Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn
Xerox Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire Lexmark International from Ninestar, PAG Asia Capital and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1,5-billion, including assumed liabilities. The acquisition will enhance Xerox’s core print portfolio...
Ruby the Robot puts in the Xmas shift
While you’re enjoying your roast turkey and plum pudding tomorrow, spare a thought for Rudy the Robot, JLR’s automated colleague who is working hard this Christmas in minus 40-degree conditions to test the durability and quality of JLR vehicle doors. Based at JLR’s...
Anna Collard scoops international women in cybersecurity award
Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, won the People’s Choice Award at the prestigious Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards in Las Vegas. The award recognises and celebrates exceptional women in the cybersecurity...
Slight uptick in employment numbers
South Africa’s official unemployment rate was 32,6% in the second quarter of 2023. The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 154 000 to 16,3-million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the...
Older websites exploited for phishing scams
Scammers are now targeting various older websites that are without reliable protection as they seek an easier and more effective way to distribute phishing pages. Due to the lack of support and maintenance on these sites, they have become vulnerable to hacking through...
AI is changing work – and HR leaders should change too
The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. By Jill Goldstein, managing partner: talent transformation...
Very few HR functions achieve functional excellence
Only 9% of human resources (HR) functions are both highly efficient and highly aligned to their organisation's needs, according to Gartner. Post-pandemic, the scope of the HR function has drastically expanded. A 2023 February Gartner survey of 217 HR leaders found...
The importance of post-school education in an unequal society
Dr Emma Whitelaw believes post-school education is a powerful tool for catalysing social mobility in South Africa, and it's for this reason that she dedicated her PhD research to the topic - to demonstrate its importance, identify gaps that need to be addressed, and...
Indian crypto users streak past US and UK
Over the past six years, India has seen a major rise in crypto ownership, despite a historically negative attitude toward the sector from the government. The country`s cryptocurrency market gained traction during the pandemic, causing the number of crypto users to...
Mall-based gaming tournament reaches finale
Supporters, spectators, and gaming enthusiasts can attend the finale of South Africa's biggest mall-based gaming tournament - the SHIFT Gaming Experience - hosted by MTN and Hyprop at Canal Walk in Cape Town. On 27 August 2023, the eight finalists, who have battled...
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Vodacom helps Ekurhuleni improve communication
As a means to help government to efficiently and effectively manage service delivery issues faced by citizens, Vodacom in partnership with the Ekurhuleni Municipality is making use of technology to promote active citizenry communication. In collaboration with the...
Ericsson, Telstra, Intel in multi-vendor 5G data call
Ericsson, Telstra and Intel have successfully completed the first end-to-end 5G non-standalone (NSA) 3GPP data call on a commercial mobile network at Telstra's 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast Australia in a multivendor setup. With this achievement, the...
Application opportunities for Xerox’s new White Dry Ink
Imagine a snowflake with textured details on a postcard, a book cover with a white horse on a dark stock with vivid hues or an advertisement with white text that pops on a vinyl window cling. These types of specialty enhancements are a reality with Xerox's new White...
Axiz joins Ixia Channel Xcelerate Partner Program
Axiz has joined the Channel Xcelerate Program of Ixia, a Keysight business, as a distributor to offer enterprise customers and service providers application performance and security resilience solutions that validate, secure, and optimise physical and virtual...
Brad Pulford is Dell EMC channel & distribution GM
Brad Pulford has been appointed as its new channel and distribution lead at Dell EMC South Africa. Pulford, well-known in technology and business circles, has been with Dell EMC for more than a decade and previously led the company's enterprise solutions group as its...
Mimecast opens early adopter program
Mimecast has announced the launch of its early adopter program after conducting a successful private beta for the new Domain Name System (DNS) Security Gateway solution. The Mimecast DNS Security Gateway cloud-based service guards against malicious activity initiated...
Collaborative learning with Epson’s ultra-short-throw projectors
Epson's latest education projectors bring learning to life, with the new laser EB-710Ui, boasting ultra-bright 100-inch Full HD images and finger-touch interactivity, while the EB-696Ui - one of 11 models in the new EB-600 series range - promises everything from full...
Datatec’s Analysys Mason acquires AMI-Partners
Datatec's global specialist consulting and research firm Analysys Mason has acquired New York headquartered AMI-Partners. AMI-Partners, founded in 1996, is a SMB ICT focused global research and consulting firm that specialises in go-to-market (GTM) opportunity...
Break the seesaw of usability and security
There are two things we have been hearing a lot about in 2018: security and usability. By Brendan McAravey, country manager at Citrix South Africa The launch of the iPhone about 10 years ago helped start a revolution in how we access data. It not only set a new...
Organic growth of cloud expected to increase
There is still a lot for local businesses to learn about cloud before they see the true benefits, according to Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed. Not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution, Cruise says that a cloud strategy is different...
Network Engineer at Tipp Focus
Job Opportunity: Network Engineer - Telecoms ?? Location: Cape TownWe're looking for skilled Network Engineers for multiple levels: Junior: 2-5 years' experienceIntermediate: 5-8 years' experienceSenior: 8-10 years' experiencePrincipal: 10+ years'...
Front End Developer/Designer
Hire Resolve's client, a software company, is seeking a Front End Developer/Designer to join their team based in Johannesburg. In this role, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to design and develop user-friendly web applications that provide...
Network Engineer at Tipp Focus – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Opportunity: Network Engineer - Telecoms ?? Location: Cape TownWe're looking for skilled Network Engineers for multiple levels: Junior: 2-5 years' experienceIntermediate: 5-8 years' experienceSenior: 8-10 years' experiencePrincipal: 10+ years'...
Front End Developer/Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client, a software company, is seeking a Front End Developer/Designer to join their team based in Johannesburg. In this role, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to design and develop user-friendly web applications that provide...
Business Analyst
Purpose of the jobTo help the business implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by defining the requirements of a project from stakeholders. (Review, assessment, and development) of business processes. Provide business analysis and support of API's and...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Roodepoort
Purpose of the jobTo help the business implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by defining the requirements of a project from stakeholders. (Review, assessment, and development) of business processes. Provide business analysis and support of API's and...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Full Stack Developer
Back and Front End developmentAssist with various development projectsMinimum Requirements:Matric and a relevant Tertiary qualification5+ years relevant experienceSkilled in Kubernetes, Docker, C#,Mobile App development, Postgres and CSSJava script knowledge Desired...
Software Tester
Our Client is looking for a detail-oriented Software Tester with a knack for finding bugs before users do. Known for a keen eye in identifying issues, improving product quality, and collaborating closely with developers to ensure smooth releases. Passionate about...
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