Data centres drive big jump in IT spend
The surging demand for cloud computing, increased data volumes, and the widespread use of AI technologies have helped the data centre market not only to recover from the 2023 slowdown but to hit record highs. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, global...
FMF urges monetary policy reform
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to urgently adopt a broad agenda of sound money reforms to reverse decades of economic decline and to restore prosperity. This follows the release of its latest policy...
WhatsApp the favourite social media platform
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than 2-billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks high among social media users. According to data presented by...
Bitcoin has facilitated $100trn of value since inception
Research conducted by BitcoinCasinos.com reveals the value of all-time Bitcoin transactions is about $100-trillion. Despite the dismal market performance in 2022, BTC miners kept validating transactions on the blockchain, generating $10-billion in revenue. Edith...
An expected rise in strikes, riots and protests will test business resilience
Anger over growing social inequality and the cost-of-living, foundering faith in governments and institutions and increasingly polarised politics, together with a rise in activism and environmental concerns, are the main factors expected to fuel ongoing incidences of...
Average take-home pay down again in January
The average nominal take-home pay slipped again in January 2023, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) as the challenging economic environment continues, affecting companies operating under high- pressure conditions brought on by the ongoing load...
Investments in renewables key for energy security
Investment in renewable energy will be a fundamental business decision in 2023 and beyond: it is the most direct solution for South Africa's private businesses to improve their energy security situation. This is according to PwC South Africa's second South Africa...
Recession drives increase in job-themed scams
The current economic climate globally is grim because of the ongoing recession. In this environment, job-themed emails have become a prime target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerable individuals. Daksh Kapur, cybersecurity research scientist at Trellix,...
African banks need to reimagine payments
The rising demand for electronic payments is creating fundamental shifts across Africa and making significant inroads in promoting financial inclusion. A rapidly changing landscape and disruptions mean that incumbent banks need to take radical and concerted action to...
Data breaches are top executive concern
New data from Mimecast shows that South African organisations are increasingly under fire from the threat of phishing, ransomware and spoofing attacks, pushing cybersecurity to the top of corporate leaders' agenda. According to the Mimecast State of Email Security...
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The real IoT situation revealed at last
Researched in late 2016 with ongoing updates, the new IDTechEx report on the Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things (IoT) 2017-2027, is intended to assist investors, participants and intending participants and users. Dr Peter Harrop, chairman of IDTechEx,...
Defy SA opens high-tech call centre
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Why satellite is ideal for African connectivity
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Ensure data security compliance wherever you are
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AlwaysOn turns mobile airtime into cheap data
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Obsolescence Manager supports lifecycle management
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Fujitsu, SUSE expand open source strategic alliance
SUSE and Fujitsu have announced they are strengthening their strategic alliance to address the need for dynamic, flexible and secure cloud and mission-critical open source solutions in the global market. Both companies are committing development, marketing and sales...
Build a loyal customer community through multimedia
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Fundi aims to disrupt education-funding model
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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...
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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,...
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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
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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,...
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Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile) – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
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