Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Chiplet technology heralds a new era for semiconductors

In the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, chiplet technology is emerging as a transformative force, offering innovative solutions to many of the challenges faced by traditional monolithic System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. By Dr Xiaoxi He, research director of...

New funding to develop next-gen wireless comms

Researchers from the UK and Ireland are collaborating on a new project to develop a key technology which will enable the next generation of wireless communications. Engineers from the University of Glasgow are teaming up with colleagues from the Tyndall National...

It’s time to close the innovation gap

Businesses worldwide are confident in the strength of their organisation’s innovation in the face of current global challenges – 84% say that their company has a vibrant culture of innovation (68% in South Africa) – but Dell’s new Innovation Index shows that there is...

Cybersecurity’s underestimated role as a business enabler

New research from Trend Micro reveals that while global organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets this year, 90% of African companies have neglected to put cybersecurity protocols in place. “Organisations would do well to reconsider the importance of...

WiFi-enabled products suffer first-ever decline

The decline in smartphone and PC shipments in 2022 took its toll on overall shipments for WiFi-enabled products, causing them to fall for the first time ever in decades-long history. After shipments grew 8,6% in 2021 fueled by pandemic-driven market changes, they fell...

The stark reality of what increased loadshedding means

If the current loadshedding scenario in South Africa worsens, there are going to be immense challenges facing those that rely on networks, fibre and LTE. This is the stark warning from Theo van Zyl, head of Wireless at Vox, who says: “Most of the operators providing...

Urgent call for SA healthcare sector to up its cybersecurity

Security specialist Check Point has warned the South African healthcare sector that it urgently needs to increase its cybersecurity defences. Recent data from the company reported that the industry - which is notoriously under resourced in all areas - has experienced...

Telegram proving popular with cybercriminals

The activity of online scammers in Telegram has significantly increased as they take advantage of the convenient functionalities of the messenger, according to Kaspersky experts. Phishers are skillfully utilising the messenger’s capabilities to provide various...

High inventory and low demand lead to PC decline

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 55,2-million units in the first quarter of 2023, a 30% decrease from the first quarter of 2022, according to Gartner. An unfavourable combination of oversupply and continued low PC demand due to economic uncertainties and a lack of...

Top cybersecurity trends for 2023

Security and risk management (SRM) leaders must rethink their balance of investments across technology and human-centric elements when creating and implementing cybersecurity programmes in line with nine top industry trends, says Gartner. “A human-centered approach to...

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Predictions for the banking industry

An influx in innovative fintech and digital banking competitors against the conventional bankers has seen the industry find ways to adapt their approach to suit their customers. Gareth Whitaker, presales director at Software AG, foresees five key changes for the...

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That innovation is important and necessary for survival goes without saying. While there is no universal solution for organisations looking to improve their ability to generate, develop, and disseminate new ideas, some strategies are superior to others. "The process...

Secure the BYO environment

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Innovation and agility key to BI

Across Africa, business culture is shifting from total autocracy - where only EXCO had access to business intelligence data - to a democracy, where the entire workforce works together, with the correct information at hand, to improve performance and bolster the bottom...

Sophos announces Mobile 7

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

Emerson Network Power rebrands as Vertiv

Vertiv, the business formerly known as Emerson Network Power, has officially launched under its new branding in South Africa. Vertiv is a global provider of mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks,...

Big data transforming insurance

The growth of data has changed the way insurers use information. Today, they need to more effectively tap into new data sources to better price their risks and improve customer relationships. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, takes a closer look....

MWC: DStv customers can use smartphones to pay

Mastercard has announced a new solution for South African MultiChoice customers to quickly and conveniently pay their digital satellite television accounts using Masterpass, the global digital payment service from Mastercard, on their smartphones. Customers can...

Vox merges to deliver managed cloud solutions

Integrated ICT and connectivity provider Vox has merged its managed services and cloud computing divisions in an effort to provide an end-to-end solution for businesses, irrespective of whether their infrastructure is hosted on site or in the cloud. Craig Freer,...

MWC: Dell challenges economics of IOT

Dell Technologies has announced the new Dell Edge Gateway 3000 Series, offering customers flexibility, connectivity and real-time intelligence from harsh environments and small spaces. The 3000 Series includes three unique models targeted specifically for use cases...

Sage Developer – Rivonia – Johannesburg – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Sage Developer to join their team in Rivonia, Johannesburg. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Sage-based solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of the business. The successful...

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BI Developer required for leading Call Centre business. Completed Bdeg with 3-5 years relevant experience.Leading Call Centre business, requires a skilled BI Developer.You will be expected to Create and manage BI and analytics solutions, transforming data into...

Junior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

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DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....

Networking Engineer (Tier 2)

Level 2 Network Engineer skilled in integrating and problem-solving in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Cisco Internetworking, VPNs, and firewalls. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: MatricCCNA / CCDA / CCNP (CISCO Certified)MCITP / MCP CertifiedMicrosoft 365...

Senior Full-Stack Developer (.NET, C#, Blazor)- Centurion

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, testing, and deployment. Build web applications using Blazor to create responsive,...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....

Networking Engineer (Tier 2) – Gauteng West Rand

Level 2 Network Engineer skilled in integrating and problem-solving in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Cisco Internetworking, VPNs, and firewalls. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: MatricCCNA / CCDA / CCNP (CISCO Certified)MCITP / MCP CertifiedMicrosoft 365...

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