AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

Global tablet demand remains flat

The global demand for tablets is far from where it was just a few years ago. Although all IT devices - including PCs, tablets, and mobile phones - have been hit hard by a massive $200-billion consumer spending drop in the past three years, tablets are still trailing...

AI, cybersecurity taking centre stage among corporates

Global business sentiment witnessed a marginal improvement of 0,2% YoY during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 and, while the technology, travel and tourism, and insurance sectors benefited from artificial intelligence (AI) driven innovations, challenges persisted in...

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...

NTT leverages SA skills to deliver Tour de France data

NTT is using Dimension Data’s technology and innovation to enhance the fan experience across the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The 2022 event will see the inaugural women’s race which will start on the Champs-Élysées on 24 July 2022 , prior to...

Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales to take 5G into space

Ericsson, French aerospace company Thales and wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Technologies are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites. Having each conducted detailed research, which included multiple studies and...

Increased revenues, subscribers for Vodacom

Vodacom Group reports that group revenue increased 5,2% to R26,1-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2022, underpinned by a resilient performance in South Africa. Group service revenue was up 5,2%, supported by growth in data revenue and new services such as IoT....

Telefonica to connect IoT devices via satellite with 5G

Telefonica, through its divisions Telefonica Tech and Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), and Sateliot, are collaborating in the development of an innovative connectivity service with dual 5G NB-IoT technology in which Sateliot's new satellite network will be...

Liquid debuts Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Joburg

Liquid Cyber Security, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched the first of its matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centres in Johannesburg. With this Fusion Centre, Liquid aims to bolster the cyber security industry in the country by managing the growing threat...

Digital transformation makes data integrity critical

Kathy Gibson reports – It’s fair to say that things have really changed over the last few years – and that not just because of Covid. There was a time when IT was seperate department, says Kate Mollett, senior director: Africa at Commvault. Today, it is an integral...

Unprotected entry into the metaverse comes with accrued risks

Enterprises that are considering joining the metaverse bandwagon have been put on high alert against imminent cyberattacks that could expose their valuable data to crippling cyberattacks, data exfiltration and breaches. As brands get increasingly engulfed in the...

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2015: the year of a data dystopia

With news of the 2015 Oscar winners still ringing in our ears, there is something about this time of year that makes watching a good film particularly satisfying, says Brian Mitchell, senior product marketing manager at CommVault. However, even amidst so many great...

ProComm named Ruckus Wireless reseller

ProComm has been appointed as an official Ruckus Wireless Top Dog reseller and service partner of all Ruckus Wireless products in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia – the first African Top Dog partner outside of South Africa.  ProComm will offer the complete line of Ruckus...

Sage One, ORT JET empower SMBs

Sage Pastel Accounting has teamed up with ORT JET - an initiative that focuses on helping Jewish entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses - to offer a 12-month subscription to the Sage One Accounting online software to qualifying members of the ORT community. ORT...

Rethinking security to beat future threats

The transformation of enterprise IT can seem like one of the biggest challenges for security professionals as there is a whole new skill set required today to protect data, says Brendan Mc Aravey, country manager, Citrix South Africa.  It’s no longer about providing...

Altech Fleetcall rolls out DMR network

Altech Fleetcall has completed the first phase of its digital mobile radio (DMR) network rollout in Gauteng. The initial portion of the updated network provides DMR coverage stretching from Sasolburg to Rustenburg and from Hammanskraal to Devon. According to Brett...

Securicom to distribute SysTrack platform

Securicom, a leading managed IT security services vendor, has been appointed as the boutique distributor of Lakeside Software’s world leading IT analytics platform, SysTrack, for sub-Saharan Africa. SysTrack is a sophisticated business intelligence tool that provides...

Boosting compliance in financial services

Financial services organisations and banks around the world have to operate in an increasingly stringent regulatory environment, particularly where the privacy and protection of their customers’ data is concerned. Coupled with this, they face mounting pressure to cut...

Cloud-based call centres on the rise

As local networks improve and become more affordable – including cloud computing – more and more call centres will move to the cloud, says Andrew van Niekerk, a director of Teleforge Communications, a specialised call centre solutions provider. “Cloud-based computing...

Contact centres ahead of LRA amendments

When your organisation is all about providing a service to a customer, you want your people to feel a sense of belonging and care so that they can pass on that feeling to customers they are helping on a daily basis. While the new rights for labour broker, fixed term...

IFS updates ESM products

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces major updates to its enterprise service management (ESM) offering comprising IFS Field Service Management, IFS Mobile Workforce Management, and IFS Service Management. The latest version of IFS Field Service...

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Our fantastic client in the financial industry is looking to appoint a Degreed individual to take up this newly created position! You will be responsible for the oversight of the Helpdesk Consultants as well as the provision of remote and desktop support to multiple...

Python Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a skilled Intermediate Automation Tester with a strong background in Python to join their QA team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing methodologies and experience in creating and maintaining automated test...

Head of SALT Software Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software EngineeringMain Purpose of job: Lead a team of Software Engineers.Qualification:PhD(Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc(Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc(Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the...

Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

looking for a person who enjoys developing and improving backend applications 5 years experience using Java, preferably the Spring framework (Spring Integration, Spring Data Rest, and Spring Cloud Stream)Experience designing, and developing RESTful API'sSolid...

Senior IT Engineer – Gauteng Bryanston

Our fantastic client in the financial industry is looking to appoint a Degreed individual to take up this newly created position! You will be responsible for the oversight of the Helpdesk Consultants as well as the provision of remote and desktop support to multiple...

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...

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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...

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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...

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