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...

Growth opportunities for African fintech abound

The fintech landscape in Africa is experiencing a surge in growth opportunities - with South Africa emerging as a key player in this dynamic sector. Despite global challenges, venture capital investment in South Africa remained resilient, marking a 6% increase to...

Top four HR investment trends

For the third consecutive year, HR leaders have cited HR technology as their top investment priority, according to a survey by Gartner, with the other top three investments being learning and development (L&D), total rewards, and talent management. "Now more than...

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...

Laws fail to address online abuse of women and girls

Online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) of women and girls is increasing at an alarming rate across Africa and globally, but national and international laws are failing to effectively address the challenge because they are not keeping pace with advancing...

The importance of ESG to corporate value creation and stakeholders

New research from IDC shows that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become a CEO-level topic for organisations worldwide. In a recent global survey, nearly three quarters of respondents considered ESG factors to be very important for the...

Managers fall short on DEI initiatives

Despite managers' unique position on the frontline, managers in most organisations serve as mere supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives rather than owners of DEI outcomes, according to Gartner. Manager decisions - defining hiring requirements,...

This is what trust will look like in the new normal

International Data Corporation's (IDC) top 10 predictions for the Future of Trust point to a new normal as the world continues to navigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisations - private sector, government, and educational institutions - have reached a...

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Outsourced optimised payroll from CRS

Reliable, focused and organised payroll administration can now be guaranteed thanks to the National Outsourcing Service Centre established by CRS Technologies South Africa. The company is a leading local provider of HR & payroll services and solutions. The centre...

Facilities management trends in 2014

As we move into 2014, the workplace and industry in general is bombarded by new buzzwords and trends that can sometimes be over-used yet not fully understood, says Phil Gregory, senior regional executive: Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions, Middle East &...

Cloud service just theory without satellite

Without satellite, cloud service is just a theory. That is the view of Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON, who says that cloud services are entirely dependent on reliable networks and none of the current available options - including ADSL, 3G or satellite on its own -...

Making WiFi work for business

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg may have raised some eyebrows when he said that connectivity should be a human right, but many smart device users would agree. Research has shown that as many as 32% globally rely on more than one device during the average working day...

Citrix releases XenApp update

Citrix has announced the next generation of the Citrix XenApp product, the market-leading app virtualisation solution. As the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, businesses are struggling with how to deliver core Windows apps to an ever wider variety of devices....

CA Nimsoft app gets 5 000 downloads

CA Southern Africa has announced CA Technologies free CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap solution - released at the end of last year - has already been downloaded by 5 000 customers – including SMBs, Fortune 1000 companies and IT service providers – in 147 countries. These...

Meganews Magazines wins with Ricoh

Meganews Magazines – the world’s first print on demand news stand and based on Ricoh technology – has been awarded The Swedish Business Model Challenger of the Year by Cordial Business Awards. Cordial Business Awards 2013 is awarded in two categories: Best Business...

The hard drives of the future

There can be no doubt that hard drives are essential in today’s digital world, and demand for even more storage capacity is driving technological innovation that provide more space, more speed and greater efficiency, says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager – Components, WD...

BDS launches new Xerox digital press

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) has announced the availability of Xerox’s latest light-production colour printer/copier, the Xerox Color 570. The printer makes it easier to produce a range of applications – from rugged polyester labels and signs, to window clings,...

XON wins Juniper Networks partner award

XON, the pan-African ICT group, has been awarded Partner of the Year by Juniper Networks at its Third Annual Global Partner Conference held in Las Vegas. The award is in the Middle East, Africa (MEA) Regional or Vertical Market segment and XON was one of about 800...

Systems Coordinator

A specialist warehouse and distribution company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, customer service-oriented Systems Coordinator in Gauteng.The Systems administrator is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems...

Agile Master (Advanced) 2589 TT

Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile Teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational level.Contributes significant value in relevant CoPs...

DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Cloud Solution Architect – Gauteng Sandown

Join Africa's leading banking institution at the forefront of digital transformation as a Cloud Solution Architect. Based in the vibrant business district of Sandton, this role offers the perfect blend of innovation and tradition, with a hybrid working model that...

Systems Coordinator – Gauteng

A specialist warehouse and distribution company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, customer service-oriented Systems Coordinator in Gauteng.The Systems administrator is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems...

Agile Master (Advanced) 2589 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile Teams to improve efficiencies at an organisational level.Contributes significant value in relevant CoPs...

DevOps Lead at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

SQL Data Engineer

SQL Data Engineer Develop, maintain, and support a portfolio of data products and services to ensure improved business efficiencies and that are aligned to the enterprise architecture and business strategy. Requirements:Must be fluent and advanced in use of SQL...

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