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...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

Local etailers square up against global giants

There is little question that Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms have found favour among South African consumers. Marketing Research Foundation's marketing survey group has found that Shein holds a 35% market share in the country’s women’s clothing sector. Meanwhile,...

SA science stars gear up for Mexico expo 

Two local young science stars are set to represent South Africa at the ExpoCiencias Nacional 2024 in the city of Villahermosa in Mexico next week. Aman Pati, a Grade 11 learner at Kingfisher High School in Limpopo, and Raees Khan, a Grade 11 learner at Vryburg High...

SA fast-tracks reforms aimed at avoiding FATF greylisting

South Africa awaits the outcome of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) meeting this week that is intended to determine if the country has done enough to address deficiencies in its current legal framework, as well as the effectiveness of its implementation. If...

European AI market grows steadily despite uncertain economy

Despite the war in Ukraine, inflation, IT budget cuts, and layoffs announced by even the biggest tech companies, International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, will post a...

Mobile app market to reach $500bn by 2024

Over the past five years, the global app industry has seen revenue and downloads more than double, with mobile apps reaching more peoplee than ever. Last year, app developers grossed $428-billion, with people worldwide making over 235-billion downloads. In 2023,...

Rental and leasing car telematics set for growth

The installed base of telematics devices in the car rental and leasing market in Europe and North America reached 5,6-million in 2021 according to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The uptake of telematics in the industry is believed...

Ethereum development loses momentum

Despite 2022 registering the highest number of new developers in history, only 16% took an interest in the second-largest blockchain. A recent report by TradingPlatforms.com showed that, of the 61 127 new developers in 2022, less than 10 000 are building on the...

Sales function most likely to see budget increases

Chief financial officers (CFOs) who are planning significant shifts in function budgets for 2023 have listed sales, corporate IT and supply chain as the most likely to get increases this year, according to a survey by Gartner. "CFOs remain cautious about their 2023...

Webb reveals intricate networks of gas and dust

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope are getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths. The data has enabled an initial collection of 21 research papers which provide...

Edge computing investments forecast to reach $208bn this year

Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $208 billion in 2023, an increase of 13,1% over 2022. Enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, and services for edge solutions is forecast to sustain this pace of growth through 2026 when...

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Computop and PayU brings global e-commerce home

PayU, a payment service provider (PSP) in emerging markets, and Computop, an international PSP, have announced a partnership that will provide South African retailers with payment solutions for high growth international markets. Retailers are now able to effectively...

Campus unrest affects Programming Olympiad

It is not only the future of the 2016 academic year that hangs in the balance; other organisations using campus facilities are affected too. What do you do when you have booked accommodation and paid for learners to fly in from all over the country, and with less than...

Digitisation, custom SaaS prove their worth in Africa

According to Gartner, SaaS shows no signs of decline, with even the smallest SaaS segment seeing a compound annual growth rate of 19,7% through 2019. Angus Herringer, joint Head of financial services at e4, says the trend is definitely growing in Africa. "We developed...

Go paperless safely and legally

The average office worker uses close to 10,000 sheets of copy paper per year, according to the Go Green initiative, Paperless Project. This is why an increasing number of South African businesses have started converting physical documents into electronic records....

Integr8’s Sussman backs fintech startups

Co-founder of national ICT managed services provider and member of the Business Connexion (BCX) Group Integr8 Robert Sussman has added his support to the Barclays Accelerator Programme. Sussman heads up Integr8, a market leader and South African technology success...

Network operators: where are your MANRS?

The Internet Society has announced the number of participants in the organization's Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative has more than quadrupled in its first two years, growing from nine to 42 network operators. Launched in November 2014 with...

What’s holding you back from the C-suite?

Despite the fact that there is a huge demand for top leaders in South Africa who boast the 'full package', the pool of suitably qualified and experienced executives is relatively small, not least because the leadership skills-set of the future is more expansive than...

VMware, AWS announce new hybrid cloud service

VMware and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a strategic alliance to build and deliver a seamlessly integrated hybrid cloud offering. Through the partnership customers will be able to leverage a full software-defined data centre (SDDC) with VMware all of which...

How cloud technology can transform IT in Africa

In March 2016, IBM opened its first Cloud Data Centre in South Africa, providing cloud services to enterprise clients, writes Brett Parker, MD of SAP Africa. Just a month later, SAP announced that it was partnering with South Africa's Dimension Data to launch SAP HANA...

Protect yourself from phishing attacks

There has been a notable rise of phishing attacks - a widespread problem, posing a huge risk to individuals and organisations. It is something we all need to be aware of, as these types of attacks are not going to go away anytime soon, says Steve Flynn, director of...

Solutions Architect (Application Engineering) (CH1002)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...

IAM Engineer (Identity & Access Management)

Implement, configure, administer, and maintain Identity and Access Management Platforms & Services. Serve as a subject matter expert on IAM-related matters. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners. Design and implement procedures and best practices...

Firmware Engineer

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

C# QA Manager

Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a QA Manger! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role based in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience: DevOps and/or Agile...

Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Senior Project Managers to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Ensure that the project charter / project management plan is adequately defined and aligned to the...

Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

C# QA Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Join our clients at the forefront of the Financial Sector who are on the hunt for a QA Manger! Work with the latest in technology with a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic permanent, hybrid role based in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience: DevOps and/or Agile...

Cyber Security Engineer

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer for our client, a leading independent power producer. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the energy sector. The successful candidate...

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