They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

Microsoft launches AI-ready Surface devices

Microsoft has launched its latest version of Copilot+ PC Surface devices, based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Optimised for artificial intelligence workloads, thanks to Snapdragons neural processing unit (NPU) hardwired into the system on chip (SoC), the devices...

Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth

The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...

Total value locked in decentralised finance leaps

Crypto prices have surged in value over the past four months, causing the total value locked (TVL) in decentralised finance (DeFi) to rise high above the values seen at the end of last year. According to data from BitcoinCasinos.com, the total value locked in DeFi...

The evolution of Lazarus’ DeathNote cluster

Kaspersky recently investigated DeathNote - one of the clusters that belongs to the infamous Lazarus group – and which has transformed dramatically over the years, beginning in 2019 with attacks on cryptocurrency-related businesses worldwide. By the end of 2022, it...

The brands most likely to be used by cybercriminals

Check Point Research’s latest Brand Phishing Report for Q1 2023, which highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals, reveals that multinational retail giant Walmart topped the ranking for the quarter, accounting for 16% of all attempts and climbing...

Voice cloning the new frontier for online fraudsters

Imagine receiving a call, email or SMS from the authorities urgently requesting payment. The details of the request are clear, professional, and include personal information unique to you, so there is no reason to doubt it. This scam is fairly common and the majority...

Top 10 government technology trends for 2023

Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2023 that can guide public sector leaders in accelerating transformation as they prepare for post-digital government and a relentless focus on mission objectives. “Not only is the current global...

Inadequate data hinders progress in ESG goals

While an increased focus on environmental sustainability remains a top priority for consumers and business executives, inadequate data is a key challenge for both groups when it comes to achieving personal and corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG)...

Employers need to establish explicit hybrid work norms

Organisations that lack explicit norms around hybrid work can increase the likelihood of an employee leaving by 12%, says Gartner. “Today’s hybrid work models lack the informal channels for absorbing norms that are present in an office setting,” says Caitlin Duffy,...

African businesses need to build trust as they innovate

The balancing act between digital innovation and customer trust is crucial for African businesses, according to a new report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Mastercard. The study explores the current business landscape through the lens of an...

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Technology can drive world-call service delivery

Local municipalities can, through partnerships with the ICT sector, leapfrog their global counterparts and deliver high-quality services to their constituents through the use of technology. Speaking at the annual research colloquium hosted by the South African Local...

Netgear adds remote management capabilities

Launched under its Insight management solutions umbrella, Netgear has released two new 28-port Smart Cloud switches designed to provide business owners with simplified setup and remote network monitoring and management capabilities. According to Tobie van Schalkwyk,...

Modular systems key to intelligent transport

The dream of fully automated, intelligent and integrated public transport systems is one that every city and transport authority has. But attaining the dream means travelling a long and difficult road - one that might be easier to do in stages in line with available...

Enable your mobile workforce for the IoT age

Though it's only really caught on as a buzzword fairly recently in the local context, the Internet of Things, or IoT as its commonly referred to, has been around for a number of years already, writes By Michael Colin, sales director of BitCo. Think about any device...

On World Backup Day, prevent data loss

World Backup Day, celebrated annually on31 March, is a reminder of the importance of taking effective measures that can make all the difference when a data loss incident strikes. It is also a good time to pause and reflect on the rising tide of threats that...

Rectron to distribute DJI’s consumer drones

Rectron has added DJI's range of consumer drones to its growing portfolio. A leader in the consumer drone space, DJI technology is designed to capture images once impossible to reach, featuring camera stabilisation systems that have redefined camera placement and...

Is Kubernetes a must-have skill in 2018?

Open-source technology such as Kubernetes is emerging as the standard for many companies building applications on public clouds - with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle and IBM among the leaders supporting this technology. Dieter Rosch, a BBD executive, explains why...

Kaspersky Lab puts KLara into open source domain

Kaspersky Lab's security researchers have placed KLara, a tool created internally to accelerate the search for related malware samples, into the open source domain for everyone to use. KLara is a distributed, rule-based malware scanner able to run multiple rules...

Double airtime value from MTN

MTN has introduced the new 100% BONUS Starter Pack. The new MTN 100% BONUS Starter Pack rewards customers with 100% bonus airtime each time they recharge. The SIM card doubles the value each time when they recharge, allowing MTN to further brighten South African's...

Condyn brings SearchInform to SA

Information security company SearchInform has partnered with Condyn to bring SearchInform's next-generation data leak prevention technology to the South African and African market. The SearchInform data leakage prevention solution is about much more than identifying...

Data Engineer

The purpose of the Data Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge data architecture and infrastructure for our business intelligence and analytics needs and to create robust data models, develop seamless ETL processes, and ensure data quality using the...

Ab Initio Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Ab Initio Developer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio GDE, Conduct>it, and SQL to join our team. This role involves working on data integration projects, utilizing Ab Initio tools to design, develop, and optimize...

Andriod Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Android Developer on behalf of our client, a leading IT services and consulting company. Our client is dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions and is looking for a skilled Android Developer to help enhance their...

Data Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

The purpose of the Data Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge data architecture and infrastructure for our business intelligence and analytics needs and to create robust data models, develop seamless ETL processes, and ensure data quality using the...

Ab Initio Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a highly skilled Ab Initio Developer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio GDE, Conduct>it, and SQL to join our team. This role involves working on data integration projects, utilizing Ab Initio tools to design, develop, and optimize...

Project Manager (Microsoft CRM Dynamics 365) Hybrid contract (TB)

Manage the program (Client Relationship Management, integration & migrating CRM Dynamics to the Cloud). Plan, direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying...

Junior Utilities Analyst

The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the Snr Utilities Analyst, by ensuring that utility recoveries are accurate and to take responsibility for billing, and billing queries. The Junior Utilities analyst assists in analysing utility related data,...

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