AI features big in African businesses’ plans
New research reveals widespread artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across Africa’s business landscape. A survey of 750 CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs across South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria demonstrates that 85% of companies have already invested or planning...
Pat Gelsinger takes on new challenges
Pat Gelsinger, previously CEO of Intel and VMware, has signed up for a number of new ventures. He is joining venture capital firm Playground Global as general partner, and is also serving Christian technology platform Gloo as executive chair and head of technology. At...
European smart meter penetration hits 60%
More than 60% of the electricity customers in EU27+3 had a smart meter at the end of 2023. The market is set for stable growth with a total of more than 88-million smart electricity meters forecasted to be deployed across the region from 2024-2028. This was among...
The future of cars will be defined by AI
Over the next 10 years, electrification will change what powers cars, and automation will change how they are driven - but one of the biggest opportunities is connectivity and software definition, which will change how cars are monetised. This was blindingly apparent...
FBI disrupts Russian-controlled botnet
A US court-authorised operation has neutralised a network of hundreds of small office/home office (SOHO) routers that GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy Group, Forest Blizzard, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, and Sednit, used to conceal and otherwise enable...
AI in manufacturing set for take-off
The global artificial intelligence in manufacturing market is anticipated to reach $47,88-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 44,2% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The substantial driver propelling...
What’s in store for smart homes in 2024?
South Africans are increasingly adopting smart home solutions that not only improve convenience and security but also decrease energy consumption and contribute to cost savings. This is according to Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at CBI-electric: low...
CFOs under fire as EBITDA margins shrink
By 2027, weak demand and rising costs will shrink earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margins by more than 30% relative to 2022, according to Gartner. Most corporations will find it tougher to attain growth through 2026 as elevated...
Flexible payments, cloud drive B2B e-commerce growth
The global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce market size is projected to reach $57,57-trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Businesses are advocating for more efficient purchase processes...
B2C c-commerce market to hit $17,77trn by 2023
The global B2C e-commerce market size is projected to reach $17,77-trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Within the business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce market landscape, the diversification...
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Partners put Carbon Tax in the spotlight
Two consulting firms, Cova Advisory and XNovos, have announced a partnership to produce a software system to help companies to cope with the requirements of the new Carbon Tax. They have signed an MOU, and are committed to helping meet demand for a comprehensive...
BT delivers security services for icare
BT has signed a contract to deploy a cloud-based SIEM service for icare, a regional provider of insurance and care services to the businesses, people and communities of New South Wales, Australia. By selecting BT, icare will benefit from market-leading cyber security...
SUSE enhances delivery of containerised, cloud native applications
SUSE has announced updates to its application delivery solutions that help customers accelerate production of modern containerised and cloud native applications. These updates advance SUSE's delivery and support of solutions to create, deploy and manage workloads...
Vox expands SME assessment programme
Vox has introduced its IT Assessment Programme, which is aimed at ensuring that small and medium enterprises' IT infrastructure is up to date and secure, and that it is maintained in line with global best practice. "We have developed a software tool that...
DHL rolls out eShop to more countries
Since its initial introduction in April of this year, the DHL Africa eShop app has seen its user base grow rapidly and, within the first three months of operation, it had already been rolled out to 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. DHL Express has announced that...
FNB customers send billions in eWallet funds
The volume of money sent via FNB's eWallet has grown 19% to 46-million by end of June 2019. The total value transmitted was over R25-billion for the year, with regular recipients continuing to grow. FNB Consumer CEO, Dr Christoph Nieuwoudt, says: "The record volumes...
Prosus lists in Amsterdam, Johannesburg
Prosus, a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world, has started trading through a primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With assets valued in excess of...
4IR: ICT and energy sectors equally crucial
Energy has played an enabling role in each of the past industrial revolutions, and the fourth is no different. By Vino Govender, executive for strategy, mergers and acquisition and innovation for Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) But instead of powering factory machinery and...
VMware delivers disaster recovery
ACS, a division of Altron and a provider of secure electronic transaction solutions, has implemented VMware Cloud Director and VMware Cloud Availability for a failproof cloud-hosted disaster recovery (DR) environment for the business and its clients. Established in...
Vodacom Tanzania, Smart Lab partner to boost start-ups
Vodacom Tanzania and Smart Lab have launched the Vodacom Digital Accelerator, a programme that intends to help early-stage and growth-stage technology startups become profitable and revenue generating businesses. The new programme, which will run yearly, aims at...
Azure Cloud Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect with 8+ years of experience to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions.Key Responsibilities: Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud solutions...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Hire Resolve's client, a leading-edge South African based Technology and Software company that developsbespoke software solutions, is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. In this role, you'll design and...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core , vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed] Work with architecture and engineering team members to build...
ERP Specialist at Ntice Search – Limpopo Limpopo
Our Client, a leader in the Mining industry is looking for an experienced Cloud ERP Implementation & Support Consultant to join their team. This critical role will focus on implementing, configuring, and maintaining cloud-based ERP systems while optimizing...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Senior Software Developer with minimum 8 years' experience in CRM and client portal solutions as well as Android and Apple development required to do software development on the CRM Platform and client facing portals for an Asset Management Company based in Midrand,...
Senior .Net Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join their R&D team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain complex web applications and services, drive technical decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions. As a senior...
Azure Cloud Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect with 8+ years of experience to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions.Key Responsibilities: Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud solutions...
Senior Scrum Master – 12 Month FTC
A non-life insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Scrum Master - 12 Month FTC. This role demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure the successful delivery of the company's strategic projects. The...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...
Azure Data Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Azure Data Engineer to design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient cloud data solutions using Azure technologies. The role involves technical leadership, solution architecture, and hands-on data engineering to drive impactful...
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