VC funding above $2trn since 2020
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Webb reveals the smallest asteroids yet found
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope now includes asteroids on its list of objects studied and secrets revealed. A team led by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge repurposed Webb’s observations of a distant star to reveal a...
Load shedding is draining local businesses
The Experian Business Debt Index (BDI), which reflects the relative ability for business to pay their outstanding suppliers/creditors – in other words, the overall health of businesses in the economy - unsurprisingly declined sharply to a reading of 0,996 in Q4 2022...
Businesses look to behavioural biometrics to counter scam attacks
A new white paper from LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Multifaceted Fraud Attacks: Behavioural Biometrics as a Defensive Tool – has laid bare the challenges faced by organisations in addressing sophisticated fraud threats following increased digital adoption and...
A golden opportunity for innovative fintech startups
Applications are now open in South Africa for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative solutions to solve tomorrow’s payment and commerce challenges. This year’s VEI in...
Cybercriminals getting more creative with phishing attacks
More and more IT- and online services-related email subjects are being utilised as phishing strategies by cybercriminal, according to KnowBe4’s latest quarterly global phishing report. The results of the Q1 2023 report include the top email subjects clicked on in...
AI predictions may give time to prepare for solar storms
Like a tornado siren for life-threatening storms in America’s heartland, a new computer model that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and NASA satellite data could sound the alarm for dangerous space weather. The model uses AI to analyse spacecraft measurements of...
Smart packaging market will soar in the next decade
The role of packaging has evolved over time - from simply protecting and identifying a product, to driving sales via enticing graphics – and smart packaging is the latest iteration of this, utilising technology including sensors, indicators, and wireless communication...
Retailers need to look after existing customers
Salesforce’s Shopping Index data shows the first quarter of 2023 was a mixed bag for digital commerce with consumer loyalty shifting as prices rose and shoppers chose brands based on product pricing and the value of promotions rather than product availability and...
Smart homes in Europe and North America on upward curve
The number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 120,5-million in 2022, according to new research from Berg Insight. North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 39,2% of all households in the region had at least one smart home product...
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XaaS benefits SA businesses
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Better public sector financial management
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Online model multiplies maths results for Limpopo learners
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Security solutions for smart home and business
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Trends that affect IT asset disposal
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DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details: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....
Project Manager
POSITION AVAILABLE - PROJECT MANAGER - CONTRACT 6 MONTHS.Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.Excellent client-facing and internal communication skillPLEASE...
Cloud Database Engineer (2509) KG
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Design and implement cloud-based database solutions. Develop and maintain database migration plans. Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve database-related issues. Ensure that all database systems...
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...
Project Manager – Gauteng Primrose
POSITION AVAILABLE - PROJECT MANAGER - CONTRACT 6 MONTHS.Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.Excellent client-facing and internal communication skillPLEASE...
Cloud Database Engineer (2509) KG – Gauteng Midrand
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Design and implement cloud-based database solutions. Develop and maintain database migration plans. Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve database-related issues. Ensure that all database systems...
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...
Point of Sale & Business Intelligence Administrator at Famous Brands
The purpose of this position is to manage and maintain POS (Point of Sale) systems. To further implement, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot POS and other technical systems associated with this omnichannel approach. This position will further collate data through...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) 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...
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