Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase
Agentic AI is entering a hyper-growth phase as enterprises accelerate the shift from task-based automation to autonomous, decision-driven systems, with the US and China now steering the global race. As adoption moves rapidly from pilots to production, this new class...
SMEs under relentless cyberattack
Almost 50% of all US-based SMEs (43%) have already experienced a cyber attack. This is the headline finding from a new report released by Guards, which adds that 52% of SMEs still rely on an untrained internal staff member or the business owners themselves to manage...
Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...
UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress
The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
ESA tracks rare interstellar comet
Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...
How AI factories can help relieve grid stress
In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...
AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR
The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...
SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits
A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...
The high price of flawed hiring practices
Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...
Covid survivors show high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms
New research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found a high burden of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in South African Covid-19 survivors, even up to two years after infection. Despite extensive testing, the researchers found no reliable early blood...
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Connective collaboration key to African 4IR agenda
It's time to put Africa on the 4IR map and ensure that the continent is not left behind, writes Rebatho Madiba, business development digital platform solutions at BCX. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is described as the new age of economic disruption and...
The zombie company is coming …
The post-Covid rise of the zombie company Zombies are one of the most recognized horror tropes, which has become more popular in the last decade than ever before. However, beyond our screens, zombie companies exist in the business world as well. Despite limping along,...
Reinventing the approach to personal skills to stay relevant and retain staff
The world is evolving at a rapid pace and only those who actively commit to keeping up will be relevant in a few years' time. That may sound alarmist, but it's true. Like a 5000m track event, if someone lets the gap between themselves and the frontrunners grow too...
Ethical hacking: when white hats turn grey
What colour hat is the hacker that just penetrated your organisation without your permission wearing? Grey? Black? White? Hacking is often seen as a black-and-white issue: either you are a malicious hacker who breaks into systems for personal gain, or you are an...
Break free from traditional funding
In today's competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs and small business owners face numerous challenges when it comes to funding their growth aspirations. By Ramone Pillay, head of sales at Debtsource Traditional high-street bank financing may not always be...
Will phone numbers become relics of the past?
Before the rise of mobile technology, close friends' and family members' phone numbers were committed to memory. For other contacts, landline users relied on the little black books beside the phone. The need to dial traditional phone numbers has diminished with the...
Banking operations reimagined
Forces of change are reshaping banking. The last time the banking industry experienced steeply rising rates off a shallow base was in 2005. Over the past 18 years, low rates have had the effect of a Big Bang, shattering the fundamental equation of banking (deposits...
Digital immunity the next goal for cybersecurity
Amid rapid change and evolution of cyberrisk, traditional approaches to cybersecurity and cyber resilience are no longer enough to protect organisations. By Gary Jardim, sales and marketing manager at Triple4 Global A new model is emerging, in which organisations...
Digital engagement puts patients at the heart of healthcare
"Digital engagement can significantly enhance person centred patient care, helping to overcome the challenges and complexities that so many people experience when seeking healthcare. The Netcare app will further support our digitally integrated person centred patient...
SA solution recognised by Gartner
Specialist software engineering company MIP Holdings, which focuses on creating and delivering bespoke solutions for financial services organisations, has been featured in Gartner's latest Market Guide for Life Policy Admin Systems, EMEA. The company's locally-built...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Software Engineer (Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React) & PostgreSQL) (DBN Hybrid/Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:IF you have a keen interest in EdTech & get excited by the prospect of taking a user problem and owning the solution from concept to deployment, then an innovative, AI-powered Educational Platform wants you as its next Software Engineer. The role will...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
IT Support (Network Security – Ticketing – Tygervalley – Cape Town)
Our client, a custom software development/digital supply chain business, currently seeks to appoint a IT Support/ Control Room Operator to join their growing operations centre team to be based in Durbanville, Cape Town. In this role, you will be working on a 24/7...
C# .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented developer for a remote role focused on building new products/features and maintaining a modern web application using the latest .NET and AWS tech stack. Key Requirements C#.Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
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About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Software Engineer (Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (React) & PostgreSQL) (DBN Hybrid/Remote) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:IF you have a keen interest in EdTech & get excited by the prospect of taking a user problem and owning the solution from concept to deployment, then an innovative, AI-powered Educational Platform wants you as its next Software Engineer. The role will...
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