Infrastructure key as AI evolves
Kathy Gibson reports – Not only is artificial intelligence (AI) already a widespread phenomenon, it is rapidly maturing into its second age. The first era put the power of AI at every user’s fingertips; the second era is where agentic AI will be employed to perform...
Are you ready to run the AI race?
Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and organisations need to ask whether they are ready. This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital landscape...
Banks boost support for African SMEs
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group have signed a financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and expand trade across Africa. The agreement includes a R3,6-billion investment in a social bond and a...
Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?
The Red Planet’s iconic rusty dust has a much wetter history than previously assumed. This is according to scientists who combined European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA spacecraft data with new laboratory experiments on replica Mars dust. The results suggest that Mars...
SA’s SMEs prioritise digital payments, sustainability
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are accelerating their digital transformation and seeking new growth opportunities through digital payments and strategic private sector collaborations while sustainability is priority. This is according to the third...
Global smartphone market set for 2,3% growth
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2,3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1,26-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2,3% increase will represent the second successive year of...
Cisco offers integrated security through local PoP
Cisco is making its newly-expanded suite of cloud-based security services available to South African users through a local point of presence (PoP) hosted at AWS. “At a time when cybersecurity is one of the top concerns of every business and public sector leader, our...
Xeon 6 with P-cores enable next-gen computing
Intel has launched Xeon 6 processors with Performance-cores (P-cores), enabling modernised infrastructures that meet the demands of next-gen workloads like AI, high-performing and efficient compute – from data centres to networks and edge to PC. “We are intensely...
King V Draft is open for public comment
The draft of the new version of the King Code – which positioned South Africa as a global leader in corporate governance just over three decades ago – is now available for public comment. The King V Draft is a revised and streamlined update of King IV. The King...
Mobile Web traffic hits new high
After peaking at nearly 60% in mid-2022, mobile web traffic took a downturn throughout 2023, slipping to 53%, a level last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, things changed last year, with more people than ever using mobile devices to browse the web....
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Why we need to rethink the meeting room
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How retailers can retain customers amid a worldwide buying slump
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Storage lies at the heart of effective XaaS delivery
Today's digital businesses run on data, and persistent storage of that data is at the heart of most service offerings. Yet many service providers spend unnecessary resources mitigating challenges that fundamentally stem from storage, including efficiency, integration...
Reimagining email customer service
Email customer service is something of a misnomer. We all know too well the pain of mailing a company, getting an automated message with all the heart of a cast iron block, saying "Thank you for getting in touch. We will get back to you in 48 hours". Ryan Falkenberg,...
Synthesis continues growth streak
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Yena Ngidi is new Kyocera hardware product manager
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has appointed Yena Ngidi to the position of Hardware Product Manager. Ngidi was previously at ICT distribution company Pinnacle, where he was the senior SADC external, account manager. Prior to that, he was a key account manager...
Free fibre for fifty
The Fibre Network Operator (FNO), Evotel, has connected and activated 50 schools across the country as part of its Schools Programme - providing these 50 schools with free fibre to connect them to the internet through the fastest connection available at present. The...
A perfect storm is forcing South Africans to develop green independence
Sometimes, despite the writing being on the wall, it takes a single straw to break a camel’s back. For all our best intentions, and well-meaning words, it is often easier to continue with the status quo. However, a perfect storm in South Africa has now well and truly...
Talk360 raises $4 million seed round
International calling app Talk360, which enables people around the world to make reliable and affordable calls to any landline or mobile phone worldwide, has secured $4-million (R64-million) in funding as it prepares to launch a new pan-African payment platform in...
Boxer signs up with Relex Solutions
Boxer has selected Relex Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to implement forecasting and replenishment for its stores and distribution centres. As one of South Africa's fastest-growing discounters, Boxer will leverage the Relex solution in more...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
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Our Client in the Financial Services industry is looking for a Jnr Data Analyst. Your:Formal education:A relevant qualification (Diploma or degree) in statistics or data analysis.Experience:Minimum 2 years in a data and/or reporting position in the financial services...
SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
NC Programmer (Manufacturing) – Gauteng Primrose
Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector is looking for an NC Programmer to prepare accurate and efficient CNC programs for laser and punching machinesMinimum RequirementsGrade 12 or equivalent (Technical qualification preferred)2–5 Years' experience in CNC...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
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Our Client in the Financial Services industry is looking for a Jnr Data Analyst. Your:Formal education:A relevant qualification (Diploma or degree) in statistics or data analysis.Experience:Minimum 2 years in a data and/or reporting position in the financial services...
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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