Ransomware still a major threat for SMEs
Small businesses are still a prime target for cybercrime, with ransomware remaining a primary existential cyber threat to SMEs. According to the Sophos Security Operations Threat Research Annual Threat Report, ransomware cases accounted for 70% of Sophos Incident...
Under pressure, global economic growth could slow to 2,3%
The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts in its new report, “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 - Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic...
GenAI improves project management
A new report from Project Management Institute (PMI) explores how high adopters of GenAI (or "trailblazers") are leading the charge in embracing GenAI, unlocking performance enhancements, advancing GenAI adoption, and sharing their learnings to propel business...
Economic activity slackens in June
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, moderated in June. Still, economic growth for the second quarter is expected to be in...
Be wary of scams this tax season
As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. "While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time...
Samsung to capture a different view of the Olympics
Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, has announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to deliver footage of the Paris Olympics 2024 that will be captured and shared with...
SA healthcare is under attack
South African healthcare stands at a critical juncture with its new government and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on the horizon. This is the word from Shayimamba Conco, workspace solutions architect at Check Point, who adds: "No matter the...
New phishing attacks bypass two-factor authentication
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated evolution of phishing techniques used by cybercriminals to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), a crucial security measure designed to protect online accounts. Despite the widespread adoption of 2FA by many websites and its...
Does social media boost connections or risk careers?
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionising how we communicate, connect and share information. So much so that insights suggest over 5-billion people worldwide use social media, with 259-million users coming online within the last...
Eskom Expo science fairs highlight innovation
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will host a series of regional science fairs from 17 July to 23 August 2024 for successful learners who progressed from the District Expos across South Africa, offering a platform for young scientists to showcase their innovation and...
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In the age of PoPIA, hacking yourself has to become the norm
With the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) coming into full effect in July 2021, and bringing with it the threat of financial and reputational damages for organisations that are found to be in contravention, businesses need to take a more proactive...
POPIA shines spotlight on cybersecurity
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WiFi 6 is the future of remote working
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Strengthening the MLOps team
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Upskilling talent imperative in the new world of technology
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NTT creates ‘digital twin’ of the Tour de France
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Cloud is key to government’s digital transformation
The hybrid cloud market is rapidly maturing and has become a central part of the transformational journey for government entities of all sizes and types. By Hamilton Ratshefola: country GM of IBM Southern Africa With 60% of South African executives reporting that...
On the road to crypto-asset regulation
The recently-published Crypto Asset Policy Paper lays out the types of crypto asset service providers that will be subjected to regulatory oversight and how they will be supervised, writes Seshree Govender, senior associate at Webber Wentzel. On 11 June 2021, the...
LGBTQ+ inclusion will build better companies and societies
For decades the rainbow flag has united the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) community and serves as a symbol of diversity and solidarity. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president at Salesforce Emerging Markets Pride Month, as well as being...
Salesforce, AWS partnership creates opportunities in SA
Cloud enterprise technology company BlueSky will be spearheading the rollout of new intelligent applications to accelerate digital transformation in South Africa. Last week Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Salesforce announced a new development in their global strategic...
Data Analyst 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...
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...
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Senior Java Developer
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
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
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
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Business Analyst (Payments) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
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Business Analyst and Quality Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
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