Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Paycorp invests in global fintech

Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...

SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...

No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return

NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...

Private 5G network market to reach $36,08bn by 2030

The global private 5G network market size is estimated to reach $36,08-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Significantly growing demand for ultra-reliable...

New board for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), an independent self-regulatory body for mobile application and service providers in South Africa, has announced the appointment of its new board for the upcoming year. The announcement also coincides...

Chang’e brings back samples from the dark side of the Moon

A Chinese craft carrying samples of material from the dark side of the Moon has touched down on Earth. Chang'e 6 is a lunar lander and sample return mission that landed on the far side of the Moon within the South Pole Aitken Basin. It launched on 3 May 2024 on a Long...

AI could be key to achieving global connectivity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to help bring online the 2,6-billion people still not connected to the Internet, according to The State of Broadband 2024 from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. The first part of the Broadband Commission...

Audit anxiety signals digital shortfalls

Just one in four IT decision-makers (ITDMs) feels very confident in the lead-up to an audit - with respondents to new research from Canon Europe highlighting concerns over their organisations' information and data management processes. The results of the survey of 1...

WeWork Global emerges from Chapter 11

WeWork Global has successfully completed the restructuring of its wholly-owned portfolio and emerged from Chapter 11 in the US. WeWork South Africa, which is 100% independently owned, operates separately from WeWork in the US and Canada and was not affected by the...

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How to beat financial fraud

The escalation of financial crime is not far behind the double-digit growth of digital payments. CredoLab's senior vice-president, Tarun Kumar Kalra, says, "Rapid expansion of digital channels, exploding growth in the number and types of devices, and reduced customer...

Blockchain tackles telco fraud

Orillion Solutions and the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG) have announced the successful completion of the first phase of their blockchain-based consortium collaboration to combat fraud within the global telecommunications industry. As the world becomes more...

Ecobank signs up with Alipay

Ecobank has signed a cross-border remittance agreement with payment and lifestyle platform Alipay that aims to bring more inclusive financial services by providing a fast, safe, affordable and convenient way for workers to transfer money back home. The partnership...

Choice, mobility, convenience drive customer experience

Elingo research shows while the type of industry will greatly influence CX, ultimately it is a matter of choice and first contact resolution. The importance of customer experience (CX) and the value a business places on the experience clearly depends on the industry -...

Canon integrated print and digital

Canon's is billing its new imageRunner Advance DX range as the digital transformation hub, where print and digital are seamlessly integrated. "We know that customers are increasingly moving towards digital. That's why our devices aren't just printers," says Taz...

Kathea, BuzzBox collaborate to meet UC requirements for 5G

The last decade has seen the unified communications and collaboration (UCC) market evolve, transforming the way businesses communicate. Coupled to the advent of 5G technology, the unified communications (UC) market is expected to expand at a faster pace. Acknowledging...

Herotel aims to connect SA

Herotel is consolidating its fibre assets and leading WISP (wireless internet service provider) brands under the Herotel name. "Over the last five years, Herotel has been quietly acquiring over 40 owner-operated businesses, which until now remained trading under their...

HPC student leaders will fly the SA flag

More than 120 students converged at the Centre for High-Performance Computing (CHPC) National Conference to compete in its annual competitions, with three teams crowned winners of the respective Student Cluster Competition, Cybersecurity Challenge and Student Datathon...

Customer engagement done differently in 2020

Despite all the technological advances taking place, customer engagement remains one of the most fundamentally important components necessary to drive business growth. And yet, many companies are still not giving it the attention it deserves. As we head into 2020,...

How outsourcing solves cybersecurity problems

Outsourcing is a global trend and cybersecurity is no exception. By Alexander Moiseev, chief business officer at Kaspersky According to Gartner, the managed security service market grew by 6.7% in 2018, reaching $10.7 billion in revenue and is expected to grow...

IT Support Engineer

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...

IT Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria

In a high-pressure environment with demanding workloads, underperforming IT systems can result in significant financial loss and reputational damage. If you're ready to take on this critical role, apply now to ensure the smooth operation and security of the IT...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Pretoria. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaSpring/Spring BootSpring...

IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...

Backend Java Developer (AWS)

We are looking for a talented Java Developer with strong experience in Java EE backend development, AWS cloud services, and unit testing. You'll be part of a cross-functional team building scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This is a...

Senior Project Manager

Industry:Construction Position:Senior Project ManagerURGENT Role - 12 month Limited Duration Contract Essence of the job:The successful incumbent will be responsible for the effective overall management of the site. This includes the optimisation of financial...

Senior Software Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to join their innovative development team in Kloof, KwaZulu- Natal. This individual will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining a variety of...

Backend Java Developer (AWS) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are looking for a talented Java Developer with strong experience in Java EE backend development, AWS cloud services, and unit testing. You'll be part of a cross-functional team building scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This is a...

Senior Project Manager – Eastern Cape Lusikisiki

Industry:Construction Position:Senior Project ManagerURGENT Role - 12 month Limited Duration Contract Essence of the job:The successful incumbent will be responsible for the effective overall management of the site. This includes the optimisation of financial...

Senior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to join their innovative development team in Kloof, KwaZulu- Natal. This individual will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining a variety of...

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