Global GenAI spend to hit $644bn this year
Worldwide generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to total $644-billion in 2025, an increase of 76,4% from 2024, according to a forecast by Gartner. “Expectations for GenAI's capabilities are declining due to high failure rates in initial proof-of-concept (POC)...
Cybercriminals target Africa’s $832bn mobile money boom
Africa has emerged as a global leader in mobile money adoption, a financial revolution connecting millions and driving economic growth. Yet this digital frontier has also attracted a surge in sophisticated fraud, threatening to undermine the very foundations of this...
Can SA overcome economic challenges?
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana made a lot of promises and announced a raft of budget allocations that will be going to state-owned entities as well as provinces including municipalities in his 2024 Budget Speech. Russel Morena, CEO of the Southern African...
African first as UCT proposes proton therapy centre
A team based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) will design the technical specifications and business case for a proton therapy centre to be established in Cape Town, near to both the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital. Proton...
5-Star green certification for Vodacom SA
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has accredited two buildings at Vodacom South Africa's headquarters (HQ) in Midrand, Johannesburg, each with a 5-Star Existing Building Performance (EPB) certification. Vodacom's Business Park and Corporate Park...
Touchdown: US returns to the Moon after 51 years
For the first time in more than half a century, a US spacecraft has touched down on the Moon. The commercial robotic lunar lander Odysseus, landed safely in the early hours of this morning (South African time). You can watch the landing here:...
Decent work, economic growth top priorities for SA business
Providing decent work and ensuring economic growth are still South African business's first priorities when it comes to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),. This is the word from Dr Achieng Ojwang, executive director of the United...
Sustainability, digital sovereignty the top criteria for cloud selection
By 2027, 70% of enterprises adopting generative AI (GenAI) will cite sustainability and digital sovereignty as top criteria for selecting between different public cloud GenAI services, according to Gartner. "Because of its scale and shared services model, cloud...
AI defenses emerge as ransomware surges
There was a 90% increase in publicly extorted victims of ransomware attacks in 2023. According to Check Point Research's 2024 Annual Security Report, such ransomware attacks now account for 10% of all malware detected by Check Point's sensors. Indeed, the Check Point...
SDx redesigns enterprise fabric across sectors
With the proliferation of software-defined everything (SDx) technologies such as software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and software-defined storage, organisations across various sectors are experiencing transformative...
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Vilnius prepares children for future jobs
It is expected that by 2020, Europe will have a shortage in the ICT sector of around one million employees. Therefore, EU countries are developing strategies to engage future developers from the youngest age - besides offering a future career in programming, coding...
FNB scoops global Data Anywhere award
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Xerox VersaLink B600 printer series debuts
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Tarsus On Demand scoops Microsoft CSP award
Tarsus On Demand clinched the Top Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) -Indirect of the Year award from Microsoft for the second year running. The CSP award is a fiercely-contested category, with Microsoft's landing of two Azure data centres in South Africa earlier this year...
Océ changes to Canon Production Printing
Canon's chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai and Océ Holding's president and CEO Minoru Asada have announced the official corporate name (trade name) change of Canon Group company Océ to Canon Production Printing. Since joining the Canon Group in 2010, Océ has continued to...
Kaspersky gains a leader status for endpoint security suite
Kaspersky has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave Endpoint Security Suites 2019 evaluation¹. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is cited among the top five scoring in both the current offering and market presence categories. The Forrester Wave is a guide...
Connecting Africa using TVWS
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ZTE showcases 5G use cases
ZTE has announced its partnerships with Ooredoo Myanmar to demonstrate multiple real-life 5G experiences for the first time in Myanmar. The demonstration showcases a range of 5G use cases, including 5G speed, immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience, as well as an...
Advanced data storage for enhanced data analytics
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Savvy businesses understand that to remain competitive in this digital era, they need to be innovative, drive operational efficiency, and offer the best customer experience. And, because consumers are growing increasingly dependent on their mobile devices for personal...
Analyst Programmer (iOS, Android, Selenium, SoapUI) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:MANAGE, monitor, plan and organise the App testing of applications according to a test strategy, master test plan and quality standards as the next Analyst Programmer wanted to join the team of a reputable Multinational company. You will review and/or...
Intermediate SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Intermediate SQL DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION Develop complex T-SQL queries, Stored Procedures and Triggers.Assist in the design of the relational database architecture for new development projects.Develop new / alter existing SQL objects based off a set of...
System Support at Maxxess Solutions
Provision of Software, Database, Operating Systems and End User Support to Customers via a Call Centre Service. All logged problems to be resolved within agreed Service Level Agreements.Real-time monitoring of Customer installations and proactive problem resolution...
Software Developers
Hire Resolve's client, a leading skills development institution, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Developers to join their dynamic team in Midrand GP. In this critical role, the individuals in these positions will be responsible for developing,...
System Support at Maxxess Solutions – Gauteng Bedfordview
Provision of Software, Database, Operating Systems and End User Support to Customers via a Call Centre Service. All logged problems to be resolved within agreed Service Level Agreements.Real-time monitoring of Customer installations and proactive problem resolution...
Software Developers – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client, a leading skills development institution, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Developers to join their dynamic team in Midrand GP. In this critical role, the individuals in these positions will be responsible for developing,...
CX Support Engineer – Level 3 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the RoleAre you a seasoned technical support professional with deep expertise in GenesysCloud, WebexCloud, SIP, and Avoxi trunks? We're looking for a highly skilled Level 3 Support Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex troubleshooting,...
Technical Lead
The overall purpose of this role as the Technical Lead will be to guide a team of developers and engineers through the technical aspects of a project while ensuring the quality of software delivery. You will act as the bridge between management and the technical team,...
CX Support Engineer – Level 3 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Randburg
About the RoleAre you a seasoned technical support professional with deep expertise in GenesysCloud, WebexCloud, SIP, and Avoxi trunks? We're looking for a highly skilled Level 3 Support Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex troubleshooting,...
Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg
The overall purpose of this role as the Technical Lead will be to guide a team of developers and engineers through the technical aspects of a project while ensuring the quality of software delivery. You will act as the bridge between management and the technical team,...
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