Mobile Web traffic hits new high
After peaking at nearly 60% in mid-2022, mobile web traffic took a downturn throughout 2023, slipping to 53%, a level last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, things changed last year, with more people than ever using mobile devices to browse the web....
Your vehicle is more likely to be hijacked than stolen
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for July to December 2024 reveal that nationally, hijackings comprise 56% of all vehicle crime incidents, while theft accounts for 44%. However, hijacking becomes more pronounced when evaluating business-owned vehicles and specific...
Marketing leaders shift to genAI
Sixty-three percent of marketing leaders are planning to invest in generative AI in the next 24 months according to a survey from Gartner. Slightly more than half of respondents (56%) see greater reward than risk in generative AI. A Gartner survey of 405 marketing...
SABS warns about self-appointed regulators, watchdogs
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has noticed an increasing trend of some associations and industry bodies trying to derail the credibility of the SABS and creating confusion by publishing misleading information about their authority to regulate or govern...
IBM, VMware collaborate to modernise workloads
Enterprises have embraced hybrid cloud to deliver agility and drive their digital transformation. This requires enterprises to be able to run workloads and applications across more than one environment, and often multiple clouds. Yet at the same time, many...
Online privacy, cybersecurity awareness on a decline
The world's online privacy and cybersecurity awareness is declining, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 25 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally performed best in recognizing various online risks and how to avoid them...
Threat actors get creative, HP study finds
Threat actors are chaining different combinations of attacks together like Lego bricks to sneak past detection tools, according to HP's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from millions of endpoints running HP Wolf Security, researchers...
Trend Micro, Interpol take down phishing platform
Trend Micro's close cooperation with global law enforcement authorities has led to another major win after the dismantling of a prolific phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) operation. Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Middle East and Africa at Trend comments: "Trend...
Surge in global cyberattacks
There has been a 8% surge in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter of 2023, the most significant increase in two years, highlighting how attackers have cunningly combined next-gen AI technologies with long-established tools like USB devices to conduct...
These are the top email scams to be wary of
Kaspersky experts have outlined the top four email scam themes and tactics currently prevalent in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region (META). These scams highlight different social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals, however the objective remains...
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Paid internships key to job creation
South Africa's youth have a lot to celebrate following the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) and Budget Speech. In his maiden SONA, President Cyril Ramaphosa repeatedly emphasised that job creation would be at the centre of the 2018 national agenda. Minister...
5G, the Winter Olympics and your venue
The use of the world's first 5G network at the 2018 Winter Olympics generated excitement amongst those in the industry - and it's easy to see why, writes Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager for HPE Aruba. As a user, our expectations for instant, seamless...
Acting group CFO for Altron
Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron) today announced that it has appointed Tim Jacobs as its acting group CFO with effect from 1 March 2018. Altron Group Chief Executive Mteto Nyati says: "Our search for a permanent Group CFO is underway and I wish to...
Fujitsu offers SAP/HANA conversions
Fujitsu has launched of the SAP S/4HANA Conversion Service, which offers support for migration from existing SAP ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA, SAP's next-generation ERP system. Targeting customers migrating from an existing SAP ERP system to SAP S/4HANA, this service...
Volvo Cars launches start-up investment fund
Volvo Cars has launched a new investment fund aimed at investing in high potential technology start-ups around the globe. The aim of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund is to invest in strategic technology trends that are transforming the industry, such as artificial...
Entries for African innovation prize open
The call for applications for the 8th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East has opened, and will run through 31 May 2018. It can be found under the "Orange Social Venture Prize" section on the http://EntrepreneurClub.orange.com/en site. The prize,...
Mara to launch Android smartphone
In partnership with Google, Mara is set to release the Mara X for the African market in the second quarter of 2018. The Mara X smartphone will be launched as part of Google's Android One portfolio. It will run the latest operating system, Android 8.0 Oreo; will get...
MTN, Ericsson empower African youth
MTN and Ericsson, in collaboration with the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), have announced the successful graduation of 80 youth peacemakers at Hope North in Northern Uganda. Ericsson has been working with WPDI since 2014 to help youths affected by...
New Lexmark PM for DCC
Kallie Douglas has been appointed the new product manager for Lexmark at Drive Control Corporation (DCC). He will be responsible for Lexmark's hardware and consumables business to the South African channel. Douglas comes with a wealth of channel experience and hopes...
Anti-plagiarism software enhances academic integrity
Technology has taken the blame for much online plagiarism, but institutions find that it also engages students meaningfully with lecturers, fellow students and resources, improving and deepening learning. Although accused of making cheating easier, it also enhances...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Centurion
The position will also provide input into Landbank's planning cycles by guiding and influencing key technology decisions to support divisional strategies. As a senior member of the Information Technology team, the Head of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible...
IT Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a background in e-learning or education to join their dynamic team in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing IT projects, implementing IT tools...
Application Developer
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and coding of business applications, including modifications to complex websites, web-based business applications, and mobile apps. You will focus on code optimization and management, as well as code...
BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Software Engineer (Focus: Java) Expert 0170
Software Engineer (Focus: Java) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Java Unit Testing- Using Public Cloud Services- Restful services- CI/CD - Building CLI Tools- Restful services- CI/CD - Strong Debugging skills- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile...
SQL Database Administrator
Hire Resolve's Client are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess strong T-SQL or PL/SQL skills, detailed knowledge of Integration and Reporting Services (MS-SQL), and an in-depth understanding of database...
Application Developer – Gauteng Midrand
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and coding of business applications, including modifications to complex websites, web-based business applications, and mobile apps. You will focus on code optimization and management, as well as code...
BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Software Engineer (Focus: Java) Expert 0170 – Gauteng Pretoria
Software Engineer (Focus: Java) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Java Unit Testing- Using Public Cloud Services- Restful services- CI/CD - Building CLI Tools- Restful services- CI/CD - Strong Debugging skills- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile...
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