with the Ugandan government and key stakeholders to identify opportunities to support some of the country's immediate and long-term energy and infrastructure ambitions. Speaking on the opening panel at Future Energy...
Speed, experience fuel retailers’ B2B expansion
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Mobile network security calls for new services
It has become more common these days to hear about the latest security breach or denial of service (DOS) attack, which highlights the many challenges businesses face as they look to curb an increasing number of attacks passing through their IT networks. In the telecom...
What we really need is radical data transformation
Forget growing the economy if data is not made affordable and accessible, or if app developers continue to disrespect phone users in South Africa, says Lorraine Steyn, CEO of KRS. There is currently a lot of buzz around ICT4D -- the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As...
1Life launches Chat Bot for Facebook
1Life has launched its 1Life Chat Bot, named Emily -- a first of its kind for the long-term insurance industry. Emily will offer consumers the convenience of sourcing instant life insurance quotes using popular social media platform -- Facebook -- through an engaging...
Qualcomm, Nokia collaborate on wide-scale mobile 5G NR
Qualcomm Technologies and Nokia have announced plans to conduct interoperability testing and over-the-air field trials based on the 5G New Radio (NR) Release-15 specifications being developed by 3GPP. The testing and trials intend to drive the mobile ecosystem toward...
What is your car really worth?
One of the biggest challenges for any car owner is to determine a realistic value for their car when trying to sell it. getWorth director Mark Ridgway provides some insights and tips to help buyers and sellers. The industry provides various price predictions, the most...
Cyber Security Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Penetration testing: Conducting penetration tests and attack simulations on business critical infrastructure, including internal servers, networks and applications. Identify and resolve security flaws to protect client assets.Perform occasional tests with various...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Business Analyst at Dananda Talent – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Job Description The business analyst should support the origination, structuring and execution of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure transactions by understanding the M&A and infrastructure product portfolio.Performing activities under...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a software developer to develop and maintain in-house actuarial valuation software. Key Requirements Ability to analyse complex actuarial processes and translate them into efficient software solutions.Skilled in troubleshooting issues within...
Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A Boutique Software company seeks the coding talents of a highly ambitious Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer to join its Cape Town team who will help design, develop and deliver cutting-edge high quality & reliable products and systems. Your role will...
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...
.Net Developer
Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Westlake
ENVIRONMENT:A Boutique Software company seeks the coding talents of a highly ambitious Junior-Mid C#.Net Developer to join its Cape Town team who will help design, develop and deliver cutting-edge high quality & reliable products and systems. Your role will...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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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