Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Regional IT spend could break the $100bn barrier
Overall spending on information and communications technology (ICT) across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) will top $233,8-billion this year, an increase of 3,9% over 2022. That's according to the latest predictions presented today by International Data...
Healthy growth forecast for WLAN market
The Wireless LAN (WLAN) market is expected to grow another 12% year-over-year in 2023 after hitting a record high of $9-billion in 2022, according to Dell'Oro Group. The industry was plagued by supply constraints in 2022 and manufacturers' backlogs ballooned to record...
Customer service reps avoid new technologies
Forty-five percent of customer service reps (CSRs) avoid adopting new technologies by relying on legacy systems and tools, according to Gartner. A Gartner online survey of 888 CSRs and support specialists from August 2022 revealed access to legacy systems is the main...
Check Point identifies two malicious code packages
Check Point Research (CPR) says it has prevented two recent code package attacks - Python-drgn and Bloxflip - in third-party repositories like PyPi. Code package supply chain attacks involve publishing malicious packages or injecting malicious code into legitimate...
UK regulation plans indicate crypto is becoming mainstream
The UK'S plans to "robustly" regulate the cryptocurrency industry must be championed and highlights that "digital is the future of finance", according to the CEO of deVere Group, Nigel Green. This comes as the UK government plans to bring the cryptocurrency sector...
China’s stricter clean heating policies may have saved thousands
A new study has revealed that China's stricter clean heating policies have improved air quality in northern China - particularly in Beijing and surrounding cities - potentially resulting in over 23 000 fewer premature deaths in 2021 than in 2015. From 2015 to 2021,...
Boost for eGates as travel normalises
A new study from Juniper Research has found that eGate hardware revenue will grow 137% and exceed $490-million by 2027 - up from $207-million in 2023. The report, Border Security Technologies: Emerging Trends, Key Opportunities & Market Forecasts 2022 2027,...
Bitcoin surge sparks interest among millionaires
Despite a turbulent past year in the market, eight out of 10 high net worth (HNW) individuals have asked their financial advisers about including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin into their portfolios over the last 12 months. According to the results of a study by...
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FaaS unlocks IT potential
A term that has been on everyone's lips over the past 12 months is 'serverless computing'. This is essentially about the provisioning of key ICT resources to users without the need to buy and implement additional hardware. "In a nutshell, cloud providers will be...
Xerox puts on largest product launch in its history
Xerox has launched 29 ConnectKey-enabled printers and multifunction devices with simple and secure on-the-go capabilities, cloud connectivity, and access to productivity boosting features and apps. The new ConnectKey portfolio transforms traditional printing devices...
Successfully navigating a career change
Considering the ever-increasing pace of digital transformation and how it is transforming the employment and business landscape, especially in today's uncertain economic environment, the prospect of a career transition is becoming a reality that many people need to...
What can manufacturing execution systems (MES) in the food and beverage sector expect?
In a world where margins continue to shrink and capacities have to be used as wisely as possible, manufacturing execution systems (MES) have grown into an essential tool for manufacturers. In this white paper James Wood, director of Factory & Activplant product...
Goal Zero to launch in South Africa
US-based portable power and solar manufacturer Goal Zero will arrive in South Africa in May 2017 via local distributor Wintec Solutions. The first Goal Zero products were developed to fulfil the needs of villagers in the DRC through humanitarian initiatives. The brand...
Nology launches new Yealink T4S IP Phone Series
Nology, the Platinum distributer of Yealink in South Africa, has announced the local availability of Yealink's upgraded T4S series of IP phones, aimed at enhancing business collaboration and improving workplace productivity. The new T4S series includes the entry-level...
IBM launches Bluemix container service with Kubernetes
IBM has announced a new container service on Bluemix, its cloud platform, to fuel the speed and simplicity at which developers can build and manage more secure and cognitive apps. Available on IBM Cloud, this service uses Kubernetes, an open-source container...
Legitimate software is an investment
Many SME owners across Africa believe that pirating their business software is a good way to save money. However, the reality is that purchasing legitimate software licences yields powerful return on investment (ROI) and allows organisations to eliminate the heavy...
HP’s mini workstation targets designers
HP South Africa has launched the Z2 Mini Workstation, created for the design community. The HP Z2 Mini Workstation is three times more powerful than a business-class PC mini, the height of an espresso cup and the epitome of elegance. This device has a recommended...
Faster speeds with Epson Ink Tank System printers
Epson has announced the latest additions to its range of Ink Tank System (ITS) printers, with improved speeds and a new borderless photo printing feature available in the L382, L386, L486 printer models. These advances add to an already appealing range of printers...
Technical Support – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Technical Support professional to join. As a Technical Support specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and support to our clients. You will be responsible for...
IT Network Manager
Job DetailsPosition: IT Network ManagerMinimum experience Mid-Senior (5-10 years Experience)Company primary industry: Information Technology and ServicesJob functional area: Information TechnologyMy client offers barista-produced coffee all day, every day, to all...
Data Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: Data...
Junior Data Analyst
Hybrid position open for Junior Data Analyst in Century city. Email us if you are interested in joining a company who is passionate about the value of data. Key Requirements Degree preferredMinimum of 2+ years in a Data Analyst positionGood Data Literacy...
Developer (C#/SQL)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...
Specialist: Systems Developer (Java)
The most eligible candidate must hold an appropriate recognised qualification in Information Technology, Software Development, Computer science or equivalent at NQF Level 6 on the 10 Level NQF or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years' experience in software development is...
IT Network Manager – Western Cape Claremont
Job DetailsPosition: IT Network ManagerMinimum experience Mid-Senior (5-10 years Experience)Company primary industry: Information Technology and ServicesJob functional area: Information TechnologyMy client offers barista-produced coffee all day, every day, to all...
Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: Data...
Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Hybrid position open for Junior Data Analyst in Century city. Email us if you are interested in joining a company who is passionate about the value of data. Key Requirements Degree preferredMinimum of 2+ years in a Data Analyst positionGood Data Literacy...
Developer (C#/SQL) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Enterprise Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a deadline-driven Intermediate C# / SQL Developer who enjoys solving complex problems. Your role will entail App design, critical software testing, troubleshooting operating...
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