Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

Aviation industry increases investment in cybersecurity

SITA's 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics and sustainable IT solutions to cope with growing digital threats and rising passenger numbers. Seventy-four percent of airlines and...

Vehicle market shows signs of recovery

The latest TransUnion South Africa Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) for Q4 2024 reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for the country’s automotive sector, with improving economic conditions encouraging consumer confidence while affordability challenges continue to shape...

IBM strengthens ties with Meta on AI innovation

Building on its collaboration with Meta on open innovation for AI, IBM plans to host Meta's Llama 2-chat 70 billion parameter model in the watsonx.ai studio - with early access now available to select clients and partners. The move strengthens the relationship between...

How these countries will dominate global roaming

Juniper Research predicts there will be over 1,5-billion inbound roaming connections in 2024, which are expected to rise to 2,4-billion by 2028. The new global report assesses the wholesale roaming landscape across 60 key countries, forecasting the market for five...

BPO market to be worth $525bn by 2030

The global business process outsourcing (BPO) market size is anticipated to reach $525,2-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 9,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Factors such as the increasing demand for outsourcing services...

Generative AI among top emerging risks for enterprises

The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. "Generative AI was the second most-frequently named risk in our second quarter...

Pig butchering scams are using AI tools

Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams, a subset of pig butchering (shā zhū pán) schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments. The latest report is "Sha Zhu Pan Scam Uses AI Chat Tool to Target iPhone and...

WhatsApp voice notes can put your company at risk

Using artificial intelligence tools to clone voices has introduced an entirely novel realm of risk for both companies and individuals. Generative AI (genAI) has become a catalyst for change, introducing new ways of doing business, managing data, gathering insights,...

Ransomware detections decline as volume, impact rise

The latest semiannual Global Threat Landscape Report shows that, in the first half of 2023, FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, a shift in Miter Att&ck...

US women on track for corporate leadership parity by 2030

S&A new S&P Global research report suggests women could achieve parity with men across senior leadership roles in the US between 2030 and 2037. The report, titled "Breaking Boundaries: Women Poised for Milestone Achievement in Parity Amidst Otherwise Bleak...

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Trends driving the 2018 HR agenda

The relationship between employees and employers is strained, writes Ronnie Toerien, HR strategy director at Oracle. People want to feel a sense of purpose and belonging at work, but many companies are still struggling to deliver. Instead, they cling to the illusion...

Securing the healthcare sector’s digital lifeline

VMware EMEA's Ian Jansen van Rensburg discusses the issues around security in the healthcare sector. While it's hard to think of an element of healthcare that couldn't be transformed by better access to data, the security breaches plaguing the sector threaten to...

Back to school with ADATA flash drives

ADATA Technology has launched the UV230 and UV330 USB Flash drives. The UV230 works in USB 2.0 and is offered in up to 64GB, while the UV330 operates in much faster USB 3.1 and ships in up to 128GB. The UV230 and UV330 are capless, with extended USB connectors that...

LG creates AI brand

LG Electronics has created the ThinQ brand to identify all of its 2018 home appliances, consumer electronics and services that utilise artificial intelligence. LG ThinQ products and services will all have the ability to employ deep learning and communicate with one...

Veeam updates availability solution

Veeam Software has announced the immediate availability of Veeam Availability Suite (VAS) 9.5 Update 3 (U3), to extend data management and ensure Availability for all workloads - virtual, physical, and cloud - centrally managed via a single Veeam "pane of glass". With...

Easy, secure digital payment

Gemalto has announced that its Trusted Service Hub (TSH) can now offer a single gateway enabling issuers to connect to the Mastercard and Visa tokenisation services, simplifying the way financial institutions can launch mobile payment services. Banks and other issuers...

Retailers turn to smarter stores

As the holiday shopping rush gets into full swing, South African retailers are increasingly looking to technology that they can use to improve their operations, better understand and engage with their customers - using both off- and online channels - and set...

Digital can transform global education

From South Africa to South America, education is in a critical state of flux. Young learners are failing to emerge from their traditional schooling with the skills needed for a digitally driven world of work, and tertiary institutions are battling to stay relevant...

The sharing economy in hospitality

Remy Rein, senior lecturer at Ecole hôteliere de Lausanne (EHL), examines the opportunities for hoteliers. Attend a hotel conference these days and the issue of the sharing economy is likely to raise its head, in particular competition from short-term rental services...

Far-reaching implications of the Uber breach

Global transportation technology company Uber Technologies has admitted it suffered a breach that saw hackers stealing the personal information of approximately 57-million customers and drivers. By Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of MyCybercare So how did it happen? It was...

Product Business Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Product Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Gather and interpret...

Solar PV Project Manager – Gauteng Kempton Park

Mechanical / Electrical Degree requiredMinimum 10 years of previous PV Solar project experience Desired Skills: Solar Project Management PV Engineering About The Employer: Our Client is a Multinational Electro-Mechanical Contracting Company Learn more/Apply for this...

Product Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Product Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Gather and interpret...

Junior Full Stack Developer (Remote) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT: Our client is redefining digital identity solutions with their cutting-edge, cloud-based biometric platform. This platform enables seamless customer onboarding, authentication, and monitoring like never before. They are seeking a passionate and...

Delphi Developer

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Delphi Developer to join their team within the FinTech industry in Cape Town, WC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Delphi programming and a passion for creating efficient, user-friendly software...

Junior Full Stack Developer (Remote) (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT: Our client is redefining digital identity solutions with their cutting-edge, cloud-based biometric platform. This platform enables seamless customer onboarding, authentication, and monitoring like never before. They are seeking a passionate and...

Delphi Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Delphi Developer to join their team within the FinTech industry in Cape Town, WC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Delphi programming and a passion for creating efficient, user-friendly software...

Azure Data Engineer wit Power BI at In4 Group

Role Profile: Azure Data Engineer with PowerBiPosition SummaryThe Data Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and data infrastructure. This role involves overseeing a team of data engineers, ensuring high-quality...

Business Analyst/Underwriter

Titans in the management consulting industry, seeking a Business Analyst with an underwriting understanding to service the FS industry. Experience Requirements: Have 5 years or more relevant experience as a Business Analyst or other professional in the insurance...

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