Microsoft and partners double down on AI transformation
Microsoft has introduced about 100 new services and updates as part of its AI-forward strategy, including key developments within its productivity and security offerings. The announcements were made at the company's annual Microsoft Ignite 2023 conference. Just about...
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...
New study uncovers the origin of African jackals
New research published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society has found the origin of some of the most emblematic groups of African carnivorous mammals: jackals. The international group of researchers describe a new species of canid (current family that...
Cybercrimes Bill signed into law
The Cybercrimes Bill has been signed by the president. This bill will now be known as the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 (the Cybercrimes Act). By Peter Grealy, Nozipho Mngomezulu, Karl Blom and Wendy Tembedza from Webber Wentzel This development is a welcome move in the...
IITPSA welcomes SARS’ move to AI, urges caution
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has welcomed the plans by the South African Revenue Service to use big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve revenue collection and locate tax evaders. IITPSA board member...
24% of SA adults to shop Prime Day 2021
At least 24% of South African adults, or an estimated 9,5-million people, plan to shop this year's Amazon Prime Day sales on 21 June. The 'Finder's Amazon Prime Day Shopping Report', which polled 1 202 South African adults, reveals that 14% plan to buy an Amazon...
MEA PC market to pick up after Q2 dip
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computer (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations and tablets, is expected to decline 2,4% year on year in shipment terms during the second quarter of 2021. According to the latest Worldwide...
Digital solutions sought to revitalise township economy
The Covid-19 crisis and accompanying national lockdown had a dramatic effect on all businesses, but those operating in the township economy were hardest hit, with 67% being unable to operate at all under stricter lockdown levels and 75% reporting a reduction in their...
Slow uptick for vehicle sales
As the country adapts to adjusted Level 2 lockdown regulations, the impacts of the pandemic remain high on the motor industry's agenda. A year ago, retailers were resuming sales under Alert Level 4 and the market mustered 12 874 sales during May 2020. One year later...
Finance moves to intelligent interconnection
Kathy Gibson reports – A digital world, with everything connected, will usher in new financial service scenarios and business needs. Jason Cao, president: global financial services business unit at Huawei Enterprise Business Group, points out that we have already...
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SA is still lagging behind in AMM
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Cisco release boosts convergence
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Protecting profits with risk management
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Buy airtime, electricity online with PayU
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Symantec appoints Nutt to partner management
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Metalogix acquires Axceler business
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Oracle grows cloud services offering
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Developer – Front-End 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...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a talented Android Developer to join our team. As an Android Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for the Android platform. What you'll do:Proficient with Swift and Cocoa Touch....
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is looking for a software / I.T. Developer to work on their current systems and to improve on them.We are looking for someone with the following:Self-starter, self-motivated, team player.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong attention to...
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...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
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...
Blaze Software Developer
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Blaze Software Developer to join our team. As a Blaze Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications using Blaze, a powerful rapid development framework.Our FICO Blaze Developer...
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...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
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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