Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

Businesses still highly concerned about cloud security

As organisations develop and deploy more cloud applications security has become a priority - but also more complicated as hybrid or multi-cloud models gain in popularity, expanding the attack surface and increasing complexity. Security teams often struggle to manage...

Hyperscalers hedge their bets amidst Nvidia dependency concerns

Hyperscalers such as Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are strategically shifting towards developing proprietary semiconductor technologies in response to the soaring demand for Nvidia's GPUs in the burgeoning generative AI (GenAI) market. This strategic move is...

These are the online frauds common in SA

November 14 to 20 is International Fraud Awareness Week. Online fraud is a growing threat that is facing South African businesses and consumers. The increase in online fraud means that more organisations and individuals are exposed to cybercrime. In response to this,...

The real cost of Black Friday for SA

This year, Black Friday will fall on 26 November and, as has been the trend for the last few years, many retailers have already started offering discounts on goods since the beginning of the month. Last year (2020), many South Africans took to social media to lament...

Complex environments a top security challenge in META

The cost of securing increasingly complex environments was ranked second in the top challenges IT leaders in META say their businesses are facing in 2021. With digitalisation, remote work and cloud usage growth, this complexity may impact organisations' visibility of...

Number of malicious shopping websites surges

Check Point Research (CPR) reports a record-breaking amount of malicious websites related to online shopping in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The pandemic has resulted in a clear change in habits, and shopping is no different, with most people moving to...

The future of innovation is digital …

Delivering innovative digital products can help businesses satisfy customers and create stronger competitive differentiation. Organisations that can then take the next step and transform their software innovation to into value engines will spawn additional business...

New portal will promote made-in-SA products

A new online platform showcasing South African technology will be launched this week by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. The DigiTech portal will list products from South African companies, including SMEs and entrepreneurs, says Mininster of...

Fraud Week targets pandemic-fuelled schemes and scams

How much does fraud cost businesses and individuals each year? A 2019 study by consultancy Crowe put the annual global figure at more than $5-trillion - and that was before Covid-19's upheaval created a perfect climate for fraud. According to the Association of...

Flash calling threatens operators’ revenue

A new study from Juniper Research has revealed a new threat to network operator revenue through flash calling. Flash calling authentication leverages mobile voice networks to authenticate a user or transaction via an originating phone number. The last few digits of...

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M2M comms touches all aspects of our lives

Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) permeate all aspects of life and business these days, including in cars, parking spaces, conference rooms – even wrist watches and agricultural irrigation systems. Everything on earth is in the...

Epicor signs four new African channel partners

Epicor Software Corporation, a software solutions provider for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has signed four new partners in Africa as part of its new channel strategy that continues to gather momentum across EMEA (Europe, Middle East...

T-Systems to acquire Intervate

T-Systems in South Africa is to acquire Intervate, a specialist provider of enterprise information management (EIM) solutions that assist organisations with improving productivity and collaboration, reducing costs and increasing compliancy. With the acquisition of...

Investec buys, warehouses MBT shares for BEE partner

Investec Private Equity, the major shareholder in MB Technologies, has purchased the 55% stake previously held by Royal Bafokeng Holdings with effect from 31 December 2013. The shares have been purchased on a warehousing basis and MB Technologies and its shareholder...

Revenue growth for Citrix Q4, year

Citrix Systems has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31 December 2013. For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, Citrix achieved revenue of $802-million, compared to $740-million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012,...

Skywire deploys network throughout SA

In order for South African businesses to keep pace with international counterparts and retain a competitive edge over local rivals, access to fast, reliable Internet is becoming increasingly important. And yet according to global investment banking firm Goldman Sachs,...

Esquire signs with Thrustmaster, Hercules

Esquire Technologies, one of the largest digital lifestyle distributors in South Africa, has announced it has landed the Southern African distribution rights for Thrustmaster and Hercules products. Guillemot Corporation, the French-based company designs and...

A common sense approach to security

The last couple of years have seen a slew of successful attacks against high-profile organisations. RSA, Google, Verizon – companies that have top security measures in place are being breached, and many of these breaches could have been easily avoided. John Mc...

Promethium Carbon wins excellence award

Promethium Carbon has received an award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Africa’s economic growth and development evidenced by the number of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodologies and projects in South Africa, Namibia and Kenya it has...

Jasco Enterprise wins Avaya awards

Jasco Enterprise, an Avaya Platinum Partner, was awarded the Contact Centre Partner of the Year Award at the Avaya PartnerConnect 2014 conference, held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 23 January 2014. At the conference, Jasco Enterprise also received the...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer

Our clients who are Titans in the Automotive industry have a fantastic hybrid opportunity in the Midrand/ Menlyn area for a JavaScript Full Stack Developer. Work with a dynamic team and the latest tech in the field and enjoy international trips! Requirements: IT...

API Tester/ Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about testing APIs and analyzing systems for optimal performance? We're looking for a skilled API Tester/Systems Analyst to ensure the reliability and functionality of our systems. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting...

Security Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting an organization's sensitive information, infrastructure, and reputation from...

Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients who are Titans in the Automotive industry have a fantastic hybrid opportunity in the Midrand/ Menlyn area for a JavaScript Full Stack Developer. Work with a dynamic team and the latest tech in the field and enjoy international trips! Requirements: IT...

SQL Data Engineer

Our client, a powerhouse in the Finance, Investments & Insurances space is urgently seeking a proficient SQL Data Engineer to join their team in Gauteng. If this role is in your wheelhouse, check out the below requirements and feel free to apply! Candidate...

Junior Support Engineer

Wear Multiple Hats in the Renewable Energy Sector as a Junior Support Engineer! Is this you?Are you a versatile problem-solver with a passion for renewable energy? Do you thrive in a role where you can tackle diverse challenges and make a meaningful impact? If you're...

Intermediate Software Developer (Office Based)

Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Developer. The purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) 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...

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