The transformative impact of immersive technologies
The growing demand for immersive experiences is driving the evolution of advanced platforms and technologies. This is according to GlobalData, which says these innovations are set to transform how people engage with content and their environment, offering captivating...
CEOs waiting for GenAI to move past the hype
Generative AI (GenAI) exploded into the public consciousness in 2023 promising to transform the way business functions but, despite the potential, business leaders are struggling to convert hype into reality. According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG),...
NASA’s InSight reveals the deep interior of Mars
Before NASA’s InSight spacecraft touched down on Mars in 2018, the rovers and orbiters studying the Red Planet concentrated on its surface. The stationary lander’s seismometer has changed that, revealing details about the planet’s deep interior for the first time....
FMF urges clarity on electricity reform
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) is calling on government to speed up the process of detailing and gazetting President Ramaphosa's June announcement regarding the lifting of the threshold for companies to produce their own electricity without a licence, up to 100 MW....
Sipho Maseko to leave Telkom
Sipho Maseko will step down as group CEO and executive director of Telkom and its subsidiaries on 30 June 2022. A designate group CEO will be announced soon and Maseko will ensure an orderly transition for the remainder of his tenure. Maseko joined Telkom on 1 April...
Vodacom’s quarterly revenue up 9%
Vodacom has reported group revenue of R24,8-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2021, up 9% from the corresponding period last year. Normalised group service revenue growth was 7,8%, with international growth accelerating. South Africa service revenue was up 5,2% to...
Fraudulent Covid sites abound
During the pandemic, Kaspersky alone recorded more than 5 000 fraudulent sites globally related to the coronavirus. During this period, the company also prevented more than one million users' attempts to visit these sites. Among the most common schemes used by...
SASE solutions the future for security
Cyberattacks and threats have increased as hackers have taken advantage of the shift to remote and hybrid work. A new survey from Check Point Software Technologies confirms that there is a growing shift towards cloud-based security and secure access service edge...
Protecting your biometrics is your birthright
Fraudsters do not discriminate and, as we continuously move towards the adoption of a digital and more importantly "touchless" era, the platform for fraud increases. Now, thanks to an increase in data breaches, fraudsters are motivated and armed with the correct...
HP believed to be dropping PageWide line-up
Almost 10 years after launching the PageWide printers into the market, it is believed that HP is discontinuing the product category. PageWide technology has a fixed print head that prints the entire width of the page. Sources reveal that HP is set to drop the A4 and...
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Ensure computers are safe this Christmas
The excitement of going away can be overshadowed by the number of tasks that need to be done before you go. Making sure that your computer is safe is no exception, says Leaine Brebner, head of Communication, Dial a Nerd. The following tips apply: * What you can't see...
Fortinet services now on AWS
Fortinet - a global leader in high-performance network security –announced the virtual appliance versions of its FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer product families are now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and in the AWS Marketplace. The centralised security...
Aptronics wins at the HP Partner Awards
Aptronics, one of South Africa’s foremost black empowered IT solutions providers, walked away with four accolades at the HP Partner awards ceremony held at Urban Tree in Sandton on 14 November 2013. The company was presented with an EMEA level award – the HP Value...
MasterCard strengthens Advisors division
MasterCard has appointed Marc Carolus as Division Lead in South Africa for MasterCard Advisors, the professional services arm of the global electronic payments and technology company. MasterCard Advisors provides realtime transaction data analysis to enable fast,...
IS channel partners awarded for excellence
The top performing regional and national Internet Solutions (IS) partners in 2013 were recognised at the annual IS Channel Partner Awards gala event, which was held last night in Johannesburg. Western Cape-based partner Web Africa was the big winner on the night,...
Choosing the right ERP system
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A cross-section of HR in the cloud
Small, medium and large businesses across virtually every sector are realising the potential of cloud computing within their HR functions. This is according to HR software start-up Piilo Software’s CEO Phil Lötter. “Since the official launch of Piilo in May, our...
Navigating the complex hosted market
The call centre industry is changing at a faster rate than it has for years. The introduction and widespread adoption of cloud computing, improving infrastructure, rising customer support costs against the backdrop of the global recession and the age of the connected...
The motivation behind a cyber-attack
Being aware of who your enemy is, and what they are after, is the first step towards a successful cyber defence. "Understanding the tools the attacker is using is no longer good enough. Businesses need to understand the motivation behind the attacks,” says Jayson...
Dangote grows SAP relationship
West African-based industrial conglomerate Dangote Group has extended its relationship with SAP, market leader in enterprise application software, by signing a deal to use SAP’s OpenText ECM (enterprise content management) and Invoice Management offerings on top of...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. While rapidly expanding, their current office spread is across 4 continents, with approx 200 employees across...
Scrum Master (Junior) 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...
IT Specialist Fuel Systems
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Fuel Technician based in Sandown, Sandton. Purpose: As the Fuel Senior Technician, a key role within the Fuel division of this extremely high tech company, you will report to the Head of Operations. Your...
Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Managing the Client's projectManage the day-to-day deliverables and ensure execution in accordance to...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. While rapidly expanding, their current office spread is across 4 continents, with approx 200 employees across...
Scrum Master (Junior) 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...
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Snr Full Stack Developer/Architecture Lead (Kafka, Node.js/gRPC) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Snr Full Stack Developer/Architecture Lead with strong Kafka, Node.js & gRPC experience is sought to join the team of an innovative Digital Tech & Marketing company. The successful incumbent must have 4+ years' experience...
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