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...

Location data sharing raises privacy risks

Your mobile browsers could be sharing your location data. To understand the extent of location tracking in mobile browsers, cybersecurity firm Surfshark has analysed 15 popular applications and discovered that more than half of them gather location data. Four of them...

It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely

NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....

SA risks losing top tech talent

With South Africa’s unemployment reaching 8,3-million people as of mid-2024, the loss of developer talent to international markets is more than a brain drain - it’s a serious threat to the country’s economic future, based on the insights provided by OfferZen’s 2024...

E-commerce spend surges ahead of Black Friday

Absa has noted a significant increase in the total value of e-commerce transactions over the past year, with total turnover increasing 25% year-on-year in the first quarter, 16% year-on-year in the second quarter and 19% year-on-year in the third quarter. The data...

AICE looks to explore AI value in emerging economies

The Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence Africa (AICE) is hosting its second AI For Leaders’ Summit in Kenya on 27 April for industry leaders to explore the growth and transformative value of AI technology in emerging economies. AICE’s mission is to champion...

Cybercrooks become more innovative

Emotet attackers have been exploring alternative ways to distribute malicious files since Microsoft announced it was blocking macros from Office. In the latest campaign, the attackers have adopted a new strategy of sending spam emails containing a malicious OneNote...

Crypto phishing surges 40%

Kaspersky’s anti-phishing systems have prevented 5-million cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks in 2022, an increase of 40% on the previous year. Conversely, there was a decrease in the detection of traditional financial threats such as banking and mobile financial...

SA tech startups get open invitation to Hong Kong

South Africa’s digital technology startups are being encouraged to grow in Hong Kong where a range of incubation, funding, and growth support programmes are in place to help innovators succeed, says Stephen Phillips, director-general of Investment Promotion at...

Innovators and ‘blue guardians’ needed for conservation

Do you have an innovative solution to protect and restore marine biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean region? If so, the “Great Blue Wall Challenge” would like to hear from you. The challenge is a global call for start-ups and social enterprises that are using...

Robots gear up to meet the press

ITU's upcoming AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on 7 July will feature the world’s first press conference with humanoid social robots when nine of the innovations and their creators will be open to questions from journalists. Over 40 specialised robots...

Worldwide IT spend continues downward trend

For the fifth consecutive month, IDC has lowered its 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending as technology investments continue to show the impact of a weakening economy, projecting overall growth this year in constant currency of 4,4% to $3,25-trillion. This is...

PC pain persists in first quarter

Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for the precipitous drop in shipments of traditional PCs during the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...

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The death of cloud limitations

The Cloud Services division of IT service management giant EOH has unveiled CloudBolt, an agnostic cloud solution that offers a single pane of glass through which cloud customers can govern the use, performance and delivery of all their cloud services, irrespective of...

Never check in to a flight again

Frequent flyers especially know the stress before departure: When does check-in open? What is my booking code? Will I get an aisle or window seat? Now AirlineCheckins.com - a product from the Lufthansa Innovation Hub - automatically checks travellers in for more than...

Helping African companies prepare for growth

Driven by significant growth in smartphone adoption, Africa is poised to become the skills pool for the world. Underpinned by innovation solutions derived from trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics, the continent has become an attractive...

HDS Wins VMware partner awards

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), has won two VMware Partner of the Year awards in the Innovation OEM Partner category for its exceptional efforts both globally and in EMEA at the VMware Partner Leadership Summit 2017....

Gauteng green shoots positive for SA

South Africa's national economy is under significant pressure, with the outlook for jobs and growth uncertain, but green shoots in the economic heartland of Gauteng show that a growth rate of close to 2% can be achieved over the next five years. Standard Bank's...

The rise of AI gives organisations competitive edge

While big data has been a popular buzzword among industry sectors over the past few years, adequately collecting and analysing customer information to gain key insights through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not something all organisations have managed to...

Innovation is the key to keep Africa moving forward

Africa month recently reminded us of just how far we've come as a continent. Sthe Shabangu, lead: public relations, public affairs and corporate citizenship at Samsung Africa, urges leaders and innovators not to forget what still needs to be done. In the wake of...

Business-class desktop storage from Netgear

Netgear is expanding its ReadyNAS 420 Series of network-attached storage (NAS) products with the addition of new 6- and 8-bay units designed to extend the performance and scalability of its current 2- and 4- bay configured units. The new 6-bay model (RN426) supports...

Comprehensive update with XenMobile 10.6

To help our customers further embrace the future of work, XenMobile 10.6 includes new features that deliver a virtual smartcard experience, enhanced security and calendar capabilities. New updated versions of Secure Hub and Secure Mail for both public app store and...

CQS Holdings to become CaseWare Africa

The acquisition of CQS Technology Holdings, which was announced at the end of 2015 by Adapt IT, will move into its final phase on 1 July, when the CQS name will be replaced by CaseWare Africa, a division of Adapt IT. Ross Hampton, MD of the division, and long standing...

React Developer

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a React Developer to join their dynamic team in a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for front-end development and be comfortable working with a variety of...

Flutter Mobile Application Developer – Kempton Park

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled Flutter Mobile Application Developer to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality mobile applications across both iOS and Android platforms using the...

Senior Python Tester – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our clients are on the hunt for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Tester with expertise in the Robot Framework to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining the flexibility of remote work with the...

React Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a React Developer to join their dynamic team in a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for front-end development and be comfortable working with a variety of...

Python Software Engineer

Calling all Python Software Engineers! Our clients who are a leading automotive company dedicated to revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and innovation are looking for a Python Software Engineer located in the Midrand/Menlyn region. Work in a...

Software Developer (Junior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a passionate Junior Software Developer to join their agile team of talented developers! In this role, you'll dive into all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from design and development to testing. You'll...

K2 Nintex/ C# Developer

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a talented K2 Nintex Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions using K2 and Nintex tools as part of a broader workflow automation strategy.This position is...

Python Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Calling all Python Software Engineers! Our clients who are a leading automotive company dedicated to revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and innovation are looking for a Python Software Engineer located in the Midrand/Menlyn region. Work in a...

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