SMBs shift to more agile performance management
SMBs in South Africa increasingly recognise that traditional approaches to performance management no longer meet their needs in a world of digital transformation and hybrid working models, so traditional performance reviews are thus starting to give way to more agile,...
Intel AI platforms accelerate Microsoft Phi-3 GenAI models
Intel has validated and optimised its AI product portfolio across client, edge and data centre for several of Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The Phi-3 family of small, open models can run on lower-compute hardware, be more easily fine-tuned to meet specific...
African phishing and scams record 234% increase
Kaspersky analysis has revealed that attacks related to data loss threats (phishing and scams/social engineering) increased significantly in Africa in Q2 2022 in comparison with the previous quarter – where the company’s security solutions detected 10 722 886 phishing...
More than half the global population will use digital wallets by 2026
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of digital wallet users will exceed 5,2-billion globally in 2026, up from 3,4-billion in 2022; representing strong growth of over 53%. The research predicts that the presence of 'superapps' will drive...
Only top performers are in line for wage increases
A June 2022 survey of 130 chief financial officers (CFOs) and CEOs showed that 51% of organisations favourr salary adjustments for only top performing employees as an employee compensation strategy, according to Gartner. Survey respondents indicated that employee...
Pathfinder has led a quarter century of Mars exploration
On a July evening in 1997, Jennifer Trosper drove home from work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory holding a picture of the Martian surface to her steering wheel. Earlier that day, the agency’s Pathfinder mission had landed on Mars encased in protective air bags and...
European ICT investments defy pressure, set to reach $1,1trn
According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach $1,1-trillion in 2022 and will get close to $1,4-trillion by 2026, growing at a 5% five-year 2021-2026 compound annual...
New ways hackers are targeting your data
Until a few years ago, phishing attempts were easily recognisable, thanks to poor grammar and unbelievable stories - like a foreign prince wanting to give you money. This is no longer the case, with scammers becoming increasingly convincing in their methods, warns...
Zondo Report demonstrates the chair’s vital governance role
On one level, the Zondo Report reads like an over-the-top morality tale about the perils of poor governance. In this morality tale, the villain is frequently the chair of the captured state-owned enterprise (SOE). This is particularly ironic because it is the chair...
IITPSA announces new award for young achievers
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced a new youth-focused category in the annual IITPSA President's Awards. The new award will debut at the 2022 President's Awards later this year, and will recognise outstanding...
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Sophos expands partner programme
Sophos has announced MSP Connect, a new partner programme that enhances the capabilities of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) by simplifying the complexities of managing multiple security solutions. The new program is also designed to help increase profitability, lower...
Airtel, Facebook bring connectivity to Nigerians
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Developing your career in a difficult economic year
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Making blended contact centres successful
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds security layer
With nearly 1-million malware threats released worldwide every day, it's vital that organisations deploy a proactive, defense-in-depth network security strategy that addresses multiple layers of the network. In an effort to provide enterprise businesses with greater...
Kyocera expands reach with Sizwe Africa IT Group
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has expanded its reach into enterprise and public sector markets by partnering with Sizwe Africa IT Group - one of South Africa's leading ICT solutions providers - as an ICT Systems Integrator. Says Nancy Meyer, chief operations...
BT Security Consulting helps in testing times
BT has announced the launch of Cyber Roadmap Consulting, a new consultancy programme designed to give large organisations a better understanding of their own cyber security risks and implement measures to mitigate these. The new service leverages highly skilled...
Integr8, Extreme, Duxbury launch networking-on-demand
In a ground-breaking move, three leading local IT companies have banded together to launch South Africa's first pay-per-use, fully-managed, corporate networking solution which will be targeted at developing markets throughout Africa. Dubbed EasyLAN, the solution has...
Edwardian Hotels London offers Aspect’s virtual host
Edwardian Hotels London has launched a new 'virtual host' service to its hotel guests, designed by Aspect Software. The artificially intelligent service, called 'Edward', is designed to deliver exceptional experiences for guests who prefer digital brand interaction....
Finalists for the African Banker Awards are …
The shortlist for the 10th edition of the African Banker Awards has been released. This year's shortlist is dominated by some of the larger banking groups from North, East, South and West Africa. The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner during the African Bank...
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Parktown
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Business Analyst (ILS) 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...
Java script Full stack Developer (advanced) – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in the IT Industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer. If you meet the below requirement, please send us your CV.Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Are you an exceptionally skilled developer looking to make an impact? Join our vibrant...
L1 ServiceNow Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic ServiceNow Level 1 Desktop Support Engineer to join our client in the telecommunications industry. This is a contract position based in Cape Town, offering a hybrid working model to provide flexibility between office and...
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Senior Data Engineer with a relevant tertiary qualification (Degree/Hons in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems, etc) and minimum 4-5 years' experience in data engineering, database administration or a related field, required to design, build and...
Scrum Master (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details: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...
Data Engineer
A leader in the Banking and Financial space is on the lookout for a Data Engineer to join their team. The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the Company's Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
Business Analyst – ServiceNow
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ServiceNow Business Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimizing and enhancing our ServiceNow platform to meet business needs. This role requires a deep...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Senior Data Engineer with a relevant tertiary qualification (Degree/Hons in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems, etc) and minimum 4-5 years' experience in data engineering, database administration or a related field, required to design, build and...
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