AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

SASE growth slows as economic pressures weigh

The worldwide Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market posted 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth in 2Q 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This is the lowest growth rate since Dell’Oro Group started tracking SASE in 1Q 2019. Economic pressures,...

Handheld radios detonated in Lebanon

A new wave of explosions has rocked Lebabon, this time as handheld radios (walkie-talkies) were yesterday detonated in a co-ordinated remote network attack. At last report, at least 20 people had been killed and about 450 others wounded when the devices exploded. The...

AMD debuts Ryzen 7020 Series for high-end mobile performance

AMD has unveiled the new Ryzen 7020 Series and Athlon 7020 Series Processor lineup, built on the "Zen 2" core architecture and featuring AMD RDNA 2 graphics. The Ryzen and Athlon 7020 Series Processors for mobile deliver excellent everyday performance and up to 12...

Turbulence set to dent resilient PC monitor market

The global PC monitor market posted positive results in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), registering a 2,7% rise in shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago. Although the result was higher than expected, a deteriorating macroeconomic environment with rising...

Accountancy profession lags in digital transformation

While there is substantial room for growth in digital transformation in accountancy, the commitment to and advancement of it, is slow. This is according to insights from the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) 2021 Existing and Prospective...

Bitcoin burns through electricity

Bitcoin accounts for as much as 77% of the electricity consumed on cryptos, according to data presented by Bankless Time. "This is an alarming statistic and one that should cause concern for all those involved in the crypto world," says BanklesTimes CEO Jonathan...

Mettus outlines growth strategy

Data, analytics and technology services company Mettus, established through the recent sale of EOH's four subsidiary information services businesses, is focusing on core business growth, geographic expansion, acquisition and innovation. Mettus is backed by global...

Curiosity key to creating an inventor economy

Kathy Gibson is at VMware vForum 2022 - South Africa, which has traditionally had the leading economy in Africa, needs to take advantage of new technologies and opportunities if it wants to retain this position. That's the word from Graham Vorster, founder and owner...

This is what a meteoroid striking Mars sounds like

NASA’s InSight lander has detected seismic waves from four space rocks that crashed on Mars in 2020 and 2021. Not only do these represent the first impacts detected by the spacecraft’s seismometer since InSight touched down on the Red Planet in 2018, it also marks the...

CIOs aim for cloud smart deployments

Kathy Gibson is at VMware vForum 2022 - VMware changed the way we know IT today; and continues to lead new developments that optimise business outcomes. That is the bold claim from Ian Jansen van Rensburg, chief technologist and SE director of VMware Sub-Saharan...

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Energy efficiency wins for hospitality industry

In the hospitality industry where room occupancy rates directly correlate with profitability, it's hard to put a cap on energy use - the guest's comfort is of prime concern. However, as tourism in South Africa flags, there is mounting pressure on this sector to...

Real IRM introduces Zachman Framework course

IT specialists interested in developing their expertise in the rapidly-growing field of Enterprise Architecture (EA) can now benefit from the Zachman Framework course, from EA training provider Real IRM. This newly-designed course is ideal for those looking to get to...

Significant shift in local SME development

The new National Gazelles integrated business growth acceleration programme has proven to be in line with the latest global research and best practices for SME development. The South African Institute of Chartered Accounts (SAICA) in September released its 2015 SME...

Obsidian Systems and Autumn Leaf combine forces

Open Source (OS) software supplier Obsidian Systems has announced its 25% acquisition of Cape-based IT consultancy Autumn Leaf and the expansion of  its footprint in South Africa. Autumn Leaf is an IT service provider focused on the development of Java applications,...

MobiWork joins forces with One Channel

MobiWork has announced a strategic partnership with South Africa's fastest growing cloud ERP solutions providers, One Channel, to bring its leading mobile workforce management solutions to the African market. MobiWork is a complete Mobile Workforce Solution (MWS) that...

Gemalto provides solution for Samsung Gear S2

Gemalto has provided the solution to Samsung Electronics for the launch of their latest Gear S2 smartwatch. Gemalto's solution will allow users to securely connect to the cellular networks. As a result, they will be able to make voice and data calls, check emails and...

DiData acquires Britehouse and iFactory

Following the acquisition of iFactory in August, Dimension Data has acquired the remaining 60% stake of Britehouse from a consortium made up of Remgro, Convergence Partners, and Britehouse management. Dimension Data has held a 40% equity in Britehouse since 2007 when...

SA brand enables Cell C WiFi Calling

South African mobile technology brand AG Mobile has collaborated with chipset supplier Mediatek and software supplier Lydrasoft to enable the AG Style with WiFi Calling for Cell C. The device is the first on the Cell C network to offer this functionality, as well as...

Connected homes offer new opportunities for service providers

Home networking has grown exponentially in the past few years, fuelled by the ever-increasing availability of broadband Internet and smart mobile devices such as phones and tablets. As a result, we are now seeing the emergence of a plethora of 'smart' connected...

Service Desk Agents X3 – Gauteng Randburg

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Senior Fintech Lead

Are you the fintech innovator we've been searching for? We're looking for a Fintech Lead to push the boundaries of financial technology and create solutions that dazzle. If you can envision the future of finance and have the skills to bring it to life, apply now and...

Data Base Administrator

As a true leader in managing emerging technology solutions, believes in providing innovative solutions based on emerging tech to assist our clients in becoming globally competitive and achieving scale. Our solutions include Cloud Solutions, Professional Services,...

Business Analyst (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an expanding international startup consultancy specializing in custom implementations of their Platform software for digital transformation across financial institutions and multinational organizations. They seek an Intermediate Business...

Developer – Python (Lead) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Senior Business Analyst (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a rapidly growing international startup consultancy specializing in bespoke implementations of their Platform software, driving digital transformation for corporate clients across financial institutions and multinational organizations. They...

Senior Fintech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you the fintech innovator we've been searching for? We're looking for a Fintech Lead to push the boundaries of financial technology and create solutions that dazzle. If you can envision the future of finance and have the skills to bring it to life, apply now and...

Data Base Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg North

As a true leader in managing emerging technology solutions, believes in providing innovative solutions based on emerging tech to assist our clients in becoming globally competitive and achieving scale. Our solutions include Cloud Solutions, Professional Services,...

Business Analyst (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an expanding international startup consultancy specializing in custom implementations of their Platform software for digital transformation across financial institutions and multinational organizations. They seek an Intermediate Business...

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