Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

RAG gains prominence in GenAI discussions

Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is becoming a critical focus in company discussions about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), as organisations look to leverage real-time external data to contextualise and refine the accuracy of generated responses....

Temu app racks up 735m downloads

Since its launch in September 2022, the Chinese shopping app Temu has been gaining share in the global ecommerce market, successfully competing with industry giants like Amazon, eBay, and Shein. With its aggressive pricing and discounts, wide product selection, and...

Pratley Putty plays a key role in Kariba Dam spillway rehabilitation

Pratley Putty is playing a key role in the rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam spillway. The hand-mouldable, high-performance putty-like adhesive was identified by distributor Mart Solutions to be used in the cofferdam components of the project. "Pratley Putty is ideal...

Fak’ugesi Festival 2022 theme is #FromNowOn

Hosted by the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the ninth edition of the Fak'ugesi Festival is a celebration of young pan-African talent in the digital sphere at its fullest. The festival that begins on 13 October 2022 and has announced the theme is...

Surprising uptick for campus switch sales

Worldwide campus switch sales were up 5% in 2Q 2022, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. This is above the researcher's expectations of a low single-digit growth as vendors were able to circumvent some of the supply challenges. On a trailing four-quarter...

NASA sets sights on new Artemis 1 launch date

NASA has adjusted the targeted dates for a cryogenic demonstration test and to the next launch opportunities for Artemis I, the first integrated flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft beyond the Moon. The agency will conduct the...

VC, private equity target African financial services

Venture capital (VC) and private equity executives are targeting the financial services sector as they increase investment in Africa, new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile shows. More than half (55%) of senior VC and private equity...

Industrial printer shipments dip

Industrial printer shipments declined 1,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. "The worldwide market is still hindered by supply chain...

Spending on AI-centric systems set for massive increase

A new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide shows that global spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including software, hardware, and services for AI-centric systems, will reach nearly $118-billion...

Supply chain resilience tops the Peak of Inflated Expectations

Supply chain resilience has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations and will arrive at the Plateau of Productivity in five to 10 years, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2022. The Peak of Inflated Expectations highlights capabilities...

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Fortinet unveils SDNS framework

Fortinet has announced its new Software-Defined Network Security (SDNS) framework – the first of its kind across the industry.

Nokia Networks targets 5G-ready massive broadband

Nokia Networks is leading the way to implementing 5G-ready massive broadband in areas with millions of homes near to fibre but without last hop connectivity via fibre to the home. The solution bridges from the existing fibre network using high throughput  5G-ready...

Is hyper-converged infrastructure right for your business?

The trend toward technology convergence has accelerated in the past few years, to the point where infrastructure is now available with all hardware and software integrated into a single solution, writes Jaco Erasmus, Dell enterprise division manager at Drive Control...

UCS Solutions achieves PCI DSS v3.0 audit certification

UCS Solutions has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v3.0 audit certification with the assistance of Galix, a certified PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). The certification ensures that UCS Solutions' clients have access to best...

Kemp enables app service

Kemp Technologies has announced it LoadMaster plug-in for vRealise Orchestrator (vRO) to streamline automated application provisioning and enable fluid application delivery infrastructures. In order to maintain a competitive edge and increase agility, businesses in...

SA on the verge of a technology revolution

Buzz phrases such as "enterprise digitisation" are discussed among ICT and business industries alike with increasing frequency, but often hold little meaning to business decision makers who have historically left ICT initiatives to ICT-focussed departments. The global...

Phoenix wins distribution of GFI Software

Phoenix Distribution has won distribution rights to GFI Software, a global software company that builds affordable and easy-to-use IT solutions that enable businesses to discover, manage and secure their networks. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution,...

Employers can help to address FASD

Global health organisations warn of the dangers of alcohol abuse during pregnancy, as drinking can cause a wide range of health problems that may continue well into adulthood, writes Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe.

NetFlorist makes online payments easy

NetFlorist, South Africa's largest online floral and gifting service, has partnered with MasterCard to offer customers a more seamless, secure online shopping checkout process with the digital wallet service MasterPass. With an average of between 1 500 and 2 000 daily...

LG unveils home entertainment strategy

Speaking at a roundtable at IFA 2015 in Berlin, a top official of LG Electronics (LG) revealed the company's plan to sell five times as many OLED TVs as it did in the first half with the aim of making LG OLED the new standard of TV by the end of the year. With a goal...

X2 Senior Solution Architects – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking X2 Senior Managed Service Solution Architects who will play a pivotal role within iOCO; being responsible for crafting comprehensive and innovative solutions in response to client requirements, particularly those outlined in Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a software consulting house with over 3 decades of tech driven solutions using the latest cutting-edge technology. Our client is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience...

Business Analyst – Remote Remote

To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business analysis,...

Intermediate – Full Stack. Net Developer -Roodepoort

The Intermediate .Net Developer will primarily be responsible for systems development including desktop (WPF), web (ASP.Net Core) and third-party integrations. This includes business support, translation of business requirements into specifications, implementation,...

Intermediate Analyst Developer

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Project Manager (Infrastructure) at GIBB

GIBB's multi-award-winning Integrated Infrastructure (WIIG) Sector provides the roots for communities using innovative and sustainable engineering design, urban planning, and advisory services. Here you will find an environment conducive to helping you make the most...

Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer

Our client is looking for a Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer to join their company.Purpose of the position:Support the Aftersales Manager in technical/engineering and administrative tasks, such as managing aftersales & site service records, databases,...

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Hire Resolve's client is looking for a talented Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of technologies and frameworks, with a focus on database management and web development. This...

Intermediate Analyst Developer – Western Cape Bellville

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