SA women retire with 21% less than men
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WhatsApp cracks down on scams
WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centres. In the first six months of this year, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6,8-million accounts associated with criminal scam centres, many of them before the scam centres could...
Multichoice, Canal+ outline future group structure
Canal+ and MultiChoice have concluded their discussions regarding their intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice. Key features of the intended post-transaction structure include: The MultiChoice Group will be restructured so that the current holder of the...
AI, economics drive growth and change in IaaS
2024 was a good year for hyperscalers and cloud providers who capitalised on their clients’ need for access to more processing and storage due to escalating growth in data volumes. The hyperscalers continued to expand their solution portfolios, creating in some cases...
OpenAI debuts deep research
OpenAI has launched deep research in ChatGPT, a new agentic capability that conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks. According to the company, it accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours. Deep research is OpenAI's next...
Which hardware will win in the AI arms race?
The grip of artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to hold, with strong competition to develop more powerful AI models, active innovation in the semiconductor industry, and continued investment in the high-performance computing (HPC) data centre market. AI has...
Beware of Docusign-themed phishing scams
Kaspersky is warning of a rising phishing scam involving fraudulent emails pretending to be from Docusign, a global e-signature platform. Cyber attackers are sending these emails with links to fake websites where users are asked to enter a work login and password. The...
Paycorp acquires Pilot Software
Paycorp has acquired Pilot Software, a provider of point-of-sale software and hardware solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry. Wayne Abramson, CEO of ATM Solutions at Paycorp, comments: "We are thrilled to welcome Pilot Software to the Paycorp family....
Chief audit execs will face more board pressure
With emerging legal and regulatory uncertainties, geopolitical and economic hurdles, and the dual nature of AI as both a potential threat and a valuable business asset, chief audit executives (CAEs) are facing increased pressure by the board to provide assurance over...
In 16 seconds, Google earns the same as an average US worker
According to data presented by AltIndex.com, it takes just 16 seconds for Google (Alphabet), the top earner in the GAFAM (Google Alphabet, Apple, Facebook Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft) group, to make what the average US worker earns in a year. The GAFAM group has seen...
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Data privacy and protection priorities in 2023
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What lies ahead for security in 2023
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Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
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...
Senior Linux Engineer (Azure/Terraform/DevOps) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR expertise in platform engineering, automation, and coding as an Senior Linux Engineer is sought by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm to drive the efficiency, reliability, and security of its infrastructure systems and platforms. You will...
Senior Information Security Specialist
Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and exposure to Java, C#, Go, or TypeScript. Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools; containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS); and...
Project Manager (Water Treatment)
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical or Chemical Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary projects on time and within...
ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment
What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...
Senior Support Engineer (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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