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...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Campus switch market drops again

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...

Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement 

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...

CIR warns of disinformation campaign

UK-based non-profit, the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR), has warned of a mounting disinformation campaign across the Arab World and much of Africa. Based on a wealth of open-source research, social media analysis and digital investigations, the group has...

European countries urge action against information manipulation

Eight European countries have signed a letter urging big tech companies to act against foreign information manipulation and interference, including disinformation campaigns that undermine peace and stability across Europe. The signatories of the letter include Prime...

Fast-tracking of ICT in education urged

The President of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA), Admire Gwanzura, has called for more urgency in the introduction of ICT education in schools, saying children in Africa are falling behind those elsewhere in the world....

Scammers go ‘InterPlanetary’

Kaspersky experts have discovered how cybercriminals are using the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in email phishing attacks. Since late 2022, fraudsters have been using this safe, decentralised and reliable way for file distribution - considered to be one of the...

The most traded cryptos in March

After a volatile February, which made crypto traders more cautious, the global crypto trading volume spiked in March, with all major cryptocurrencies seeing double-digit month-over-month growth. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, Bitcoin, Tether and...

PMI ticks down in March

The seasonally-adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) ticked down slightly in March to 48.1 from 48.8 in February. After a solid start to the year, this was the second straight month that the index pointed to a deterioration in business conditions in the...

Generative AI set to change how businesses work

Generative AI and other rapidly evolving technologies are ushering in a bold new future for business as physical and digital worlds become inextricably linked. These are among the findings of the Accenture Technology Vision 2023, "When Atoms Meet Bits: The Foundations...

SA consumers impacted by supply chain disruptions

Supply chain disruptions have affected South African consumers most significantly by increasing the prices of household goods, longer queues in-store, items being out of stock, and reduced product range availability, says PwC's third South Africa Economic Outlook...

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Sophos acquires Invincea, adds machine learning

Sophos has entered into an agreement to acquire Invincea, a visionary provider of next-generation malware protection. Invincea's endpoint security portfolio is designed to detect and prevent unknown malware and sophisticated attacks via its patented deep learning...

Decision Inc is Qlik Partner of the Year

Decision Inc, an information strategy and technology consulting organisation, was awarded Qlik Partner of the Year 2016 at the Qlik Southern Africa Summit on 2 February 2017. Decision Inc's revenue generation for Qlik solutions exceeded that of the nearest partner by...

Tertiary institutions mustn’t forget about availability

As tertiary institutions prepare for the commencement of the new academic year, attention shifts to an increasingly digital-savvy student base with changing expectations of how technology is used for learning. This is resulting in the data availability and recovery...

The rise of the customer

In a market where customer experience trumps product as a competitive advantage, businesses are constantly faced with the challenge of providing customers with the experience that they are looking for, according to Amit Kaundinya, digital business advisor: connected...

Fujitsu Eternus AF650 all-flash storage scores top marks

The Fujitsu Eternus  AF650 is the fastest storage solution in its class - as underlined by a new industry benchmark. The midrange all-flash system, a sales success since its launch late last year, has now gained official recognition of its industry-leading...

No shame in IT security breaches

One of the first steps to addressing a public health crisis is taking the shame out of it, writes Matthew Gardiner, senior product marketing manager at Mimecast. This, for example, was something that had to be learned during the early days of the AIDS crisis in the...

Next-generation robots guarantee a workplace revolution

Robotic technologies have certainly transformed substantially since the first idea for a mechanical knight was sketched by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1459. Even then, those with an understanding of the benefits of automation and robotics saw the significant advantages of...

A cashless economy helps bridge inequality

South Africa could take some lessons in cashless economy, writes Michael Bowren, CEO and co-founder of online financial product comparison portal www.fincheck.co.za. South Africa can learn from the Indian government's moves to bank its unbanked population by limiting...

Riverbed achieves Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform competency

Riverbed Technology has attained Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Competency, demonstrating "best-in-class" ability and commitment to meet Microsoft customers' evolving needs in today's cloud-first world and distinguishing itself within Microsoft's partner ecosystem. To...

New skills gap in the audit sphere

As businesses increasingly focus on big data and more complex systems, the pressure is mounting on the auditing industry to produce the necessary skills and rethink its standards, writes Bilal Vallee, IT audit manager at Mazars. The capability of businesses to capture...

Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Create test plans and execution for dynamic GhostDraft forms. Integration testing to ensure that GhostDraft forms are properly integrated with the. NET back-end and interact correctly with the React front-end. Collaborate with QA and development teams to create...

Senior DBA Specialist (MariaDB) – Western Cape Cape Town

Responsible for Database Installation, Creation, Migration and upgrades Responsible for ensuring database backups and restores which include testing and validationMonitor and tune database performanceEnsuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning...

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...

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