Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Total vehicle sales hit decade-high levels

The South African motor industry continues to defy expectations, posting another month of exceptional growth, according to the latest numbers from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Total vehicle sales in October reached 55 956 units – the highest monthly total...

Key talent management trends leaders should prepare for

Ongoing AI integration, coupled with a fragile economy, is causing CHROs to re-evaluate their 2026 talent strategies, according to Gartner. The research group has identified four trends that will shape talent management in 2026: The decline in entry-level roles will...

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...

Trade wars set to increase Big Tech antitrust scrutiny

The consensus around the need to regulate digital monopolies has never been stronger on both sides of the Atlantic. Under the second Trump administration, transatlantic tensions over digital regulation, including antitrust, will heighten, as Big Tech is caught in an...

Mobile PoS heralds the modern retail era

While the economic landscape has been anything but stable, with international trade tensions and the national budget fallout spooking the market before rebounding when the VAT increase was later withdrawn, the retail sector is showing remarkable resilience. This is...

Slim profile gives new Samsung phone an edge

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 Edge phone, a slim phone measuring just 5,8mm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is a slim design that will redefine market standards amid competitive pressures. The phone’s...

India leads in global AI tool adoption

Over the past five years, artificial intelligence has become a mainstream technology, changing daily life and improving workflow across industries. Its user base has also exploded, nearly tripling since 2020, and reaching over 350-million globally. While the US and...

Marketing budgets have flatlined

Chief marketing officers (CMOs) report that their marketing budgets for 2025 remain flat at 7,7% of overall company revenue, according to a survey by Gartner. This is consistent with last year when marketing budgets represented 7,7% of overall company revenue. The...

There are hurdles, but CEOs are serious about AI

CEOs are committed to advancing AI solutions across their organisation even as they face challenges from accelerating technology adoption. A new CEO study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, which surveyed 2 000 CEOs globally, revealed that executive respondents...

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Tips for developing successful application security programmes

CA Southern Africa has revealed details of the 2023 Veracode State of Software Security report which highlights factors that introduce flaws in application development and how to avoid them. “When it comes to application security programmes, what separates the middle...

Businesses can use quiet hiring to address quiet quitting

The contentious issue of quiet quitting in the workplace or putting in minimal effort to avoid termination is considered by some to be a logical repercussion of Covid-19. But businesses are under extraordinary pressure of the Great Resignation trend, local talent...

Hacktivism and the new age of cyber warfare

In the most recent edition of its annual Security Report, Check Point Software Technologies looked back on a tumultuous year in cybersecurity, with the boundaries between state cyber-operations and hacktivism becoming blurred as nation states act with a degree of...

The critical role of recyclers in the EPR ecosystem

Now that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legal criteria are fully in place in South Africa, local producers are responsible for the entire life cycle of the products they market and sell. However, as Patricia Schröder, spokesperson for the producer...

The impact of blockchain technology on the retail sector

During its formative years, blockchain technology became synonymous with the advent of cryptocurrency. Today, its use cases have transcended the world of finance, expanding into sectors such as retail. In Africa, its application in payment technology has demonstrated...

South Africans bask in solar power tax breaks

The demand for solar power installations in South Africa is likely to heat up considerably this year after new incentives were announced in the February 2023 Budget. By Joon Chong and Chetan Vanmali, partners at Webber Wentzel Responding with glacial speed to years of...

How insurtech can help prevent fraud

Insurance fraud is soaring around the world, with a study by The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF) last year indicating that insurance fraud in the US alone costs consumers $308,6-billion yearly. Zurich UK, one of Britain's biggest insurers, said the number of...

Digital transformation essential for future digital economies

The world around us continues to evolve with artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, 5G, cryptocurrencies and the Internet of Things (IoT), improving how we communicate and exchange information. Increased digitisation and the growing interconnectedness of people,...

Why multi-cloud is a top tech trend for 2023

Enterprises are increasingly customising their cloud infrastructures to readily meet business requirements. It is also this move that has seen multi-cloud emerging as one of the top technology trends for 2023. By Fred Mitchell: software division head at Drive Control...

Keep your backups safe

Even though backups are hardly seen as an exciting activity, the statistics show encouraging signs. In 2008, 35% of computer users admitted to never making any backups. Fast forward to 2022, and the number has fallen to 20%. Of course, there's still a lot of room for...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

National Technical Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: National Technical ManagerLocation: Cape Town (National travel required)We are seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead and manage a team of technicians across multiple regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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...

Junior DevOps Engineer at Reverside

Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...

Front Arena Software Engineer/System Analyst

• Requirements Gathering – elicitation of client system requirements for input to functional and/or technical requirements specifications.• Solution Design – design of functional and/or technical system solutions that address client system requirements.• Scoping –...

Business Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, regulations, and market trendsElicit, analyze, and document business...

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...

Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...

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