Parktown Boys claims JSE Investment Challenge top spot
A team of four pupils from Parktown Boys' High School has claimed the top spot in the Equity Portfolio category for the June edition of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. The team, 'Trading Titans', consisting of pupils Aarhush Siddapur,...
Campus switch revenues set to plunge
Campus switch sales hit a stratospheric high in 2023 but are expected to come sharply back down to earth in 2024, contracting by 16%. This is according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which expects to see a 6% rebound in campus switch revenues in 2025, and then...
Huge surge in ransomware attacks on businesses
According to new data from Stockapps.com, 66% of business organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021. This marked a 78% increase from 2020's figures that stood at 37%. From the analysis, the increase in the ransomware-as-a-service model increases the reach of...
How CPOs can navigate packaging shortages
Chief procurement officers (CPOs) dealing with supply instability for packaging material should use three tactics to navigate rising costs, delayed deliveries and sustainability concerns, according to Gartner. They should centralise packaging specifications,...
Small businesses set to fuel SA economy
Despite the challenges of operating through a pandemic, 87% of South African small businesses are optimistic about their outlook for 2022 and nearly two-thirds (62%) reported growth over the last year. This is according to new research from Xero, the global small...
Development in digital signal processing improves bandwidth 10-fold
Researchers at Bangor University's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre have found a cost-effective way to improve the performance of networks which supply mobile services and broadband to homes and businesses. As well as improved performance, the new technique is...
Crypto apps installs in Europe tumble
The downturn in the crypto market has had a direct impact on the crypto apps ecosystem in Europe. According to the latest numbers presented by StockApps.com, the number of crypto apps installs in Europe was down by almost 20% during the first quarter of 2022....
Start-ups short-listed for AfricaTech Awards
Viva Technology and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced the top 45 start-ups that have been long-listed for the first edition of the AfricaTech Awards. This pan-African initiative, supported by Proparco, aims to recognise and support emerging...
Wealthy investors eye NFTs in their investment mix
More than a quarter of high-net-worth investors will include NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, into their portfolios this year, according to a new survey by deVere Group. The findings of the poll come as momentum surrounding the new digital asset class continues to build...
Second careers for cash-strapped retirees
Between 2020 and 2021, interest in taking a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) course increased by 56% for South Africans aged 65 and over, compared to 12% globally for the same age group. This is according to data collected by The TEFL Academy, a leading...
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Debunking myths about content charges
Continuing its campaign to promote responsible cell phone use, VAS aggregator Mira Networks, has set about dispelling some common misconceptions about mobile content charges. Explains Deon Odendaal, GM of Mira Networks: “Carrier billing or premium SMS, is a convenient...
Cheap breathalysers ideal for policing
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IBM unveils intelligent cloud security
IBM has announced it has built the industry’s first intelligent security portfolio for protecting people, data and applications in the cloud. Built on IBM’s investments in cloud, security and analytics software and services, the new offerings are designed to protect a...
Tintri releases VMstore T800 Series
Tintri has announced the availability of the Tintri VMstoreT800 series and Tintri OS 3.1. The new models support the highest VM densities in the industry. Expanded capabilities of the Tintri OS include integration with VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for...
Econz, Red Ticket Technologies partner
Econz Wireless is pleased to announce a partnership with Red Ticket Technologies that will bring a one-stop solution to customers requiring both fixed and mobile time and attendance and employee tracking services. “Red Ticket provides a fully rounded suite of...
Trends affecting payroll and HR in 2015
South African companies face a number of human resources (HR) and payroll related challenges today, and there is no sign that the pressure will be let up in 2015.
Incredible Connection offers new Kindle
Amazon has introduced the all-new Kindle at incredible connections stores at a suggested retail price of R1 999. The device has a 20% faster processor, twice the storage and a touchscreen interface. “Our new Kindle is small and light, with weeks of battery life, a...
Is your cloud provider compliant?
Before investing in any new technology, an organisation must first establish whether that technology will meet the businesses’ needs. Similarly, the organisation must scrutinise the technology and its provider, to make sure it is up to standard with the company’s...
Bsavi announces new application
Bsavi, a new personal finance start-up, announced that it’s launching its invite-only private BETA mobile application, a money management tool that helps people save money as they plan to spend on a daily basis. Unlike conventional budgeting apps, Bsavi is a spend...
Bentley offers new MineCycle applications
Bentley Systems has announced the launch of Bentley’s new MineCycle software applications. These innovative offerings facilitate Optioneering to help mining industry participants address some of their most pressing challenges, including the need for a continuous...
Engineer: Machine Learning Software Engineer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to conduct research and develop innovative and practical artificial intelligence solutions for the minerals processing industry. The engineer will work with the software team, contributing to the...
Senior Infrastructure and Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Position: Senior Infrastructure and Network EngineerHire Resolves client is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure and Network Engineer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining...
Senior Frontend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop new features as well as maintain existing functionality of Online Portal.The job requires working...
.Net Application Developer (Mid-Senior) at Accenture
Main Responsibilities/Tasks:Design and Develop Work with team members to gather and interpret user/system requirements into design specificationsDesign, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirements and...
Cloud Database Engineer (LM)
We are looking for a highly skilled, analytical Cloud Database Engineer. You will play a critical role in migrating on-Prem workloads to databases hosted on OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Azure and AWS platforms. As a Cloud Database Engineer, you will design and...
Electrical CAD/ Revit Technician
Our client in the EPCM industry is looking for an Electrical CAD/ Revit Technician who has at least 5 years of experience in an EPCM environment or similar sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Prepare detailed...
Data Analyst
Data Analyst Our client is looking for a qualified Data Analyst to join their team based in Modderfontein. The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years or more experience working as a Data Analyst. Job Expectations Ability to work with data sets from different data...
Intermediate Software Developer
Position: Intermediate Software DeveloperHire Resolves client is seeking a talented and experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software...
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We are seeking a well-versed Intermediate Software Developer who is adept at designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications. Must possess a robust understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC). Must have problem-solving abilities, collaborative...
.Net Application Developer (Mid-Senior) at Accenture – Gauteng Centurion
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