On Mars, a dust devil is seen eating another
A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in a short video made of images taken by a navigation camera aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. These swirling, sometimes towering columns of air and dust are common on Mars. The smaller dust devil’s demise...
Trade tensions put poor and vulnerable at risk
As major economies are set to impose sweeping new tariffs, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts that the global trade system is entering a critical phase - threatening growth, investment, and development progress, particularly for the most vulnerable economies....
Forescout raises alarm over Sierra Wireless routers
Global cybersecurity specialist Forescout has released “SIERRA:21 – Living on the Edge”, an analysis of 21 newly-discovered vulnerabilities within OT/IoT routers and open-source software components which emphasises the continued risk to critical infrastructure and...
Employers urged to rethink minimum wages
In a world of growing calls for global social reform, companies that want to preserve their market share will have to pay their employees at least a living wage. This is according to Professor Ines Meyer of the Living Wage South Africa Network, whose research paves...
Africa is ‘a uniquely appealing green investment destination’
KPMG has released a new report highlighting Africa's significant investment opportunity in renewable energy, detailing nearly $250-billion untapped green investment opportunities in areas such as solar, wind, and hydrogen. As it stands, Africa will need $277-billion...
Healthy half-year growth for public cloud services
Worldwide revenue for the public cloud services market totaled $315,5-billion in the first half of 2023 (1H23) - an increase of 19,1% over the same period in 2022 - according to IDC's latest Worldwide Semiannual Public Cloud Services Tracker. Software as a Service -...
AMD adds to Ryzen portfolio to advance the AI PC era
Looking to make its mark on the burgeoning AI market, AMD has released the latest processors in its Ryzen portfolio - the Ryzen 8040 Series - which are expected to be broadly available from leading OEMs in the first quarter of next year. With the integrated Ryzen AI...
IDC envisages an ‘AI Everywhere’ digital future for EMEA
IDC predicts that digital spending in the EMEA region will record a significant surge - growing at four times the rate of GDP in 2024 - a trend indicative of the seminal transformation currently reshaping the regional economy. This evolution marks the dawn of what IDC...
Three priorities for CMOs in 2024
As CMOs focus on leading marketing through the next wave of disruption, Gartner says there are three priorities they must keep top of mind for 2024 - building AI-enabled marketing teams; recasting marketing's value for an evolving enterprise; and orchestrating...
This is what Saffers searched for in 2023
Google has released the South African results of its 2023 Year In Search trends, revealing the terms, people, topics, questions and events that captured the attention of the public in the past 12 months. This years’ results show a heightened interest in celebrities,...
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The ‘AI effect’ in our daily lives will continue in 2019
In 2018, the impact of AI on our day-to-day lives made the news and it is likely this will continue into 2019. But that should come as no surprise, says Francesco Nazzarri, MD: commercial strategy for UK & EMEA at Experian, because the numbers really do speak for...
Useful tips to start your printers off right in 2019
Cheryl Otstott, writing on the Xerox blog, offers six useful tips to make sure your Xerox Printer or Multifunction Device is ready for a productive 2019: * Make sure to clean your machine. Find instructions for cleaning in the User manual or on the support page for...
Schneider Electric launches Go Green in the City 2019
Schneider Electric has launched Go Green in the City 2019, its annual global student contest to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. Now in its ninth year, Go Green in the City is a major event for...
To foster efficiency, move industry into the cloud
In the cutthroat manufacturing industry, complex supply chains must be carefully managed to ensure supply meets demand, and quality meets expectations. The goal? Respond faster to change, reduce excess inventory, and cut costs. The method? Cloud-based ERP. The result?...
Behaviour economics influence corporate travel choices
The science behind why corporate travellers make specific travel decisions will be a key focus for leading travel management company FCM Travel Solutions in 2019. Combining insights from psychology, judgement, decision making and economics, the field of Behavioural...
‘Bot-ting’ for skills in an automated environment
Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could be a bigger revolution than the Internet. By Rob Hudson, chief technology officer at BT in Africa Current research shows that the global AI market is expected to grow by around 150 percent from 2016 levels - and that by...
Applications open for machine intelligence masters
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has opened applications for the second intake of its unique African Master's in Machine Intelligence (AMMI), a one-year intensive foundational master's program that will provide young Africans with training in...
Cybercrime trends and financial services
The same concept holds true for cybercrime and the Financial Services industry. At the end of the day, regardless of who the ultimate victim of a cyberattack is, the end goal of most cyber events continues to be financial gain. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales...
Reasons to relook your payroll solution
Legacy systems, like old habits, die hard. Should that necessarily be the case, however? Take your payroll and HR solution, for example. Yes, there are logistic reasons for using the one you've been using since time immemorial, but is it a smart business decision? By...
Pre-listing statement from Multichoice
MultiChoice Group has released its pre-listing statement in compliance with the JSE Listings Requirements, providing further details about its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Trading in MCG shares is expected to commence on the JSE on 27 February...
Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Are you a Senior .NET Developer looking to apply your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment? We're seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team.In this role, you'll work on exciting, high-impact projects, contributing to the...
Service Desk Technician at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Service Desk Technician. The successful candidate will be the single point of contact for customers to obtain technical support. They will install, backup, assess, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade computers and...
Software Developer
Develop and customize Moodle features, plugins, and modules to support educational and organizational requirements.Integrate Moodle with third-party applications such as CRM, and analytics tools.Perform system upgrades, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure...
Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and translating business needs into...
Senior Software Engineer
Hire Resolve's client, a leading technology solutions company specializing in innovative hardware and software development, is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exceptional opportunity to...
Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
Develop and customize Moodle features, plugins, and modules to support educational and organizational requirements.Integrate Moodle with third-party applications such as CRM, and analytics tools.Perform system upgrades, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and translating business needs into...
Senior Software Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
Hire Resolve's client, a leading technology solutions company specializing in innovative hardware and software development, is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exceptional opportunity to...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Senior Data Analyst
Key Responsibilities: Manage performance of data analyst/operator teamPlay a leading role in the designing and documenting of operating procedures for the organisationConduct, monitor and calibrate astronomical observations and use appropriate computing resources...
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