Weather-related natural disasters on the rise
Over the last decade, the frequency of natural disasters in Africa has steadily increased, rising from 32 incidents in 2014 to 56 occurrences in 2023, mainly due to floods, in 29 countries where data is available. It is estimated that African governments spent...
Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble
The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...
Eskom Expo in Gauteng to host regional expos
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in Gauteng will host a number of regional science fairs around the province to showcase the scientific brilliance of the province’s promising young scientists. The regional expos will be the first physical science fairs since 2019,...
What is hindering C-suite implementation of sustainability strategies?
Nearly two-thirds of the world’s business leaders expect to transform their sustainability strategy in the next three to five years, but businesses will need to prioritise the shift from planning to implementation if they are to make good on their promises. Now is the...
Economic downturn is now the top emerging risk worrying executives
Concern about a macroeconomic downturn has quickly become the top emerging risk facing organisations. This is the headline finding from Gartner’s latest global Emerging Risks Report, conducted in the second quarter of 2022. “The top five risks reported by respondents...
Consumers reel under impact of inflation, interest hikes
Nearly half of South African consumers (44%) say they will not be able to pay at least one of their current bills and loans in the next three months, according to research conducted by TransUnion in late May and early June. And, with high inflation rates and...
First-time consumer credit defaults increase in Q1
The rate people defaulted on their loans for the first time increased in the first quarter of 2022, according to Experian South Africa’s Consumer Default Index (CDI). The CDI increased quarter-on-quarter, moving from 3.49 in 2021 Q4 to 3.68 in 2022 Q1. Year-on-year,...
Scientific breakthrough makes quantum information storage more reliable
By shining a laser pulse sequence inspired by the Fibonacci numbers at atoms inside a quantum computer, physicists have created a remarkable, never-before-seen phase of matter. The phase has the benefits of two time dimensions despite there still being only one...
Network upgrade a major boost for academia
The South African National Research and Education Network (SA NREN) has been upgraded to help all connected South African universities, colleges, scientific councils, researchers, innovation centres, and more access faster connectivity quicker. The CSIR, SANReN,...
Largest renewable energy PV and battery storage project signed off
Standard Bank and British International Investment (BII) have partnered with Scatec and H1 Holdings to successfully reach financial close on the first sizable battery energy storage and photovoltaic (PV) solar project in South Africa – believed to be Africa’s largest...
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Bytes to strengthen RICA
Mobile operators and banks are increasingly looking to technology to help strengthen the RICA process in order to combat growing fraud. For example, the number of cases of fraudulent SIM swaps grew by some 900 percent between 2011 and 2014. “Upgrades, SIM swaps and...
Is distribution ready for cloud ERP?
Wholesale distribution is an established, complex and dynamic business where distributors must balance a number of competitive challenges to meet the ever-fluctuating customer demands. To stay ahead of the competition, it is critical to implement tools that integrate...
Adapt IT invests in third Knowledge Centre
The JSE listed and innovative IT company, Adapt IT, has opened its third Knowledge Centre at the Rusthof Secondary School in the Western Cape. This brings the company’s total knowledge centre investment to R1,6-million, after investments in Amaoti and Olievenhoutbosch...
An Agile approach in the banking sector
Adopting an agile approach to software development can greatly assist banks to transition to new products and services in a digital era, enabling them to remain competitive and relevant in an increasingly challenging landscape, says Shailendra Singh, head Emerging...
Key criteria for hosted business continuity
The adoption of cloud computing models is revolutionising how IT is procured and used - and also how organisations ensure business continuity. However, says Sasha Malic, head of Availability and Hosting Services at ContinuitySA, the two should not be confused. “Many...
CA announces mobile DevOps suite
CA Southern Africa has announced Mobile DevOps, a solution suite aimed at accelerating application development and deployment. The company has also announced Enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) – which will enable the adoption of internet-connected devices. On the...
Sage re-invents ISV relationship
Sage is reinventing its relationship with independent software vendors (ISV) to make it easier and faster for them to energise the success of small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. The programme is the first in a series of changes intended to make it...
Linksys offers new Wireless Range Extender
Linksys has announced the newest addition to its WiFi range extender family, the Linksys AC1200 Amplify WiFi Range Extender (RE6700). This new range extender was developed to provide customers a WiFi signal boost (up to 10 000 square feet) into rooms throughout the...
Riverbed introduces SteelHead 9.1
Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, today introduced Riverbed SteelHead 9.1, delivering new capabilities that are designed to ensure cloud applications perform as expected and provide IT the visibility, optimisation, and control...
Visual effects studios choose Dell
Dell recently announced that Europe-based visual effects studios Important Looking Pirates and FIDO, and digital signage agency, VISUAL ART, are using Dell Precision workstations to deliver cutting-edge graphics and award-winning, creative content for international...
Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Details of Role:Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimisation strategies.Utilise Native Azure services for building and managing cloud...
Intermediate C# Software Developer
Hire Resolve's client is seeking to hire a skilled C# full stack software developer to help with the development of their current projects. Your duties will primarily revolve around building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, adapt...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Intermediate Java Developer
We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to join our Enterprise Architecture Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating CRS and PRS into executable code, ensuring the application performs as required, and releasing source code with zero...
Network Administrator
Job SummarySecure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' networkMaintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications networkKey Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct...
Intermediate C# Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Hire Resolve's client is seeking to hire a skilled C# full stack software developer to help with the development of their current projects. Your duties will primarily revolve around building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, adapt...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Sandown
We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to join our Enterprise Architecture Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating CRS and PRS into executable code, ensuring the application performs as required, and releasing source code with zero...
Network Administrator – Gauteng Primrose
Job SummarySecure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' networkMaintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications networkKey Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct...
Enterprise Architect II (Permanent Role)
Job PurposeTo facilitate the development of future-state architecture and ensures its effective adoption. Provide and identify operational opportunities, overall direction, guidance and definition of the enterprise architecture that effectively support business...
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