Galaxy S25 puts AI centre stage
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series of phones at Unpacked 2025 event this week. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event emphasized the significance of software and AI capabilities over hardware...
Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI
This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...
IT, business services to stay resilient
Spending on IT and business services in Europe is expected to increase by 5,3% year on year in 2023 to reach $320,8-billion. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the 2023-2027 period is forecast to be 5.6% for the Western Europe (WE) and 5,8% for Central and...
Massive growth forecast for AR/VR
According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide, European augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) spending will reach $1,1-billion and $3,4-billion, respectively, in 2023. By 2027, AR/VR spending will...
VMware does its SA partners proud
By Mark Davison - Due to various reasons we're all familiar with, It's been a while since they last held them - but last night at The Roof in Bryanston, VMware hosted the event of the channel calendar so far when it recognised its top partners at its WeConnect awards....
SA entrepreneurs good at grabbing opportunities, but challenges abound
Small business owners in South Africa have no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit and grit, and most are building multiple businesses without help. But the two major challenges standing in the way of their growth in 2023 is lack of access to funding and the impact of...
OpenAI execs call for superintelligence oversight
Now is a good time to start thinking about the governance of superintelligence, with future AI systems set to be dramatically more capable than today's systems. This is the word from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, president Greg Brockman and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever,...
PC shipments in MEA decline as demand normalises
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing device (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, experienced a significant year-on-year decline of 13% during the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest industry...
Nvidia, Microsoft drive generative AI for Windows
Generative AI -- in the form of large language model (LLM) applications like ChatGPT, image generators such as Stable Diffusion and Adobe Firefly, and game rendering techniques like Nvidia DLSS 3 Frame Generation -- is ushering in a new era of computing for...
WiFi 6E ready to supercharge Internet speeds
The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has officially made a large tranche of additional 6E spectrum available to South African users, with immediate effect. By publishing its Amended Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2023 [Annexure B],...
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Endpoint lifecycle management from DiData
Dimension Data launched a set of endpoint lifecycle management services, and dedicated Apple practice to help companies deliver an anywhere, anytime mobile experience for apps, voice, and collaboration on iOS devices. Leveraging Dimension Data's global footprint, the...
UCT Properties & Services improves project management
Founded in 1829, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has a proud tradition of academic excellence and effecting social change and development. The university employs more than 5,000 staff members across six faculties, including Engineering and the Built Environment,...
Digital retail a double-edged sword
South African retailers have long lagged their counterparts in the US and Europe in terms of embracing new digital channels to improve business operations and marketing. However, they are now moving to catch up amid an increasingly competitive environment and demands...
Time for CIOs to be more pioneering
CIOs are struggling to come to grips with a world changing at an exceptional pace - this was the picture that was painted at the recent IDC CIO Summit 2017 series that took place in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria. Customers now expect much more -...
Tindall is chief operating officer at Rain
Gareth Tindall has been appointed as chief operating officer of newly-launched Rain, effective 1 June 2017. "Rain is a collaboration of the smartest minds who have been working tirelessly over the past few years to make an LTE-A network a reality, and I look forward...
NetApp aims to lead in hybrid cloud data services
More than two-thirds of CEOs of the 2 000 largest global organizations have identified digital transformation as the centerpiece of their growth and profitability strategies moving forward. To successfully transform, business leaders are recognizing the need for new...
Real-world training from Dynamic Technologies
Dynamic Technologies has established Dynamic DNA as part of its BEE Enterprise Development programme. Dynamic DNA is a 51% black female owned ICT learnership academy, which provides learners with a combination of the theoretical skills and hands-on work experience...
Elingo completes Ivanhoe Mines’ ShoreTel migration in record time
Ivanhoe Mines has contracted Elingo to assist it with the migration of its managed and licensing services from Singapore to a new office in Sandton, South Africa. Despite the challenging timelines and working across four different time zones, Elingo successfully...
Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security closes gaps
With the tactics of cybercriminals becoming ever more sophisticated, and with regulatory pressures also mounting, financial enterprises are up against increasing hurdles when it comes to future-proofing their ATMs, Point of Sale systems and Point of Service machines....
The Fireball makes you WannaCry
J2 Software cautions that the recent cyber-attacks serve to emphasise one brutal fact: every organisation is vulnerable to cybercrime. John Mc Loughlin, J2 Software MD, notes that recognising this threat and planning to prevent it is the key to mounting a successful...
Lead Angular Developer
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Angular. As a Senior Angular Developer,...
Senior Java Developer
Spring into Action! Are you a Senior Java Jedi with Spring in your step and Kafka on your mind? Do you thrive on scaling mountains of data while keeping bugs at bay? We're on the hunt for a code-slinging pro to help us tackle high-stakes banking projects, where your...
Junior Python (PowerBI) Developer LW
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Python (PowerBI) Developer. You will play a critical role in researching and analyzing the cloud footprint of our databases hosted on Azure and AWS platforms. This position requires a deep understanding of database...
Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior PowerBI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our clients in the consulting space are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI Developer skilled with Azure for a fixed term based in the Gauteng region on a Hybrid/ Onsite model. Work with an exciting team in diverse environments and grow your career exponentially!...
Cyber Security Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Are you a seasoned cybersecurity expert passionate about safeguarding critical digital assets in a cloud environment? One of South Africa's most trusted and innovative names in banking is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their dynamic team based in...
Automation Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Senior Business Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution company based in Pretoria is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to spearhead production vision and strategy. The goal is to enhance division profitability by driving product success through the design of efficient, scalable...
Automation 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...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution company based in Pretoria is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to spearhead production vision and strategy. The goal is to enhance division profitability by driving product success through the design of efficient, scalable...
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