AMD fires up AI, compute capabilities
AMD and Microsoft featured how AMD products, including the upcoming AMD Instinct MI300X accelerator, AMD EPYC CPUs and AMD Ryzen CPUs with AI engines, are enabling new services and compute capabilities across cloud and generative AI, Confidential Computing, Cloud...
Nvidia to accelerate AI workloads on Azure
Nvidia continues to collaborate with Microsoft to build AI infrastructure, with Microsoft introducing additional H100-based virtual machines to Microsoft Azure to accelerate demanding AI workloads. At its Ignite conference in Seattle yesterday, Microsoft announced its...
Volaris increases its offer, Adapt IT board responds to Huge’s revised offer
Volaris has announced an increase of its cash offer from R6.50 to R7.00 per Adapt IT Share for the Scheme and the Standby Offer, according to this statement from the Adapt IT Independent Board. The increased Offer Consideration represents a premium of 68% to the...
Fraud attempts rocket as digital transactions rise
As more consumers go online for banking and other financial transactions, new research from TransUnion has found that fraudsters are ramping up their efforts in the financial services industry. When comparing the last four months of 2020 (1 September to 31 December)...
Remote working drives huge increase in cyberattacks
Accelerated digital transformation has caused security teams to face evolving threats as cybercriminals seize the opportunity to execute targeted attacks exploiting fast-tracked innovation and the anywhere workforce. Close to 80% of organisations surveyed for VMware's...
Consumer threats jumped by 83% in 2020
Consumer threats jumped by 82,84% in 2020, with a few extremely dangerous and multi-purpose malware types sky-rocketing to never-before-seen heights. For example, malicious software detections called Dridex soared by 1 890%, according to analysis by Atlas VPN. Dridex...
ISPA celebrates a quarter century
The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) this month celebrates 25 years of being a force for positive change in South Africa's ICT sector. ISPA has spent a quarter century shaping and influencing ICT policy for the better; investing in people and...
Global IoT market tipped to pass $1trn by 2024
The global internet of things (IoT) market by revenue will be worth $1,1-trillion by 2024, with much of the growth coming from wearables, says GlobalData. GlobalData's latest report, "Thematic Research: Internet of Things", explains how a Covid-19 driven new digital...
Tourists numbers down, but confidence is rising
International tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence. Between January and March 2021 destinations around the world...
Are NFTs part of this decade’s investment megatrend?
NFTs - or non-fungible tokens - will become an integral part of the "tech investment megatrend" of the next decade. This is the word from Nigel Green, deVere Group chief executive and founder, despite a drop of about 80% in recent days in the NFT market from a peak of...
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Oracle leverages mobile with new release
Mobile has indisputably become a core part of the business vocabulary. For enterprises, it is essential that they develop the most relevant mobile strategy for today and tomorrow. In today’s collaborative and hyper connected organisations, it is mobility that enables...
Bank Hapoalim rolls out Genesys solution
Genesys, a leader in contact centre and customer service solutions, has announced that Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s largest bank with a global reach in three continents, has successfully transformed its business operations and increased its competitiveness with Genesys...
Security by obscurity doesn’t exist
Today, more than ever, good network security is absolutely essential for every business (indeed, every computer) that’s connected to the Internet as the threats are far more subtle than having a hacker or virus crash your computers. According to Derek Hershaw, CEO of...
Exposing security weaknesses
Experts from Kaspersky Lab and Outpost24 recently carried out a security audit at a number of European organisations and studied the prevalence of un-patched vulnerabilities globally to get a better understanding of the IT (in) security landscape. Their joint report...
Tax season: prime time for APTs
The global scope of advanced persistent threats (APTs) is greater than most people realise. Because these attacks are typically launched through various channels over a period of time, they can be difficult to identify and can remain unperceived for years, says Jonas...
Danimex named Motorola distributor
Motorola Solutions, a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers, says it expects to see growth in the sub-Saharan African region on the back of its new distribution partnership with Danimex...
Leveraging knowledge for a competitive edge
Lacklustre retail statistics are coming under further pressure from ever-rising petrol prices, job cuts and diminishing consumer confidence. Smart retailers are looking for ways to get more out of each hard won customer. Ian Steyn, products and services executive at...
RegioCom deploys Aspect Unified IP 7.1
RegioCom, a German service provider focused on commercial and IT processes as well as software solutions for utilities, relies on Aspect solutions for their customer care. Since the beginning of the year it has deployed the latest version of the Aspect Unified IP...
Ricoh earns CompTIA trustmark
CompTIA, the non-profit association for the IT industry, has honoured Ricoh with its Managed Print Trustmark. The Managed Print Trustmark is a respected industry credential that signifies adherence to industry best practices for service delivery and customer...
Moving Microsoft Exchange to the cloud
Organisations wanting to move Microsoft Exchange to a private or public cloud need to consider five best practices if they want the transition to be easy and successful. That’s according to Andrew Crosley, Dimension Data’s General Manager for Microsoft, who says while...
Senior Systems Engineer
Role: Senior Systems EngineerLocation: Fourways, Johannesburg A dynamic, leading MSP requires a Senior Systems Engineer to join their amazing IT team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with in-depth knowledge of Windows systems, Cloud...
Data Warehouse Business Analyst – Western Cape Oakdale
Our client in the finance/investment space is urgently looking to employ an experienced Data Warehouse Business Analyst at their organization.Our client in the finance/investment space is urgently looking to employ an experienced Data Warehouse Business Analyst at...
Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details: Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
SAP Authorization Specialist (Senior) 0946 – Gauteng Pretoria
Role Build (Role changes/new roles (single and Composite).2nd Line Support.At least 3-5 years analyst experience.Good ability to do basic trouble shooting.Experience in MS office products (Strong Excel Skills required).Applications operations support for...
Senior Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Role: Senior Systems EngineerLocation: Fourways, Johannesburg A dynamic, leading MSP requires a Senior Systems Engineer to join their amazing IT team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with in-depth knowledge of Windows systems, Cloud...
Master Data Specialist
Key Outputs Incumbent needs to ensure that all urgent market requests are handled within 3 working daysEnsure that all non-Urgent request are handled and feedback given within 7 working days as per the Service Level AgreementEnsure Material Group and Product Hierarchy...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Developer – Front End at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Creating responsive web applications using the latest JavaScript technologies in React.Understanding and driving build processes and CI tooling.Performing unit and functional testing.Being involved in the deployment...
Intermediate BI Developer
We are looking for an Intermediate to Senior Developer.OverviewThis is a senior development role including design of specifications, coding, implementation, testing, data conversion and documentation and system enhancements. The incumbent is individually accountable...
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