GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...
Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks
Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...
Alviva reports year-end results
Alviva Holdings has reported that its revenue for the year ended 30 June 2021 is 1% higher than last year at R15-billion. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EDBIDTA) are 25% up at R887-million. Earnings per share are 267,3 cents, an increase...
Adapt IT shows resilience
Adapt IT has reported an overall increase in revenue and earnings for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Revenue increased by 1% to R1,503-billion (2020: R1,483-billion), at muted organic growth of 1%. The sector and geographic diversification had served the...
SAP Africa appoints Tracy Bolton as COO
Tracy Bolton has been appointed as the new chief operating officer for SAP Africa region. Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa, says Bolton has played a crucial role in helping SAP expand its offering to new customers and drive cloud adoption among African enterprises....
Robocall fraud will cost consumers $40bn next year
Consumers will lose $40-billion to fraudulent robocalls globally in 2022; rising from $31-billion in 2021, according to a new study from Juniper Research. Fraudulent robocalls pose threats to consumers by encouraging the disclosure of personal information that...
Sub-Saharan Africa sees massive increase in mobile financial services
Nearly half of all consumers in sub-Saharan Africa use mobile financial services in 2021 - a more-than three-fold increase in the last six years. The Mobile Financial Services on the Rise report from Ericsson also highlights the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on...
You can reduce cyberattacks on the business by 60%
In six out of 10 (63%) cyberattacks investigated by the Kaspersky Global Emergency Response team, adversaries used password brute force and vulnerability exploitation as initial vectors to compromise the organisation's environment. Results of Kaspersky's new Incident...
China pushes IPv6: should other countries take note?
China has set a goal of running a single-stack IPv6 network by 2030. To achieve this goal of having a single IPv6 networking stack for the nation, authorities have issued time-specific milestones to relevant agencies and operators within the Chinese jurisdiction. Most...
Largest public dataset on human trafficking released
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has released a new synthetic dataset on human trafficking, made possible by technology developed in partnership with Microsoft Research. The dataset represents the largest collection of primary human trafficking case...
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VMware announces VMware Workstation 10
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Huawei Ascend P6 wins award
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Oracle releases ZS3 Series storage
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Network Platforms offers free rack space
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Fujitsu announces LIFEBOOK additions
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Securicom partners with Clikit Media
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Five signs that a business is ready for ERP
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Big data offers competitive edge
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Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is dedicated to transforming the payment landscape with a vision of providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Unlike other options, they prioritise responsible alternatives to credit, offering a clear and compelling value...
Fullstack Developer-Cloud (Senior) – Gauteng Midrand
Are you interested in working for one of the largest automotive industries in the world? We have an amazing long-term contract available for a Fullstack Developer-Cloud. This position is based in the Gauteng region with a hybrid approach being on-site and remote. With...
Cloud Database Engineer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and implement cloud-based database solutions. Develop and maintain database migration plans. Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve database-related issues. Ensure that all database systems are secure, reliable, and compliant with...
Senior Network Engineer
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Junior Analyst
Our client is a prestigious boutique corporate advisory firm with a pan-African footprint, specializing in investor readiness and capital raising across various industries, with a dynamic team that thrives in a collaborative, client-facing environment.Our client is...
Full Stack Java Developer Learnership – Copy at Geeks4learning
We are currently recruiting for our Systems Developer Learnership Programme. Please see below for more information:Learnership Requirements:EducationGrade 12 is essential: Maths (Minimum Level 5 – 60%)English (Minimum Level 5 – 60%)2nd language (Minimum Level 5 –...
Senior Analyst at Kgabolize Recruitment Consultancy
Our client based in Pretoria east is looking to employ a Qualified Senior Analyst on permanent basis. The purpose of the job is to assist in the management and supervision of the activities of the alternative Investments industry and to monitor Alternative Investments...
Senior Microsoft Dynamics Developer at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client offers Managed IT & Managed Solutions to clients across Ireland, the UK, and the USA. They collaborate closely with their clients to address their technology needs, ensuring business prosperity and protection....
Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, catering to vendors of asset management solutions with their hosted software. They have carved a niche for themselves by offering affordable premium software across various industries. The...
Senior Functional Specialist at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
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