European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation
Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...
Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award
Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...
Rain makes formal offer for Telkom – updated
Rain Group Holdings has made a formal proposal to acquire Telkom. This follows an offer on 15 July from MTN acquiring the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and shares in MTN. Rain also made an offer in August, which is...
Cloud security a growing concern
A recent study has found that 81% of organisations experienced a cloud-related security incident over the last 12 months, with almost half (45%) suffering at least four incidents. The underlying issue for these security incidents is the dramatic increase in security...
Financial phishing still on the rise
Attacks in the financial sector are becoming increasingly corporate-oriented and shifting away from consumers. Kaspersky Security Network data shows that the number of financial phishing attempts in the African regions increased significantly from Q1 to Q2 of 2022....
SA improves digital quality of life
The fourth annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) reports that South Africa ranks 66th in the world regarding digital wellbeing, out of 117 countries or 92% of the global population. Out of the five fundamental digital life pillars, South Africa's...
Youth urged to embrace STEAMI opportunities
Science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and innovation (STEAMI) holds the key to a prosperous future for South Africa's youth. Young South Africans should seize the opportunities this field offers as they prepare themselves for the careers of the future...
Circular economy expected to boost profits
A recent survey by Gartner found that 74% of supply chain leaders expect profits to increase between now and 2025 as a result of applying circular economy principles. On average, supply chain organisations have been applying circular economy principles for three years...
Residential rental market still resilient
Amidst a slowing economic recovery and rising interest rates, the residential rental market is proving to be surprisingly resilient, according to recent data released by TPN Credit Bureau. The TPN Residential Rental Market Monitor for the second quarter of 2022...
Chinese manufacturing output surged by 322% in 20 years
Although the US used to be the world's largest manufacturing hub, it has been over 10 years since China claimed the top position. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, China's manufacturing output surged by 322% in the last two decades, six-times the US...
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Huawei Mate S is in Vodacom stores
Huawei's new flagship device, the Mate S is now available for purchase in all Vodacom stores. Building on the Huawei Mate 7 smartphone, the Mate S features a 5,5-inch 2.5D AMOLED screen complete with a new luxury-focused design packed with innovative technology to...
Wireless service for Telkom Waya-Waya and PrepaidFone users
Telkom is upgrading two of its fixed line prepaid voice services, Waya-Waya and PrepaidFone, from copper to a wireless Fixed-Line-Look-Alike (FLLA) service. Telkom's mobile prepaid customers will not be affected by the move. Fixed line prepaid is a voice-only service...
Small does not equate with simple in mobile apps
The case for developing mobile apps is clear cut. However, the route to successfully developing and maintaining an app is less clear because of hidden complexities that are masked by the misconception that apps are small and therefore simple, says Mornay Leander, user...
AMD partners to power Oculus-ready PCs
AMD has announced a collaboration with Oculus and Dell to equip Oculus Ready PCs with AMD Radeon GPUs. The powerful PCs are designed to deliver stunning gaming performance and enable spectacular VR experiences for consumers around the world by leveraging AMD's VR...
Successfully deploying data centres in emerging markets
When traveling across sub-Saharan Africa, commodities that are essential for life - such as water and electricity - are often in very short supply, writes Tomas Rahkonen, chief technology officer and vice-president eCentre at Flexenclosure. But even in the remotest of...
HP launches Star Wars notebook
HP unveiled its Star Wars Special Edition notebook in anticipation of the release of Star Wars: "The Force Awakens". "HP is delivering an amazing Star Wars experience as the only PC vendor collaborating with Disney and Lucasfilm to create a one-of-one-kind notebook,"...
Why SMEs should care about HR management
One of the most common misperceptions that we run into in our work with small businesses is that they don't need a formal human resources (HR) strategy or proper HR business processes, writes Anja van Beek HR director for Sage HR & Payroll and chief people officer...
OmniSwitch adds simpler management
The latest Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6860 family of stackable LAN access switches enables businesses to evolve to a modern network - one that is application aware and provides a better user experience, while simplifying IT management. The OmniSwitch 6860, part of the...
Mitigate supplier risk to safeguard your brand
Highly reputed brands attract good suppliers, valuable partners and strong customers. They enjoy a positive public image and are seen as the benchmark for other players in their respective fields. But it isn't only clever marketing and strategic public relations...
Energy efficiency wins for hospitality industry
In the hospitality industry where room occupancy rates directly correlate with profitability, it's hard to put a cap on energy use - the guest's comfort is of prime concern. However, as tourism in South Africa flags, there is mounting pressure on this sector to...
BI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled BI Analyst to join their team. Requirements: Relevant Degree / Diploma / Certification.5+ years' database development experience.Excellent Knowledge of SQL Server, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Power BI.Excellent...
Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand
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Electrical/Electronics/Software Technician – Cape Town
DescriptionHire Resolve is currently seeking an Electrical/Electronics/Software Technician to join our client's team in Cape Town. In this role, you will work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure the optimal functioning of electrical and...
DevOps Engineer-Cloud Network Security (Senior) 2594
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Electrical/Electronics/Software Technician – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
DescriptionHire Resolve is currently seeking an Electrical/Electronics/Software Technician to join our client's team in Cape Town. In this role, you will work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure the optimal functioning of electrical and...
DevOps Engineer-Cloud Network Security (Senior) 2594 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Business Analyst
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Senior Mainframe Technical Engineer
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Mainframe Technical Engineer to join our talented team. As a Principal Mainframe Technical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and supporting mainframe solutions to meet the evolving needs of our...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
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Senior Mainframe Technical Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Mainframe Technical Engineer to join our talented team. As a Principal Mainframe Technical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and supporting mainframe solutions to meet the evolving needs of our...
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