AI generates fear – but CEOs are doing it anyway
A new survey has uncovered a paradox among CEOs: while four in five recognise AI’s potential benefits and plan to integrate it into their operations, many fear it. A massive 74% of respondents are worried that gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the...
Legal sector urged to focus on AI
According to the International Bar Association's (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term. However, research undertaken by the FLSC reveals that...
IaaS cloud networking starting to gain in importance
The importance of networking to and within cloud environments has grown significantly for enterprise customers as more and more applications, workloads, and data are moved to the cloud, with IDC estimating that worldwide revenue for public cloud-based infrastructure...
Curro about to set local robotics on fire
Curro Durbanville High School will help ignite National Science Week when it hosts the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Western Cape Regional competition next weekend (Saturday 5 August). Teams of learners from different schools across the province are set to take part in...
Ransomware attacks on the increase in SA
While the beginning of 2023 saw a decline in the number of ransomware attacks in Q2, some regions saw an upward trend - with South Africa experiencing a 10% increase in attempts on individual and corporate users, according to Kaspersky Security Network data....
Vodacom hits back at battery thieves
Battery theft has become a top concern among mobile network operators given that their ability to deliver on their uptime customer promises depends on back-up power supply that batteries provide during power outages at mobile base stations. However, network providers...
Popular iWeek conference back next year
For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit - and by popular demand! - the South African Internet industry's iWeek conference is back. Hosted by the ZA Network Operators Group (ZANOG) and Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA), the event will be...
Resilience of SA businesses comes to the fore
The latest Experian Business Debt Index (BDI) indicates that South African businesses are not only coming to terms with load shedding and other adverse economic conditions but are, in fact, stoically battling through them and showing growth. The BDI, which reflects...
Slight relief for take-home pay in June
Despite the tough economic conditions, the average nominal take-home pay, tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), showed a marginal uptick in June, adding to the stabilisation observed over the past three months. "The average nominal take-home pay...
SA’s financial sector suffers highest losses from data breaches
IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the average data breach cost for South African organizations reached R49,45-million in 2023 - an all-time high for the report. This represents an 8% increase over the last three years and a 73%...
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Lessons from the equal pay journey
Companies in South Africa must meet their legal obligation to ensure that their employees are paid fairly, or prepare themselves for the consequences. This is the advice offered by Arlene Leggat, a Director at the South African Payroll Association (SAPA), who adds:...
Reaching high-end resellers crucial to success in Africa
Today, Africa is teeming with investment opportunities and business growth, and even during this time of global economic uncertainty, it remains a thriving and growing economy -- and a region that CEOs simply cannot afford to ignore. Louise Robinson, MD of CG...
Intact, F-Secure plug security hole in connected homes
Intact Software Distribution has won South African distribution rights to F-Secure SENSE, the one device that secures every internet-connected thing in consumers' homes. SENSE combines a secure Wi-Fi router with an advanced security application and cloud protection to...
Who would manage an open access wireless network?
An open access wholesale-only wireless (3G and 4G/LTE) network (OAWN) can, within just a few years, connect the 40% of people in South Africa who still do not have Internet access. This can provide an exponential boost to South Africa's ailing economy. But what will...
With video surveillance you get what you pay for
When considering a new video surveillance system, it makes sense for companies to get a few quotes from vendors to compare prices. However, what should companies choose, when presented with two different quotes? By Mark Chertkow, MD of Graphic image Technologies...
Do you need up-to-date data protection?
Data is an organisation's most critical, strategic and competitive asset. In order for businesses to remain successful, in it imperative that they protect their data. However, thanks to the proliferation of data-generating devices and technologies such as...
New Veeam availability console launches
Veeam Software has announced the immediate availability of the new Veeam Availability Console, a free management console for service providers delivering Veeam-powered services, such as Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a service (DRaaS), to more...
NordVPN debuts proxy extension for Firefox
As VPNs are growing in popularity, many providers are launching user-friendly features and extensions to make more tools accessible to anyone willing to protect their online privacy. NordVPN has just launched another digital security tool: a proxy extension for...
How to improve plant floor productivity
In manufacturing, accurate and comprehensive real-time information about plant floor operations is essential to making informed decisions that drive productivity. What could be more crucial than the equipment itself? Downtime, which is detrimental to any business, is...
Demand for African VSAT networks grows
Global satellite operator Telesat has announced a significant expansion in its relationship with Sat Space Africa, a fast-growing IP connectivity company with a large footprint across the continent, contracting for additional Ku-band capacity on Telesat's Telstar 12...
Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
In this role, you will leverage your extensive Java experience to design, develop, and implement complex backend services. You will help build out our backend technology stack with a focus on AWS cloud solutions and micro services. Key Requirements Computer Science/...
Network Engineer at Tipp Focus
Job Opportunity: Network Engineer - Telecoms ?? Location: Cape TownWe're looking for skilled Network Engineers for multiple levels: Junior: 2-5 years' experienceIntermediate: 5-8 years' experienceSenior: 8-10 years' experiencePrincipal: 10+ years'...
Front End Developer/Designer
Hire Resolve's client, a software company, is seeking a Front End Developer/Designer to join their team based in Johannesburg. In this role, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to design and develop user-friendly web applications that provide...
Network Engineer at Tipp Focus – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Opportunity: Network Engineer - Telecoms ?? Location: Cape TownWe're looking for skilled Network Engineers for multiple levels: Junior: 2-5 years' experienceIntermediate: 5-8 years' experienceSenior: 8-10 years' experiencePrincipal: 10+ years'...
Front End Developer/Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's client, a software company, is seeking a Front End Developer/Designer to join their team based in Johannesburg. In this role, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to design and develop user-friendly web applications that provide...
Business Analyst
Purpose of the jobTo help the business implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by defining the requirements of a project from stakeholders. (Review, assessment, and development) of business processes. Provide business analysis and support of API's and...
Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Roodepoort
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Technical Support (German & Spanish & French) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...
Full Stack Developer
Back and Front End developmentAssist with various development projectsMinimum Requirements:Matric and a relevant Tertiary qualification5+ years relevant experienceSkilled in Kubernetes, Docker, C#,Mobile App development, Postgres and CSSJava script knowledge Desired...
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