AI PCs on track to be the only show in town
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...
Opportunity knocks for Africa
Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...
Tax breaks for investing in renewable energy
What is believed to be South Africa's first private equity fund which allows green energy investors to qualify for SARS-approved tax deductions has been launched. Section 12B of the Income Tax Act No. 58 of 1962 allows for a tax deduction for certain qualifying assets...
Hardcopy shipments dipped in 2022
Western European shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 4,1% year over year to 16,7-million units in 2022. Supply chain issues continue to hamper opportunities for most brands, especially in the consumer segment, but it wasn't all doom and gloom, as some saw their...
Study finds brewery wastewater could be turned into bioenergy
As water continues to be a scarce resource globally and the energy crisis strengthens its grip on South Africa, researchers are trying to find environmentally friendly ways of extracting the full benefits of the resources that we already have. A recent study...
Content Services overcome profitability challenges through streamlined workflows
The existence of paper within a business process is typically a road block that slows business processes down. This is the word from Greg Griffith, senior product manager at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, who adds that the existence of paper within a...
Big power cuts crash growth outlook
Near-term growth prospects have slumped due to intensified power cuts, according to Absa's first quarter perspective report. The bank has cut its GDP forecast for Q4 22 to -0,5% q/q and also projects a Q1 23 contraction. For 2023 as a whole, the impact of power cuts...
IBM acquires GraphQL server developer
IBM has acquired StepZen, which has developed a GraphQL server that helps developers build GraphQL APIs quickly and with less code. Founded in 2020, StepZen provides an easier way for developers to build GraphQL APIs. The technology takes a declarative programming...
Gas, private sector and free market investments crucial for SA to fix electricity crisis
The voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), says it supports President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to address South Africa's electricity crisis, but adds that massive reforms from an investment and policy perspective need to be...
Global tech spend to surpass $4trn in 2023
Global tech spend will grow 4,7% to reach $4,4-trillion in 2023, according to Forrester's Global Tech Forecast, 2022 to 2027. The Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) will experience the fastest regional tech spend growth, despite macroeconomic...
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Prevent upheaval from damaging employee engagement
Employee engagement is a buzzword. Everybody knows it. However, few people know that employee engagement means money. Research shows that companies in the US with engaged employees can outperform those without by up to 202% and have 6% higher net profit margins. And,...
IoT: data and devices for a brave new world
Since 2010, predictions for growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) have been staggering, and one thing has become clear: IoT is growing worldwide. However, the true value in IoT is not in the devices, says Sean Laval, technical head of IoT at Comsol Networks. "The...
The impact of technology trends on business
The year 2016 saw some interesting developments in the IT infrastructure space, including the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the launch of low range networks that enable more devices to be connected and communicate, writes Peter Stutz, portfolio manager:...
Mobile apps empower local government
We've fallen in love with our beloved mobile apps, but how can we use them to solve our real social challenges, asks Marc Fletcher, manager: marketing and business development at Intervate, a T-Systems company. The start of 2017 saw many of South Africa's provinces...
Med-e-Mass partners with Datos Health
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Why a multi-cloud strategy makes sense
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The circle of engagement
In this Aptean white paper, James Wood, director of Factory & Activplant product lines at Aptean and Ian Huntly, CEO and MD of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, whose organisation represents Aptean in South Africa, discuss the importance of achieving employee...
Time to review critical security controls
Recent incidents have highlighted the need for all companies and organisations to review the safety and security of their data and their IT systems, as standard approaches no longer protect against myriad vulnerabilities, an expert says. "Even the highest judicial...
Genetec announces Security Center 5.6
Genetec, a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, has announced general availability of its unified security platform Security Center 5.6. Key enhancements include additional cybersecurity measures, a new HTML5-based web client,...
Lifelong learning now the master of all skills
Many of the jobs that this year's first-year accounting and medical students will be doing by the time they finish their studies don't yet exist, while many conventional professional roles will have disappeared or changed beyond recognition. This means people and...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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Our client is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team. The candidate will have extensive experience with system administration and the latest DevOps tools and practices. The candidate will be responsible for the deployment and operation of...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly skilled team of software engineers, front-end developers, and UX/UI designers. They specialise in developing elegant solutions for intricate problems. They prioritise creating a dynamic and nurturing environment that empowers...
DevOps Engineer (AWS Python Terraform) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team. The candidate will have extensive experience with system administration and the latest DevOps tools and practices. The candidate will be responsible for the deployment and operation of...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Senior Software Developer – C#
Where will you work? We spend 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.You will work within a great and respectful environment· You will work with friendly and helpful people· Bottomless coffee at the office· Regular training/courses relevant to your role.·...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....
Senior Software Developer – C# – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Where will you work? We spend 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.You will work within a great and respectful environment· You will work with friendly and helpful people· Bottomless coffee at the office· Regular training/courses relevant to your role.·...
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Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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