Opportunity knocks for Africa
Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...
Edison Alliance connects 1bn people
The Edison Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, has successfully connected over 1-billion people globally – ahead of its initial 2025 target - to essential digital services in healthcare, education and finance in over 100 countries. Since its launch in 2021,...
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...
Manufacturer confidence dips in tough operating environment
Confidence levels among manufacturers dipped 2 points to 26 in the third quarter, the Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. “Although cost and stock pressures appear to be easing slightly, manufacturers are still faced with a tough operating environment,” says Justin...
Contactless payments to pass $10trn by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of contactless payment transactions will reach $10-trillion globally by 2027; from $4,6-trillion in 2022. It anticipates that investment in the underlying contactless payments ecosystem, such as...
Ethernet switch and router growth continues
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew 14,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) with revenues of $8,5-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $4,2-billion in revenue in 2Q22, a 6,3% year-over-year...
Yes, admins are now responsible for WhatsApp group content
A change in WhatsApp features for group admins has effectively made admins responsible for any questionable or illegal messages posted in their groups. This is according to Mercia Fynn, director and head of commercial department at Kisch IP, who says the change, which...
African youth admire creatives, but won’t spend on their work
Africa’s youth love local films and admire creatives, but they don’t read books by African authors for pleasure or spend on creative products, according to the newly-launched report, “Africa's Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent?” by Africa No...
Meerkat observes how galaxies replenish fuel reserves to form stars
A global team of astronomers have measured the fuel required for star formation in galaxies as they were 4-billion years ago. Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, the researchers observed neutral hydrogen gas – the most abundant element in the universe and the material...
Inability to use data effectively stifles innovation
Almost three out of four companies (705) find it difficult to unlock the potential of their data, which directly affects the ability to innovate. This is among the findings of new research by VMware and Professor Feng Li that polled 100 executives at Forbes Top 2000...
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Choose the right tech to boost your SMB
As a small business owner, you have plenty of choice when it comes to affordable technology that helps you run an efficient, responsive and productive company. Accounting and payroll software takes the pain out of dealing with SARS and other authorities, while making...
The Pavilion rolls out MasterPass solution
The 1,8-million visitors per month at The Pavilion in Durban now have the option to pay for their parking using MasterPass, MasterCard's digital wallet service. This is the first MasterPass parking payment feature to go live in South Africa. Using digital payments to...
Leveraging workforce optimisation tools
With customer experience taking centre stage within the contact centre space, it is becoming increasingly important to have the right technology and software to support first class service. “With a heavy focus being placed on customer satisfaction and engagement, the...
Vidi, EasyPay conclude agreement
Vidi has concluded an agreement that enables viewers to pay for the premier Video-on-Demand (VOD) service at a national network of retail outlets using their EasyPay accounts. EasyPay focuses on the provision of high-volume, secure and convenient payment, prepayment...
App development key to customer engagement
Just like every company today is a software business, every company today is also an app company. “We’re in the middle of an app revolution and the implications for business are huge, even if you don’t think of yourself as an app business,” says Quinton Pienaar, CEO...
Fitbit announces Windows 10 app
Fitbit, the leader in the connected health and fitness market, today announced the Fitbit for Windows 10 app, delivering a more engaging and fluid app design that lets users personalise the way they interact with key pieces of their health and fitness journey across...
IoT expands human possibilities of tech
Southern Africa is expecting a massive growth of the M2M market through the concept of Internet of Things (IoT). It is forecast that with the introduction of LTE, there will be exponential growth in this market. M2M devices with 10-year battery life, supported at lower frequencies with the LTE technology and with a resultant reduction in device cost will ensure that the deployment of these M2M devices will expand into new areas previously not serviced with the M2M technology.
Cortex Hub hosts 72-hour hackathon
The Cortex Hub, a technology incubator, research lab and entrepreneurial hub in East London’s Industrial Development Zone, has announced it will hold a 72-hour women’s hackathon from 25 to 27 August. The WomenHackersUnite Hackathon is aimed at showcasing the talents...
New Panda solutions for multiple devices
The new Panda 2016 consumer solutions range, from the most basic to the most advanced, offer multi-platform protection. The 2016 range is designed to make the digital world easier and more secure for consumers. It enables users the ability to browse online safely,...
Kaspersky solution ranks in product tests
Kaspersky Lab’s solution for small business has been tested by Dennis Technology Labs, AV-Test and Virus Bulletin and acknowledged to be one of the most reliable products for the sector.
Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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,...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Randburg
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...
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Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (Senior) 2728
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German-speaking Software Consultant
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Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions
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Intermediate Mobile Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (Senior) 2728 – Gauteng Pretoria
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German-speaking Software Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
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