Cyber safety should be on the business agenda every day
Safer Internet Day (today, 6 February) is aimed at making both individuals and companies more aware of the ever-more prevalent cyber risks that they could fall foul of. And make no mistake: Cybercrime is a particularly serious threat to South African businesses....
Play your part in making the Internet better
Safer Internet Day is a campaign designed to encourage everybody - from kids to parents to educators - to play their part in creating a better Internet. Renee Tarun, deputy chief information security officer at Fortinet, highlights the importance of this initiative...
2021 ties for sixth-warmest year on record
Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2021 tied with 2018 as the sixth warmest on record, according to independent analyses done by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Continuing the planet’s long-term warming trend, global...
More than a third of telehealth clinicians had patient data compromised
Global research unveils that 37% of healthcare providers across the META region have experienced cases where their employees compromised customers’ personal information during remote consultations. In addition to this, nearly half (45%) of providers believe that their...
Double-digit investments in edge computing expected
Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $176-billion in 2022, an increase of 14,8% over 2021. Enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, and services for edge solutions is forecast to sustain this pace of growth through 2025 when...
Retail trends set to prevail in 2022
2021 was a year of readjustment marked by a slow economic recovery, still engulfed by the Covid-19 pandemic, which continues to spread across the nation. In this climate, the retail sector has adopted a flexible strategy that makes it easier to adjust to new consumer...
Tourism critical for economic recovery in 2022
The important role that tourism will play in the recovery of national economies and global trade has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report by the United Nations. Drawing on data from the World Tourism...
New grant opportunity for African entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for the 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. African entrepreneurs with business ideas or existing businesses under five years, are encouraged to apply now for $5 000 seed capital, mentorship, business...
Watch the Falcon 9 launch
On Thursday (January 13) at 10:25 a.m. EST, Falcon 9 launched Transporter-3, SpaceX’s third dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the tenth launch and landing of this...
SA workers communicate better when they work remotely
Most South African employees (73%) don't feel isolated while working remotely - in fact, a massive 44% of remote workers manage to communicate even better with their colleagues this way. However, while the extensive use of non-corporate communication services enables...
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Dell enhances networking portfolio
Dell has announced an enhanced networking portfolio designed specifically to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, including the new X-series family of smart managed switches and an expanded N-series family with the addition of the Dell N1500 for smaller...
DCC offers Canon i-SENSYS printers
Improve productivity with the powerful and compact Canon i-SENSYS printer range from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The fast and efficient range of printers is ideal for any small office or home office, and features quick prints, fast Pages Per Minute...
Cloud broker model eases complexity
The cloud has become an increasingly popular option for businesses looking to leverage new technology, infrastructure, applications and solutions via a service-based model, without the need for significant capital investment, says AJ Hartenberg, portfolio manager:...
Unique challenges for data management in SA
The impact of load shedding on an organisation’s data management capabilities is adding a level of uncertainty to boardroom discussions about technology that are already strained by issues of mobility, big data, and which cloud option to use, says Mark Ridley,...
It’s time for a mobile app strategy
Mobility brings improvements to the enterprise in terms of efficiency and lower operational costs. This means that by investing in a mobile strategy, employees are given the tools needed to make better and faster decisions. Is delivering mobile applications really...
Xerox named leader in MPS by InfoTrends
Xerox has been named by InfoTrends as a Leader in managed Print Services (MPS) in its just released Managed IT Infrastructure: Managed Print Services Report. According to InfoTrends, “Xerox is the leading MPS vendor for having the most broadly differentiated MPS...
Are ERP and CRM one and the same?
As we engage with customers, and talk to them about the roles of ERP and CRM as enablement and automation tools, many of them immediately try to draw a comparison between the two systems, says Heath Huxtable, head of Vox Telecom’s Consulting and Software Integration...
CapiLink helps companies increase cash flow
SA postage is by no measure cheap, with a stamp currently priced at R3.05 - and sadly no guarantee that the envelope will be delivered to the rightful recipient, if at all. Compounded with this is the additional time and expense incurred by a business to print, fold...
Edgars Zimbabwe rolls out Orion ERP
3i Infotech has announced that Edgars Stores Limited will join their list of satisfied customers. Edgars Stores Limited is the largest fashion retailer in Zimbabwe, with 53 stores. Being a large retail group with multiple outlets spread across different locations,...
Specialist drives key for HD surveillance
Video surveillance has become an essential component of security solutions in South Africa, particularly when one considers the continually increasing crime rate and the need to protect people and assets from those with malicious intent, says Michael Watts, WD...
Cloud Solution Architect – Gauteng Sandown
Join Africa's leading banking institution at the forefront of digital transformation as a Cloud Solution Architect. Based in the vibrant business district of Sandton, this role offers the perfect blend of innovation and tradition, with a hybrid working model that...
Full-Stack Java Developer
Full-Stack Java DeveloperOur client is seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join their growing team servicing localand offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skillsand the ability to add value to existing...
Cloud Solution Architect – Contract
Develop and regularly maintain a future-state Domain and /or ICT vision in line with the organisation's Business and IT Strategies - as well as the roadmap for transforming between current and future Domain vision and or ICT visionGovern the development and ongoing...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Their vision is to promote South Africa as a region of excellence and establish it as a recognised contributor to the international IT and software industry. Operating as an agile organisation, they selectively take on...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Having been operating successfully since 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial...
SQL Data Engineer
SQL Data Engineer Develop, maintain, and support a portfolio of data products and services to ensure improved business efficiencies and that are aligned to the enterprise architecture and business strategy. Requirements:Must be fluent and advanced in use of SQL...
Full-Stack Java Developer – Remote Remote
Full-Stack Java DeveloperOur client is seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join their growing team servicing localand offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skillsand the ability to add value to existing...
Cloud Solution Architect – Contract – Remote Remote
Develop and regularly maintain a future-state Domain and /or ICT vision in line with the organisation's Business and IT Strategies - as well as the roadmap for transforming between current and future Domain vision and or ICT visionGovern the development and ongoing...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Their vision is to promote South Africa as a region of excellence and establish it as a recognised contributor to the international IT and software industry. Operating as an agile organisation, they selectively take on...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Having been operating successfully since 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial...
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