GenAI advances that will shape procurement
Progress in generative AI (GenAI) is poised to impact the procurement function through advancements in three areas, according to Gartner. Agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents are the advancements that will redefine how procurement operates and significantly...
Digital transformation accelerates drug development, discovery process
Ever-increasing drug discovery and development timelines is a multiscale issue causing delays in patient access to medicines and increasing costs for pharmaceutical companies. Digital transformation could streamline the process, accelerate innovation, and improve...
Cybercriminals double exploitation of Linux vulnerabilities
In 2023, critical vulnerability registrations surged 3 times compared to 2019-2022 average. Although there has been a slight decrease in 2024, the trend persists due to increasing popularity of Linux systems, Kaspersky finds. Exploits are programs designed to leverage...
Thin client market to reach $2bn by 2030
The global thin client market will reach $1,97-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing focus on cybersecurity and data protection is driving the adoption of thin client technology. With...
Very few gamers subscribed to cloud gaming services in 2023
No cloud gaming service has achieved mainstream success yet, as just 6% of global unique gamers subscribed to a cloud gaming service in 2023, according to GlobalData. GlobalData's latest thematic report "Cloud Gaming", reveals that the cloud gaming market will be...
Steady growth forecast for operational technology
The global operational technology market is expected to reach $364.74-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increased demand for operational technologies (OT) security solutions arises from...
Singularity SA returns in physical format
Singularity South Africa has announced the plans for the upcoming Summit, returning in physical format this year, in collaboration with Old Mutual. With more than 1 500 delegates expected, the summit will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the...
SA consumers more discerning in seeking ‘bang for their buck’
South African consumers spent R112-billion in the first quarter of 2024 - a YoY increase of R7,7-billion (7,3%) - with ambient foods (including rice, sugar, and UHT milk), soft drinks, beer and frozen meat among the most significant contributors to this growth. This...
CFOs must treat cybersecurity as a business decision
With more executives identifying security as critical for enterprise revenue growth, the CFO needs to be comfortable handling cybersecurity investments that provide defensible performance and outcomes to business stakeholders, says Gartner. Paul Proctor, distinguished...
Intel’s Lunar Lake processors set for Q3 delivery
Starting Q3 2024 in time for the holiday season, Intel's upcoming client processors (code-named Lunar Lake) will power more than 80 new laptop designs across more than 20 original equipment manufacturers, delivering AI performance at a global scale for Copilot+ PCs....
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Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise in SA
The digital gold rush is here. As more people attempt to make money from cryptocurrencies, criminals and con artists aren't far behind. Make sure you know how to recognise the biggest schemes that want to part you from your digital coins. By Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO...
The edge and AI: a partnership in smarter computing
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and its continued proliferation has seen the technology changing the functionality of computers by making it infinitely smarter and adept to meeting our daily requirements. By George Senzere, solutions architect: secure power...
Will solar PV increase the value of your home?
With rising electricity prices and Eskom loadshedding likely to be part of South African life for the near future, more households are looking to achieve more independence from the national power grid. As people evaluate their options, one of their most frequent...
Why it is critical to have a robust cyber security strategy
The need for a solid cyber security strategy is constantly discussed and debated. Yet the basic worm-type attacks first documented in 1972 are still with us today. This is because even the most basic measures to protect control systems from these types of attacks are...
Africa and the opportunity for digital natives, but
Africa holds huge economic potential - in almost every area - and the continent's youthful population structure represents tremendous opportunity within the modern digital era. But this calls for the continent to prioritise digitally enabled socioeconomic growth. By...
Pinnacle Finance launches in SA
ICT distributor Pinnacle has launched a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Pinnacle Finance, aimed at assisting its ICT channel and clientele on opex financing deals and transactions. With Pinnacle Finance, resellers now have the opportunity to have access to assets that...
SD-WAN drives the work from home experience into the future
The world of work has fundamentally changed over the last two years, with Work From Home (WFH) now firmly entrenched as both normal and desirable. By Navinder Singh, GM of In2IT Technologies This shift away from the secure networks of a closed office environment,...
Flexibility, development opportunities can help companies counter the Great Resignation
Drastic changes in ways of working over the last two years have given many employees reason to stop and consider what drives them at work, what factors are important in the workplace and what they want from their employer. By Zuko Mdwaba, area vice-president of...
Troye scoops Citrix Partner of the Year Award
Managed IT services provider Troye has once again scooped a Citrix Partner of the Year award, this time in the 'New SaaS' category. Citrix honoured its partners in five different categories at the Citrix regional field kick-off event that was held recently in...
Understanding who needs an EPC
The regulations for the mandatory display of building Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in South Africa is expected to promote energy efficiency awareness and the improvement of building energy performance. By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture,...
Automation Tester (Senior/ Lead) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for Test Automation Engineers to join our team at both Senior and Lead levels.This will be an initial contract position.The ideal person will be based in Cape Town (the position is hybrid), but we're also considering people from elsewhere in South...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
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Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT)
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DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB. This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI...
Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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We have a new opportunity with our client, a Global Player in the IT consulting world. If you have the following and would like to find out more, send your application across and we will call you to discuss further. Job Type: Client Facing Project ManagerKey...
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