What will 6G bring to the world of telecoms?
As 6G begins to enter the mainstream, telcos are understandably cautious about the new technology’s potential. 6G is beginning to enter standardization as reported by IDTechEx in its new report “6G Market 2026-2036: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players”. The company...
Deepfake losses climb past $1,5bn
Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...
Upskilling will be needed to fill 78m new job opportunities
Job disruption will equate to 22% of jobs by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78-million jobs, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 published by the World Economic Forum. Technological...
Meta cans third-party fact checking
Meta plans to end its third-party fact-checking programme, replacing it with Community Notes by contributing platform users. This is the word from Joel Kaplan, chief global affairs officer at Meta, who says the systems to manage or gatekeep content have become...
Blockchain set for meteoric growth
Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...
Global co-operation at a crossroads amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened competition and conflict, while also identifying various areas where leaders can drive progress through...
Study confirms four giraffe species
The giraffe is one of the world’s most iconic and unique mammals and has captured the human imagination through the ages. Surprisingly, only a few years ago, scientists discovered four distinct species of giraffe - based on their genetics - and not, as previously...
Sports apps set to hit 3bn downloads, $4bn in revenue
Over the last five years, sports apps like ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, and Yahoo Fantasy Football have gained millions of new users as more fans turn to their phones for live sports updates and fun features. Sports betting and mobile games have made them even more...
AMD debuts gaming products at CES
At CES 2025, AMD has announced new gaming products to expand its leadership in desktop, mobile and handheld gaming, and deliver incredible performance for the most demanding games. AMD unveiled new Ryzen 9900X3D and 9950X3D Series desktop processors, offering better...
Nvidia expands Omniverse with generative physical AI
Nvidia has announced generative AI (GenAI) models and blueprints that expand Nvidia Omniverse integration further into physical AI applications such as robotics, autonomous vehicles and vision AI. Global leaders in software development and professional services are...
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Entries open for the inaugural eLearning Indaba Awards
The search for the most inspirational e-learning experience is on. New Leaf Technologies is hosting its first-ever eLearning Indaba Awards, where corporate Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, HR professionals and corporate trainers stand the chance to...
Cloud, IoT and big data come together to add value
Cloud computing has, without doubt, become the pervasive computing theme of the 21st century. Now, organisations around the world are starting to roll out the application use cases that cloud computing enables, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT...
Why ERP projects fail
ERP systems require a certain level of planning and co-ordination to build and maintain. Unfortunately, many ERP projects ultimately fail as they are driven by short-term goals that have little relevance to the long-term success of an organisation. By Mark Wilson,...
Is chat commerce the future of customer engagement?
Simply defined, chat commerce enables consumers to make purchases, engage a service or get support, via their mobile phones, using the chat app of their choice. The global pandemic and the need for business to digitise even faster than anticipated has seen consumers...
Immediate response helps to prevent banking fraud
If you are like any normal South Africa, you approach intersections labelled high crime or high smash and grab zone with an overabundance of caution and the same applies to any intersection where there are a lot of people loitering around your vehicle. The last thing...
Applicants want ICASA to make more time for interim transformation
Some Internet service providers (ISPs) are concerned about the timing of interim transformation requirements, suggesting that April 2022 does not give them enough time to establish effective agreements. ISPs are required to have 30% broad-based black economic...
Seacom achieves level 3 BEE rating
Seacom has achieved a level 3 BEE rating, in part through implementing a recruitment plan that prioritises the employment of women and previously disadvantaged groups, strategic procurement initiatives, and socio-economic development programmes, such as Project...
MultiChoice launches DStv Internet
MultiChoice has launched DStv Internet to provide internet access to those who do not have access to fibre services. The company currently delivers DStv, GOtv and Showmax to more than 20-million households across 50 countries in Africa. DStv Internet is a fixed...
New MD for Iron Mountain SA
Iron Mountain has announced the appointment of Takalane Khashane as MD of Iron Mountain South Africa, effective from 6 September 2021. Before her current role, Khashane was the MD for cleaning and catering divisions at Servest South Africa. She holds a BSc Hons and an...
How to achieve auditable AI
Auditable AI provides the documentation and records necessary to pass a regulatory review, writes Dr Scott Zoldi chief analytic officer at FICO. With novel artificial intelligence (AI) applications multiplying like rabbits these days, it may seem like the current wave...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...
BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a BI Developer who will be responsible for building and maintaining data processes, automating reports, and supporting business intelligence initiatives across various platforms. Key Requirements BCom degree or BA in FinanceMicrosoft Data Engineering and Data...
Technical Support Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
IT Risk Manager
What will you do?The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining,...
Senior Remote Systems Engineer
Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with proven experience in Managed Services (MSP) environments. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in an MSP environment (essential)Strong experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Security &...
Technical Support Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
IT Risk Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
What will you do?The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining,...
Senior Remote Systems Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with proven experience in Managed Services (MSP) environments. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in an MSP environment (essential)Strong experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Security &...
Technical Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
IT Risk Manager
IT Risk ManagerThe role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining,...
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