SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
Geopolitical shocks to drive more political, economic relationships in 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war profoundly reorganized global structures and relationships in 2022, and will continue to drive additional uncertainty in the year ahead, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report, A World Rebalancing....
Improved decision-making could support sustainable lending
Almost two-thirds (62%) of businesses believe that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are radically transforming the way they do business. This is according to the 2022 Business and Consumer Insight Report conducted by Forrester Consulting on...
Power-efficient supercomputer adds muscle to scientific problems
A new supercomputer operated by the Flatiron Institute in New York City tops the latest Green500 List of the most power-efficient supercomputers in the world. The revised list, which ranks supercomputers based on the number of floating-point operations per second...
Innovators shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
A shortlist of 15 African entrepreneurs and their pioneering technologies aimed at environmental rehabilitation, education, and human health and safety have been selected for the 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of...
Mobile, broadband the bright spots in Telkom results
Telkom SA delivered flat revenues as it continues to execute its growth strategy of migrating to new technologies. This, coupled with changes in the consumer product mix and increased operating expenses including costs related to load-shedding, saw group EBIDTA...
Tourism recovers to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels
International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An estimated 700-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the...
Embedded finance market to exceed $183bn by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found that revenue from embedded financial services will exceed $183-billion globally in 2027, increasing from just under $65-billion in 2022, and growing by 182% over the period. The report found that this expansion will be...
SA spending spree expected on Black Friday and during festive season
Just over 90% of South African buy now pay later (BNPL) customers plan to spend more online this festive season than last year, while 78% plan to shop on Black Friday, according to a survey of more than 1 600 customers by Payflex. "Our customer base has more than...
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McAdam takes over at F5 as Rivelo steps down
F5 Networks has announced that John McAdam, chairman of the F5 board of directors, has been appointed president and CEO. McAdam joined F5 in July 2000, and served as the company's president and CEO until his retirement in July 2015. In connection with this new...
Verint named in Software 500 ranking
Verint Systems is among the top 100 of the world's largest software and service providers, according to Software Magazine's 2015 "Software 500" ranking. Now in its 33rd year, the Software 500 is an annual ranking that targets medium to large enterprises, their IT...
RS Components partners with Infineon
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has signeda global marketing partner agreement with Infineon Technologies to distribute the company's extensive portfolio of semiconductors and other electronic components. The agreement builds upon the existing...
Sabre completes Trust Group acquisition
Sabre has completed its acquisition of the Trust Group, including Trust International, InnLink and Nexus. With this acquisition, Sabre Hospitality Solutions expands the portfolio of hotels it serves by more than 30%, totaling approximately 32 000 worldwide. A leading...
Load balancing the cloud for business benefit
Cloud computing has evolved and is a firm reality for most businesses. However, what some decision makers may not realise is that the development of the cloud has fuelled the development of load balancing solutions for cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon...
APIs deliver business value in prepaid segment
Telecommunication APIs (application programming interfaces) are heralding in the age of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in South Africa. The impact this will have on the business environment is significant, says Rudi Barnard, director at SIM card management...
Samsung unveils Xpress C430/C480 colour printer, MFP
Samsung Electronics South Africa announced its new Xpress C430 and C480 series of colour printers and multi-function printers. The series include 430W single-function colour printers, 480W multi-function printers that can print, copy, scan and C480FW 4-in-1 MFPs with...
Build business resilience in an uncertain world
First there was disaster recovery, then came business continuity and now companies are looking for ways to build business resilience. "This changing vocabulary reflects the nature of the business context and how companies are looking to mitigate risk," says Michael...
MTN rewards top matriculants
MTN SA Foundation is rewarding top-performing matriculants with bursaries and laptops to assist them with furthering their studies and give them access to the technological tools that are critical in their studies. The recipients of the 18 bursaries and 200 laptops...
How to gain employee commitment
What cements the commitment of employees to an organisation? Johan Botes, group CEO of Consilia Technology, offers some guidelines. It's not the flashy name of the company, or even "better-than-the-rest" pay packages, as one may think. People commit to substantial...
Business Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Investment space. Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME bucketAnalysing...
Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Business Analyst at a SaaS at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
A fast growing SaaS business that focuses on Environmental , Social and Governance (ESG) is looking for a strong and ambitious business analyst to join their team. The role will blend the functions of data engineer, data analyst and business analyst. If you have a...
Senior Developer – Gauteng Sandton
Are you a seasoned Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...
Senior Java Developer – R720K – R600K – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join their client's team. This is a full-time position offering a salary of R720K - R600K per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.The Senior Java Developer will...
Project Manager
Hire Resolve is excited to announce an opening for a Project Manager position on behalf of our esteemed client in the tech industry. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses a proven track record in...
B-BBEE Senior Verification Analyst
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Senior .Net Developer (CPT) (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A Forensic Pathology Service, overseeing 18 forensic pathology facilities in the province, is currently seeking a Senior .NET Developer. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in a range of technologies, including .NET (C#), SQL Server, MVC 4, Entity...
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