UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...
Gen Z set to shake up the workplace
Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...
Intel launches Agilex 7 FPGAs with R-Tile
Intel's Programmable Solutions Group today announced that the Intel Agilex 7 with the R-Tile chiplet is shipping production-qualified devices in volume - bringing customers the first FPGA with PCIe 5.0 and CXL capabilities and the only FPGA with hard intellectual...
Shaping the technologies of the future
A new method of controlling the shape of tiny particles about one-tenth of the width of human hair could make the technology that powers our daily lives more stable and more efficient, scientists claim. The process, which transforms the structure of microscopic...
South African consumers still resilient
Food is the biggest monthly expense for most of South Africa's taxi commuters. Despite high levels of unemployment - many are still able to make ends meet, either through a side hustle, a SASSA grant, or through family support. These are some of the recent insights...
Responsible regulation of generative AI needed
In a significant move towards shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), the US legislature recently held a ground-breaking presentation on regulating responsible AI. By De Wet Bisschoff, director of operations and sales at Accenture in Africa The session...
ChatGPT risks legal and compliance leaders must evaluate
Legal and compliance leaders should address their organisation's exposure to six specific ChatGPT risks, and what guardrails to establish to ensure responsible enterprise use of generative AI tools, according to Gartner. "The output generated by ChatGPT and other...
Borderless work model challenges employers
National lockdowns forced employers to invest in technologies that would allow their house-bound staff to continue working during the pandemic. "Post Covid, these advances have seen the emergence of new concepts in workforce management, from work-from-home to hybrid...
Western Europe hardcopy shipments decrease
Western European shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 4,3% year over year to 4,1-million units in 1Q23, according to research by International Data corporation (IDC). There was improvement in product availability, enabling back-order fulfilment, but in some...
False declines carry big risks
Friction at checkout remains a major challenge for businesses, many of which are doing everything they can to reduce cart abandonment and ensure a great customer experience. At the same time, banks face their own challenges as they are the last defence for both...
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New perspective needed to solve real-world problems
SqwidNet, the licensed Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, has launched the second phase of the SA IoT University Challenge with a webinar introducing the eleven finalists to the Sigfox network and giving them training on how to use the development kits they...
The link between compliance and risk
Compliance is a growing challenge. 48 percent of companies saw their regulatory teams grow in 2017 and 75% foresee the need to focus more on managing regulatory risk, according to a Thomson Reuters poll. Financial institutions are spending upwards of $270-billion a...
The difference between a data breach and ransomware
It is clear that South African organisations are at risk from the same cyber-attacks that affect major global economies. The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving in order to get around existing defence mechanisms. Cybercriminals are now using hacking attacks...
Old Mutual set for African listing
Old Mutual is taking the final steps to ensure its successful debut as a stand-alone business on several stock exchanges in Africa tomorrow (Tuesday 26 June). "The table is set for this historic event. We have a very compelling investment case that we've been sharing...
Africa must find a global health voice
If developing countries don't push for greater influence in global health organisations, they will face even greater health crises, like less affordable access to vital medicine. This is according to Dr Aquina Thulare, technical advisor on National Health Insurance in...
Fujitsu derisks the service integrator journey
Fujitsu has launches its new EMEIA-wide Service Provider Program, developed for and by partners. Designed to address the long-term shift in the way customers of all size are moving from a product-centric approach to a greater focus on IT-as-service, Fujitsu is...
How to safeguard personal information
By now, it's well known that the IT systems of insurance giant, Liberty Life, were breached by cybercriminals late on Thursday 14 June. David Munro, CEO of Liberty, had this to say regarding the attack: "It's fair to say an event like this is not something one can...
Sunbet debuts new online betting platform
Sunbet, Sun International's sportsbook, have unveiled their new website following the announcement of their partnership with the digital platform specialists, Bede Gaming and Kambi. Kambi's end-to-end sports betting solution has been integrated with a back-end...
HomeFixer announces Hirsch collaboration
South Africa's recently-launched home improvement app, HomeFixer, has announced a partnership with Hirsch's, one of South Africa's most well-known independent home appliances and furniture store. HomeFixer founder and MD, Renaldo Bothma, says that the home improvement...
Cisco, NetApp simplify cloud infrastructure delivery
Cisco and NetApp have announced new FlexPod solutions, combining Cisco UCS Integrated Infrastructure with NetApp data services to help organizations accelerate application delivery and transition to a hybrid cloud with a trusted platform for innovation. The new...
Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A growing FinTech company is looking for a Ruby on Rails Developer with a strong sense of visual aesthetics and coding skills to join their mission to revolutionize mobile banking. This role requires a self-driven individual who can thrive in a global team...
Software Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
Hire Resolve's client is currently seeking an experienced Software Support Engineer to join their team in Westville, KZN. This role is ideal for a tech-savvy individual with a passion for software development and technical support. As a Software Support Engineer, you...
Project Manager
Hire Resolve's client, a reputable tech company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Durban, KZN. The successful candidate will oversee various projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. You'll coordinate...
IT Technician
ENVIRONMENT:An AgriTech company is seeking an IT Technician to provide internal technical support and handle hardware assembly, packaging, and preparation. The role involves tasks like basic networking configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance. Candidates should...
Junior Data Analyst
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join their team in East London. In this position, you will play a vital role in dealing with ownership of Outsourced/ Acquired Credit Control's data and processes including but not limited to development,...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
Hire Resolve's client, a reputable tech company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Durban, KZN. The successful candidate will oversee various projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. You'll coordinate...
IT Technician – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:An AgriTech company is seeking an IT Technician to provide internal technical support and handle hardware assembly, packaging, and preparation. The role involves tasks like basic networking configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance. Candidates should...
Junior Data Analyst – Eastern Cape East London
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join their team in East London. In this position, you will play a vital role in dealing with ownership of Outsourced/ Acquired Credit Control's data and processes including but not limited to development,...
Varicent Developer
Are you a Varicent guru with a knack for transforming numbers into magic? Do SQL databases bend to your will? Can you make Big Data dance and create stunning visualizations with tools like Power BI or Tableau? If yes, keep reading because we're on the hunt for a...
Business Analyst (Debt Collections) (CH1041)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Business Analyst to join their Deb Collections team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you appreciate taking the initiative,...
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