Supply chain cybersecurity hits Peak of Inflated Expectations
Supply chain cybersecurity has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations, while generative AI (GenAI) is in the Trough of Disillusionment and presents an added threat to secure supply chains, according to Gartner. “The large number of multitier partners in an...
EA to be bought out for $55bn
In a deal worth $55-billion, Electronic Arts is to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the Consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its...
Supply chain issues still plague airline performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025 – which will both raise costs and limit growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply...
These are the jobs SA companies are battling to fill
2024 has seen a significant surge in demand for tech, data and analysis professionals. Going into 2025, it is crucial that companies budget for attracting and retaining the right talent - especially considering the recent economic trends that have impacted...
Black Friday surprises with lower rate of digital fraud
As millions of consumers worldwide took advantage of deals offered between 28 November (US Thanksgiving) and 2 December (Cyber Monday) – a time broadly known as ‘Black Friday’ across Africa - a new analysis from TransUnion studied retail digital fraud during that...
Cybercrime continues to evolve
Cybercriminals are growing increasingly sophisticated as they evolve their tactics, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ latest threat report. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...
What Saffers searched for in 2024
Demure, Malome Victor, Dricus du Plessis, Tshwala Bami, Inside Out 2 and the AFCON. These are the terms for lead this year's trends on search. Google’s 2024 Year in Search [YIS] report for South Africa reveals unexpected trends and fascinating insights into the...
Look out for these trends in 2025
2025 is set to be a transformative year for businesses in South Africa with industries navigating new challenges and opportunities driven by global trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics. From shifts in how people work, to tariffs, and emerging risks,...
AI key in fighting new cyberthreats
During 2024, the world saw cyberthreats evolve faster than before primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of AI tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more difficult to recognise, while...
How to grow our share of global supply chains
A new report released today by the World Economic Forum provides a comprehensive framework for governments and companies identifying the factors that make a location attractive for investment in manufacturing and supply chains. Ongoing geopolitical, technological and...
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ICT skills that will take your career to the next level
With IT job vacancies continuing to climb as companies struggle to recruit and obtain critical skills in South Africa, there is an opportunity to upskill or reskill individuals to meet this demand. Prudence Mabitsela, founder and MD of Dynamic DNA, believes these...
The challenges of compliance
The world of compliance, approvals, standards and certifications can be confusing for those who don't work in legal and compliance roles. For this reason, it is critical that data erasure products and service providers are certified. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien Data...
ATEN sets up Joburg presence
ATEN International, which provides AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, is establishing a local presence in Johannesburg after six years of supplying its solutions to local businesses and consumers. The ATEN brand consists of innovative solutions applied to...
Honorary doctorate for Mteto Nyati
Mteto Nyati, group CEO of Altron, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg's College of Business and Economics. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, University of Johannesburg vice-chancellor, says the institution recognises "the outstanding...
Strategix offers cloud environment at local prices
Strategix Technology Solutions has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. As a the only in country VMware Cloud Verified Partner as well as VMware Professional Services Organization (PSO) partner that has achieved Advanced Level status Strategix Technology Solutions...
Synthesis Hits Major Milestone of 200 AWS Certifications
Synthesis Software Technologies, an innovative software development and consulting company, announced that it has achieved the 200 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification milestone. The company creates and manages complex, high-value technology, partnering with...
Huawei Continuously Optimises End-to-end Assurance System to Secure Cyber Security
By Herman Kannenberg, Head of Legal Affairs and Cyber Security, Huawei South Africa - Huawei is committed to developing secure and trustworthy digital products and services and has continuously optimised its end-to-end assurance system, making sure that each domain is...
Optimise security, minimise user friction for a secure hybrid workplace
Employees nowadays do not intend to put their companies at risk. As such, they've spent the past year-and-a-half, doing their best to navigate the challenges of hybrid working, juggling new processes and procedures, all the while trying to get their job done. By...
Why trusted timestamping is important for business
In an ever-growing digital world, it has become essential to prove the existence of specific data at a particular date and time, especially in a business dispute. Associating a date or time with a document, also known as "trusted timestamping," provides auditable...
IoT positioned for growth thanks to hyperscalers
Extraordinary events over the past five years have created the ideal environment to enable large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) projects in South Africa. By Louise du Plessis, strategic product manager at Trinity IoT First, the rapid adoption of the cloud due to...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
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...
API 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...
Senior ABAP Developers – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is looking for 4x Senior ABAP Developers with expertise in S/4HANA and ECC for a hybrid role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ABAP CodeSAP CertifiedProject LifecycleSAP Modules &...
Junior Java Backend Developer (Centurion Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior Java Backend Developer are wanted by a cutting-edge HealthTech company in Centurion. Your role will include resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion, developing / contributing to the written design...
Technical Support Specialist (Senior) (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...
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...
Reporting Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global financial services company focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. This is an amazing opportunity to work with a highly successful global team. The environment is flat structured, collaborative,...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) 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...
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