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...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

The metaverse, NFTs and the New World Order

The transformative power of the metaverse, blockchain, and NFTs are revolutionising product authenticity, digital ownership, and the convergence between real-world and digital assets. This is the word  from Evan Luthra, tech maestro, non-fungible token (NFT)...

Datatec celebrates 30 years on the JSE

Datatec is celebrating its 30th anniversary of being listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) which its CEO, Jens Montanana, says is a significant milestone that underscores the company’s growth, innovation, and resilience. Since its listing in 1994, Datatec...

Astronomers spot a black hole jet pointing to Earth

Astronomers have determined the source of an incredibly bright X-ray, optical and radio signal appearing from halfway across the universe. The signal, named AT 2022cmc, was discovered earlier this year by the Zwicky Transient Facility in California. Findings published...

Archive files move into the malware delivery lead

Archive file formats - such as ZIP and RAR files - have become the most common file type for delivering malware, surpassing Office files for the first time in three years. This is according to the latest HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from...

Crypto miners on the rise

In Q3 2022, Kaspersky researchers saw a sharp increase in crypto miner variants - an overall growth of over 230% compared to the same period last year. The number is three times more than in the third quarter of 2021 and now exceeds 150 000. Of all corporate users...

ICT skills development critical for SA

ICT skills development is critical for South Africa to participate in the fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and reap the benefits of a digital economy. This was the consensus of various speakers at Huawei South Africa's ICT Talent Development annual awards ceremony...

Bumper spend for online sales this Black Friday

This year marked the return of the Black Friday bumper spend as midnight and intra-day deals exceeded the 2021 figures. Online sales emerged as the clear winner, tracking significantly higher growth. Recording transactions processed on behalf of South Africa's banks,...

Big growth in Black Friday and Cyber Monday spend

South Africans showed they still have an appetite for retail spend, with data from omnichannel payment solutions provider Ecentric Payment System's 2022 Black Friday Payment Gateway Dashboard showing big increases in both transactions volume and value, when compared...

Meet top young scientists at the Eskom Expo Finals

South Africa's top young researchers and innovators will have the opportunity to showcase their scientific brilliance at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' premier event - the annual International Science Fair (ISF) - which will be held physically for the first time...

Gartner predicts most relevant finance tech for the next decade

The finance function is changing quickly – with the support of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) – into an environment where people and machines collaborate to transform finance and business capabilities, drive...

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Business Connexion Group acquires RDC Group

As the appetite for cloud-based solutions continues to grow, a number of enterprise companies are moving towards engineering hardware and software to simplify IT, making use of the cloud to allow for easy adoption. Embracing this shift towards cloud adoption, Oracle...

Fortinet appoints Core Networks as value added distributor

Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions, announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Core Networks, a value added distributor specialized in wireless solutions, for the distribution of its wireless security solutions in South...

Why has banking fraud not been stopped?

As banking fraud appears to be on the increase, more and more people are asking why it is almost impossible for banks to stop this scourge. This is according to Tjaart van der Walt, Truteq Group CEO and international MD. Truteq Group also boasts offices in Pretoria...

Data and compliance in SA and the EU

In South Africa laws to protect and effectively manage personal data is nothing new. We are all aware of the ongoing implications and impact of POPI, the protection of personal information legislation that has been introduced to safeguard the interests of end users,...

Print Express Online takes next step with Xerox

Print Express Online, South Africa's leading online business stationery printer, has taken the next step in its expansion strategy with the purchase of a new Xerox Colour C70 printer from Cape Office and Bytes Document Solutions. As an online-only printing business,...

Avaya appoints Interdist as African distributor

Interdist, a leading technology distribution company owned by Computer Information Systems (CIS) has signed an agreement with Avaya to market Avaya solutions across Africa. The two companies will focus on driving adoption of Avaya's innovative technology in 27...

Another time bomb waiting to explode

One cannot grasp the scale of the average company's data footprint, especially considering the rapid pace at which new technologies are being introduced. During this process, every bit of that data needs to be managed securely and compliantly, not only in stowage and...

CA Southern Africa signs partnership with In2IT

CA Southern Africa has signed a partnership with In2IT, a leading provider of managed services for remote monitoring and management of critical IT infrastructure. In terms of the agreement, In2IT will be able to provide its clients with an-end-to-end IT monitoring...

Corruption still rife in North Africa

Nearly one in three citizens who tried to access basic public services in the Middle East and North Africa paid a bribe, according to a Transparency International report which shows that governments across the region have failed to hear their citizens' voices against...

Low-tech attackers use open source tools

Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered a new trend among cyberespionage threat actors: instead of developing customised hacking tools or buying them from third-party suppliers on the criminal underground, they are using tools available on the web for research...

Business Intelligence Analyst at Rhodes Food Group

Key responsibilities in the following areas:BI Data Architecture RFG Datawarehouses enhancements and projects to ensure integration of new data sets and solutions into the consolidated data warehouses. Efficient data and process flow mapping to ensure no data...

Junior Technical Test Analyst

Hire Resolve's client is looking for Junior Technical Test Analyst. As a Junior Technical Test Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our client's web-based software applications. You will be involved in various aspects of the...

Senior Software Developer (C++, Delphi) (CH1012) – Gauteng Arcadia

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...

Junior Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client is looking for Junior Technical Test Analyst. As a Junior Technical Test Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our client's web-based software applications. You will be involved in various aspects of the...

IT Security Administrator (CH1011)

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Security Administrator.The IT Security Administrator assist the CSM to monitor identify and prevent cyber security threat to the client and plays a vital role in keeping the company's proprietary and...

IT Project Manager

Our client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a long-term contract position to lead the planning and execution of key strategic initiatives. In this exciting role, you will manage the implementation of a comprehensive solution for...

Technical Support Specialist at TT

Level 1 Technical Support Specialist Job Summary:We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Level 1 Technical Support Specialist to join our IT team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the smooth operation of our technical infrastructure through...

IT Security Administrator (CH1011) – Gauteng Arcadia

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Security Administrator.The IT Security Administrator assist the CSM to monitor identify and prevent cyber security threat to the client and plays a vital role in keeping the company's proprietary and...

IT Project Manager – Remote Remote

Our client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a long-term contract position to lead the planning and execution of key strategic initiatives. In this exciting role, you will manage the implementation of a comprehensive solution for...

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