Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short
Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...
The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance
Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...
Wits kick-starts national quantum technologies initiative
Wits University has led a national consortium that secured R54-million funding from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) to co-ordinate a national quantum technologies initiative. Following on a proposal written by the consortium led by Professor Andrew...
Lenovo launches Smarter Tech solutions
At its annual global innovation event Tech World, Lenovo shared its vision for the evolution of collaboration across users, spaces, and devices to unlock unlimited possibilities in both real-world applications and the Metaverse. Lenovo unveiled new concepts,...
Netflix reverses subscriber slump, but faces a tough season
Netflix added 2,4-million subscribers in the third quarter of 2022, causing shares to surge 14% in after-hours trading. Francesca Gregory, thematic intelligence analyst at GlobalData, comments: "Netflix's latest results break the narrative of a subscriber slump and...
Ethereum investors on the rise
Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), has dipped by more than 60% year-over-year, trading below $1 300 last week. Nevertheless, the plunge has not discouraged crypto investors from buying the token. According to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, the number of...
Webb captures Pillars of Creation images
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured a lush, highly detailed landscape – the iconic Pillars of Creation – where new stars are forming within dense clouds of gas and dust. The three-dimensional pillars look like majestic rock formations, but are far more...
Half of SMBs are not worried about the risk posed by ex-employees
A recent global Kaspersky study on the behaviour of small and medium businesses during crises shows staff reductions may cause additional cybersecurity risks. Yet only 51% of organisations’ leaders are confident that their ex-emploees don’t have access to company data...
Why is there gender disparity in STEM research?
A study by Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) academics, comparing women's disparity in science research for five years in eight continental regions of the world, has identified four significant factors contributing to gender disparity in science, technology,...
Effectiveness of leaders, managers top of HR priority list
Leader and manager effectiveness is the most frequent top priority (60% of respondents) among HR leaders for 2023, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 860 HR leaders in July 2022 found the other top organisational priorities for HR leaders next year are:...
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Flexenclosure has a new focus on Nigeria
Flexenclosure, a specialist developer of intelligent power management systems and pre-fabricated data centres for the ICT industry, has set up a new company in one of its key markets - Nigeria. The new company - Flexenclosure Technology Solutions - is a wholly owned...
Lorge wins Sage Awards for 21st consecutive year
Lorge, a supplier and implementer of Sage Business Management Solutions, Sage 300, Sage X3 and Sage Customer Relationship Management (CRM), is celebrating its 30th year in business by being awarded with the Sage Best Performance Gauteng Award and once again with the...
Consistent visibility is key to better e-commerce experience
As South African retailers move to capitalise on a rapidly expanding online shopper base, they need to ensure that their systems support a consistent shopping experience, or they risk losing customers, says Riverbed Technology. By Wimpie van Rensburg, country manager:...
‘Maintain focus and expect a shaky 2016’
In 2016 companies will have to operate leaner and be even more strategic with technology within an increasingly competitive market. Chris Willemse, CEO of Dac Systems, believes the cloud will dominate technology solution development, procurement and integration this...
Fighting the scourge of blog spam
Back in the late 90s, a new type of journalism emerged, alongside the advent of free publishing platforms. At the time, no one knew blogging would become one of the most important platforms of expression, and the sharing of news and ideas, forever altering the face of...
Digital initiatives that manufacturers must follow in 2016
Software AG has shared its predictions for the manufacturing and supply chain industry in 2016, derived from its expertise, market observations and interactions with its customers. Sean Riley, global manufacturing and supply chain solutions director at Software AG,...
Kibby is VMware’s regional director of sub-Saharan Africa
VMware has announced the appointment of Matthew Kibby as regional director of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In his new role, Kibby will be directly responsible for driving VMware's vision and strategy as well as spearheading its continued expansion in the SSA region....
Boost productivity with Canon multifunction printers
Printing remains essential, and maximising productivity while minimising fuss is imperative. The new Canon multifunction printer range from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) offers a number of enhancements aimed at achieving just this. With a variety of...
Issues faced by SMEs – and how to solve them
Research shows that a very high percentage - 80% or even 90% - of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first three years. Faith Ngwenya, acting CEO of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), says that three common...
Get a head start on POPI
Cybercrime cost the South African economy approximately R5,8-billion in 2014, writes Leishen Pillay, partner at Hogan Lovells. Addressing the substantial financial impact of cybercrime on South African businesses has been quite critical, especially of late, as the...
SAP Human Capital Solutions Architect
Role:he role is located in the SAP Centre of Expertise (CoE) within the company, and you will report to the SAP Enterprise Architect. You will perform solution architecture function across different domains (Business, Information, Data, Application, Technology &...
Network Engineer – Mpumalanga Matla Coal Mine
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Huawei, HPE Aruba SD-WAN networking, Huawei Wireless Controller, Huawei Wireless Indoor, Huawei Wireless Outdoor and Palo Alto Firewalls network infrastructure of our...
Lead Solution Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Lead Solution Analyst to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 6-months contract role.What you will be...
Android Developer (Hybrid after Probation in Pretoria) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:A Health Tech Solution Company based in Pretoria is currently looking for a dynamic Mobile Development Lead. This role will involve managing the team and sprints, taking charge of communication, team health, and culture. The Mobile Development Lead will...
Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Kempton Park
Hire Resolve is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior .NET Developer to join our client, a prominent international organization. As a key member of the Integration team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, testing, implementing, and...
SAP Human Capital Solutions Architect – Western Cape Oakdale
Role:he role is located in the SAP Centre of Expertise (CoE) within the company, and you will report to the SAP Enterprise Architect. You will perform solution architecture function across different domains (Business, Information, Data, Application, Technology &...
Junior Data Analyst
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join their client's team in Pretoria. As a Junior Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate is...
Senior JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 6-months contract role.What you will be...
Senior Business Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...
Senior Business Analyst
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the design and technical development of new customised solutions. Critical to the success of successful candidates will be the...
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