Counting the global cost of digital exclusion
A staggering 627-million individuals globally – more than the populations of the US and Brazil combined - are excluded from essential digital services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and employment platforms. The is according to global full-cycle...
Humanoid robots are ready to start work
The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionised humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows....
Many adverse surgical outcomes for women could have been avoided
Women in Africa have double the risk-adjusted odds of having a severe complication or death after non-obstetric, non-gynaecological elective surgery when compared to international rates. This is according to a study conducted by a team from the University of Cape...
Load shedding will cost retailers big in lost Black Friday sales
South African retailers are expected to generate around R17,3-billion in additional sales over the Black Friday promotional period, representing around 6,7% growth over the Black Friday period in 2021. The number is forecast to be R5,4-billion lower than it would have...
Embracing risk the only option during uncertain times
Although 79% of C-suite leaders and senior executives surveyed expect a recession, only 35% believe they are very prepared for it. This is among the findings of Aon's 2022 Executive Risk Survey, "Making Better Decisions in Uncertain Times", which clearly shows that...
Altron to sell ATM hardware, support business to NCR
Altron has announced its intention to sell the ATM hardware and support business portion of its Altron Managed Solutions division to NCR. The NCR retail hardware and support business remains under Altron Managed Solutions. The sale sees ownership of the business going...
Consumer breaches decline, but threats to data remain
The newest data from NordVPN's Dark Web Monitor feature shows that the number of breached companies remains high, but the number of users affected by those leaks has decreased 18 times since 2019. However, with the data of nearly two-thirds (62%) of Dark Web Monitor...
Good and bad news for salaries
Despite a host of negative factors that impacted the economy, the average nominal BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) ticked marginally higher in September 2022. The average nominal South African salary (after deductions), recovered slightly to R15 063 in...
African fintechs attract record investment
Fintech startups in Africa grew 81% in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent. This is according to a Mastercard white paper titled 'The Future of Fintech: Rapid Growth Attracts Smart Capital', which also found that the...
Optical networks the future of connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports - Optical networks have seen huge improvements in cost and capacity over time - with most of that coming with the invention of fibre. Submarine networks are responsible for connecting the planet, says Vladimir Kozlov, CEO and founder of...
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Gartner recognizes Verint in new Magic Quadrant
Verint Systems has achieved the highest and furthest overall position for its ability to execute and completeness of vision in the new Magic Quadrant for Customer Engagement Center Workforce Optimization (WFO) report by research and advisory firm Gartner. This...
Local app makes the roads safer these holidays
GoMetro Traffic is a new locally-developed app for smartphones aimed at getting holiday travellers to their destinations safely. The mobile application is designed to provide drivers with incident and alert information before they set off on a road-trip. It is...
Investment in training employees will pay off
In a difficult economic climate, the training and education budget is often one of the first areas of the business to suffer cutbacks. After all, training can be expensive, takes people away from the work they're paid to do and often delivers benefits that can be hard...
Can your networking equipment deliver a competitive edge?
In our high-tech digital world where business is extremely fast-paced, the network has become central to maintaining a competitive advantage. By Jaco Erasmus, Dell Enterprise Division Manager at Drive Control Corporation. A robust, integrated, open network provides...
Knowledge Management 2015 – the end of ‘ivory towers’ in business
Bricks and mortar businesses have long been a thing of the past in markets, and in tomorrow's world the most prized asset in commerce - knowledge - will be housed in progressive, digital and data driven environments run by people that promote information sharing and...
New service scores how well web sites work
Passmarked, a quality score to measure how well your site works, has entered private beta. Using Internet standards and best practices, Passmarked tests a site's performance in terms of security, compatibility, and code and has scored over 17-million pages to date....
HomeSend launches remittance service with Hello Paisa in SA
HomeSend, the international payment and money transfer hub, today announced the launch of live remittance services for Hello Paisa, a South African money transfer operator offering a fast and efficient way for customers to send money to friends and family in other...
Holiday offer from Kaspersky Lab and Tresorit
Cybercrime is no longer just about stealing passwords to bank accounts or annoying us with spam. It has become a serious issue for all users and they should take responsibility for securing themselves against possible threats. According to a joint global survey...
Sophos acquires SurfRight for endpoint protection
Sophos announced the acquisition of SurfRight, an innovator in signature-less next-generation endpoint threat detection and response (ETDR) and advanced threat prevention. Based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, SurfRight has developed a portfolio of technologies that...
Update your contact centre technology with digital
The business case is very simple: without digital technology you can't thrive, writes Richard Melrose, technology director at Merchants. The boardroom discussion about updating contact centre technology very often misses the point as there shouldn't really be any...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Germiston
Business AnalystArea: Germiston, GautengSalary: R40000 p/mPurpose of the position: Provide distribution solutions as required by business to achieve its goals. Duties: Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation and monitoring on projects.Use analytical...
Systems Engineer – Postillion – Remote Remote
Support and maintenance of Switching applications and Terminal applicationsKey Responsibilities: Terminal Products, Switching Products and Key ManagementMentor junior team members.Maintain existing switching productsAssist customers with integration into the company...
IT Network Operations Configuration Manager – Gauteng Midrand
"Drive your career forward with a leading automotive giant! We're seeking an innovative IT Networks Operations Configurations Manager to steer our tech infrastructure to new heights." ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Comprehensive knowledge and experience with database...
Business Support Analyst
We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Policy Administration space.Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME...
Intermediate Testers
Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking experienced Intermediate Testers to join their team. As an Intermediate Tester, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications developed by our clients.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...
Enterprise Architect
A tertiary qualification (NQF6), degree (NQF7) or Honours degree (NQF 8) in the field of specialisation OR equivalent industry-specific certifications ORMinimum five years' experience in application analysis/architecture and/or design and/or enterprise architecture...
Business Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Policy Administration space.Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME...
Intermediate Testers – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking experienced Intermediate Testers to join their team. As an Intermediate Tester, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications developed by our clients.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...
Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Rosebank
A tertiary qualification (NQF6), degree (NQF7) or Honours degree (NQF 8) in the field of specialisation OR equivalent industry-specific certifications ORMinimum five years' experience in application analysis/architecture and/or design and/or enterprise architecture...
Business Support Analyst
We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Servicing and Workflow space. Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME...
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