Moves to advance evidence-based conflict prevention, resilience building in Africa
On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further advance their collaboration. The agreement builds...
Brace for severe solar storms tonight
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) -- a division of the National Weather Service -- is monitoring the sun following a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that began on May 8. Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4)...
If we want digital transformation we need to upgrade skills
The lack of digital skills and access to digital networks slows efforts to re-build safe, healthy and efficient social and working environments and exacerbates the world's existing, stark digital divide. This is according to the 2021 edition of Digital Skills...
Confidence rises as consumers embrace e-commerce, contactless payments
More than 18 months since the onset of Covid-19, consumers have changed their attitudes to e-commerce significantly. This is one of the findings from a Visa study that tracks the impact of the pandemic on consumer attitudes and spending across Central and Eastern...
The 5G spectrum conundrum: are we future ready?
There is a dire need to ensure that 5G spectrum policies include effective spectrum allocation and management strategies. This is key to ensuring that the evolution from 3G and 4G networks to 5G networks and capabilities is seamless, viable for ecosystem players, and...
This is the future of intelligence …
Results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Future of Intelligence survey reveal a significant positive correlation between enterprise intelligence and better business outcomes. By investing in enterprise intelligence, organizations can achieve first-order...
Employees feel working environment isn’t fair
Just 18% of employees said they work in a high fairness environment and have an employee experience that is characterised as fair. And, according to Gartner, human resources (HR) leaders feel largely the same - only 22% would characterise their workplace as having a...
Sophisticated DDoS attacks on the rise
When compared to Q3 2020, the total number of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks increased by nearly 24%, while the total number of smart attacks (advanced DDoS attacks that are often targeted) increased by 31% when compared to the same period last year....
New carbon registry targets southern Africa’s SMMEs
For the first time, southern Africa will have a green toolbox to offer small firms extra rewards for cutting pollution. The initiative - which forms part of a move to establish the region's first Carbon Register - was showcased to delegates at the COP26 climate summit...
Pandemic has driven up the danger from cyber threats
There is a pressing need for organisations to prioritise and strengthen their cybersecurity architecture, according to a new report from McAfee Enterprise and FireEye. The findings of the report, Cybercrime in a Pandemic World: The Impact of Covid-19, indicate that...
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Voice biometrics key for authentication
Voice biometrics is one of those technologies: it changes the game. It’s not in wide use anywhere in the world, yet, but it’s going to be the norm for authenticating identity within the next few years. It’s been worked on and refined for almost fifteen years. So it’s...
Genesys appoints Anana as new partner
Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories (Genesys) has announced the appointment of Anana Africa as a Genesys Partner in the African territory. Anana, a digital customer experience (DCE) company based in the UK, is the fourth partner Genesys has appointed in the region...
Kawasaki rolls out WiFi from Ruckus
Ruckus Wireless has announced that it has been selected to supply high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi products to Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The new high-speed Ruckus Smart WiFi system was installed to support...
MicroStrategy named top BI vendor
MicroStrategy, a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, has announced that the widely followed BI Scorecard has rated MicroStrategy the top vendor across all 14 of the product capabilities identified for business intelligence (BI) Platforms. This...
Symantec NetBackup tackles data issues
Symantec has announced the latest version of its NetBackup solution, bringing new functionality to protect the largest scale VMware-based environments as enterprises move to a software-defined data centre architecture. NetBackup 7.6 is the only backup product designed...
Technology and business in 2014
Technology in 2014 will play a bigger part in business across industries irrespective of business size. It is becoming a business decision that enables operations to deliver against business strategies, irrespective of how mature or complex the organisations are, says...
Interactive Intelligence releases results
Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of software and services designed to improve the customer experience, has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December, 2013. “2013 was an excellent year for Interactive intelligence,”...
Keeping home WiFi networks secure
There is more than one type of burglary that can affect a home. The one we are most used to usually involves kicking in the door; the less familiar one involves compromising a computer. And if the intruder in this scenario has compromised a wireless network, users...
Non-repudiation: the new security buzzword
Most fraud is committed by a company’s employees - the old cliché “It must have been an inside job” is right on the mark. Non-repudiation is the buzzword for security systems that discourage such practices and, if a fraud is committed, that enable companies to...
One in a million milestone for Stordoc
Stordoc, a secure electronic FICA & document management solution, recently achieved a milestone after the 1-millionth document was uploaded at the Tygervalley branch of Symington and De Kock Attorneys in relation to a home loan. It was uploaded by Hesna Gerber and...
Python Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
An exciting opportunity has become available within the IT industry, for an Intermediate Python Developer. The position is Remote Based. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing automation solutions using Python and RPA tools....
IT Service Desk Agent at Ntice Search – Gauteng Midrand
Westfalia Fruit Products situated at Midrand, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced IT Service Desk Agent.Reporting to IT service desk manager, the incumbent will be responsible for providing a higher-level service function on problem solving and...
Graduate – Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
Senior Analyst (Organised Crime) at Financial Intelligence Centre
The purpose of this job is to apply technical expertise and judgment in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial and factual data, to assist with identifying subjects and associated links with the proceeds of crime, in order to aid...
Business Intelligence Business Analyst
We have an opportunity for a Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BIBA) for our client based in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The role will also ensure alignment between Product Owners, data chapter and data squad teams and produce a comprehensive functional...
Senior PowerBI Developer
Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain PowerBI dashboards and reports that provide actionableinsights.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data analysis needs and deliver comprehensiveBI solutions.Lead the integration of PowerBI with other business...
PLC Programmer
Seeking an experienced PLC Programmer with 2-3 years' expertise in the automotive industry. Take your career to new heights and be part of shaping the future of automotive automation. Apply now!Minimum requirementNational Diploma or Degree in Electrical...
Senior Analyst (Organised Crime) at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The purpose of this job is to apply technical expertise and judgment in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial and factual data, to assist with identifying subjects and associated links with the proceeds of crime, in order to aid...
Business Intelligence Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
We have an opportunity for a Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BIBA) for our client based in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The role will also ensure alignment between Product Owners, data chapter and data squad teams and produce a comprehensive functional...
Senior PowerBI Developer – Remote Remote
Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain PowerBI dashboards and reports that provide actionableinsights.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data analysis needs and deliver comprehensiveBI solutions.Lead the integration of PowerBI with other business...
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