Gaming PCs on the road to recovery
At approximately 10,6- million units shipped, gaming PCs saw a modest YoY recovery of 2,4% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker. Despite economic uncertainty that continues to...
Shopping apps skyrocket … and surge set to continue
Shopping apps, the third-largest segment of the app industry, have surged in popularity over the past five years fuelled by the growing number of companies that have embraced a mobile-centric approach. And they are now the number one choice for millions of shoppers...
Prepare to defend against crimeware and financial threats in 2023
In 2023, we will observe a great demand for malware loaders on the darknet: instead of developing their own malicious samples, attackers will opt for ready-made services with enhanced detection avoidance. Moreover, due to increasing regulations imposed on...
SA wins 15 medals at the BRICS Future Skills Challenge
South Africa's best future-forward digital skills are comparable to those of top candidates from Brazil, Russia, India and China. This is according to the results of the BRICS Future Skills Challenge, an online multi-day competition hosted by China this month. South...
Employers value procurement and supply professionals
The CIPS Procurement Salary Guide 2022: South Africa paints a clear picture of just how valuable procurement and supply professionals have become to organisations in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world. As the war in Ukraine escalates, inflation spikes,...
Online sales grew on Cyber Monday, Black Friday
The average transaction per minute on Cyber Monday was 408 as South Africans continued to shop for the best deals online. This is according to the 3D Secure data, BankservAfrica's online card authentication service (i.e., transactions that require customer...
FortiGuard Labs helps Interpol take down cybercriminals in Africa
FortiGuard Labs has provided evidentiary support to Interpol and African Member countries as part of the Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ASCO) to help detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime through co-ordinated law enforcement activities, using Interpol platforms,...
What to expect in the cybersecurity space in 2023
KnowBe4 has released its 2023 cybersecurity predictions from its team of industry experts. The top five predicted cybersecurity trends for 2023 include: * A shift in focus to creating a security culture within organizations across the globe - The need for security...
Data protection laws being put to the test
A global survey conducted in May 2022 by MARCO has found that the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of online shopping, cashless payments, and the general growth of the digital ecosystem. As more and more transactions move online, the importance of privacy and...
Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted
An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from IDC is showing a more prolonged recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 9,1% in 2022, a reduction...
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Phumza Mfenyana to head SNII
THE SEDA Nelson Mandela Bay ICT Incubator (SNII) has appointment Phumza Mfenyana as executive manager. Mfenyana's 20 year career journey spans across various management and leadership roles at private and public sector firms. In particular, the last 10 years of his...
VMware leads 2016 Magic Quadrant for x86 virtualisation
VMware is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner's 2016 Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualisation Infrastructure for the seventh consecutive year. According to Gartner, "Virtualisation (in the form of VMs and containers) is a fundamental enabler to IaaS, and...
Reduce, reuse, recycle isn’t enough
In South Africa we produce R25,2-billion worth of waste annually - 90% of landfills are composed of avoidable waste. There is growing pressure on companies to understand the true value of waste instead of relegating the problem to the SHEQ or finance team. "Forward...
AMD debuts disruptive gaming technology
AMD has unleashed the new Radeon RX 460 graphics card, engineered from the ground up for eSports gamers who demand pristine HD gaming, extraordinarily smooth beyond-HD streaming capabilities, and a distinguished assortment of future-proof gaming technologies. With an...
Why SA’s IT students need internships
In both South Africa and abroad, what was once a looming skills crisis has quickly become an alarming reality. For years, surveys and research reports have revealed that the lack of skills and expertise is a major constraint to business growth - and indeed, to...
Implicit modelling gains in popularity
Despite a lack of understanding about what it actually is, implicit modelling has developed a strong following amongst modelling software companies, allowing for the process of data modelling to be sped up, for a more efficient operation. Implicit modelling uses...
DRS adds Checkpoint Master Technician to its skills set
Specialist security solutions provider DRS has announced that a key technical resource has qualified as a Checkpoint Security Master, one of only two in South Africa and five in the EMEA region. Robert Brown, CEO of DRS, says the Check Point Certified Security Master...
Fortinet’s system-on-a-chip accelerates enterprise firewall
Fortinet as announced the expansion of its Security Fabric with the introduction of its third-generation FortiASIC SOC 3 System-on-a-Chip architecture. Fortinet's SOC 3 accelerates the new FortiGate60E series security appliances to further speed its already...
IFS modernise enterprise applications at Seychelles Petroleum
Seychelles Petroleum has chosen the IFS Applications 9 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) suite as its business management platform of choice. The oil company will be replacing its legacy systems with IFS Financials, Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, Quality...
Lexmark again tops Quocirca MPS Vendor Landscape
Lexmark International has been positioned for the fifth consecutive year as a leader in managed print services (MPS) by European industry analyst firm Quocirca. The Managed Print Services Landscape report is an independent vendor analysis of the global enterprise MPS...
Java/Angular Developer (Java8 Angular 2 spring frameworks Rest Git) – Gauteng Johannesburg
The CIB Trade team is looking for a Specialist Front End Java Developer to apply critical thinking & problem solving skills to contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle & quickly produce well-organised, optimized, and documented source code to...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team. As a Senior Developer, you'll work with our team on an API simulation platform, a commercial SaaS product. It provides a management and deployment infrastructure around the...
Junior Technical Test Analyst – R315K – R290K – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client, a leading software development company, is looking for a Junior Technical Test Analyst to join their team in Johannesburg. As a Junior Technical Test Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software...
Software Engineer (Mid/Senior) (CH1018)
Our client is tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa, is looking for a Mid or Senior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.Your MissionYou will report directly to the CTO, and work with him to understand key...
Business Analyst
Responsibilities - Stakeholder management for UMF customers, building business relationshipsDetermine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usabilityConduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot...
IT Support Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent outsourcing company in the BPO sector, renowned for delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to their clients, is seeking a skilled and motivated Tier 2 IT Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a...
Software Engineer (Mid/Senior) (CH1018) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa, is looking for a Mid or Senior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.Your MissionYou will report directly to the CTO, and work with him to understand key...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Bryanston
Responsibilities - Stakeholder management for UMF customers, building business relationshipsDetermine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usabilityConduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent outsourcing company in the BPO sector, renowned for delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to their clients, is seeking a skilled and motivated Tier 2 IT Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a...
Senior Software Developer (C++, Delphi) (CH1012)
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for a Senior Software DeveloperThe Senior Developer will part of an inhouse development team that produce software solutions. The developer work together with a team of business analysts and other developers to...
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