Derisking spend could take the shine off GenAI adoption
By 2026, defensive spend to derisk loss of intellectual property (IP) and occurrence of copyright infringement will slow generative AI (GenAI) adoption and diminish returns, according to Gartner. "As GenAI advances, regulators are rushing to keep pace," says Rita...
Undersea cable breaks rock Internet in Africa – updated
Africa’s Internet is reeling from multiple undersea cable breaks that are now affecting connectivity on both the east and west coasts. In the last few weeks, Seacom reported connectivity issues due to breaks in the east coast cable where it runs through the Red Sea....
HPC the new battleground between IT vendors and cloud service providers
A confluence of developments including growing volumes of data generated by Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and the emergence of new content and data-rich applications, some of which are incorporating the use of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to drive demand...
Tesla outperforms rival stocks with 224% ROI
Tesla is among the notable growth stocks that have recorded significant returns for investors. Despite the electric vehicle manufacturer's stock slumping in 2021, it has maintained an edge over competitors. According to data acquired by Finbold, Tesla stock registered...
Growth resilient for backup appliances
The EMEA purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) market has been resilient to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, with spending on traditional backup appliances reaching $366,9-million in 1Q21, up 10.3% from 1Q20, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC)...
John McAfee found dead
John McAfee was found dead yesterday in a prison cell in Spain. According to reports, is appears that the software developer committed suicide by hanging just hours after hi extradition to the US was authorised. McAfee was arrested in Spain over civil and criminal US...
IT and business stakeholders differ on cloud adoption process
As businesses seek technology solutions that help us prepare for a new post-pandemic normal, cloud adoption rates continue to rise. In fact, according to new research, 67% of all companies plan to adopt at least one new cloud technology by 2023. Spiceworks Ziff Davis...
Opportunities and challenges for Chromebooks, tablets
The Covid-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the tablet market in 2020 as consumers, businesses, and schools sought tablets to stay connected, entertained, or productive. According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
Realities of SA’s residential power use
Amid ongoing electricity supply concerns in South Africa, results of a new study on residential energy use have been released. The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), together with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the...
Deadline for information officer registration falls away
The Information Regulator has confirmed there will be no deadline for registration of information officers (IO) and deputy information officers (DIO); this means that no responsible party will be held liable for not registering by 30 June 2021. This decision follows...
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New BB10 apps from Business Connexion
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three6Five appointed as Ruckus reseller
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Web chat effective in contact centres
BT has announced the key lessons from research it has conducted into the latest communication channels being used by contact centres. One of the most significant developments BT has seen is the increasing use of Web chat as a channel for advisors to talk to...
IndigoCube unveils application security unit
IndigoCube has launched a new business unit dedicated to application security. Ziaan Hattingh, MD of IndigoCube, says the new unit is a direct response to a growing market need. “Companies spend the bulk of their security budgets on infrastructure security, such as...
Hosted models boost customer service
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The pros and cons of big data
The opportunity to harvest insights from big data, much of which is marketable or can generate income, is obvious gold up for grabs, says Mervyn Mooi, director at Knowledge integration Dynamics (KID). Besides that, the transition of data or information from a...
IT asset management improves audit success
Effective IT asset management can help all tiers of government departments to have a clear view of their IT assets. This can help a department to have no unexplained variance between the lists of IT assets purchased against the actual assets that can be accounted for...
McAfee announces portfolio expansion
McAfee has announced its strategy for building upon Security Connected, the framework in which security products and services work together to safeguard businesses with better protection from new types of attacks. McAfee will expand its current broad portfolio...
Oracle’s SPARC T4 servers boom
Oracle has announced its SPARC T4 servers featuring Oracle Solaris power mission-critical workloads in over 3 000 enterprises worldwide, nearly four times the number announced one year ago. Oracle’s SPARC T4 servers have been adopted globally across all major...
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
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 – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
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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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...
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