FNB braces for more than R3,3bn in Black Friday spend
FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3,3-billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and...
How to use AI tools and navigate Black Friday safely
With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure to be turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in increasing numbers. From personalised shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a smoother, more efficient path to the perfect purchase. The data is clear;...
Run apps anywhere with extended AOS
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – In a multi-cloud, hybrid cloud world, organisations shouldn’t be constrained as to what cloud they can use to run their workloads. Rajiv Ramaswami, president and CEO of Nutanix, points out that his company has...
AFHRI recovers on the back of marginally lower interest rates
The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 have been released, confirming a modest improvement in the financial position of South African households - mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo...
Pinnacle signs up as IBM’s second distributor in SA
Looking to leverage the vendor’s innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity, Pinnacle ICT has signed to become IBM’s second major distributor in South Africa. At the heart of this collaboration is Pinnacle’s mission to provide businesses with...
CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’
Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...
The impact of Trump’s tariffs on the supply chain
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies including expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies, and uncertainty around multilateral trade agreements which are reshaping global supply chains....
Phishing scam targets MS Dynamics 365 Customer Voice
Check Point Research has identified a new phishing campaign that exploits Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Customer Voice, a customer relationship management software product. It’s often used to record customer calls, monitor customer reviews, share surveys, and track...
Steady growth for UC&C market
In 2024, the worldwide Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market revenues grew 7,8% year-on-year (YoY) to $69,2-billion, according to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified Communications and Collaboration Tracker....
Key actions to build employee trust amid times of disruption
HR leaders must take four strategic actions to strengthen employee trust and stave off negative talent outcomes and decreased productivity in today's rapidly changing business landscape, according to Gartner. “Trust is crucial for organisations’ success,” says Ned...
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Renasa gets Digimune cybersecurity cover
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Commvault named a leader in data resilience solutions suites
Forrester has positioned Commvault as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Data Resilience Solutions Suites, Q4 2022. Commvault has been top ranked in the Current Offering category, achieving the highest scores in the Backup-and-Restore Functionality and Automation and...
Aragon Research positions Avaya as a Leader in Intelligent Contact Centre Solutions
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Put safety first over the festive season
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Keep kids safer online this holiday season
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Chief restructuring officer for Cell C
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Shift to renewable energy must include plans for waste disposal
As South Africa increasingly looks to renewables to help address the country’s chronic energy crisis, independent power producers must ensure they have the right systems in place to dispose of wind and solar energy and associated storage equipment reaching the end of...
Microsoft, LinkedIn to help 10m people learn digital skills
Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs programme, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy. The companies will also be offering 50 000...
Your payroll could be the target of the next phishing scam
Phishing scams are on the increase, and could cost your business tens of thousands if you fall victim to one. The scams usually come in the form of emails, and are specifically targeted at the payroll department or the person responsible for paying employees'...
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Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
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Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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