‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Data centre gains importance in an AI world

Kathy Gibson reports – The world we are in relies on data, and everything we do creates data in one form or another. This is the word from Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, who says this is driving the need and growth for data...

Better collaboration could boost risk detection levels

Banks and online retailers can significantly improve their ability to capture hard-to-detect high-risk fraudulent transactions through combining shared fraud intelligence into their risk assessments, according to the latest Global State of Fraud Report from LexisNexis...

Cybercriminals getting more creative with phishing attacks

More and more IT- and online services-related email subjects are being utilised as phishing strategies by cybercriminal, according to KnowBe4’s latest quarterly global phishing report. The results of the Q1 2023 report include the top email subjects clicked on in...

AI predictions may give time to prepare for solar storms

Like a tornado siren for life-threatening storms in America’s heartland, a new computer model that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and NASA satellite data could sound the alarm for dangerous space weather. The model uses AI to analyse spacecraft measurements of...

Smart packaging market will soar in the next decade

The role of packaging has evolved over time - from simply protecting and identifying a product, to driving sales via enticing graphics – and smart packaging is the latest iteration of this, utilising technology including sensors, indicators, and wireless communication...

Retailers need to look after existing customers

Salesforce’s Shopping Index data shows the first quarter of 2023 was a mixed bag for digital commerce with consumer loyalty shifting as prices rose and shoppers chose brands based on product pricing and the value of promotions rather than product availability and...

Smart homes in Europe and North America on upward curve

The number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 120,5-million in 2022, according to new research from Berg Insight. North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 39,2% of all households in the region had at least one smart home product...

Marketing contingency plans are more important than ever

Eighty-one percent of marketing leaders have established a contingency plan to respond to disruptions, but only 21% follow these plans as marketers weather the storm of continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty. This is according to a Gartner survey of nearly...

The state of Kubernetes security in 2023

Despite Kubernetes still being a relatively young technology, adoption rates have soared over the past several years as the container orchestration platform has become the cornerstone for many digital transformation initiatives. Even as organisations settle in with...

AI now driving the development of autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are moving from virtual tests to early development phases worldwide in commercial spaces like ride-hail services, freight logistics, and mobile retail, says GlobalData, and both consumer and commercial vehicles are leveraging realtime data to...

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Gemato offers biometrics, machine learning

Gemalto is launching the Gemalto Assurance Hub, a new approach to fraud prevention in online banking. Powered by machine learning, it analyses the profile and the behavior of customers in real time. The platform only activates additional authentication measures when...

WebAfrica launches LTE at Home

Webafrica has launched its new LTE at Home internet access service. "LTE at Home is all about hassle-free affordable high speed internet. It's a router and a SIM card. No network cables, no phone lines. We send you a router, you plug it in, insert the SIM card and off...

Procurement vetting pitfalls to avoid

Mistakes in business come with the territory but those made in procurement ought to be considered among the most detrimental to the success of an operation. Common procurement related risks include supplier issues such as delivery delays, increases in demand, quality...

Sage launches payroll, invoicing in Nigeria

Sage One Payroll and Sage One Invoicing are available in Nigeria. Sage One Payroll seamlessly integrates with Sage One Accounting, offering a complete business solution for start-up and small businesses. Sage One Invoicing is an entry-level version of Sage One...

Shadow IT: cause for concern or business enabler?

Shadow IT is not a new concept. It emerged as a result of employee frustration from IT departments' often rigid rules and inflexible standards. These issues impacted IT's speed to deliver services and meet employee requirements. Unfortunately, while Shadow IT may...

HP debuts pocket-sized printer

HP has launched the HP Sprocket Photo Printer, a pocket-size printer that allows users to print photos from a smartphone or tablet just about anywhere. HP Sprocket is available at a recommended retail price of R1 999.00. "HP Sprocket is portable and small enough to...

Rise of the machines

Vian Chinner, CEO of Xineoh,, discusses how AI is changing the world as we know it. Imagine a world ruled by robots, where artificial intelligence is used to wield commercial influence and drive our daily decisions. Imagine if your every move was predictable, your...

Technology can increase profitability for law firms

According to a national survey of law firms and legal professionals by LexisNexis and the Law Society of South Africa, around 92% of respondents believe that improved use of technology is a priority for the growth of their businesses. Two technologies, in particular,...

Kenya anticipates strong growth ahead of election

As Kenya prepares for its general elections in August, the government has outlined its fiscal strategy with further growth expected in the economy and several changes to tax laws established to support budgetary considerations. Africa-focused Human Capital Management...

InfiNet Wireless launches beamforming base station sector

InfiNet Wireless has introduced the new R5000-Qmxb base station sector to its InfiMAN 2x2 point-to-multipoint family of solutions. With an integrated beamforming antenna to focus the antenna radiation pattern, the R5000-Qmxb allows for superior interference immunity...

Business Intelligence Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve is looking for a talented Business Intelligence Analyst to be part of our esteemed client's team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills to transform data into actionable insights that will help drive business decisions....

PowerBi Developer

PowerBI Developer - 3 Month Contract Minimum Requirements:Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.Experience: Proven experience as a Power BI Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of...

Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1013)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...

IT Security Engineer – Network Security Engineer at Ntice Search

Are you a skilled IT Security Engineer / Network Security Engineer with a passion for safeguarding critical infrastructure? Join a leading manufacturing company in the Durban area and play a key role in securing theiroperations from emerging cyber threats. This is an...

2nd Line Server Support Engineer

Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer. Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineers Provide...

PowerBi Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

PowerBI Developer - 3 Month Contract Minimum Requirements:Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.Experience: Proven experience as a Power BI Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of...

2nd Line Server Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer. Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineers Provide...

QA Tester

Hire Resolve's client, an e-Certification provider, is looking for a QA Tester to join their dynamic team. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of software products, working alongside developers, product managers, and...

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