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...

Medical usage drives strong growth in 3D printing plastics

The global 3D printing plastics market is expected to reach $4,39-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 24,2% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to witness substantial growth due to rising demand from various...

Environmental protections account for 10% of fish on coral reefs

New research from the University of Sydney, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish on coral reefs. The global study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...

Radical transformation needed for future healthcare crises

Two years on from the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's healthcare systems may never 'return to normal' as a perfect storm of underlying challenges and future crises emerge. KPMG's new Healthcare Horizons report warns that systems around the world - from...

Advertising codes aim to protect against crypto misinformation

The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has added a new clause which deals with cryptocurrency products, to the Code of Advertising Practice. The new rules are aimed at protecting consumers from being misled by unethical advertisers and are the result of consultation...

Top priorities for effective chief data, analytics officers

The most effective data and analytics leaders focus on creating business value, nurturing data and analytics talent, and changing culture, according to Gartner. The role of the chief data and analytics officer (CDAO) is growing in influence as it becomes required for...

Update on the Energy Action Plan

The National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) has released a six-month progress update on implementation of the Energy Action Plan. This update follows a period of load shedding which was escalated to stage 6 due to a high number of breakdowns across Eskom's generation...

2Africa subsea cable lands in the Eastern Cape

The 2Africa subsea cable, the largest subsea cable system in the world, has landed at the Vodacom network facility in Gqeberha. This is the first submarine cable landing in the Eastern Cape region, promising greater internet capacity and acceleration of connectivity...

Israel, Italy have the lowest mobile Internet costs

Mobile internet traffic almost doubled in the last eight years, and today, more than 60% of all website traffic comes from people using mobile devices. But, as the global mobile data coverage gap continues to narrow, the price gap remains wide. According to data...

WEF wrap: speed, co-operation, resilience can mend a fragmented world

World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in the first major international gathering of the year to address ongoing economic, energy and food crises while laying the groundwork for a more sustainable, resilient world. While many economists...

Bluebottle cybercrime group is active in Africa

Over the past several months, cybercrime group Bluebottle has been targeting companies in the financial sector in French-speaking African countries with a combination of spear phishing attacks and malware centred around job opportunities, Kaspersky warns. "The...

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20 years of DDoS attacks targeting ISP networks

Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, has marked 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting the availability of Internet service provider (ISP) networks. In September 1996, New York City's original ISP, Panix, was hit by a SYN...

Vox launches Vobi, drives down telephony costs

Integrated ICT and connectivity provider, Vox, has launched Vobi, a mobile softphone that allows users to make and receive calls from their mobile phones, using the Vox Telecom network, for better rates than those offered by the operators. "For 20 years the mobile...

Fujitsu launches highly available, secure PRIMERGY

Fujitsu has announced the immediate availability of PRIMERGY servers shipping with the newly-released Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (WS16) operating system. This winning combination brings customers both increased flexibility and enhanced security features while also...

Zoona wins at African entrepreneurship awards

Zoona, an African mobile payments business that helps communities thrive, by enabling emerging entrepreneurs to provide much needed financial services in their communities, has accepted an award for Social Entrepreneurship at the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship...

Attacks on cloud services prove costly

Successful attacks against cloud platforms and infrastructure can be prohibitively expensive. The Dyn cyber attack that took place in October, for example, in which multiple denial-of-service (DoS) attacks targeting systems operated by DNS provider Dyn, rendered major...

Vodacom launches Business Booster for SMEs

Lack of funding is regularly cited as one of the major contributors to the widely accepted statistic that 80% of South Africa's small businesses fail in the first three years. What is lesser known is that this lack of funding is often a consequence of a weak deal...

Backup Exec 16 launches in SA

Official Veritas South African distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of Veritas Technologies' unified backup and recovery solution, Backup Exec 16. With over 2,2-million customers, Backup Exec has over the last decade...

A guide to mobile app community management

By now, most businesses understand the true purpose of an app within the business mix - apps should align with the objectives of a business to achieve an end goal. Following on from this, many businesses have found that a well-managed app community - much like a...

Workonline further unlocks European access

South African service provider Workonline Communications now also offers its customers a connection to the NL-ix peering fabric in Amsterdam, as well as peering on this themselves. NL-ix is a distributed Internet Exchange (IX) with over 100 interconnected datacenters...

Aspect Software wins Ventana innovation award

Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated consumer engagement, workforce optimisation, and self-service solutions has announced that Aspect Via is a 2016 Ventana Research Technology Innovation Award winner for Customer Excellence. The Ventana Research...

Construction Programmer (JHB or CPT) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Property Management & Development Specialist seeks a highly skilled Construction Programmer with substantial experience in Construction Programming using CCS and MS Projects. Your role will entail developing and managing project schedules,...

Junior SOC Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a reputable provider offering cyber security consulting, technology integration, and managed security services. As a member of their inclusive and diverse team, you will have the freedom to work with innovation and flexibility. The...

Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that all project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

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...

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