The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

AI plays a role in protecting biodiversity

AI and biodiversity both thrive on complexity. For AI, massive amounts of data fuel machine learning models, helping them to recognise patterns, make predictions and solve problems. In most cases, the richer and more diverse the data, the smarter and more adaptive AI...

Absa PMI paints positive picture

Following a strong close to Q3, the seasonally adjusted Absa PMI dipped slightly by 0.7 points to 52.6 in October, down from a revised 53.3 in September. Although the PMI fell, it remained above 50 for the second consecutive month, indicating continued expansion in...

ExploreAI Academy partners to train 25 000 African data scientists

South African start-up ExploreAI Academy has partnered with international technology training provider ALX to roll out training programmes in data science and data analytics across the continent. The partnership involves training an initial 25 000 African students...

IEC warns of fake chief electoral officer

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is warning the public about the re-emergence of an impostor posing as the chief electoral officer, Sy Mamabolo. The commission first became aware of the impostor in October 2022 and issued a public alert and reported to the...

Google Play, App Store downloads slumped by 2bn in 2022

After years of impressive growth, the global app market saw a downturn in 2022, both in revenue and downloads. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, the combined number of downloads in Google Play and App Store, the world`s two largest distribution...

Online shopping continues to boom in SA

A newly released study revealed that South Africans' online spending patterns and behaviour continued to grow at a rapid pace in 2022 - despite the country's ongoing recovery from lockdown restrictions and social distancing. The comprehensive results of the Online...

Tech-led innovations drive agriculture revolution

The agriculture industry is facing several pressing concerns, including extreme vulnerability to climate change, labor shortages, inefficient agri-food system, and evolving consumer preferences for transparency and sustainability. In this context, innovations in...

Beware unverified claims of degradable plastics

South Africa generates 2,4-million tons of plastic waste every year, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This means that every South African contributes about 41kgs of plastic waste per year and about 14% is recycled. The South African Bureau of...

PMI fell sharply in February

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell sharply to 48.8 index points in February from 53.0 in January. This was the first time since September 2022 that the headline index fell below the neutral 50-point mark, pointing to a marked...

Most people care about protecting their gadgets

A new Kaspersky survey exploring the use of smart home devices and attitudes toward their security reveals more than half (68%) of consumers surveyed in South Africa who own this equipment feel responsible for its cybersecurity. Millennials aged 25-34 care most about...

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A new way of auditing in Africa

CaseWare Africa, an Adapt IT company, has launched Audit International, a software solution that automates the audit process. Theuns Holtshousen, divisional business leader: Africa at CaseWare Africa, says that Audit International has several unique features that have...

Sophos debuts unified security and control for mobile

Sophos has announced Sophos Mobile 7, the latest version of its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution. The new version extends containerization support for Android Enterprise (formerly Android for Work) enables IT administrators to manage IoT devices,...

Kaspersky Lab looks beyond the horizon

Kaspersky Lab has announced the launch of Earth 2050 at the panel discussion that took place at Mobile World Congress 2017. This interactive multimedia project accumulates predictions about social and technological developments for the upcoming 30 years. Kaspersky Lab...

Budget shows importance of digital transformation

As indicated by South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan in his recent Budget speech, the country finds itself in an era of rapid technological change. With job creation a major focus for government, local business development is of utmost importance, writes...

How to keep your eyes on your merchandise

In the overall supply chain warehouses have been treated as separate entities; simply a temporary repository for merchandise storage before it is moved on to its final destination. Recently retailers and other businesses have come to see that by integrating warehouse...

Predictive and prescriptive analytics reduces downtime

Rockwell Automation has combined professional services, powerful machine-learning algorithms and predictive analytics software to offer predictive and prescriptive maintenance. With these new capabilities, industrial operators can predict maintenance needs and perform...

Fujitsu extends data protection with Veritas NetBackup

Fujitsu provides the industry's widest choice of solutions for data protection with the addition of the Veritas NetBackup appliance to its portfolio. Regardless of the complexity or special requirements of any data landscape, Fujitsu offers the tools to back it up,...

Digital transformation: the customer era

Digital is changing customer engagement as boardrooms predict a shift from 'business as usual', explains Simon Russell, MD of Experian South Africa. Credit Bureaus are positioned to help unlock the power of data. The traditional business focus is dead. Decision-makers...

Inovo brings CX capabilities to SMEs

SMEs present great opportunities for invigorating the economy; Stats SA has shown that when the contribution to the economy is broken down, the private sector earned a total of R2,1-trillion in turnover: large businesses contributed almost two-thirds (64%) to this...

Flexenclosure deploys cable landing stations in Samoa

Telecom infrastructure specialist Flexenclosure has received an order for two of its trademark eCentre data centre solutions from Samoa Submarine Cable Company Limited (SSCC). They will be deployed as cable landing stations terminating the new submarine TUI-Samoa...

Agile Master (Senior) 0164 TT

Guiding your team(s) and the organization in its Scrum adoption.Guiding your team(s) and the organization on Agile/Scrum best practices.Implementing Scrum according to the Scrum Guide.Collaborating with Product Owners and colleagues across multiple...

NodeJS_Javascript Developer (LW2856)

Techstack:NodeJS (typescript and Javascript) React and backend development. NoSQL DB (mongo, Redis) Docker, Docker Compose Thorough understanding of Git processes Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) charter....

Divisional IT Manager (Middle Management – Wits ThirdStream)

Additional information:This is a Middle Management positionMain purpose of the job:The Divisional IT Manager will lead a team of IT professionals with various skill sets to help improve and maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools,...

IT Support Engineer

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic Junior to Intermediate IT Support Engineer. You will provide first-line technical support, manage helpdesk tickets, and assist with IT system maintenance. This is a permanent on-site position. The role includes standby...

Full-Stack Developer

Hire Resolve's Client is looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, working across various layers of the stack to deliver robust software solutions. The...

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...

Agile Master (Senior) 0164 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Guiding your team(s) and the organization in its Scrum adoption.Guiding your team(s) and the organization on Agile/Scrum best practices.Implementing Scrum according to the Scrum Guide.Collaborating with Product Owners and colleagues across multiple...

NodeJS_Javascript Developer (LW2856) – Gauteng Pretoria

Techstack:NodeJS (typescript and Javascript) React and backend development. NoSQL DB (mongo, Redis) Docker, Docker Compose Thorough understanding of Git processes Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) charter....

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