Why microlenders are under the regulatory spotlight
Microlenders face two regulators and one big risk, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. Microlending is the practice of providing small loans to individuals or groups who can’t access traditional financial services. In South Africa, microlenders have become a...
Watch Blue Origin’s all-female flight launch
At 15h30 this afternoon, Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, NS-31, will lift off with an all-female crew – the first in almost 60 years. Watch the launch here. The launch window opens today at 15h30 South African time (08h30 CDT). The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda...
Hybrid working can help bridge the gender gap
Research shows that women are more likely to return to full-time work when empowered to go hybrid, and that this work model can level out workplace opportunities. In August, a study by Public First found that hybrid working has encouraged many professionally educated...
More space junk clutters Earth’s orbit
Planet Earth is surrounded by spacecraft carrying out important work to study our changing climate, deliver global communication and navigation services and help us answer important scientific questions - but some of their orbits are getting crowded and increasingly...
CrowdStrike CEO must answer to Congress
As the dust starts to settle after Friday's global IT outage, the US Congress is looking for answers from the company that caused the issue. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz has been called to testify about how the incident happened, and what mitigating steps the company...
New attacks personalise bulk campaigns
Kaspersky experts have identified a new phishing attack trend where elements of spear phishing are being used in bulk campaigns. Traditional bulk phishing emails target large audiences with generic messages, often rife with typos and simplistic formatting. In...
Europe faces severe skills shortage
Despite the continuous decline in European unemployment, the challenge of finding and retaining skilled workers is escalating for employers across Europe. The issue has reached a critical level with Europe's largest economy, Germany, facing a severe shortage of...
Massive growth ahead for smart buildings
The global smart building market size is expected to reach $570,02-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 28,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to recent reports from Grand View Research. Governments of various countries are taking supportive initiatives for...
Wiz won’t be taking Google’s $23bn offer
Google's proposed takeover the cybersecurity startup Wiz, for a record $23-billion, won't be going ahead. According to reports, Wiz has decided to reject the offer and rather pursue a public listing. The acquisition would have been Google's largest ever. The startup...
AMD president Victor Peng retires
AMD President Victor Peng is retiring effective 30 August 2024. He will continue to serve on the AMD executive team in an advisory role and support the transition until his retirement date. "Victor re-joined AMD in 2022 following the acquisition of Xilinx and played...
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Future of healthcare must be built on security
South Africa is poised to start benefiting from a plethora of healthcare technologies which could dramatically improve patient care at a lower cost, boost preventative healthcare, and take the best medical practitioners virtually to the most underserved regions of the...
In a mobile workforce, the new gold standard is synchronicity
Buzzwords and catch-phrases gain momentum quickly in the world of technology. Workplace mobility is no exception, but the phrase does more than merely describe a remote and hybrid workforce. By Rob Lith, chief operating officer of Telviva Striving toward workplace...
Why data integrity is critical for successful omni-channel retail
Now, more than ever, consumers are demanding a personalised shopping experience. Adding to the challenge for retailers, the way consumers buy products and services has changed, due in part to the digital revolution, and accelerated as a result of the Covid-19...
Access management key to secure data
There’s a quip in the IT industry: who is driving digital transformation in your company: the CEO, the CIO or Covid? And, of course, the response is generally Covid. While Covid has precipitated organisations along an accelerated digitalisation path, the very speed...
The chatbot is dead. Long live the chatbot
Chatbots have almost become a synonym for frustration, and bad service. The recent rapid uptake of digital communication channels has only worsened this problem. Digital transformation and the drive to customer self-service have been pushing voice into the background...
CSPs must prepare for 5G and the Future Home
As the promise of fifth generation (5G) wireless broadband begins to become a reality, the role of communication services providers (CSPS) will change. Nitesh Singh, MD: communications, media and technology at Accenture South Africa The future home and indeed...
Providing customer support in an age of POPI
When dealing with business software, technical problems and software issues are unfortunately unavoidable and do arise from time to time. These software issues and technical problems can impact organisations and cause severe disruptions to their operations. By Menwil...
New acting CEO for Access Bank SA
Access Bank hasannounced the resignation of Bennie van Rooy as CEO of Access Bank South Africa. Van Rooy stepped down to pursue other career opportunities with effect from 1 September 2021. “Access Bank South Africa is a special bank with special people associated...
iProov picks iiDENTIFii as African premier partner
iiDENTIFii has been selected by iProov as its first premier partner in Africa. As digitisation has accelerated across Africa, liveness detection has become a critical function must-have. As cyber-attacks become ever more sophisticated, additional security is needed. A...
Analyze Consulting signs up Workday Advisory
Analyze Consulting has been named a Workday Advisory Services Partner. Workday provides enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. As a Workday Advisory Services Partner, Analyze Consulting will focus on advising customers in a number of areas...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Business Analyst (Payments) at Parvana Recruitment
Description:The Business Analyst will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse processes, and develop solutions that meet business...
Business Analyst and Quality Analyst
Business Analyst and Quality Analyst - 6 Month Contract Business Analyst and Quality Analyst - 6 Month Contract Skills:Matric / Grade 12National Diploma or Degree, majoring in Information SystemsSoftware Test Analyst: ISTQB Certification (Advanced Level), ITIL...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is looking for a Senior Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 6 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...
Software Developer (SQL) 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...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...
Junior Developer (.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...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
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