Tech layoffs exceed 100 000 since the start of the year
With most tech companies considering layoffs necessary to realign their organisational structure and priorities in preparation for future advancements, more than 100 000 employees in the sector have been culled since the beginning of the year, says research group...
Healthy growth forecast for mobile identity management
The global mobile identity management (MIM) market will reach $16,97-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mobile identity management solutions are becoming increasingly important as more...
DPWI a ‘soft target’ for hackers
The R300-million that is known to have been stolen from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure could be the tip of the iceberg, with the organisation a "soft target" for cybercriminals. That's the word from Dean Macpherson, minister of public works and...
Game over? Not with the right cybersecurity protection in place
There is an old saying which notes that "there's nothing new under the sun". Gamers today, however, might disagree, because, as computing and graphics power has grown exponentially in the last few decades, gamers around the world share in a feeling of being deeply...
How to choose your first gaming laptop
Every day, thousands of people become fearless warriors, cunning detectives, or legendary heroes. Some join their friends and competitors in online matches. Others solve brain-bending puzzles or manage a motley crew of characters through epic sagas. They fight...
Insurance companies can harness emerging tech for skills transfer
Insurance companies are increasingly turning to digital business models to position themselves for future success, with emerging technologies acting as significant drivers of efficiency and effectiveness in various key business areas. Rapidly evolving technologies,...
How could SMEs save on tech spend?
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with cash flow, with 72% resorting to personal funds to stay afloat. Already battling existing financial burdens, these businesses are now facing a perfect storm: fuel and electricity costs have...
Decarbonise and digitise your fleet
To anyone who has been paying even the slightest bit of attention to the global climate change crisis, the decline of the fossil fuel era will come as no surprise. Not only is the supply slowly drying up, but the processes to collect and produce electricity, petrol,...
Keys to driving new tech adoption within African enterprises
African enterprises are scaling up their adoption of new technologies to protect against disruption and build new capabilities that can drive their growth and innovation efforts. By Marc Leaf, services sales advisor for training and adoption at SAP Africa While...
Software development in a world of cloud
The global cloud application market is anticipated to reach $365 billion by 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15,8%, according to MarketsandMarkets. Driven by the combined edges of computing, creativity, innovation and AI, and connecting multi-cloud...
Navigating emerging technologies in the audit profession
While many audit tools and methods have evolved over time, the practice of audit has been in existence for years. But how do we as auditors stay ahead of the curve of emerging technologies? By Naledi Matlala, SAICA project manager: assurance As audit professionals we...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details: Our client is a leading IT services company with expertise in telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...