Study uncovers hidden human cost of online gambling

Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling – but a new study indicates that the reality might be very different. A national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the...

These are the pioneers building next-era AI infrastructure

The World Economic Forum has announced its 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort, recognising 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries that are developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and societies. The cohort reflects the growing...

Access to capital a persistent barrier for SA’s young entrepreneurs

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to deepen as reflected in Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The data shows that 258 000 South Africans under the age of 34 lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the growing...

Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

Ethernet switch market soars on datacentre boom

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $11,7-billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) - a 32,3% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the datacentre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers build out infrastructure...

Enterprise WLAN market continues to reset

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 10,6% in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) compared to 1Q24 to reach $2,3-billion as the market’s growth momentum continued from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly WLAN...

Nvidia takes over as most valuable company

On Tuesday, Nividia shares rose 3,6%, lifting its market value to $3,35-trillion and making it the world's most valuable public company, powering past Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia's success rest on its leadership in graphic processing units (GPUs) used to power the...

AI-enabled vision finds a home in warehouse operations

By 2027, 50% of companies with warehouse operations will leverage AI-enabled vision systems to replace traditional scanning-based cycle-counting processes, according to Gartner. AI-enabled vision systems are novel hyper-automation solutions that combine industrial 3D...

Buoyant data centre cooling market reaches for new heights

The data centre thermal management market has outpaced previous forecasts and surged to $7,67-billion, according to new research from Omdia. This unprecedented growth is poised to continue with a robust CAGR of 18,4% until 2028. This surge will largely be fueled by...

Mixed, extended reality to drive AR/VR headset growth

Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67,4% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset...

HR functions fail to gain business value from tech

Fewer than one-quarter of HR employees (24%) reported that their organisation's HR function is deriving the maximum value from HR technology, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 85 HR leaders in February 2024 found: * Only 35% are confident their current...

Tablets triumph in shopping conversions

Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...

Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts

Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...

Telkom reports stronger performance, better results

Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...

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Telkom launches zero-rated digital portal

Telkom has launched the new Freed@ portal to bridge the digital divide between businesses and consumers. The portal allows businesses to create and share content that consumers are rewarded for engaging with. The Telkom Freed@ portal offers consumers digital currency,...

SAS and Microsoft partner on analytics, AI

Microsoft and SAS have announced an extensive technology and go-to-market strategic partnership. The two companies will enable customers to easily run their SAS(r) workloads in the cloud, expanding their business solutions and unlocking critical value from their...

Contact tracing and the data privacy challenge

Recent years have seen a marked shift in the way technology interacts with our data privacy. By Shuman Ghosemajumder, global head of artificial intelligence at F5 Networks As people live and work in an increasingly digital world, they are also becoming more aware of...

Independent games to publish under EA Originals label

Electronic Arts has revealed three new EA Originals games, and confirmed a new partnership with Final Strike Games. Hazelight Studios' It Takes Two, Zoink's Lost in Random and Final Strike Games' Rocket Arena will be published under the EA Originals Label. EA also...

Fujitsu adds Primergy RX4770 M6 server

Fujitsu has introduced an IT infrastructure that accelerates data-driven business transformation by enabling enterprises to rely on data, the heart of digital business. As a core component of on-premises data centers, the next-generation quad-socket Primergy RX4770 M6...

Sage to launch CakeHR in SA

Sage has announced that CakeHR by Sage is now available in South Africa. This native cloud solution simplifies and automates HR tasks for small and growing businesses. CakeHR is an intuitive solution that drives productivity and transparency, including automation of...

Insurance brokers turn to technology

The Covid-19 lockdown has been a catalyst for brokers to accelerate their use of cloud-based technology platforms to manage client relationships remotely. Unlike ecommerce, which is very much in the public domain, Insurtech platforms have surged in relevance and...

The power of supply chains and the circular economy

With the Covid-19 crisis having highlighted the interdependence and fragility of global supply chains, the circular economy offers a far-reaching solution to improving supply chain resilience. Supply chain integration is also critical for the success of any...

Preparing for the new world of online retail

South Africa's small but aspirational e-commerce sector has been ushered into sharp focus as a result of the entirely unexpected shock of Covid-19 and the resulting national lockdown. By Gareth Hawkey, group CEO of redPanda Software As consumers have turned to online...

Scale Computing, Mustek partner on HCI, edge computing

Edge computing, virtualisation and hyperconverged solutions vendor Scale Computing has announced a strategic partnership with Mustek. The agreement will enable Mustek to provide Scale Computing's hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) series, including the HC3, to...

IT Technician – Free State Bloemfontein

We are recruiting an IT Technician to join the Bloemfontein office of a national company. Minimum RequirementsInformation Technology Qualification / Certifications2+ years relevant experienceDriver's license Overview of positionUser support MS Office 365Hardware...

Front end Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Front-end developer to join their team in Cape Town. Your expertise in mobile app development using React Native, could make a significant impact as they build out their platform. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in...

SHEQ Systems Specialist (KZN)

Are you a SHEQ expert with a proven track record in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a skilled SHEQ Systems Specialist to join their high-performing team in Durban!As...

Scrum Master

Scrum Master required on a 6 month fixed term contract. Minimum requirementsMinimum 2 years' experience in a Scrum Master roleExceptional knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)Good...

Project Manager (Pipelines) – Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Cape Town. Key Requirements: +10 years experience specialising in pipelinesDegree in Civil Engineering or similarProfessionally registered with SACPCMPIf you meet the above requirements...

System Analyst

The successful candidate will work with the Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities. Key Requirements Bachelor's in computer science, Computer...

SHEQ Systems Specialist (KZN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Are you a SHEQ expert with a proven track record in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a skilled SHEQ Systems Specialist to join their high-performing team in Durban!As...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Menlyn

Scrum Master required on a 6 month fixed term contract. Minimum requirementsMinimum 2 years' experience in a Scrum Master roleExceptional knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)Good...

Project Manager (Pipelines) – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Cape Town. Key Requirements: +10 years experience specialising in pipelinesDegree in Civil Engineering or similarProfessionally registered with SACPCMPIf you meet the above requirements...

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