Sluggish telecoms drives operators to be full-stack suppliers
Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will reach $1,544-trillion in 2024, representing an increase of 2,4% year-on-year, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest...
Nvidia’s AI-driven triumph powered by strategic innovations
In a historic shift, Nvidia has taken Intel's coveted spot on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. For over two decades, Intel held its ground in this prestigious index after joining in 1999 alongside tech giant Microsoft and others. However, the advent of artificial...
Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler
New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...
WiFi-enabled products suffer first-ever decline
The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WiFi-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in decades-long history. After shipments grew 8,6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell...
The stark reality of what increased loadshedding means
If the current loadshedding scenario in South Africa worsens, there are going to be immense challenges facing those that rely on networks, fibre and LTE. This is the stark warning from Theo van Zyl, head of Wireless at Vox, who says: “Most of the operators providing...
Urgent call for SA healthcare sector to up its cybersecurity
Security specialist Check Point has warned the South African healthcare sector that it urgently needs to increase its cybersecurity defences. Recent data from the company reported that the industry - which is notoriously under resourced in all areas - has experienced...
Telegram proving popular with cybercriminals
The activity of online scammers in Telegram has significantly increased as they take advantage of the convenient functionalities of the messenger, according to Kaspersky experts. Phishers are skillfully utilising the messenger’s capabilities to provide various...
High inventory and low demand lead to PC decline
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 55,2-million units in the first quarter of 2023, a 30% decrease from the first quarter of 2022, according to Gartner. An unfavourable combination of oversupply and continued low PC demand due to economic uncertainties and a lack of...
Top cybersecurity trends for 2023
Security and risk management (SRM) leaders must rethink their balance of investments across technology and human-centric elements when creating and implementing cybersecurity programmes in line with nine top industry trends, says Gartner. “A human-centered approach to...
Half of executives are experiencing a ‘resiliency gap’
Despite three straight years of ongoing disruption and economic ambiguity, when it comes to resiliency, 53% of executives admit their company is not where it should be, according to new research by SAS. The analytics company’s latest report - Resiliency Rules...
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Growing concern over global security
The recent WannaCry and Petya ransomware attacks over the space of a month have emphasised the importance of preventing system breaches, and of providing an immediate and structured response to breaches. Recent research in the UK indicates that ransomware attacks 44%...
New head for Technology Innovation Expert Group
Ideco Biometric Security Solutions director Francois Vermeulen has been appointed as the new head of the Technology Innovation Expert Group (TIEG) for the Biometric Institute. The Group focuses on the provision of accurate and unbiased technical information, training...
Sophos XG firewall performs well in NSS Labs
NSS Labs has rated the Sophos XG Firewall as one of the highest performing firewalls in the industry in its most recent Next-Generation Firewall Group Test Report. The XG Firewall was "Recommended" as one of the top three products for security effectiveness. It passed...
Fujitsu and SUSE unveil ‘SUSE Business Critical Linux’ support
Fujitsu and SUSE have announced the launch of a new premium Linux support service, "SUSE Business Critical Linux," which will be exclusively offered by Fujitsu over the next 12 months. Fujitsu has selected SUSE as its preferred Linux partner for this new premium Linux...
Maybe you can get everything you want …
Think back to the last time you picked out a laptop computer: did you get everything you wanted? Or did you have to decide which features you absolutely had to have, and which could be left on the table? It’s an annoying fact that most mobile devices offer two or...
Epicor signs channel deal to grow SA presence
Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry specific software to promote business growth, announced today that it has signed an international channel distribution deal to accelerate business growth and meet demand across Africa. The arrangement will see...
Red Hat unveils production-ready hyperconverged infrastructure
Red Hat hasintroduced Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure, the industry's first production-ready fully open source hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution. Organisations with distributed operations, such as those in the banking, energy or retail industries,...
Integr8 recognised for HR technology innovation
ICT managed services specialist Integr8 has been recognised for its HR technology, having been nominated as a finalist in the Future of HR Awards 2017 in the category Best HR Industry Innovation Using Technology. Lance Fanaroff, joint CEO of Integr8, explains that HR...
MobiCash launches MobiSpaza in SA
Mobile financial services and technology company MobiCash has announced a spaza sector-focused mobile platform called MobiSpaza in South Africa. MobiSpaza is an inclusive business tool that builds bridges between spaza sector stakeholders, such as private...
SA’s Peach Payments partners with ACI on Alipay
ACI Worldwide, a global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, and Alipay have announced that they are launching Alipay in South Africa, via regional payment service provider (PSP) Peach Payments. This builds upon ACI's long-standing work with...
Software Developer Graduate (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you eager to join a dynamic team focused on improving urban environments through data and technology? Our client is seeking a Software Development Graduate to support their Developer Team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about social impact...
Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Software Developer Graduate (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you eager to join a dynamic team focused on improving urban environments through data and technology? Our client is seeking a Software Development Graduate to support their Developer Team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about social impact...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) 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....
Scrum Master
Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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....
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Senior Support Engineer (Exchange, Active Directory, Hyper-V) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist where your core function will be to provide a high level of support to Enterprise clients. You will be responsible for Software...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
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