Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...
Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation
By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...
Bill Gates pledges to ‘give away virtually all my wealth’
On the 25th anniversary of the Gates Foundation, one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates, has pledged to give away the bulk of his wealth through the foundation over the next 20 years – an estimated $200-billion over the timeframe – after which, the Gates...
The evolution of a tech company
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Nutanix was set up 16 years ago as a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) company focused on managing storage, compute, and virtualisation across data centres. It has come a long way since then, today providing...
UCT prof achieves highest honour in election to US National Academy of Sciences
Professor Kelly Chibale of the University of Cape Town (UCT), one of Africa’s foremost scientists in drug discovery, has been elected an international member of the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) – one of the highest honours awarded to scientists globally. The...
India leads in global AI adoption
Over the past five years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream technology, changing daily life and improving workflow across industries – and its user base has also exploded, nearly tripling since 2020 to reach more than 350-million globally. But while...
Simplified operations strike a chord with African businesses
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Skills shortages and an often-patchy infrastructure are among the challenges that African CIOs have to contend with - and it’s why they are increasingly turning to partners who can provide less complex...
AI chip market will exceed $400bn by 2030
By 2030, IDTechEx forecasts that the deployment of AI data centres, commercialisation of AI, and the increasing performance requirements from large AI models will perpetuate the already soaring market size of AI chips to over $400-billion. However, the underlying...
Targeted ransomware groups continue to wreak havoc
Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – totalling 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8%...
Enterprises move quickly on agentic AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – Technology has always been a fast-moving industry, but the rate at which artificial intelligence (AI) is developing and being adopted puts most other innovations in the shade. While AI itself was many years in...
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Get more out of your telephony investment in 2023
At the start of what could be a tough and uncertain year, businesses should seize the low-hanging fruit to achieve cost savings and efficiencies. For many, this means optimising their telephony. This is according to Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer at Euphoria...
What to expect in 2023 and beyond
Smarter, more integrated technology is already transforming everything from the devices in our hands to how we collaborate with colleagues or even buy groceries. As artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing proliferate, bringing power and efficiency to countless...
New outlook on skills development can fast-track coding careers
As 2023 begins in full swing, we can all be forgiven for feeling as though we have been on a seemingly endless roller coaster during the past year. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy However, despite the surprises and shocks, one thing remained consistent throughout...
A glimpse at global e-commerce trends for 2023
It is no secret that over the past few years, the e-commerce industry has been constantly and rapidly evolving, with Covid-19 playing a significant role. By Sue Azari, e-commerce lead at AppsFlyer Many retailers have experienced highs as a result of the pandemic, with...
How to talk to customers who are on a budget
You don't have to be an economist to notice that inflation is biting at the moment. In fact, you've probably felt it yourself, noticing how, every month, a little more of your salary goes into things like food and fuel. By Ross Sibbald, commercial director at Tilte In...
Open source the building block for tech innovation
Open source is by no means a new technology, but it has matured over the past 30 plus years and with the latest wave of digital transformation, its role has become increasingly prominent. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise architect and head of advisory services at...
2023 forecast: cloudy, with a (high) chance of cyberattacks
Across EMEA, 74% of companies have brought their workloads back to their on-premises data centres. One of the reasons cited is that of having a fallback in the event there is a need for disaster recovery. By Chris Norton, regional director for Africa at Veeam Software...
Consider these factors when selecting a cloud provider
The cloud is without a doubt the best way for a startup or small business to access all the IT infrastructure and enterprise-grade tools they need, without having to invest heavily upfront. By Renette Lombard, managing executive: midmarket CSO at BCX However, the...
The importance of accelerated underwriting
The adoption of accelerated, or automated underwriting, which uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to evaluate risk and underwrite life insurance, has been limited to date. By Patrick Ashton, UK operations at Alula Insurance...
DMP SA is a Commvault Premier Partner
Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has achieved the unique distinction of Commvault Premier Partner status on top of their Commvault Service Advantage Plus (CSAP) status, the only Commvault partner in the country to have attained both of these...
Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our Client is looking for a Senior Data Analyst to be responsible for gathering and analysing data on trends, system performance, design flows etc.Key Responsibilities: Prepares reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.Define and...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 3 month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
System Administrator – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a System Administrator to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Maintain and update the supplier master database on relevant systemsEnsure accurate capturing of supplier information and...
Software Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...
Software Developer – Senior (.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...
Report Developer (Sustainability) 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...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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 all team...
Business Analyst (Technology) 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...
Scrum Master
Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...
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