AI platforms lean towards region-specific infrastructure

By 2027, 35% of countries will be locked into region-specific AI platforms using proprietary contextual data, according to Gartner, which also predicts that platform lock-in will rise from 5% to 35% by 2027. “Countries with digital sovereignty goals are increasing...

Another positive year expected for salaries in 2026

Supported by positive economic developments, record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation, real salary increases are expected this year, according to an analysis by PayInc. The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately...

Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point

Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...

The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach

Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

PC sales through distribution return to growth

Distributor revenue remained flat year over year at $19,5-billion in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). As expected, Network Infrastructure sales saw a double-digit...

Duxbury reaches 40-year milestone

Duxbury Networking celebrates its 40th birthday tomorrow (26 July 2024). The distributor, founded by CEO Graham Duxbury, a motor racing Hall of Fame inductee, has seen a number of changes and challenges over four decades in the IT industry. "This milestone wouldn't be...

Jury is out on whether repentant hackers should be rewarded

New research from cybersecurity firm Naoris Protocol reveals many people believe black hat hackers - criminals who break into computer networks with malicious intent - should be paid a percentage of the funds they steal and face no prosecution if they return the...

Cyber immunity a key IT security theme in 2023

Threat landscape insights and predictions for 2023 show that the META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity. Today's hyper-connected world requires to reconsider the way we approach cybersecurity. This is why Kaspersky has spent several...

ChatGPT could be a serious cybersecurity threat

Microsoft is reportedly investing $10 billion in OpenAI, the owner of the somewhat controversial large language model chatbot ChatGPT. It uses a deep learning technique to generate text and conversations often indistinguishable from those created by actual humans....

IT services providers wise to include ESG opportunities

IT services providers that are expanding their portfolios to target environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are making a wise move as many enterprises require assistance developing and implementing ESG-related initiatives. GlobalData notes that these...

Long-lost lizard discovered in the Western Cape

The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and collaborators from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Bayworld Museum rediscovered the rare Orange Sandveld Lizard (Nucras aurantiaca) during surveys in December 2022. The lizard has only been recorded...

Rise in inactive BTC as market stagnates

Bitcoin hodlers are becoming increasingly popular, with investors looking to hold on to their BTC longer. BTC hodlers are optimistic about the future of bitcoin and its ability to increase in value over time. The total amount of inactive bitcoin (BTC) for at least six...

North America switches to smart electricity meters

A new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that the penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached 74% in 2021. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.,8%...

Climate change an existential risk as multiple crises pile up

Kathy Gibson reports - Multiple crises are facing people and businesses as we go into 2023, topped by energy, food and the cost of living. These are the top risks for 2023 identified by the World Economic Forum's latest Global Risks Report, with the cost of living...

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Rubrik’s remote cloud backup launched in SA

Networks Unlimited has announced the availability of Rubrik Edge. Edge is an evolution of Rubrik's award-winning cloud-based data management platform - so remote offices can easily backup data locally, replicating it to central servers and archiving it securely to the...

Xpress, TerraPay partner on African transfers

Xpress Money has partnered with mobile payments switch TerraPay to enable real-time international money transfers to mobile wallets in Africa. Powered by TerraPay's global clearing and settlement service for mobile wallets, the partnership will make it faster and...

Microsoft’s data centres to boost SA cloud adoption

Microsoft's announcement that it plans to build hyperscale data centres in Cape Town and Johannesburg to deliver a range of cloud services, is set to give a massive boost to enterprise adoption of infrastructure-as-a-service, software-as-a-service and other cloud...

Availability to accelerate for rest of 2017

Nes that Microsoft will bring two Azure servers online in South Africa next year has caused a buzz of excitement in the local market. Veeam Software believes that this will significantly impact availability strategies across the continent. "Amidst organisations...

Fulcrum to upgrade broker system

Local specialists in bespoke lending, investment and management services for the insurance industry, the Fulcrum Group, have partnered with international digital technology house Markit Systems, for strategic upgrades and enhancements to the Fulcrum Flexi...

Reduce your risk of identity theft

More than 15-million people are victims of identity theft annually, many of whom fall into the less tech savvy 50 and over age group. Moreover, identity theft is very hard to prevent because so much of our personal data resides outside of our control. Robert Brown,...

More about the DBE’s hacking incident

The Department of Basic Education's website was recently hacked by the Islamic State, posting gory pictures and a message about the US Government. Following this incident, Bryan Hamman, territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Arbor Networks, has compiled a few...

The opportunity for Microsoft’s African data centres

Chris Hathaway, founder and director of Soarsoft International, explores the opportunities and implications of local data centre availability for African enterprises already using Office 365 and Azure. Microsoft's May 2017 announcement detailing their plans for new...

ESET South Africa awards top partners

ESET South Africa recently hosted its annual partner awards, recognising partners for their innovation and leadership, as well as their commitment, to growing their business and the ESET brand in South Africa. The ESET partner program offers industry-leading security...

Cloud value proposition reaches critical mass

A number of recent developments in the broader information and communication technology (ICT) sector have converged, signifying a massive step change for cloud computing in the country. Of great importance, has been the aggressive expansion of terrestrial fibre...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Business Analyst at a SaaS at Square 1 Recruitment

A fast growing SaaS business that focuses on Environmental , Social and Governance (ESG) is looking for a strong and ambitious business analyst to join their team. The role will blend the functions of data engineer, data analyst and business analyst. If you have a...

Senior Developer

Are you a seasoned Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...

Senior Java Developer – R720K – R600K

Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join their client's team. This is a full-time position offering a salary of R720K - R600K per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.The Senior Java Developer will...

Business Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Investment space. Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME bucketAnalysing...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Are you a seasoned Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...

Senior Java Developer – R720K – R600K – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join their client's team. This is a full-time position offering a salary of R720K - R600K per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.The Senior Java Developer will...

Project Manager

Hire Resolve is excited to announce an opening for a Project Manager position on behalf of our esteemed client in the tech industry. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses a proven track record in...

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