Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G
With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...
Public cloud end user spending to hit $723bn in 2025
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723,4-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the...
Small businesses urged to go solar
If anything, the 2023 Budget Speech revealed it was that devising a targeted plan to solve South Africa's ongoing energy crisis remains the government's top priority. The immediate future will see a concerted and collective focus on bringing together the public and...
How AI is transforming genomics
Advancements in whole genome sequencing have ignited a revolution in digital biology. As the cost of high-throughput, next-generation sequencing has declined, genomics programs across the world are gaining momentum. Whether used for sequencing critical-care patients...
Critical pathways to protect telcos in the quantum era outlined
As part of the Post-Quantum Telco Network Taskforce, GSMA - with contributions from members IBM, Vodafone and others - has published the Post Quantum Telco Network Impact Assessment: an in-depth analysis of the quantum security threats facing the telecommunications...
Employee negligence a factor in data breaches
Data leakages of internal systems caused either by cyberattacks (20%) or employees (21%) in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region are the most concerning security issue encountered by SMBs and enterprises. Respondents in a Kaspersky IT Security Economics...
Investors from African diaspora count on a digital boost
New global research by mobile network operator World Mobile suggests that the increasing digitalisation of Africa is inspiring the continent's diaspora living in Europe to increase investment in their country of origin. The African diaspora, made up of individuals and...
Third-party risk management misses hurt
Enterprise risk management (ERM) teams are struggling to effectively mitigate third-party risk in an increasingly interconnected business environment, according to Gartner. In a survey of 100 executive risk committee members in September 2022, 84% of respondents said...
SA companies need to take action after grey listing
Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has placed South Africa on its so-called grey list. This adds South Africa to a group of jurisdiction under increased FATF monitoring, meaning the country has committed...
What are the grey listing implications for SA?
South Africa's grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF. The Webber Wentzel finance team reflects on what comes next....
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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...
Kaspersky Lab releases corporate social responsibility report
Kaspersky Lab has announced the release of its second Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The report profiles the company's technological, educational, and charitable initiatives, which are helping communities grow stronger and are making our world a better place....
AOC, Phillips appoint new country manager for SA
MMD (Multimedia Displays) has appointed Chris Barnes as the country manager for Philips and AOC monitors in South Africa. MMD is part of the TPV Technology group. Barnes brings significant experience to the company, after working in the industry for more than 10...
Saab Grintek Defence growth strategy in SA on track
Saab's South African defence and security company, Saab Grintek Defence (SGD), has significantly expanded its client base in 2016 and continues to grow its staff complement. With a solid order book leading up to 2020, SGD is firmly positioned to further expand its...
The importance of 15 minutes for business continuity
In the Always-On enterprise, every minute of work is focused on being more efficient and profitable than a competitor. This sees any failure or unavailability of data becoming a real problem that must be eliminated as soon as possible, writes Claude Schuck, regional...
Mimecast named as a great public cloud employer
Mimecast was recognized as one of the 25 Highest Rated Public Cloud Computing Companies To Work For in a new list released by Battery Ventures, a global investment firm, and Glassdoor, the world's most transparent jobs and recruiting marketplace. The list highlights...
IoT isn’t only for big businesses
The Internet of Things (IoT0 is not only for big businesses - it will also create a wealth of opportunities for smaller enterprises to transform their business processes, drive efficiency and become more productive. Those that seize the initiative can get a...
Optimising an existing ERP system
It often happens that an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is implemented at great expense and effort, only for the improvements in the business to be nominal or even non-existent once the ERP system went live, writes Hein Pretorius, CEO and founder of Onpro...
Private, public sectors must work together for African telecoms
New and innovative partnerships between governments, the private sector and multilateral financing institutions are vital to improving broadband penetration and boosting investment in telecoms infrastructure in African countries that have fallen behind their peers....
Five factors behind digital transformation success
Digital transformation is having a huge impact on every aspect of the way we work, live and learn. Big data, social, cloud computing and developments in mobile technology have already drastically altered the landscape of business, education, entertainment and...
Junior Front-end developer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related fields with at least two years' experience in a professional software development/engineering, particularly...
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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
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....
Software Testers at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fixed-term contract for 12 months Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology, data science or related fields with at least three years' experience in a professional software QA particularly on large complex...
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
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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...
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