Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions

Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Surging investment, waves of change for African energy

I’ve said for years that African energy is a vital investment, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Backers clearly agree — to the tune of U$47-billion. That’s how much capital expenditure (capex) 2024 saw in African oil and gas, showing a...

Software-defined, AI powered vehicles coming soon

The automotive industry is grappling with an erratic transition away from current products and business models. An IBM Institute for Business Value study, “Automotive 2035”,  highlights that over the next decade, 80% of new cars will have a powertrain that will be...

Smart streetlights market beaming

The installed base of smart streetlights amounted to 23-million globally at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from IoT analysts, Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7%, the installed base will reach 63,8-million by the...

Manufacturing sentiment improved in a tough Q4

Confidence in the manufacturing sector has improved slightly to 26 points – the highest level seen in 2023, as shown by the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey. Although trading conditions remained tough, manufacturers noted an overall improvement in business conditions (up...

All the IITPSA President’s Awards winners …

Mamela Luthuli, founder and CEO of Take Note IT, has been named South Africa’s IT Personality of the year at the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2023. AI expert Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics...

Global connectivity improves, but Africa still fares poorly

Steady but uneven progress in global Internet connectivity highlights the disparities of the digital divide and is leaving people in low-income countries behind, according to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Facts and Figures 2023. Analysis on...

Wits researchers pioneer a new way of searching for Dark Matter

The existence of Dark Matter is a long-standing puzzle in our universe. Dark Matter makes up about a quarter of our universe, yet it does not interact significantly with ordinary matter. The existence of Dark Matter has been confirmed by a series of astrophysical and...

Investing in, integrating GenAI can advance applications, products

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has spurred a debate on its risks and benefits among companies. Simultaneously, a wave of adoption is observed, with companies delving into advanced language models like ChatGPT. As discussions around...

$13,5trn needed to fast-track decarbonisation in key industries

Transitioning to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future, $13,5-trillion in investments will be needed by 2050, particularly in the production, energy and transport sectors, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2023,...

Materials key to sustainable industry

In times of “Code Red” warnings by the UN on climate change, the carbon footprint of chemical and materials is one of the most crucial indicators. Fossil resources are the main cause of human-made climate change, responsible for more than 70% of global warming. Where...

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GIT debuts video management solution from

The broadcast industry has always been an asset-intensive business characterised by heavy, expensive and complicated equipment throughout the video content production lifecycle. This is particularly relevant with the distribution and video management aspect of...

The new cyber-norm

Today is D-Day for banks and the City of Johannesburg to pay ransom demands sent through by hackers last week. Bryan Hamman, Regional Director at NETSCOUT, which offers NETSCOUT Arbor, specialising in advanced DDos protection solutions, offers this explanation of DDoS...

Nissan launches electric concept cars

Nissan has kicked off a new era in design and performance with the launch of two all-electric concept cars at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The Nissan Ariya Concept and Nissan IMk concept are the latest centerpieces of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company's vision...

Cameroon gets energy boost

For many years, Cameroon's national electricity supply has been notoriously unreliable and subject to power cuts. The last significant electric system outage, which lasted eight hours, occurred last March and affected several of the country's regions (the Far North,...

Eseye partners with Gemalto on IoT deployment

Eseye has announced a strategic partnership with Gemalto to deliver the world's first family of pre-integrated modules that will simplify IoT device design, cloud connectivity and accelerate time-to-market. The two companies are creating a suite of plug-and-play IoT...

Manage the risk of downtime in mines

Unplanned downtime in a critical environment such as a mine, can result in a catastrophic event that impacts the safety of workers and the environment on a massive scale. Brendan Hall, sales manager: Africa at Axis Communications Production losses can spiral out of...

CRS Engage builds a more engaged workforce

Human capital management specialist CRS Technologies has launched its employee engagement solution, Engage, which is designed to provide organisations with an innovative resource management and reporting platform. Engage empowers HR practitioners with the insights...

Look to the Intelligent Edge for IoT success

Over the next decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) holds the potential to deliver $11-trillion in new business activity each year. To capture this potential, organisations need to implement an Intelligent Edge, an architecture that is fully connected, secured,...

Commvault Activate addresses governance, compliance

Commvault has announced rich product and experience enhancements to Commvault Activate, its data insights and governance solution. Commvault Activate gives customers greater visibility into their data, identifies opportunities for storage efficiencies, and manages...

Protecting citizen data requires a cyber-aware public service

As South Africa's government prepares for the Fourth Industrial Revolution by digitising government services, and key economic centres continue to adopt smart city technologies, the risk - and potential consequences - of cyberattack is growing by the day. By Thomas...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of 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 changing business needs....

Intermediate C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Are you passionate about coding and eager to grow your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment? We're looking for a skilled Intermediate C# Developer to join an innovative team. Responsibilities: Design and develop high-quality software applications using...

IT Engineer – Western Cape Durbanville

Hire Resolve's Client are seeking an IT Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Durbanville office. This hands-on technical role involves working with a range of technologies, including Debian/Linux, Arduino, ESP32, Mikrotik, routing, Bash, and Python. The ideal...

Senior Developer

Lead the way in software development! Join our team as a Senior Developer and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Apply now and let's build the future of tech together!What you'll do:Team management.Project planning and tracking.Task assignment and follow...

.Net Software Architect

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in C# Software Development. At least 3-5 years in a Senior Architectural (Not Solutions) Architectural DesignLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions using .NET Core. Ensure...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

Database Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

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