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...

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...

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...

IT security spend in MEA to grow 7,9%

Spending on security solutions and services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) (including Israel) will increase 7,9% year on year in 2023 to reach $6,2-billion, according to the latest Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...

Internet access must become a basic human right

People around the globe are so dependent on the Internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals. Particularly in developing countries,...

ITU finalises report on preparatory studies for WRC-23

ITU Member States have approved a major report on the technical, operational, and regulatory materials for the preparation of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). The report summarises and analyses the results of extensive technical studies conducted...

Over 20% of META employees would click on a malicious link

In 2022, Kaspersky blocked 507-million user attempts to follow malicious phishing links and, during testing carried out among employees in the META region, found that employees most often fell victim to scam emails with claimed corporate announcements about the dress...

Strong growth forecast for transport management systems

Berg Insight estimates that The value of the European transport management system (TMS) market reached around € 1,1-billion in 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,4%, and is forecast to reach € 1,8-billion in 2027. This is according to new...

Most businesses challenged by execution of essential security operations

Globally, 93% of organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks such as threat hunting challenging, according to Sophos’ new report “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders”. These challenges also...

Companies limit protection with nominal information security literacy

Typically, the process of employees’ education in information security-related issues is limited to the examination of some manuals and, says new research from SearchInform, only 12% of organisations conduct special webinars - and only 16% of businesses implement...

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Agile Africa celebrates 5 years

Agile Africa, South Africa's top Agile conference will take place from 21 - 22 August 2017, celebrating its fifth meeting of Agile minds. This year's Agile Africa conference will bring a diversity of local and international speakers, offering delegates opportunities...

BT moves application performance management to the cloud

BT has announced the launch of "BT Connect Intelligence InfoVista-as-a-Service", a new application performance management solution delivered from the cloud. The new solution adds a scalable "as-a-service" flexible pricing model to BT's applications performance...

Mwabu sets up hub in SA

Mwabu has made a notable investment in the South African market, through the establishment of its local hub which will open in Johannesburg. In the last four months alone, Mwabu has grown its presence in the country from one to seven local employees. With a mandate to...

Intact Software Distribution expands into Africa

IT security software distributor, Intact Software Distribution, has opened a local office in Nairobi, Kenya, to better service its growing African reseller base. Intact Nairobi will provide its full range of security software solutions, as well as its service...

Data analytics key for public sector

Data analytics is a quick, fool-proof way to improve service delivery and uncover new revenue streams in the public sector, writes Kroshlen Moodley, GM: public sector and utilities at SAS. It's time to be frank: If the public sector truly wants to improve service...

Nigerian-phishing scammers are after IP and network plans

Attackers behind a recent surge in phishing and payment-interception attacks on industrial companies are also stealing victims' project and operational plans, as well as diagrams of electrical and information networks, according to a report by Kaspersky Lab's...

Altron appoints executive committee members

Allied Electronics has appointed Collin Govender and Zipporah Maubane as group executive: shared services and group executive: marketing, PR and corporate communications, respectively. Both individuals have proven track records within their respective areas of...

Vox launches IT in a box for SMEs

Integrated ICT and telecommunications company Vox has launched IT in a Box, comprising workstation maintenance and support services specifically designed for SMEs. ¨Instead of overwhelming SMEs with multiple options, we focused on three key pillars namely...

Hyper-efficient DDoS variant uses fewer infected hosts

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continue to morph and bend into new, dangerous shapes. While reflection and amplification techniques have come to characterise a large number of complex, multi-vector DDoS attacks, Arbor Network's territory manager for...

Smart factories unlock global opportunities

As the likes of advanced robotics, machine learning, 3D printing, connected sensors and augmented reality transform the traditional manufacturing industry, some tantalising new opportunities emerge for local manufacturers, writes Dereshin Pillay, head of manufacturing...

2nd Line Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant IT Support company in Cape Town is in search of an ambitious and proficient 2nd Line Systems Engineer to become a part of its team. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience as a 2nd Line Systems Engineer, emphasizing expertise in...

Senior Python Tester

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

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...

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