Internal audit teams lean to GenAI
Forty-one percent of chief audit executives (CAEs) are using, or plan to use, generative AI (GenAI) this year, according to a survey by Gartner. In a survey of 112 CAEs, conducted from July to August 2023, 12% of respondents said their department was already using...
This is the real experience for SA’s mobile users
MTN’s South African customers enjoy the fastest mobile experience, with speeds well ahead of competitive network provoders. This is one of the findings from Opensignal research analysing and understanding the true experience consumers receive on wireless networks. In...
Greenpeace responds to reports SA won’t support global plastic ban treaty
Greenpeace has responded to reports that the South African government plans to reject a new proposed global treaty on plastics. According to a document reportedly leaked to the Mail and Guardian, the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries is afraid that the...
External enterprise storage market eyes recovery
The external storage systems market value in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) was up 4,5% year on year in dollars but down 4,3% in euros in 2021Q1, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) EMEA Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker. Once again, the...
Who sent that SMS?
In a time of increasing scams and cybercriminal activity, consumers want to know who sent them that tantalising offer by SMS. Now, thanks to the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association's Codes Project, they can. Everyone who owns a cell phone has likely...
SA employees show reluctance installing updates
Twenty one percent of local employees have previously had a dispute with IT staff about the importance or frequency of updating their work devices. Surprisingly, IT teams tend to agree with such demands and let 47% of staff skip installing updates on certain software...
Women comprise 41% of supply chain workforce
Women comprise 41% of the supply chain workforce in 2021, up from 39% in 2020, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Every leadership level saw an increase in representation, except the executive level where there has been a slight decline. In 2021, women account...
Mayflower autonomous ship attempts transatlantic crossing
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) is now in international waters as it attempts to cross the Atlantic ocean and reach the US. Following daily briefings led by IBM's The Weather Company, the ship departed with the prospect of favourable weather from Turnchapel...
Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children
Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide whose health is jeopardised by the informal processing of discarded electrical or electronic devices according to a new report from the...
Study finds Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled
Researchers have found that Earth's energy imbalance approximately doubled during the 14-year period from 2005 to 2019. Earth's climate is determined by a delicate balance between how much of the Sun's radiative energy is absorbed in the atmosphere and at the surface...
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Firms should count the cost of piracy
The cost of maritime piracy is substantial and can cause significant damage to a company’s bottom line. According to comments recently made by Russian Navy Rear Admiral Vasily Lyashok, Somali pirates have become more flexible, adaptable and better organised and have...
Defining process in process management
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Safety solutions for the connected mine
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SMS boosts recruiting business
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Reach out to customers on Valentine’s Day
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Cyberoam unveils virtual UTM appliances
Cyberoam, the leading global network security appliances company, announced the launch of its range of virtual unified threat management (UTM) appliances, adding to its existing range of hardware UTM appliances. With this launch, Cyberoam will enable organisations to...
End-to-end ICT vital for growth in Africa
Information communication technology (ICT) opens up a huge range of potential in the business environment, delivering integrated solutions that actively enable the modern business, says Mark van Vuuren, MD, Jasco ICT Solutions. Previously disparate tools such as...
Location-based services market to thrive
Location-based services (LBS) have emerged as one of the hottest growth areas for the worldwide mobile applications and telecommunications industries. Market researcher ABI predicts that the global LBS market will grow to a total value of $17-billion by 2016, thanks...
Application security a priority for CIOs
The growth in cybercrime generally is well reported, but South African CIOs are still not taking it seriously enough - particularly when it comes to application security. According to respected research firm Gartner, 75% of attacks are directed at the application...
Solar energy can ease price hikes
Solar energy can help South African companies overcome financial implications of future price hikes. Particularly medium-size businesses can benefit. However, in order for sun-generated energy to become mainstream among the South African private sector, the solar...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
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...
DevOps Lead – Gauteng Sandown
Our Client focuses on to driving financial inclusion. Their electronic tokens are well known in day-to-day activities. You can now be a part of this team if you act fast on the Perm offered for a DevOps Lead. Location: Gauteng - Sandton Requirements Minimum of 8 years...
OFFICE-BASED PHP DEVELOPER to be based in Bellville at MINT KULCA – Western Cape Bellville
**PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY BASED IN CAPE TOWN, WE ARE NOT OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO NEED TO RELOCATE!*** We're on the hunt for a talented OFFICE-BASED PHP DEVELOPER to join our team and engineer our cutting-edge APPLICANT TRACKING SOFTWARE SOLUTION. As...
MS Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
A well reputable Dev house is looking to employ a Senior MS Fullstack Developer for a 6 months contract, they are seeking a skilled Fullstack Developer with expertise in the Microsoft technology stack, particularly React / Razor / Angular front End , SQL, MySQL...
Junior Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
The Junior Developer will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of a new system. This is a hands-on position that offers the chance to gain valuable experience while contributing to the success of a groundbreaking project.System Design and...
Developer – Back-End (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
SAP ARIBA – Systems Analyst
Our client is on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individual who shares a passion for service in the banking industry, a System Analyst: SAP Ariba.ResponsibilitiesInterpret specifications to construct SAP Ariba Contract Management System (CMS) solutions that...
Scrum Master
12 Month Contract role with top tier Financial Services company for a skilled Scrum Master. Purpose of role:The scrum master serves to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. Be committed to the scrum methodology, agile...
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