AI-ready SASE branch architectures drive revenues
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market surged 22% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $2,7-billion in second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This marked the third consecutive quarter of accelerating growth, fueled by enterprises upgrading to...
Attracting part-time workers back into the workforce
With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. The new research reveals that 44% of former part-time workers...
Atmospheric sputtering observed on Mars
After a decade of searching, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution) mission has, for the first time, reported a direct observation of an elusive atmospheric escape process called sputtering that could help answer longstanding questions about the history of...
PC and tablet forecast up, despite uncertainty
After recording strong results in the first quarter of 2025, IDC is increasing its traditional PC forecast for 2025 — this comes despite the significant impact that US tariffs have had on its trading partners’ market sentiment. Global PC volume is now expected to...
Tariff volatility drives smartphone forecast down
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 0,6% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The forecast was reduced from the 2,3% growth in the February...
Execs consider cuts in their function
Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025, in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand and inflation, according to a poll by Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar...
More passengers for African airlines in April
During April 2025, African airlines experiences a 13,6% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, as capacity increased by 8,9% year-on-year. Across the continent, airlines achieved a 76,3% passenger load factor (a 3,1 pecentrage point increase compared to April...
More threats to software supply chains
Kaspersky reports that, by the end of 2024, a total of 14 000 malicious packages were found in open-source projects, a 48% increase compared to the end of 2023. A total of 42-million versions of open-source packages were examined by Kaspersky during 2024 in search for...
What needs to change to empower MSMEs
With high unemployment remaining one of South Africa’s most urgent challenges, the role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in scaling job creation and stimulating inclusive economic growth has never been more critical. Yet, as Finfind’s SA MSME Access to...
Study offers guidance to improve access to rabies vaccines
A new study published in the journal Vaccine reveals that improvements in the supply chain and delivery of human rabies vaccines in Tanzania and Kenya could significantly reduce preventable deaths and ensure more efficient use of health budgets. The study was...
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Vertiv joins the Nvidia partner network
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If your organisation offers training, now is the time to act
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InDrive speeds expansion efforts with R2,8bn financing
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Vertiv announces VIP promotion for partners
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Sophos honours top partners
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Senior Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join them in on a permanent role. IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify stakeholders and determine activities for analysisTrack and communicate progress throughout the SDLCEstimate...
Software Developer – C# or Python – (Western Cape or Gauteng)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...
Data Analyst (12 months Contract – Wits NICD) – Gauteng Sandringham
Background: The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a major global player in infectious disease intelligenceThe NICD is a source of knowledge and expertise in regionally relevant communicable diseases to the South African Government, SADC countries,...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Kuils River NU
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join them in on a permanent role. IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify stakeholders and determine activities for analysisTrack and communicate progress throughout the SDLCEstimate...
Software Developer – C# or Python – (Western Cape or Gauteng) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...
Technical Support Analyst (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner...
Principal Technician at City of Cape Town
JOB OPPORTUNITY CORPORATE SERVICES - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)PRINCIPAL TECHNICIANBASIC SALARY: R588 221 TO R635 305 PER ANNUM - REF NO: CS 130/25 Requirements: A relevant three-year professional Tertiary ICT qualificationFive (5) to eight (8)...
Data Scientist
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Technical Support Analyst (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner...
Principal Technician at City of Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
JOB OPPORTUNITY CORPORATE SERVICES - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)PRINCIPAL TECHNICIANBASIC SALARY: R588 221 TO R635 305 PER ANNUM - REF NO: CS 130/25 Requirements: A relevant three-year professional Tertiary ICT qualificationFive (5) to eight (8)...
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