Microsoft promises additional skills development
Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft has upped the ante on its skills development commitment. Just weeks ago the company announced its intention to bring artificial intelligence skills to 1-million South Africans. “You can think of this as a broad effort,” says Brad...
Tech key in closing $1,8trn protection gap
The global protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across life, health, natural catastrophe and crop insurance – was last estimated at $1,8-trillion. A new “future of insurance” survey of more than 500 insurance executives from 17...
How to build a responsible AI strategy
Generative AI (GenAI) has captured the imagination of business leaders and IT decisions makers around the world, but organisations need guidance as they begin their adoption journey. Two new International Data Corporation (IDC) reports outline the foundational...
These technologies will transform the digital future of enterprises
Digital humans, satellite communications, tiny ambient IoT, secure computation and autonomic robots are among the technologies that will transform the digital future of organisations, according to Gartner. Nick Jones, distinguished vice-president analyst at Gartner,...
Astronomers reveal cosmic ribbon around rare galaxy
A team of international astronomers, including those from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Queen's University in Canada, have revealed a galaxy wrapped in a cosmic "ribbon" using a telescope owned and operated by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency....
Three macro trends impacting technology recruiting
There are three macro trends impacting recruiting technology that HR leaders need to address in 2024, according to Gartner, which has just completed its ReimagineHR conference in London. The research group says these macro trends include: * Generative AI hype will...
Major boost for campus switch market in second quarter
Worldwide campus switch sales experienced an impressive surge of nearly 60% in Q2 of 2023, according to Dell'Oro Group, which adds that this is a remarkable achievement given the market's historical mid-to-high single-digit growth rate prior to the pandemic. Cisco...
These are the top threats in SA
A new ChromeLoader campaign named "Shampoo" has been targeting Chrome browser users with malware-laden fake ads, while the communications sector has risen, displacing healthcare, to become the second most impacted industry this year. Specifically for South Africa,...
Joburg SMEs encouraged to expand on the global stage
The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, has extended the application deadline for the Exporters Development Programme to 26 September 2023. JCCI CEO Bernadette Zeiler says: "In recognising the remarkable...
Global offline population continues steady decline
The number of people worldwide not connected to the Internet decreased to an estimated 2,6-billion people in 2023, according to the latest data from ITU. The reduction from the estimated 2,7-billion people offline in 2022 leaves 33% of the global population...
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Embrace a connected retail environment
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Software AG, Telefónica collaborate on IoT
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Workplace safety: the good, the bad and the annoying …
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of safety in the workplace? If you work in an industrial environment you probably thought of signs, rules and paperwork...lots of paperwork. By Jacob de Coning, senior consultant at JvR Safety. In the service...
Paragon Software in open automotive move
file system and storage management vendor Paragon Software has joined the Linux Foundation and Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) to support development of an open automotive platform for cars of the future. AGL is a collaborative, open source project with a focus on...
Digital transformation key for Africa
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Shared spectrum essential, but challenging
Speaking ahead of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) Global Summit 2018 in London from 1-3 May, the European Commission's Head of Unit for Radio Spectrum Policy has urged how essential the shared use of spectrum is but cautioned that challenges with implementation...
Pansmart, Multisource collaborate in Africa
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Shift to the commodity data centre
Data is proliferating at a rapid rate. Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), smart devices and robotics are the driving force behind this surge, with thousands of devices transmitting and receiving valuable information every millisecond. Coupled with data...
The trend toward paid leave for volunteering
If you've ever donated your personal time to help others, you've likely experienced what psychologists call the "helper's high", or the feeling of euphoria we experience when we help others. It's addictive and we want to experience it again and again, writes Joanne...
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Our client, a leading SME in the IT Services industry is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who is ready to join an outgoing team of professionals.Experience/ Education:Computer Science Degree / Diploma or equivalentMicrosoft certifications or working towards;...
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Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for Software Developers (Junior & Intermediate Levels) to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes...
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ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist where your core function will be to provide a high level of support to Enterprise clients. You will be responsible for Software...
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Our client, in the Payments and Lending (Credit) industry, has an opening for Business Analysts (Junior, Intermediate & Senior Level) to join their team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you...
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Hire Resolve's Client are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tech Lead to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the technical delivery of innovative solutions, guiding a team of developers, and...
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