Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Atmospheric sputtering observed on Mars

After a decade of searching, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution) mission has, for the first time, reported a direct observation of an elusive atmospheric escape process called sputtering that could help answer longstanding questions about the history of...

PC and tablet forecast up, despite uncertainty

After recording strong results in the first quarter of 2025, IDC is increasing its traditional PC forecast for 2025 — this comes despite the significant impact that US tariffs have had on its trading partners’ market sentiment. Global PC volume is now expected to...

Africa dominates list of the fastest-growing economies

Africa will account for 11 of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) of the continent released on Friday. Overall, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for...

Telco industry embraces GenAI

It's been five years since the telecommunications industry first deployed 5G networks to drive new performance levels for customers and unlock new value for telcos. But that industry milestone has been overshadowed by the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) and the...

AMD powers AI track inspection for Japanese bullet train

Japanese bullet train operator JR Kyushu Railway Company is using the AMD Kria K26 System-on-Module (SOM) to automate track inspection. The AI-based solution replaces traditional methods of inspecting miles of track on foot, creating significant efficiencies by...

GenAI tokens pass $12bn market cap

The market capitalisation of generative AI tokens has surpassed the $12-billion mark, according to a Stocklytics.com data presentation. Stocklytics' financial expert Edith Reads believes that attaining that mark is no mean feat for a sector still in its infancy. She...

Cisco, Nvidia help enterprises deploy, manage secure AI

Cisco and Nvidia have announced plans to deliver AI infrastructure solutions for the data centre that are easy to deploy and manage, enabling the massive computing power that enterprises need to succeed in the AI era. "AI is fundamentally changing how we work and...

Customer experience BPO to near 12% growth

The global customer experience (CX) business process outsourcing (BPO) market is anticipated to reach $199,83-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. CX BPO involves the...

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...

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SAP Leonardo IoT helps shape the intelligent enterprise

SAP has unveiled SAP Leonardo Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, the technology that generates and drives digital transformation for Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0. In addition, SAP announced the cloud-to-cloud interoperability of SAP Leonardo IoT with Microsoft...

Meetings Africa 2019 thrives with local mobile event app

Delegates to Meetings Africa 2019, the biggest to date with over 350 exhibitors, embraced the mobile application provided by Flock Event Management to make their show experience seamless and productive. Arguably the premier trade show for the business events and...

The true value of digital and biometric data

The world of technology advancements has opened us up to several possibilities that were once considered a pipe dream. Although many offer convenience and have positively impacted ample aspects of society, it must be acknowledged that it has also opened us up to...

Tech holds the future of home security

The future of home security will see threats detected and responded to - before a crime can be committed. Making use of big data, home security systems are now able to analyse camera streams and proactively alert armed response service providers. This is a massive...

Fibre unlocks value for gated communities

Gated communities in South Africa are starting to use fibre for more than just internet access. New offerings from Vox are designed to not only improve communications, but also increase the value of the property and enhance its security. "We are seeing significant...

Shadow IT and the lurking opportunity

For some people in a business shadow IT represents a credible solution to be used to address challenges, for others it remains an IT strategy shrouded in secrecy and uncertainty. The reality is that shadow IT increases the technical footprint and has the potential to...

Business benefits of consolidating backup and recovery

Many organisations today have a number of individual tools from different vendors to backup, recover and archive their data, writes Mike Rees, territory account manager for South Africa at Commvault. This is challenging in a world where data is increasing...

International fintech awarded SA trading licence

ThinkMarkets, a provider of online trading in financial markets headquartered in Australia with offices in the UK and Europe, has been awarded a licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) to offer electronic financial trading services to South African...

Huawei, MTN to expand digital services

Huawei and MTN have signed a business innovation MOU, jointly committing to bringing cutting edge digital services to African business and consumers. The agreement was signed in Barcelona, Spain at the conclusion of the Mobile World Congress. Huawei has a 17-year...

Product Review: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Mobile Workstation

When looking for a mobile workstation for design, engineering or scientific purposes, there are very specific criteria that you need. You need to consider whether you need a desktop replacement or a portable addition to your setup. You need extra battery life and...

Solutions Architect – Banking – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve's Client are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing complex IT solutions tailored to the needs of the...

Senior Java 17 Developer (Banking) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Develop and maintain Java-based applications using the latest technologies and best practices. Architect and implement Microservices using Spring Boot and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Design and develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration with...

Network Operations Administrator – Remote Remote

Role: Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the NOC administration and the information captured in the monitoring and ticket logging systems. Key Performance Areas:Customer Reporting (NOC) 25%Quality Assurance Reporting 25%Network Planning 20%Administration...

Project Manager

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...

IT Support Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, network management, and system administration. This role requires a proactive individual who can take...

Project Manager-General Construction at Private

We are looking for a Project Manager with a strong problem-solving skill and the ability to manage a team with various skill sets from general maintenance, plumbing and electrical. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, organised and the ability to multitask. 7 - 10...

Project Manager – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...

IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, network management, and system administration. This role requires a proactive individual who can take...

Business Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On-Site) for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of...

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