How SMEs can weather tariffs
The confirmation that South Africa will from next month be hit by a 30% export tariff by the US should motivate small business owners to invest in their competitive advantage, and urgently scrutinise their internal operations for efficiencies. This is a significant...
Nvidia’s historic $4trn market cap highlights AI’s key role
Nvidia briefly became the first publicly-traded company in history to reach a market capitalisation of $4-trillion yesterday (9 July), outpacing tech giants Apple and Microsoft, and marking a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape. This milestone underscores Wall...
AI data centres add new power challenges
Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...
Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3
South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...
Action needed as African cybercrime escalates
Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...
Network security still a priority
While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...
Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI
A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...
2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards winners named
BCX has announced the winners of the 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, recognising South African organisations' digital innovation achievements. The winners were unveiled at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards this week. 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Award...
Vodacom calls on community to help fight theft, vandalism
As the festive season approaches, Vodacom has noticed an increase in the number of battery theft and vandalism incidents on its base stations. The company is appealing to all stakeholders, from law enforcement to communities, to help in combatting these incidents....
Kids’ online life source of family conflict
According to a Kaspersky survey, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as their children’s...
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The role of technology in driving equality
We live in a world beset by inequalities. Whether they’re related to income, gender, race, or background, you don’t have to look far to find them. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager of Zoho South Africa, for example, has the highest level of wealth inequality in the...
How to weather the approaching cybercrime perfect storm
The world generates an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. Amidst this mind-boggling amount of chatter, a very real threat is lurking: cybercrime, which has increased by 600% since the start of the pandemic, the United Nations reports. This surge in...
Why direct fan relationships are the future for creators
Over the past decade or so, technology has fundamentally changed the reality of being a creator. By Erki Koldits, CEO of PopSpot On the positive side, the barriers to entry have been dramatically lowered. Musicians, singers, and rappers can, for example, produce...
Don’t let data be a stumbling block in your SAP S/4HANA upgrade
SAP ECC 6.0 is the mainstay of many Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and with support for the solution being discontinued in the near future, organisations need to migrate their systems. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Whether they are moving...
Holiday bootcamps let kids learn to code
Edtech startup Mindjoy is offering artificial intelligence (AI) bootcamps during the school holidays to help 11- to 15-year-olds come to grips with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and what it means for their future. The holiday bootcamps are based on an...
Power options for when loadshedding strikes
Loadshedding is not going away, and most people are considering alternative solutions to keep their power on. By Christiaan Hattingh, MD of AWPower The good news is that you can use your investments in backup power to bring your electricity costs down over time and...
SAS acquires Kamakura
SAS has acquired Honolulu-based Kamakura, which provides specialised software, data and consulting that helps financial organisations across the spectrum – banks, insurance companies, asset managers, pension funds and more – manage a variety of financial risks. SAS’...
Partnership empowers youth with digital skills
Forge Academy & Labs has partnered with the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) to introduce an array of information and communication technology (ICT) interventions to bridge the digital skills gap...
New grant funding round for local technologies
Applications are now open for the Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF). Designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and product developers with pre-revenue innovations can apply for grant funding of up to R800 000. The DISF is a project of the Craft and Design Institute (CDI)...
SA software engineers are moving to Europe, without leaving home
Companies looking for local software engineers might find they have lost them to Europe - without them leaving the country. This is because, while South African developers’ skills are increasingly in demand across Europe, they no longer need to emigrate to land these...
Data Developer (Data Engineer) – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
The purpose of the Technical Data Developer is to aid and support the SAP Data migration process as required in project mode and will be required to develop data extracts and scorecards according to documented business standards and rules. The person will also support...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Test Analyst with hands-on testing expertise and proven experience in test execution for fast-paced project delivery. Key Responsibilities:Lead the planning, design, and execution of test...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Network Manager 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...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
Junior to Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is an acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management. They...
Full Stack PHP Developer
Our client, a leading communications software company, is seeking a Full Stack Developer (PHP and JavaScript) to join their collaborative development team. You'll work on cutting-edge communication solutions for both local and international markets.Role...
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