From Boomers to Zoomers, boost Black Friday sales
With the world’s most famous sales day fast approaching, new research from Infobip highlights how different generations want to communicate with businesses and brands ahead of Black Friday - with 86% of all generations expecting targeted and relevant communications,...
Cloud market set to go stratospheric
The cloud market continues to surge, with enterprises spending more and more money on cloud infrastructure services each year and, after four straight quarters of revenue growth, the entire sector grossed a record $84-billion in Q3 - 23% more than in the same period...
ChatGPT could be a serious cybersecurity threat
Microsoft is reportedly investing $10 billion in OpenAI, the owner of the somewhat controversial large language model chatbot ChatGPT. It uses a deep learning technique to generate text and conversations often indistinguishable from those created by actual humans....
IT services providers wise to include ESG opportunities
IT services providers that are expanding their portfolios to target environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are making a wise move as many enterprises require assistance developing and implementing ESG-related initiatives. GlobalData notes that these...
Long-lost lizard discovered in the Western Cape
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and collaborators from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Bayworld Museum rediscovered the rare Orange Sandveld Lizard (Nucras aurantiaca) during surveys in December 2022. The lizard has only been recorded...
Rise in inactive BTC as market stagnates
Bitcoin hodlers are becoming increasingly popular, with investors looking to hold on to their BTC longer. BTC hodlers are optimistic about the future of bitcoin and its ability to increase in value over time. The total amount of inactive bitcoin (BTC) for at least six...
North America switches to smart electricity meters
A new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that the penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached 74% in 2021. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.,8%...
Climate change an existential risk as multiple crises pile up
Kathy Gibson reports - Multiple crises are facing people and businesses as we go into 2023, topped by energy, food and the cost of living. These are the top risks for 2023 identified by the World Economic Forum's latest Global Risks Report, with the cost of living...
Global PC shipments in almost 30% decline
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 65,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 28,5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the largest quarterly shipment decline since Gartner began tracking the PC market...
Bracing for uncertainty: financial services predictions for 2023
As recession anxieties and geopolitical tensions cloud the global economic horizon, the financial services sector is preparing for a rocky 2023. How will industry leaders wield their data and advanced analytics to weather the storm? Some of SAS' foremost industry...
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Put customer communications on the boardroom agenda
It can be tempting to take a scattered approach to customer communications to attract new customers and upsell your current base. However, how you choose to communicate with customers could be the crucial factor in pulling ahead of the competition, writes Jacques van...
Harel Mallac Bureatique wins BDS Africa Distributor award
Long-term Xerox partner and leading Mauritian print solutions provider Harel Mallac Bureautique was named Africa Operations Distributor of the Year at the Bytes Document Solutions Sales Honours and Achievers Awards evening held recently. Harel Mallac Bureatique has...
NetApp strengthens enterprise’s ability to protect data
NetApp has announced enhancements to its data protection software, including NetApp OnCommand Insight. The company also introduced NetApp Data Protection Solutions for Microsoft Office 365 to help customers reduce the risk of data loss while enabling business...
Payroll fraud a serious threat to sustainability
Payroll is one of the largest expenses for small and medium businesses and larger enterprises in West Africa, yet many organisations are neglecting the importance of managing the risk of fraud in this area of the business. That's according to Magnus Nmonwu, regional...
Ericsson launches 5G plug-ins
5G subscription uptake will commence in 2020 and is expected to be faster than for 4G. The development of 5G is being driven by new use cases that will impact both consumers and industries. New applications and use cases anticipated for 5G include safe, self-driving...
Loot.co.za joins MySchool network
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet has announced a new partnership that sees online retailer loot.co.za join the fund-raising initiative that raises millions of rands for schools and charities every year. MySchool supporters will now be able to shop loot.co.za's online...
Siemon debuts new wall mount cabinet
Siemon has introduced a new wall mount cabinet into the African market that saves valuable floor space whilst providing a cost-effective means to secure and protect network equipment from dust, tampering and other hazards in a wide range of applications. The Wall...
Imperial Auto protects itself with Kaspersky
Imperial Auto, the largest network of vehicle dealerships in South Africa, has been protecting 3,200 endpoint users, as well as the servers in the virtual environment, with Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced. The company lists the encryption element of...
Innovation Summit to host blockchain hackathon
The world is abuzz about blockchain: Forbes is writing about it, Sir Richard Branson is hosting exclusive conferences about it. Now, the SA Innovation Summit, partnering with Santam, is offering an opportunity to all South-Africans to get involved in building...
Cognitive analytics: from hindsight, to insight, to foresight
As organisations progress through the analytics maturity curve - from descriptive, to diagnostic, to predictive, to prescriptive - they can build the systems to enable rapid transformation. Gavin Holme, country manager: Africa at Wipro, and Rudraksh Bhawalkar,...
Pre-Series Analyst
Brief Role DescriptionTo ensure part readiness for the full scope of local, CKD and direct purchase components to support the milestones in model years and new vehicle projects. To ensure part availability and supply of local, CKD and direct purchase components to...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performanceareas: Assist with the requirements solicitation, Mapping and Analysis exercisesIdentifying stakeholders who are impacted by the ECM Programme initiatives or share a common business...
IT Desktop Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
IT Desktop Support TechnicianMy client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an IT Desktop Support Technician to join their company. Responsible for IT Desktop Support tasks and coordinating service orientated processes.Duties includeTrack and co-ordinate all IT...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
Creates a testing strategy and participates in the creation of automated testing scenarios. Prepares and coordinates test plans and testing scenarios. Conducts necessary tests according to the testing strategy, registration of defects, control of elimination. Key...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Pre-Series Analyst – Eastern Cape Kariega
Brief Role DescriptionTo ensure part readiness for the full scope of local, CKD and direct purchase components to support the milestones in model years and new vehicle projects. To ensure part availability and supply of local, CKD and direct purchase components to...
Construction Programmer (JHB or CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Property Management & Development Specialist seeks a highly skilled Construction Programmer with substantial experience in Construction Programming using CCS and MS Projects. Your role will entail developing and managing project schedules,...
Junior SOC Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a reputable provider offering cyber security consulting, technology integration, and managed security services. As a member of their inclusive and diverse team, you will have the freedom to work with innovation and flexibility. The...
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that all project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational...
Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
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