AMD debuts Ryzen chips to enhance gaming
AMD has launched its next-generation Ryzen processors designed specifically to enhance performance for gamers. The lineup features the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop processor, based on the "Zen 5" architecture and utilising 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. With...
The pivotal role of cities in global growth and stability
Business leaders and policy makers recently gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit to address the increasingly critical role of cities in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Cities, which generate over 80% of global GDP,...
ISPA cautions against forced fibre upgrades
The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa (ISPA) has sounded a word of caution about fibre network operators (FNOs) forcing upgrades on consumers. While upgrades advertising "more for the same price", for example, are indeed good news for most...
New entrants challenge the biggest African brands
Brand Africa and Brand SA have unveiled new insights for 2022 Brand Africa South Africa's Best Brands, based on the 12th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands 2022 global rankings announced last year. While MTN, the overall most admired African brand, is also...
Massive increase for 5G roaming connections
A new study by Juniper Research has found that the total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53-million in 2023 to 526-million by 2027. This substantial growth will require the development of new roaming tools that are able to autonomously identify...
Intel debuts quantum SDK
Intel has released version 1.0 of the Intel Quantum Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK is a full quantum computer in simulation that can also interface with Intel's quantum hardware, including Intel's Horse Ridge II control chip and Intel's quantum spin qubit...
PC workstation shipments slow after record year
The global desktop and mobile workstation market began 2022 with strong momentum but ultimately faced saturation and economic realities near the year's end. Unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2022 (22Q4) shrank 22.2% compared to a year ago as IT device spending...
Machines are now inbound service contact centre customers
By 2026, 20% of inbound customer service contact volume will come from machine customers, according to Gartner. Machine customers are nonhuman economic actors that obtain goods or services in exchange for payment. In customer service and support, they will resemble...
Europe dominates global Internet penetration rates
Europe has been leading the way in terms of internet penetration rates with Northern Europe coming out on top with 97% of its population using the internet. Western Europe followed closely behind with 93,5%. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the rest of the world is...
Floki, Bone ShibaSwap the biggest meme coin gainers
Despite criticism, meme coins continue gaining traction fuelled by their growing online communities. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, Floki and Bone ShibaSwap are the biggest gainers among the top five meme coins, as their market caps surged 351% and...
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Syntech moves to new Joburg premises
IT distributor Syntech, which celebrates its 15th year in business, has signed a deal for new offices in Johannesburg as part of its expansion programme which was outlined in 2011. Established in 2002, Syntech places particular focus on providing value-added service...
Joosubs supports growth with Argility innovation
Joosubs, the family-owned furniture retailer, has decided to implement Argility's Ceres retail software suite across its existing network of stores. Ceres provides a tried-and-trusted solution that has been relied upon by retailers for the past 20 years. In terms of...
Dynamic digital consumer voice gets louder
The collective voice of today's dynamic digital consumers is growing louder, compelling goods and services providers to respond with enhanced organisational agility across their entire businesses, writes Wayne Hull, MD and head of Accenture Digital for South and...
Businesses use trade credit to secure debtors
With South Africa's current economic and trade environment remaining constrained and unpredictable, businesses are increasingly recognising the benefits of trade credit insurance to protect their bottom line. Trade credit insurance protects a business against the risk...
Operational intelligence optimises supply chain
Every company in the supply chain is continually being challenged to deliver operations in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. The prospect of cuts to budgets puts greater emphasis on using the supply chain to reduce costs and enhance value, writes Thabo...
App digitises, optimises humanitarian aid
The Red Cross Society of Côte d'Ivoire (RCSCI), whose mission is to improve the living conditions of vulnerable people across the country, improve health through programs such as first aid administration and aid authorities in the promotion of compliance with...
Peat power project for Rwanda
A $350-million deal to finance an 80 megawatt (MW) peat to power project in Rwanda, which will improve access to electricity for the three quarters of the country's population that is currently off the grid, has reached financial close. The power plant, which is...
Machine learning enhances data protection
Kaspersky Lab has released Kaspersky Fraud Prevention Cloud, a new solution for organisations facing risks from fraudulent activity via fast-growing online services. In addition to fraud prevention solutions for endpoints and mobile devices within Kaspersky Fraud...
Is big data doomed?
Big data has been relatively slow to take off in South Africa. Despite the hype, many organisations are only now beginning to experiment with technologies such as Hadoop. Big data is often still seen as the domain of the IT department, or the chief data officer, and...
Cloud brokerages an invaluable business tool
All businesses that are embarking on a cloud journey are realising that it's not as straightforward as it may seem. Multiple cloud service providers means managing a many relationships, which can be complex as well as inefficient. Businesses need help to manage this...
Systems and Network Administrator – Remote Remote
General Function:Our client is looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Administrator who is capable of independent thought. The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation,...
Solutions Architect (4-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist seeks the technical expertise of a Solutions Architect to work on a project for a 4-month Contract role. You will document existing/as-built solution architectures and designs, be responsible for the...
Automation Tester
We are growing our Automation Testing team for a new project we're undertaking. You'll contribute to ensuring the quality and stability of software releases by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts. Expertise in test automation frameworks,...
Programme Administrator at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 Months Minimum requirements Minimum National Diploma in IT or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in program management or a related role.Proficiency in project management software toolsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities...
Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile) – JHB
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer specialising in Flutter and mobile applications to join our client's innovative team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will focus on developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that...
Solutions Architect (4-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Bryanston
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist seeks the technical expertise of a Solutions Architect to work on a project for a 4-month Contract role. You will document existing/as-built solution architectures and designs, be responsible for the...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are growing our Automation Testing team for a new project we're undertaking. You'll contribute to ensuring the quality and stability of software releases by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts. Expertise in test automation frameworks,...
Programme Administrator at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Minimum requirements Minimum National Diploma in IT or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in program management or a related role.Proficiency in project management software toolsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities...
Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile) – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer specialising in Flutter and mobile applications to join our client's innovative team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will focus on developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that...
Data Engineer (Contract)
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
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