Global sovereign cloud IaaS spending set to hit $80bn
Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is forecast to total $80-billion in 2026, a 35,6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. “As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in...
European Commission calls out TikTok’s ‘addictive’ algorithm
The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system. Risk assessment...
MTN says critical infrastructure safe after security breach
MTN has experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorised access to personal information of some MTN customers in certain markets. The group has assured customers that its core network, billing systems and financial services infrastructure remain...
Consistent communication helps compliance leaders to manage risks
Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organisations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance teams reliably, according to Gartner. Relationship owners are most often...
Cyber immunity key to foiling cybercrime
Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South Africa regard cyber immunity as an effective strategy for minimising the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems....
Passwords still the best frontline defense
Passwords aren’t going anywhere. Even with biometrics and multi-factor authentication gaining ground, most South African, and global, organisations still rely on passwords as a frontline defence – and for good reason. But they’re only as strong as the understanding of...
Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles
At Auto Shanghai, Intel unveiled the second-generation Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC), the automotive industry’s first multi-process node chiplet architecture. Engineered to meet the growing demands of intelligent, connected...
Ransomware still rife, despite improved defenses
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, organisations are under pressure to prioritise their defenses, mitigate risks and recover effectively. This is the overriding message from Veeam Software’s latest research, From Risk to Resilience:...
Economic pressures moderate take-home pay
Despite the upward salary momentum, the sharp reversal in global and South African growth prospects weighs on confidence and could negatively affect employment and earnings. The average nominal take-home pay slipped in March 2025, as intensifying economic headwinds -...
MICT SETA, ChipLab partner to build AI semiconductor workforce
ChipLab, Africa’s first full-stack chip design company, and the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering large-scale semiconductor education and...
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The economic impact of connectivity in SA
As the world moves towards an increasingly digital future, expanded connectivity infrastructure has become a defining feature of a modern economy. By Steve Briggs, chief sales and marketing officer at Seacom It allows people and businesses across the globe to connect...
Maximise the impact of your skills development bursary programme
It's been over a year since the B-BBEE Codes were amended to include bursaries. Introduced to address the critical need to provide tertiary education to as many young South African's as possible, the local training industry has evolved to meet the increased demand....
AWS debuts Amazon Connect in SA
Amazon Web Services has announced the general availability of Amazon Connect in the AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region. Amazon Connect is an easy-to-use, highly scalable, and cost-effective omnichannel cloud contact center solution from AWS that helps companies provide...
The next wave of ransomware …
Ransomware as a trend will continue to affect businesses across the world in 2022 - with attack types and tactics from cybercriminals evolving all the time. By Edwin Weijdema, global technologist at Veeam As attacks get more sophisticated, so do the consequences of...
Procurement processes don’t have to be slow
What hampers the procurement process? And what factors negatively contribute to a company's supply chain and its partners? By Leon Steyn, CEO of Dante Deo Identifying and acknowledging them is the first step to mitigating their effects. At the same time, we must also...
What are the cybercrime trends for 2022?
This year will see cybercrime incidents, fallouts, and innovations rise to worrying new levels of sophistication and reach. F5 Labs assembled a group of experts to delve into the detail. Prediction 1: State-sponsored criminals will adopt cybercrime toolsets Advanced...
SLVA, BullWall partner to offer ransomware solution
SLVA Cybersecurity has announced a new partnership with Danish technology innovator BullWall to empower South African businesses with a last line of defense ransomware solution. Estimates suggest a ransomware attack occurs every 11 seconds globally and causes an...
Tech-savvy Nigerians look to government to deliver services digitally
As modern customers' expectations around brand engagement continue to evolve, governments must embrace communication strategies that will enable them to engage with their citizens in a fast, secure, and reliable way. By Chijioke Ugwuh, head of partnership development...
Fintech digitises R300bn in Krugerrands
South Africans have an estimated R300-billion in Krugerrands hidden in drawers and safes, unaware that they could be using the value of their gold to fund day-to-day financial transactions. The fintech Troygold allows gold owners to upload and digitise their physical...
Investment boosts digital start-up PayJustNow
Cape Town-based start-up PayJustNow has announced a significant investment by a major fintech player that will drive its ongoing growth in the booming buy now, pay later (BNPL) space. Established in 2019, PayJustNow has shown significant customer and merchant growth,...
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Company Overview:Our client is a leading healthcare organisation dedicated to delivering efficient and innovative managed healthcare solutions. Position Overview: The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving...
Business Analyst at Ntice Search
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Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...
SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
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Developer – Java (API) (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is the leading provider of complex software - they have an impressive global and local footprint and cover all the interesting domains including payments and telco. This client is very R&D focused, they are great believers in continuous...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written in Java....
Business Analyst (Technology) at Parvana Recruitment
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