Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

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...

Data centres invest in diverse energy sources

The unprecedented growth in AI has seen power demand for data centres skyrocket. Data centre hyperscalers want new grid capacity added using electricity generation methods that align with their ambitious sustainability goals, writes Eve Pope, technology analyst at...

Quantum developments raise privacy, security concerns

Microsoft's recent announcement of the Majorana 1 quantum chip marks a significant milestone in the evolution of quantum computing, bringing us closer to realising quantum computers capable of performing complex computations at unprecedented speeds. While this...

Hubble sees evaporating planet getting the hiccups

A young planet whirling around a petulant red dwarf star is changing in unpredictable ways orbit-by-orbit. It is so close to its parent star that it experiences a consistent, torrential blast of energy, which evaporates its hydrogen atmosphere – causing it to puff off...

PMI sees July decline

After what looks to have been a decent second quarter, at least in terms of quarterly growth momentum, the manufacturing sector had a setback at the start of the third quarter. This is the message from the latest seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index...

Conversational AI capabilities drive contact centre market

Worldwide contact centre (CC) and CC conversational AI and virtual assistant end user spending is projected to total $18,6-billion in 2023, an increase of 16,2% from 2022, says Gartner. "Near-term investment growth rates for CC and CC conversational AI and virtual...

Global fintech funding falls … but it’s not all bad news

The first six months of 2023 have proven difficult for the global fintech market with both total funding and the number of deals dropping - from $63,2-billion across 2 885 deals in H2 2022 to $52,4-billion across 2 153 deals in the first half of 2023, according to...

The dangers of collaboration tools exposed

South African businesses are failing to provide dedicated training on collaboration tools even though almost all of them (93%) have experienced a threat via their chosen tools, according to new research from Mimecast exploring the state of the collaboration tools...

These are the drivers for CDP adoption

A new Juniper Research study has identified the two leading markets driving customer data platform (CDP) adoption this year: retail and digital media enterprises. Together, they will account for $1,5-billion of global spend in 2023; exceeding 70% of the global market...

FNB customers continue to embrace PayShap

FNB customers continue to embrace PayShap, a realtime payment solution that facilitates payments of up to R3 000, for low-value payments with 62% of all PayShap payments made by them under R500 - and of these, 27% are below R100, making them completely free. "Even...

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How commercial printers hamstrung over new kit

Some commercial printers who invest in new production equipment don't necessarily get the returns they should reasonably expect, says CHARL VOGEL, head of Commercial and Industrial print at Ricoh SA, but the reason is a complex layering of factors that accumulate...

CA delivers intelligence across its portfolio

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Embracing integrated HR systems

Digital transformation is impacting on businesses across industry sectors. But despite the push towards a more connected environment, traditional human resources (HR) solutions need some catching up to do. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, looks at the benefits...

Kaspersky Lab presents online security training

Kaspersky Lab research shows that 44% of businesses in South Africa admit that they don't know enough about the IT security threats targeting them, and it comes as no surprise that they are concerned about becoming cyberattack victims as a result. To help IT teams...

Bad patch management keeps old exploits in vogue

As much as cybercriminals continue to continue to refine and expand their ways of attacking data and devices, they are also digging into their bags of tried and trusted tricks. Richard Broeke, an IT security specialist and GM at leading managed IT security provider,...

Free out of warranty assessments available

PartServe is offering free out of warranty assessments for all brands of printers, laptops, PCs and tablets. In addition, PartServe is offering a free R50 Woolworths voucher to customers who spend more than R1000 on out of warranty repairs until the end of November....

What you need to know about Black Friday

Wondering what the Black Friday fuss is all about? Suffering from a bad case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) on one of the best retail sales of the year? Black Friday is fast becoming an important date on the online shopping calendar in South Africa, and Tshipi...

Smoke CI pioneers realtime customer intelligence

Smoke Customer Intelligence, the leading provider of customer experience management software, has partnered with AIGS and Yellowfin BI to overlay its customer feedback surveys with hard customer intelligence (CI), taking customer experience to the next level of...

Smart Hospitality puts millennials in control

Millennials are upwardly mobile, they are wired into the world around them with the newest technology, they expect connectivity options to cater to their every need and they demand control of every aspect of their lives. Millennials, also known as Generation Y, enjoy...

Why you need personal cyber insurance

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Senior Cloud Engineer

Hire Resolve's client, an established media company, is looking for a talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Cape Town. You'll work extensively within the Google Cloud Environment, wielding tools such as BigQuery, Dataproc, and Vertex AI to...

Data Engineer

DescriptionThe Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with SAS, SQL and Oracle, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and...

Senior System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SKA Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the SKA Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and skills across multiple domains,...

Senior Cloud Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client, an established media company, is looking for a talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Cape Town. You'll work extensively within the Google Cloud Environment, wielding tools such as BigQuery, Dataproc, and Vertex AI to...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

DescriptionThe Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with SAS, SQL and Oracle, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and...

Cloud Engineer at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: Cloud Engineer ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Cloud Engineers for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant OEM qualificationsExperience required: Cloud engineers...

Business Analyst

We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross- functional team. What you'll do:Consult stakeholders, to...

SAP HCM Consultant (BIB)

Are you fluent in SAP HCM with expert knowledge of BIB? Join us to harness your technical skills, drive SAP HCM transformation, and design flawless HR integrations. We're looking for a Consultant who knows the ins and outs of BIB, with the enthusiasm to make our HR...

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