Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools
Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically, in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...
Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...
Uptick in unemployment rate
The official unemployment rate was 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Quarterly Labout Force Survey for Q1: 2025, there was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed people to 16,8-million from 17,1-million in Q4: 2024, while there was an...
Partnering with LEO operators benefits telcos and underserved customers
Airtel Africa is the latest in the line of telecoms operators partnering with LEO (low-earth orbit) operator Starlink to expand its reach and services. The deal was facilitated by parent company Bharti Airtel, which struck its own agreement with Starlink in India in...
Family-favourite brands used in cyberattacks
Ahead of the International Day of Families, observed on May 15, Kaspersky experts analysed cyberthreats that use popular family-focused brands, such as Disney, Lego, Toca Boca and others as bait. The research, based on selected keywords monitoring, revealed a steady...
These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future
Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...
First-party fraud now the leading form of attack
There’s been a significant swing in the composition of global fraud attacks, with first-party fraud now the leading type globally, representing a third (36%) of all reported fraud in 2024, up from 15% the year before. This is among the findings from the new LexisNexis...
Q-Kon brings the Outernet to Africa
Q-Kon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Outernet provider Rivada Space Networks power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Q-Kon will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for specialised data networks across Africa...
Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...
Data, analytics key to AI strategies
Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...
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Making it easy and affordable for SMEs to move to the cloud
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, enabling them to streamline their operations, reduce costs and improve flexibility. However, despite its numerous benefits, many companies remain hesitant to make the switch, writes Garry Ackerman, CEO of...
From smart homes to sustainable homes, tech is helping the environment
With Earth Day taking place in April, it's a perfect time to reflect on how we can make a difference in our homes and our environment. Smart homes are no longer just a luxury, but a way to create a sustainable home that benefits both the environment and homeowners....
Data-driven healthcare can help to save lives
Data does more than just turn people into numbers: it saves lives, writes Vukosi Sambo, executive head of data insights at the AfroCentric Group. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the role of data to drive efficiencies and improve patient outcomes has...
Smart last-mile delivery tech addresses click-and-collect vulnerabilities
As the click-and-collect delivery option becomes more popular, so technology needs to keep pace with customer expectations. Already a juggernaut in the US, where research indicates the model will account for almost 11% of all UK online sales by 2025, click-and-collect...
Technology integrates siloed building systems
Smart BACS investments offer organisations a single view to proactively run and manage entire building portfolios, campuses and individual buildings, writes Warren Miller, Solutions architect at Altron Managed Solutions. Organisations seldom need convincing about the...
Exceptional customer service is critical
Think about the last good customer service experience you enjoyed. By Nadia Coetzer, head of support at PaySpace This experience might have been something simple, possibly even a moment you don't recall immediately, such as a friendly receptionist, a casual chat at...
Why AI may not change the world (too much)
Large language modules (LLMs) have come on to the scene and really shaken up the technology world over the last couple of months, and it is very clear that this technology unlocks a lot of exciting new possibilities. By Hanno Brink, machine learning engineer at...
Maintain privacy with employee productivity tools
In today's fast-paced work environment, employee productivity is a critical component of organisational success. To ensure optimal performance, employers often resort to various productivity tools, which range from time-tracking software to project management...
CIOs can help organisations play both offense and defense
In today's uncertain economic environment, business leaders are looking to CIOs more than ever before, to accelerate key priorities while hitting aggressive financial targets. By Jason Conyard, CIO of VMware This often means charging ahead with digital initiatives...
CIOs can help organisations play both offense and defense
In today's uncertain economic environment, business leaders are looking to CIOs more than ever before, to accelerate key priorities while hitting aggressive financial targets. By Jason Conyard, CIO of VMware This often means charging ahead with digital initiatives...
Data / Reporting Analyst 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...
API 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...
Junior Data Engineer
Help build and maintain data infrastructure, data integrity and automation. Is this you? Analytical and detail-obsessed, you take ownership, define solutions independently and get hands-on to make things work. You're passionate about programming and data quality,...
Junior Technical Systems Analyst
We're looking for a motivated Junior Technical Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 12 months contract position. Preference will given to female candidates This role is perfect for someone who has hands-on experience with leading technologiesProvide high...
Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA)
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Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Junior Data Scientist (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
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