The rise and rise of the AI PC
Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...
PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...
African leaders call for digital economy partnerships
African leaders gathered in Nigeria for the second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference called for more strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. A panel discussion, “Building Digital Economies for the...
Zutari completes MEP upgrade for ADC in Cape Town
Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ 6MW capacity expansion at its Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility. The fast-track project was a brownfield site with existing structures. “We had to work around the existing...
RCS messaging enjoys growing significance
Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip. Data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS application to person (A2P) and person to person (P2P)...
Android continues market share growth
Android and iOS have been battling market dominance for more than a decade, and their constant rivalry has driven innovation and improved user experiences in the smartphone segment. Although both platforms introduced innovative features with each new version, outdoing...
Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...
UCT converts waste to energy and water
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) is working on a project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens....
Data privacy breaches costing insurance industry
Cyber claims have continued their upward trend over the past year - driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz Commercial’s annual cyber risk outlook. The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1-million) in the first six...
Financial inclusion demands better digital safety
Digital fraud cost South African consumers more than R740-million in 2022 alone, highlighting an urgent need for stronger digital safety measures to ensure true financial inclusion. And, as digital payments grow in popularity, so does the threat of fraud. The Southern...
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Business cybersecurity challenges that were triggered by lockdown
It has been a year since businesses adapted to remote working due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The global pandemic disrupted everyday operations of businesses and as a result, cyber risk still remains a grave concern as many business practices have been compromised. The...
Defining and treating functional alcohol abuse
While most people have likely heard the term 'functional alcoholic', Thembekile Msane from the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) says the term is not used in a clinical sense when describing Alcohol Use Disorder. "The myth of...
ThinkMarkets launches SA shares and ETFs offering
Brokerage company ThinkMarkets has launched a s South African shares and ETFs offering. The new technology is designed to deliver an accessible entry to investing into shares of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to local investors and also give...
Infobip rated as a Tier One SMS firewall vendor
Infobip has been rated Tier One SMS firewall vendor in the annual survey of mobile operators worldwide conducted by Rocco Research. In a survey of 215 mobile network operators from 109 countries, Infobip placed in the top two overall rating of providers with a score...
Digital banking helps Capitec to strong growth
Capitec Bank declared an increase in headline earnings of 18% to R3,9-billion during the last six months of its annual period up to end February 2021. However, as a result of the first six months of COVID impact on operations, its annualised basis headline earnings...
Sub-Saharan Africa M&A transactions totalled $6,1bn in Q1
According to Refinitiv's investment banking analysis, an estimated $99,3-million worth of investment banking fees were generated in sub-Saharan Africa during the first quarter of 2021, down 39% from the same period in 2020 and the lowest first quarter total since...
Framing IT services to meet stakeholder needs
Customers rightly expect to be digitally connected with organisations at all times. By Michelle Slabbert, IT service management at Standard Bank Group Advances in technology have enabled businesses to provide services to people at their convenience and not based on...
Homegrown Luno continues SA growth
Global cryptocurrency exchange Luno added almost 1-million new South African customers during 2020, and more than 250 000 so far in 2021. It has achieved 300% year-on-year growth compared to January 2020 and recorded $8,3-billion in transactions worldwide. Luno...
Rubrik for Microsoft 365 delivers recoveries at scale
Microsoft 365 is one of the most widely used solutions for email, collaboration and document storage in large enterprises. At the same time, Microsoft doesn't provide its own backup and restore offering, but instead encourages third-party vendors to provide their own...
Clients protected from malware in infected marketplace app
Kaspersky experts have found malicious code in version 3.17.18 for the official client of the APKPure app store. To date, products belonging to 9,380 Kaspersky users have detected and blocked the threat. According to the researchers, the code was found in the...
Intermediate Software Developer – Western Cape Bellville
An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for an Intermediate Software Developer based in Bellville, Cape Town. As an Intermediate Developer, you'll work on Syntiro, ESG platform, building features to manage and centralise ESG...
IT Delivery Manager
Hire Resolve's client is seeking an IT Delivery Manager who will be involved in strategic financial and resource management across both projects and business-as-usual operations. Key duties include budget planning and accuracy, cost base monitoring, and optimizing...
Geotechnical / Piling Engineer – Ireland
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Geotechnical / Piling Engineer in Ireland. Key Requirements: +8 years experience in geotechnical engineering specialising in pilingDegree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from a reputable South African...
IT Delivery Manager – Gauteng Sandton
Hire Resolve's client is seeking an IT Delivery Manager who will be involved in strategic financial and resource management across both projects and business-as-usual operations. Key duties include budget planning and accuracy, cost base monitoring, and optimizing...
Geotechnical / Piling Engineer – Ireland – Remote Remote
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Geotechnical / Piling Engineer in Ireland. Key Requirements: +8 years experience in geotechnical engineering specialising in pilingDegree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from a reputable South African...
Technical Specialist – Water and Wastewater
PURPOSE The Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical aspects of the development and establishment of the Non Sewered Sanitation (NSS) Programme as a standardised initiative within the WPO. Oversee the development of a comprehensive toolbox of standardised...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Technical Specialist – Water and Wastewater – Gauteng Johannesburg
PURPOSE The Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical aspects of the development and establishment of the Non Sewered Sanitation (NSS) Programme as a standardised initiative within the WPO. Oversee the development of a comprehensive toolbox of standardised...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB) – Gauteng Melrose
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Head of Technical Support
Technical Support Manager / Head of Technical SupportLead Technical Support for a Fast-Scaling UK MedTech SaaS FirmForeshore, Cape Town - Salary Negotiable Based on Experience About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing UK-based SaaS company delivering advanced...
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