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...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

MSPs struggle to protect SMB customers

Sixty five percent of managed service providers (MSPs) are juggling between four to nine different cybersecurity point solutions to protect their SMB customers - and a further 12% use 10 or more – according to new research from cybersecurity specialists, Guardz. And...

AI empowers the journey from idea to innovation

Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone’s lips – but what does it really mean for businesses? “We believe it is to enhance business,” says Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: sales for CEEMETA at Dell Technologies, addressing Dell...

Tourism moves towards pre-pandemic levels

After stronger than expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourism arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East. Tourists are nonetheless expected to increasingly seek value for money and travel closer to home in response...

CEOs believe economic growth will decline this year

Nearly three quarters (73%) of CEOs believe global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months, according to PwC's 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, which polled 4 410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories in October and November 2022. The bleak CEO outlook is...

How consumers envision a future impacted by climate change

A massive 99% of more than 15 000 global early technology adopters consulted by Ericsson say that they expect to be proactively using internet and connectivity-based solutions by 2030 to personally address the impact of climate change and global warming. The statistic...

Eskom crisis demonstrates importance of succession planning

The current crisis at Eskom has a number of governance lessons for South Africa, one of which is the vital importance of proper succession planning for key senior positions. This is the word from Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa...

Opportunities for early movers as green-market demand grows

Analysis from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by 43% by 2030 to limit global warming to the required 1,5 degrees. A recent report from the IPCC shows that emissions are expected to...

Financial crime prevention software spend to hit $28bn

A new Juniper Research study found that global software spend on financial crime prevention tools will exceed $28,7-billion by 2027, increasing from $22,1-billion in 2023. It predicted this growth of 30% will be driven by cybercriminals' strategies of targeting the...

Steady growth for enterprise applications forecast

According to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast, worldwide revenue for enterprise applications will grow from $279,6-billion in 2022 to $385,2-billion in 2026 with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. Nearly all this growth will come...

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Lexmark debuts AccuRead Automate 2.0 for MFPs

Lexmark has enhanced its AccuRead Automate application for multi-functional printers (MFPs) with the new features. AccuRead Automate enables a Lexmark smart MFP to capture, automatically classify and route documents, while extracting key information for file naming...

NAS with personal cloud capability ideal for SMME s

Cloud storage is a technology that at the outset was typically viewed as something for the consumer market alone. However, in time more and more businesses began to realise the advantages of having centralised online storage solutions that could be accessed and shared...

Digital Gaming League to stream live in cinemas

In a move to introduce alternative content into its cinemas, Ster-Kinekor Theatres has partnered with Telkom to live-stream the semi-finals and grand final of the highest-ranking eSports tournament in Africa. The live Telkom-sponsored Digital Gaming League (DGL) Dota...

Sage debuts Sage 50 Accounting in East and West Africa

Sage has launched Sage 50 Accounting in East Africa and West Africa. Sage 50 Accounting is a holistic accounting and business management solution for SMEs. Sage 50 Accounting let users manage operations, draw reports, and identify trends and opportunities from one...

Securing Smart Cities grows three-fold in year one

Just a year has passed since Securing Smart Cities - a not-for-profit global initiative that aims to raise awareness and solve the existing and future cybersecurity problems of smart cities - was launched. Since that time the initiative's supporting community has...

MTN appoints new chief HR officer

Nhlanhla Qwabe has been appointed as the new chief HR officer for MTN SA, effective from 1 August 2016. He replaces Themba Nyathi. Qwabe joins MTN from Aspen Pharmacare, where he held the position of Group Human Resources Executive. Prior to Aspen, he served as Human...

Technology helps to deliver water, sanitation

Collaborative skills training and advanced technology help Diepsloot plumbers build and maintain communal toilet and washing facilities. The up-skilling of artisans and plumbers is high on the national agenda in South Africa. Townships, such as Diepsloot, with poor...

New solution to beat identity theft

Some experts call biometrics the answer to identity theft. Biometric verification is a process of identity authentication that is used to confirm identity through uniquely detectable biological traits and may be an effective tool in the war on crime. With the drastic...

Huawei joins Smart Africa

Huawei has joined the Smart Africa Alliance as Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) advisor and Platinum member at the Smart Africa Board Meeting. The partnership with the Smart Africa Alliance is one of Huawei's efforts to drive digital transformation in...

EMC reports improved earnings for Q2

EMC reported second-quarter 2016 financial results. Second-quarter consolidated revenue was $6 billion. GAAP earnings per weighted average diluted share was $0.29 in the second quarter, up 16% year over year. Non-GAAP¹ earnings per weighted average diluted share in...

FullStack Developer (C# & React) – Cape Town

DescriptionHire Resolve's client, a reputable software development company based in Cape Town, is currently hiring for the position of Full Stack Developer with expertise in C# and React. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for developing and...

Senior Software Developer

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our client's team. As a Senior Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the success of our clients while...

IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

Responsible for SAGE ERP and all Bespoke systems. Lead the support and maintenance of business information systems. Work with FB Application and Infrastructure team and appointed partners to maximize efficiency and minimize risk to the business. Contribute toward...

Business Analyst (Collections) (CH1041) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Business Analyst to join their Deb Collections team.Are you a team player that enjoys working with developers, testers, and stakeholders from the business?Do you appreciate taking the initiative,...

Functional Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for a vibrant, analytical and innovative individual to work as a Mid Functional Analyst in an agile, Telco environment. Responsibilities Create detailed requirement documentation, user stories, use cases and process flow diagrams. Facilitate workshops...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our client's team. As a Senior Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the success of our clients while...

Business Analyst

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performanceareas: Assist with the requirements solicitation, Mapping and Analysis exercisesIdentifying stakeholders who are impacted by the ECM Programme initiatives or share a common business...

IT Desktop Support Technician

IT Desktop Support TechnicianMy client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an IT Desktop Support Technician to join their company. Responsible for IT Desktop Support tasks and coordinating service orientated processes.Duties includeTrack and co-ordinate all IT...

Automation Tester

Creates a testing strategy and participates in the creation of automated testing scenarios. Prepares and coordinates test plans and testing scenarios. Conducts necessary tests according to the testing strategy, registration of defects, control of elimination. Key...

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