Virtual card adoption by women surges almost 100%
FNB has released new insights into women’s spending patterns across its retail segment revealing significant year-on-year (YoY) growth and a marked shift toward digital and lifestyle-driven transactions. Women accounted for 44,6% of the total retail spend in 2024,...
Phishing in the Classroom
Check Point researchers have uncovered a large-scale active phishing campaign abusing Google Classroom, a platform trusted by millions of students and educators worldwide. Over the course of just one week, attackers launched five coordinated waves, distributing more...
Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own
Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...
Supply disruption is top procurement risk
Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...
WEF takes collective action to tackle global crises
More than 500 experts gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai last week to address the world’s most pressing issues related to economic inequality, climate emergency and geopolitical tensions. Global Future...
Voting open for Channelwise Awards
It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...
Rolling out robotics in rural areas
Looking to a future where robotics are integral to learning in South Africa’s schools, the education nonprofit Good Work Foundation (GWF) is expanding its successful Open Learning Academy robotics and coding programme to include high school learners in Grades 8 and 9....
AI could supercharge agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already disrupting multiple industries with its decision-making capabilities and ability to interact with the physical world. But, with its ability to support precision agriculture, automate labour-intensive tasks, verify the...
GenAI: bane or boon for insurance industry?
A new study exploring the use of GenAI in insurance suggests that nine in 10 insurers plan to invest in GenAI in the next year. Despite this enthusiasm, survey data also shows that the ethical and regulatory implications of innovation continue to vex many insurers,...
All the 2024 Investment Challenge winners
It has been a winning year for several teams that clinched the title of being the 2024 top traders in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. Over the year, these teams’ investment portfolios not only showcased their financial prowess and savvy,...
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Why intranet maturity is a crucial step on your path to a digital workplace
Over the past year or so, digital transformation has accelerated at an unprecedented rate. Companies that were previously taking a gradual approach to the process, suddenly had to do things all at once. By Ndagi Job Goshi, GM of Liferay Africa This has been especially...
New job opportunities for SA’s youth
Yesterday (16 June) marked Youth Day. On this day, South Africans recognises the role of the youth in our country. Among the highest unemployment rates were recorded for the youth (those aged between 15 and 24) at 63,3% and those aged between 25 and 34 at 41,3%....
How to be heard through changing business voice requirements
Most people's first association with voice recognition technology is Siri, Apple's now-ubiquitous personal assistant. 10 years on though, the possibilities of AI and machine learning initiatives suggest that voice integration has a bright future ahead. By Steve...
The skills needed to protect a digitally-driven organisation
The normalisation of remote working and increased business adoption of cloud technologies have significantly increased the cyberattack surface putting every company at risk of compromise. With more than 10% of Internet user computers worldwide experiencing at least...
Technology and strategy needed to guard against APTs
The cyberthreat landscape is constantly evolving, as cybercriminals continue to find vulnerabilities to exploit. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are a growing concern that businesses need to guard against. While these highly targeted attacks are as common as more...
Anomaly detection the first layer in data management and protection
Cybercrime incidents have surged in the last year, as malicious actors take advantage of the current global situation, including the work from home (WFH) trend. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa As IT has evolved, so too has ransomware, and...
Quantum-inspired technology lets more fans attend live events safely
Up to 60% more fans will be able to enjoy live sporting events under Covid-secure conditions – when regulations allow – thanks to Fujitsu’s Quantum-Inspired Optimization Services (QIOS) based on its Digital Annealer. As well as enabling more fans to return to arenas,...
Top tips for SMEs this tax season
We're approaching tax filing season here in South Africa, so it's time for small business owners to get their information in order and ready to file. Everybody knows that filing taxes can be extremely time consuming. By Colin Timmis, country manager and professional...
An enterprise guide to not being phished
Phishing mitigation is everything. It's the end point, the touchpoint, the ultimate moment at which you're training and security strategies have prevented an employee from making that terrible mistake of clicking on that link, of exposing the business to attack. Anna...
Why defining the problem is important in life and business
Charles Kettering, the legendary American inventor and head of research for GM, liked to say: 'A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved'. By Minnaar Fourie, commercial director at King Price Insurance In fact, I'd go so far as to say that all great innovation...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Data Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
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...
FI/CO ABAP Developer (Contract – Euros) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
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...
SQL & LINUX Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a problem-solver with grit, guts, and technical chops? We're on the hunt for two dynamic Support Engineers to join a high-performing team tackling international telecom systems. This is your chance to get your hands dirty with SQL, Linux, and live production...
Backend Java Developer (AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Backend Java Engineer to join our dynamic team at Britehouse Consulting. This role is critical as we support our client in the banking sector, where you will contribute to developing and maintaining mission-critical...
System Administrator (IBM Storwize)
These include understanding storage concepts, virtualization, networking, and the specific features of Storwize models and SAN volume controller. They should also be able to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Storwize systems using both the GUI and CLI. Additionally,...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
IT Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
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