Data key as analytics turns to AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - There is no question AI is critical and companies that hesitate to harness it risk falling behind. “But the question is: what are you going to do with AI?” asks Tejas Mehta, senior vice-president and GM: MEA at Qlik....
GenAI forces businesses to reassess IT infrastructure
The scale and complexity of generative AI (GenAI) is driving tech leaders to reassess their current technology infrastructure, according to a new study from the IBM Institute for Business Value. The global study of 2 500 C-level technology executives (tech CxOs) from...
Global Internet bandwidth nudges 1Pbps mark
Global Internet bandwidth rose by 28% in 2022, now standing at 997Tbps, with a four-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29%. TeleGeography forecasts that the Pbps era will soon be underway, as its latest Global Internet Geography research tracks the continued...
Empowering women could help with cybersecurity skills crisis
South Africa is facing a continued shortage of critical skills. This shines a relentless light on the importance of empowering young people so they can connect with careers and futures that inspire them. In the cybersecurity space, this focus has never been more...
IBM LinuxONE servers help reduce energy consumption
IBM has unveiled the next generation of its LinuxONE server, a highly scalable Linux and Kubernetes-based platform, designed to deliver scalability to support thousands of workloads in the footprint of a single system. IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 features capabilities that...
60 years since the JF Kennedy Moonshot speech
It’s 60 years since US President John Kennedy made his famous “Moonshot” speech. On 12 September 1962, Kennedy addressed a crowd of 35 000 people at Rice University in Houston, recommitting the US to the Moon landing goal he proposed to Congress in May 1961. He...
Children in the driving seat of an EV future
Children are already driving the EV revolution - despite not yet being able to get behind the wheel themselves. A new global survey by ABB E-Mobility reveals that children not only educate their parents on environmental issues and admonish them for un-eco-friendly...
Banking-as-a-service to hit mainstream adoption by 2024
Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) will hit mainstream adoption within two years, according to the latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Banking Transformation. Gartner predicts that 30% of banks with greater than $1-billion in assets will launch BaaS for new revenue by the...
Retail comes under ransomware fire
The retail industry had the second highest rate of ransomware attacks last year. A new Sophos sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Retail 2022”, found that 77% of retail organisations suffered an attack - a 75% increase from 2020. This is also 11% more...
Dating apps could get you more than you bargained for
Tinder’s 10-year anniversary today (12 September), marks a decade of singletons posting personal details online in the hope of finding a new partner. Since its launch, the app has accumulated over 75-million users, all swiping through a match per minute and freely...
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Gemalto partners with Samsung on payment security
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Dell solutions for VMware
Dell has announced enhancements to its end-to-end solutions for VMware from the data centre to systems and device management to thin clients. These new offerings are designed to enable customers with right-sized, easy-to-manage cloud, virtualisation or VDI solutions...
CloudBerry Lab announces free desktop backup
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Technology the differentiator for financial services
Few industries are as ripe for technological innovation as the financial services sector, writes Sameer Deans, GM of ThoughtWorks. This opportunity, however, also carries considerable risk for established players that lag disruptors such as fintech start-ups that have...
Combat load shedding with BT-QUBE
Although the economic impact of load shedding is unknown, the harsh reality is that it will be around for many years to come. To combat this problem, local systems integrator BT-SA has introduced a solution that will help minimise the effect of power outages on...
Asset Print goes full service with Xerox
Xerox Colour 1000 makes Asset Print the only digital-to-litho shopfront in Cape Town When you first step through the unassuming doorway on Loop Street in the heart of Cape Town's CBD you don't expect to find a full service, high-end print shop inside. In fact, the...
Buyer, seller paradigm shifts
Core to any successful marketing campaign is the integrity, accuracy and reliability of data, and nowhere is this more true than in the banking sector. Starting off with reliable, targeted data bases of prospects is the first step to bringing new customers on board,...
BlackBerry to acquire Good Technology
BlackBerry has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Good Technology for $425-million in cash. The acquisition of Good is aligned with BlackBerry's strategy to offer customers the most complete, end-to-end solution that secures the entire mobile enterprise,...
Stay in tune with Trace Mobile
Cell C is extending its two-year partnership with Trace TV with the launch of Trace Mobile, a white-labelled service offering exclusive content coupled with Cell C's competitive prepaid rates to customers. Trace Urban is a popular music TV offering on DSTV that was...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (Senior) 2728
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:5 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of IT architectures in AzureAdvanced experience in implementing and administering Microsoft Products, especially Active...
German-speaking Software Consultant
Work from home servicing German clients in Germany. You will receive full product training however you must be able to speak German as a first language. Location: Remote / Home Office Equipment: *Own uncapped Fibre Internet Connection, minimum 25 Mbps Employer...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions
This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...
Intermediate Mobile Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is excited to announce an opportunity for an Intermediate Mobile Software Engineer with our client, a leading software company. You will work on enterprise-level mobile apps, showcasing your expertise in mobile ecosystems, best practices, and UI design....
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (Senior) 2728 – Gauteng Pretoria
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German-speaking Software Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Work from home servicing German clients in Germany. You will receive full product training however you must be able to speak German as a first language. Location: Remote / Home Office Equipment: *Own uncapped Fibre Internet Connection, minimum 25 Mbps Employer...
Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
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Senior Business Analyst
Senior Business Analyst in the Chief Operating Officer's DivisionDevelop human, organisational, and value stream aspects of business processes and their transformation.Design, test, implement, maintain, and enhance automated business processes.Continuously optimise...
Data Engineer
Overview: Our client, a well-established hedge fund in South Africa with a long history of delivering excellent returns, is seeking a talented Data Engineer to join their data analytics team. They are committed to growing their business and technology capabilities,...
Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or relevant diplomaISTQB Certification3+ years software testing...
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