Schneider Electric opens first African Innovation Hub
Schneider Electric has launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa. Based in Midrand, it is part of Schneider Electric’s global network of over 40 registered Innovation Hubs, providing an interactive environment where visitors can explore the company’s integrated...
Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location
Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...
Gen Z set to shake up the workplace
Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...
Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Agentic AI set to democratise data access
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...
Massive surge for AI patents
The AI industry has grown tremendously over the past years. Since 2020, the entire market has practically doubled and hit a $184-billion value, while the number of people using AI tools tripled to nearly 315-million. The AI space has also seen a surge in patent...
The cost of a cyber breach goes way beyond money
The costs and fallout from a cyber security breach extend far beyond revenue losses, impacting jobs, mental wellbeing, trust and future business. This is according to cyber security experts within the Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute...
Young gamers fall victim to cybercriminals
The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analysed gaming risks for young players and discovered that...
SASE growth slows as economic pressures weigh
The worldwide Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market posted 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth in 2Q 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This is the lowest growth rate since Dell’Oro Group started tracking SASE in 1Q 2019. Economic pressures,...
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Lighting up the digital divide
Imagine beaming light from a fibre-connected suburban home to a 3D-printed wireless communication system to a school in an informal settlement across the road, providing learners with instant high-speed, reliable internet access. This is how the new Optical...
Avoid cyber-cons, budget disasters on Black Friday
The retail frenzy that is Black Friday is here. Last year, bargain hunters favoured online shopping - a trend noticed globally and not just in South Africa. Budget Insurance urges consumers to exercise caution in managing their money smartly and in protecting...
Fortinet is official cybersecurity partner of the European Tour
Fortinet has announced a multi-year partnership with the European Tour. As an Official Tour Partner and Official Cybersecurity Partner, Fortinet will provide its expertise and security solutions to support the Tour's digital innovation journey. The European Tour hosts...
Homegrown AI health solution wins international award
A South African-born financial services technology company has won a Southeast Asian award for its artificial intelligence (AI) system that is designed to make healthcare more affordable and effective, answering to the needs of the future today. The Singapore...
NU bolsters networking and storage division
Following on from the appointment earlier this year of a new business unit head in the networking and storage division, Networks Unlimited has strengthened this division further with two additional new hires in its F5 and Hitachi Vantara areas. This is according to...
Watch out for those CAPTCHAs …
Clicking "I'm not a robot" on an online form may seem harmless enough, but evidence is emerging that cyber criminals are turning their attention to CAPTCHA tests as a new way to redirect users to pages with malicious intent. Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
New phishing risks as demand grows for fake vaccine passports
Nearly two years into the battle against Covid-19 over 3-billion people around the globe and over 15-million in South Africa are now fully vaccinated. "As governments continue their efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19 and encourage vaccination, the scene has been...
Contact centre maths: just add savings
When it comes to the contact centre, there are several cost touchpoints that are important. The first is the realisation that the contact centre itself is a powerful tool when it comes to differentiation, customer experiences and customer retention. As McKinsey points...
ISA/IEC 62443 declared as a Horizontal Standard
The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) has announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA 62443 series of standards as "horizontal," meaning that they...
Hitachi Energy launches digital twin for power grids
Hitachi Energy has launched IdentiQ, its digital twin solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions. IdentiQ will help to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure, accelerating the transition towards...
Application project manager – Remote Remote
Contract - Application Project ManagerHybrid position The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the co-ordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set...
FI Systems Analyst (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Senior FI Systems Analyst Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office (Hybrid Rotation) Industry: Motor Industry Join a Global IT PowerhouseOur client in the Motor Industry is looking for a Senior FI Systems Analyst to join their dynamic IT team. You...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Join a human-centric tech and design agency that partners with global and local brands to create innovative, user-first digital solutions. Key Requirements Develop and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.Minimum 3 years of mobile application...
Junior Software Developer (C#.Net)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various business...
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...
Network Manager at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Full-Stack Developer (3 Month Contract) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Business 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...
Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Software Solutions company based in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with the development team to enhance and build their unique Tax Software Solution. The ideal...
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