Ransomware continues to cause havoc
Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organisations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to the latest Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report. The report also reveals that only 57% of...
Senior execs see sustainability as an opportunity
According to a recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner, 69% of them view sustainability as a leading business growth opportunity in 2024. "As CEOs reset their long-term strategies, environmental sustainability remains one of the leading factors that...
Digitalisation aims to reduce driving licence renewal pain
A digital driving licence renewal system is on the cards, which should make the process paperless. This is the word from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, talking about the massive backlog in the issuing of new and renewed driving licences. Among the projects now in...
Global 3D printer industry buoyant despite 2021 challenges
Shipments of Industrial 3D printers were up +39% through the first three quarters of 2021 but remained recessed -6% from pre-Covid levels (Q1-Q3 2019). Certain 3D printing technologies can bring mid-volume production of hard goods closer to the point of consumption...
European edge market set for double-digit growth
International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that enterprise and service provider spending on edge computing will reach $40-billion in 2022 in Europe and significantly increase over the forecast period, reaching nearly $64-billion...
JanuWorry drives up demand for split payments
January - or "JanuWorry" as it is colloquially known - is stressful for many South Africans faced with the consequences of festive season holiday splurges and back-to-school costs. South Africans, who are amongst the world's worst savers, face additional financial...
CEO optimism hits 10-year high with stronger economy forecast
CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing Covid pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' - but CEOs are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a...
Personal employee data leaks often not disclosed
While organisations regularly face employee data leakage, 46% of respondents from South Africa prefer not to disclose these incidents publicly. At the same time, staff may lack basic cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves as less than half (46%) of businesses...
Early movers can seize climate action advantage
After years of inadequate action in combating the threat of climate change, players in all sectors are waking up to the challenge. For instance, in 2019 only 29 countries representing 10% of global emissions had made net-zero pledges, while today, 92 countries...
Blockchain set to transform insurance claims
Blockchain-based insurance will transform claims administration, saving $10-billion in costs globally by 2024, up from $1,1-billion in 2021. A new report from Juniper Research finds that insurance providers will increasingly leverage the benefits of increased process...
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Riverbed renames products
Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, has introduced new product names that better describe what each product does and reflect how together they deliver unique strategic value as part of an integrated solution, the Riverbed...
Video conferencing could overtake e-mail
There is a very good chance that the world is about to experience a mini-revolution in the video technology marketplace –an advancement in transforming an already amazing collaboration tool into something far more beneficial to businesses, says Nicolette Kruger,...
Zambia, IBM to provide access to medicine
IBM has announced a collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Health to provide citizens with improved access to 200 lifesaving drugs. Supported by the World Bank, the Department for International Development, UNICEF and London Business School, Zambia’s Medical...
Veeam launches Availability Suite
Veeam Software, innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, has announced Veeam Availability Suite (available Q3, 2014), a solution that ensures all applications and data are accessible whenever and wherever they are needed....
FNB improves building security with Jasco
As one of the largest banks in South Africa, security is a top priority for FNB. When the camera system at the bank’s Fairland building reached end of life, increasing security risks and adding to operational costs, upgrading it became paramount. FNB turned to Jasco...
Rectron offers new Seagate harddrive
South African ICT and consumer electronics distributor, Rectron, has announced availability of the Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4. The 6Tb hard disk drive (HDD) offers the fastest performance available for a nearline HDD and delivers up to 25% performance...
Kaspersky Lab unveils FriendOrFoe app
Kaspersky Lab presents FriendOrFoe – a free app for Facebook that allows users to assess just how “valuable” their friends are, and even shows what others think of them. The app will reveal which of those hundreds of followers are genuine fans, who reposts and...
Kemp launches new Condor framework
Kemp Technologies has announced Kemp Condor, a true multi-tenant application service delivery solution for enterprises, managed hosting companies and cloud service providers who want to adopt a best-of-breed network function virtualisation (NFV) strategy. Condor's...
DVT launches Agile@DVT service in CT
Software development company DVT has expanded its agile training and consulting services with the launch of its Agile@DVT service in the Cape Town market. Managed by Jenny Bellairs, regional director of DVT’s Project management and Agile Solutions, Agile@DVT is a...
Moving to managed services
As more and more organisations consider outsourcing all or part of their IT to improve efficiency or lower costs, managed services become an increasingly attractive option. However, there are several points businesses should understand about managed services before...
Agile Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) 2702 TT
We work in a DevOps team together with international IT and business product teams:Close coordination with developers to make go lives safe and successfulFollowing up on incident tickets to make long term improvementActively making suggestions to reduce the number of...
Scrum Master Agile at Sabenza IT
Are you ready to lead transformational change in the heart of South Africa's financial services industry? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with a passion for software delivery to join our innovative team in Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity...
Senior Python Engineer
Senior Python Engineer Calling all Python pros! Are you ready to elevate your expertise? Join our client's team as a Senior Python Engineer and unlock limitless possibilities in cutting-edge tech. R 800 000 - R 960 000Are you a seasoned Python expert ready to lead the...
Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) 2702 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
We work in a DevOps team together with international IT and business product teams:Close coordination with developers to make go lives safe and successfulFollowing up on incident tickets to make long term improvementActively making suggestions to reduce the number of...
Scrum Master Agile at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Menlyn
Are you ready to lead transformational change in the heart of South Africa's financial services industry? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with a passion for software delivery to join our innovative team in Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity...
Senior Python Engineer – Remote Remote
Senior Python Engineer Calling all Python pros! Are you ready to elevate your expertise? Join our client's team as a Senior Python Engineer and unlock limitless possibilities in cutting-edge tech. R 800 000 - R 960 000Are you a seasoned Python expert ready to lead the...
Business Analyst (ILR) 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...
Head of SALT Software Engineering at South African Astronomical Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between...
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