Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

Vodacom, Microsoft join forces to bolster digital skills

In a move designed to reduce the 44% youth unemployment rate, Vodacom South Africa and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to provide free access to digital training courses on the Mzansi Digital Learning platform. Recognising the digital skills gap in a country...

The reality of cyberbullying in SA

The rise of social media and digital communication channels has facilitated the spread of cyberbullying, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat and gaming chatrooms serving as rife breeding grounds for perpetrators to launch...

Are your headphones putting others in danger?

Headphones can be a great way to listen to music or podcasts, helping us to enjoy the best sound experiences without interruptions. Many people also find that headphones can help them to concentrate or relax by blocking background noise and distractions. However,...

Wearables market shows positive growth

In the first quarter of 2021, the wearable market in Europe grew 33% compared with the same period in 2020, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Between January and March, 22-million units were shipped to the region. "A year after...

The world is a less peaceful place today

In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic had a noticeable impact on violence, with some improvements, such as violent conflict, while other indicators deteriorated significantly including violent demonstrations. Three times as many countries deteriorated than improved. Key...

Remote working drove cyberattack volume up 78%

A massive 78% of businesses globally experienced an increase in the volume of cyberattacks because of a shift towards remote work, according to data presented by the Atlas VPN team. Even though social media platforms are flooded with news of companies proudly...

Pre-owned vehicle sales set to soar

New car sales declined in the first quarter of 2021, according to reports by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), with future new vehicle sales likely to be further impacted by supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19...

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A business case for data governance

There are 10 basic, yet important steps to building a business case for data governance.Within each step are a number of best practices that define the level of programme success, failure or mediocrity. These steps involve strategy development, value identification,...

BlackBerry, Trend Micro boost security

BlackBerry has announced that it is working with Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cloud security, to expand the protection it already provides to BlackBerry customers against malware and privacy issues related to third-party applications.  As part of a...

Westcon vendor tops independent report

Value-added distributor Westcon SA’s security division’s vendor partner Kaspersky Lab has been ranked as a leader in the market of endpoint security solutions by Forrester Research. According to Westcon Security’s Andrew Potgieter, Kaspersky Lab’s corporate solution...

Sasol selects 1E solutions

1E, the global leader in IT efficiency software and local company sustainableIT, has announced that Sasol, the South African based integrated energy and chemical company, has selected two 1E IT Efficiency solutions to help achieve widespread efficiency savings...

DCC introduces OceanStor T Series

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has introduced the OceanStor T Series from Huawei Technologies, a unified new-generation storage system encompassing entry-level, mid-range and high-end storage applications. The OceanStor T Series of storage products...

Powering digital systems for power stations

Much of the globe’s infrastructure is controlled digitally via supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) systems, and South Africa’s own power utility, Eskom, which supplies almost 95% of the country’s electricity, is no exception. The parastatal recently...

Microsoft, Indigo deliver low-cost broadband

Microsoft, in collaboration with the government of Kenya's Ministry of Information and Communications and Indigo Telecom, has announced the launch of a pilot project delivering low-cost wireless broadband access to previously unserved locations near Nanyuki and...

Sondéla Nature Reserve grows with Itec

Sondéla Nature Reserve has relied on Itec Pretoria East to keep its print infrastructure running for more than 20 years, thanks to the office automation company’s ability to provide it with flexible financing options as well as excellent support and service despite...

Infor announces SCE 10.2

Infor has announced an enhanced version of Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE), to further reduce the complexity of warehousing and logistics management and clarify daily decision making.  With more than 100 new core industry features, including mobile and voice...

2013: the year of maturing technologies

2012 was eventful in the technology space, and 2013 looks set to be another interesting year. Rather than providing a focus on a variety of new technologies, this year looks poised to be one of reaping the rewards of maturing solutions, says Richard Firth, CEO of MIP...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...

Snr MS Fullstack developers x 4 – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Our Client is a consulting company and they are urgently looking to recruit your skills. If you are a Senior and Intermediate software developers.These are Hybrid roles with a blue - chip company.Full Microsoft StackReact / Razor / Angular front EndSQL, MySQL...

Cobol Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client, a powerhouse in the Financial Services space, is on the hunt for a Cobol Developer to join their dynamic team. Location: Cape Town Required Experience and Exposure: IBM AssemblerCobol,ROSCOETSODumpmasterIBM debugTP monitors (e.g. IMS and CICS)Data...

DevOps Consultant – Gauteng Menlyn

Our client is at the forefront of automotive excellence, synonymous with cutting-edge technology, performance, and luxury. As a DevOps Consultant, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of their digital infrastructure and software development processes....

SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you an experienced SAP ABAP Developer looking for a thrilling career opportunity? Our client is on the lookout for a talented professional to join their dynamic team and contribute to the future of automotive innovation. Essential Skills Requirements: Experience...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandown

My client based in Sandton is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Process and Data MappingPerform detailed analysis, documenting processes, and mapping data intricaciesAnalyse As-Is "Week...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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Technical Test Analyst

Join Our Team: Technical Test Analyst! Are you a detail-oriented individual with a knack for ensuring top-notch software quality? Do you thrive in an environment where you can leverage the latest testing and operations tools to drive excellence? If so, we want you to...

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