Expect a surge in electric vehicles
The global electric vehicle market will reach $8,8-trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is...
This is what SA consumers spent on Mother’s and Father’s Day
Fine dining, crockery and pots, flowers and jewellery continue to enjoy the lion's share of consumer spend leading up and during Mother's Day, while biltong and winery dominate spend in the same period for Father's Day. According to FNB data, on Mother's Day in 2024,...
Beware unintended consequences of return to work ultimatums
Companies across South Africa are rapidly demanding a return to work of all employees, often with very little time provided for the transition. And, while there is a case to be made from the company's point of view of getting all hands physically on deck again after...
Study finds Covid-19 vaccine mandates are working
A Covid-19 Vaccine Survey (CVACS) 2 by the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), led by Dr Brendan Maughan-Brown and Dr Katherine Eyal, has found that vaccine hesitancy is becoming entrenched among a sample...
Successful CDOs link data, analytics to business outcomes
Chief data officers (CDOs) who met revenue-generation objectives and data monetization goals were more successful in their role than those who primarily focused on enablement projects, such as data governance, according to Gartner's seventh annual Chief Data Officer...
Epyc processors enable hybrid cloud with Oracle
AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Epyc processor footprint within the cloud ecosystem, powering the new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) E4 Dense instances. These new instances are part of the Oracle Cloud VMware Solution offerings, enable customers to build...
Record number of national standards published in 2021
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) published 414 national standards in the financial year that ended 31 March 2021. This includes new standards, adopted, amended and/or revised standards, with 127 being new standards. In 2020, 359 national standards were...
Commercial services brands begin slow Covid recovery
The world's largest commercial services brands are beginning to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic - but four of the top five most valuable commercial services brands have not yet recovered to pre-pandemic value. These are among the findings of a new report from Brand...
Joburg Business School launches PHD in digital transformation
The Johannesburg Business School (JBS), a faculty of the University of Johannesburg, has launched its Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Digital Transformation aimed at helping business executives and organisational leaders adapt to an ever-changing digital environment....
Global public cloud end user spend to hit $500bn this year
Worldwide end user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% in 2022 to total $494,7-billion, up from $410,9-billion in 2021, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2023, end-user spending is expected to reach nearly $600-billion. "Cloud...
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Organisations underestimate POPI challenges
As local businesses wait for the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) to officially be signed into law, Iain Wadds, regional pre-sales manager of SecureData Africa, believes many organisations are not doing enough to prepare for the far-reaching consequences...
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B available
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the global distributor for engineers, has announced that the next-generation Raspberry Pi 2 credit-card-sized single-board computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now available to order at RSOnline....
Managing mobility in the workplace
Mobile device management has become a crucial part of protecting the business, as trends in workforce mobility are driving the need to protect more than just the device itself. As companies look to buy a mobile device management solution, there are various points then...
IAM trends for 2015
CA Technologies announced five key trends for security and identity and access management (IAM) that will impact organisations and security professionals in 2015 as they compete in the application economy. “The impact of data breaches in 2014, coupled with the demands...
Embracing the age of WiFi calling
WiFi calling will change how African consumers and businesses benefit from mobile communication in 2015 says Ruckus Wireless. At its most basic, WiFi calling provides the mobile operator with the opportunity to use WiFi in order to enhance its coverage and increase...
Collaboration the future of the supply chain
To remain relevant in today’s increasingly competitive and dynamic markets, and to extract maximum value from operational environments, organisations should move towards a "collaborative" supply chain model – powered by the latest technological innovations, says Jaco...
Affordable enterprise-class storage for SMEs
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can now handle all of their data storage challenges with ease, thanks to the new Dell SC4020 Storage Array from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Featuring all-flash, hybrid-flash, HDD and SSD solutions to suit different...
IoT brings new data availability challenges
The move towards the Internet of Things (IoT) - in which everything from fridges and TVs to running shoes and wristwatches are connected to the Internet - will create new data availability challenges for individuals and companies alike, according to Veeam’s Warren...
Accsys launches PeopleWeb
Accsys, a member of the Business Connexion Group (BCX), will launch its latest payroll software offering, PeopleWeb, a web-based solution targeted at the small-to-medium market, in the first quarter of 2015. Accsys PeopleWeb is aimed at the mid-tier segment at...
Ricoh wins RobecoSAM award
Ricoh was awarded Silver Class for Swiss company and world leader in socially responsible investment assessment RobecoSAM’s Sustainability Award 2015. RobecoSAM annually assesses the sustainability of approximately 3 000 major companies worldwide for Economy,...
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...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Ready to take the Java world by storm? We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for emphasizing leadership, proficiency in Java-related technologies, and a commitment to...
Data Solutions Architect (CH1016) – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...
Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Position: Application DeveloperHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Application Developer to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining...
Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
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Junior CNC Programmer
Our Client in Gauteng is seeking a Junior CNC Programmer to join their dynamic team. Skills: Mastercam - Junior to IntermediateCorelDraw - Junior to intermediateAdaptabilityMechanical engineering knowledgeGraphic design knowledgeDuties: To design labelsWrite...
Developer – SQL 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...
Data Solutions Architect (CH1016) – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton offices.Role PurposeTo define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is...
Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn
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