Expect short-term market volatility after US elections
Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets. Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...
Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap
Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...
US agencies take down Russian malware network
The US Justice Department has announced the completion of a court-authorised operation, code-named Medusa, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called "Snake". The US Government attributes the malware to a unit...
Spike in demand for deepfakes on the darkweb
Kaspersky has discovered that deepfake creation tools and services are available on darknet marketplaces and, depending on the complexity of the project and the quality of the final product, prices for one minute of deepfake video range from $300 to $20 000. The...
Digital workers struggle to find info to do their jobs
A recent survey by Gartner found that 47% of digital workers struggle to find information or data needed to effectively perform their jobs. "Employees struggle to stay afloat as information and applications flood their digital workplace. Although digital workers are...
Digital workers want to help create their hybrid work model
A recent survey by Gartner found that 77% of digital workers want to participate in creating their hybrid work model, while just 14% prefer to have their hybrid work environment mandated. "One of the biggest challenges to hybrid work is the lack of alignment between...
Accelerating sustainability spend will fuel digital growth
European spending on digital transformation (DX) is forecast to exceed $550-billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 15,9% from 2022. According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) latest Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide, DX spending in Europe...
Consumers want brands to offer local language support
When it comes to buying from brands online, over four in five consumers won't buy from a brand that doesn't offer local language support, according to a new report released by RWS. The provider of technology-enabled language, content and IP services, asked 6,500...
SAFPS platform aims to combat fraud
Traditionally, South Africa has been a popular country among fraudsters looking for every opportunity to try and find their next victim. Statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) point out that there was a 600% increase in incidents...
New watsonx platform to power next-generation foundation models
IBM, at its annual Think conference, has announced IBM watsonx, a new AI and data platform to be released that will enable enterprises to scale and accelerate the impact of the most advanced AI with trusted data. Enterprises turning to AI today need access to a full...
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Routed co-founder appointed as ISPA director
Malcolm Siegel, co-founder of Routed, has been appointed to the board of The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). He previously served as an ISPA member since 2011, in a role within the INX working group management committee. Siegel says he looks forward to...
OutSystems places first graduates
OutSystems SA, which launched an internship programme in June 2017, targeting IT graduates with a three year diploma or degree, preferably in Software Development, has successfully placed its first six graduates, with another eight due to graduate at the end of 2017....
Two-factor authentication should be a staple
The tools for two-factor authentication have been available for about a decade and in an era of increasing cyber crime, fraud and identity theft, two layers of authentication at least should be a staple for security. But it is not. While some are already graduating to...
Seize the technology opportunity
African finance professionals must not miss the golden opportunity technology offers to enhance their ability to compete successfully in the continent's growing business sector, says Theuns Holtshousen, divisional business leader of CaseWare Africa. "As Africans we...
Refurbished electronics as good as new
The speedy introduction of new technologies and consumers wanting to stay current with the latest tech trends has led to masses of perfectly good second user equipment entering the market. Computers, phones and other digital devices needn't be discarded, they can be...
Bytes appoints new executive
Bytes Managed Solutions has expanded its expertise with the appointment of Glen Riffel as executive for supply chain. Riffel spent 10 years as Franchise Technical and Supply Chain Manager at the Coca-Cola Company in South Africa and has previous work experience at KWV...
Fibre benefits surpass 133-year-old copper
Copper wire telecoms technology is another year old next year, with the emphasis on 'old'. That's the message from fibre-based independent broadband provider, Otel Communications, which says businesses should making moving to fibre their top New Year's Resolution....
Samsung is number six brand
Samsung Electronics has been ranked in sixth place in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2017, with a brand value of R758,4-billion ($56,2-billion), one position up and a 9% increase from last year. Samsung has ranked as one of the top 10 brands on the Interbrand...
Credence adds Infocyte to its stable
Credence Security, a specialist distribution company focusing on information security and risk management, has won the distribution rights to Infocyte's threat detection solutions. Infocyte's threat hunting technology was developed by former US Air Force cybersecurity...
Welcome to an ‘open’ insurance environment
The traditional insurance model is under pressure to meet the requirements of a digital environment. Partnerships between incumbents and insurtechs are becoming more commonplace and provides customers with alternative value propositions. JC Oberholzer, Group CIO at...
Cloud & DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are searching for a Senor Cloud DevOps Engineer who specializes in managing, troubleshooting, and deploying solutions on Hyperscale platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and services across leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure,...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Sandown
12 month contract with possible conversion to permfull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with expertise in .NET Core and React to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing...
Paint Application Robot Programmer – PE – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Hire Resolve is seeking a dedicated Paint Application Robot Programmer to join our client's team in Port Elizabeth. Our client is an industry leader in advanced manufacturing solutions, with a strong emphasis on automation and robotic applications in the painting and...
Firmware Engineer
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
.Net Core Developer
12 month contract with possible conversion to permfull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with expertise in .NET Core and React to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing...
Project Manager
Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our client's team in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.Key...
Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
.Net Core Developer – Gauteng Sandown
12 month contract with possible conversion to permfull time in office based in Sandton Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with expertise in .NET Core and React to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing...
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