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...

Humanoid robots become more pervasive

The global humanoid robots market size is expected to reach $4,04-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid...

TV the biggest loser as Gen Z turns to streaming

The data is in, and it's official: things are not looking good for South African television. The latest MAPS data overview from the Market Research Foundation shows a massive decline in television viewership over the past two years: In Q1 2021, 72% of respondents...

Advanced cancer patients at high risk of pain and depression

Researchers from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine and the Division of Radiation Oncology, in collaboration with colleagues in private practice and at King's College London, have found a high physical and...

Reliability most important factor when choosing flights in SA

A study by academics in the Faculty of Management Sciences at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) found airline reliability to be the most important attribute that influences customer preference and choice of airline in South Africa, ahead of ticket prices and...

Millennials, Gen Z want NFTs in their investment portfolios

More than half of millennials and nearly three-quarters of Generation Z are considering including NFTs into their investment portfolios, reveals a new survey. The findings from a global poll carried out by deVere Group show that 52% of those born between 1980 and...

Mental health of adolescent girls, young women worst hit by Covid-19

Findings from a recent study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have shown that the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions severely impacted the mental health of adolescent girls and...

Record growth as mobile money promotes financial inclusion

Mobile money adoption and use saw continued growth in 2021, with a record $1-trillion processed during the year. The industry enjoyed a substantial increase in the number of registered accounts, up 18% since 2020 reaching 1,35-billion globally. The volume of...

Are SMEs being left behind?

Small and medium enterprises (SMBs), which represent two-thirds of global jobs and over half of global GDP, remain resilient and confident in the face of current challenges. They warn of rising costs and the need for more government support and better financing...

AI emerges as the power tool for customer experience

Customer experience (CX) Champions gain better returns from their CX tech investments than competitors by managing CX across the enterprise through cross-functional teams, clearly defined workflows, and extensive use of analytics and AI. This is according to a new...

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The value of multichannel contact centres

How contact centre leaders can show clear business cases for migrating from a simple call centre – to a dynamic, multichannel contact centre, Paul Fick, CTO at the Jasco Group. The world of multichannel contact centres that incorporate social media, instant messaging...

Mistakes SMEs make when buying IT

For today's SME, robust and reliable IT systems are as essential as air or water is to a living organism. Without sound technology in place, you will find it difficult to keep the records SARS and other institutions demand, to stay on top of your paperwork, to track...

Lynx Optics rolls out Sage 300 ERP

Lynx Optics has implemented Sage 300 ERP (formerly known as Sage ERP Accpac) to streamline its workflow and gain deeper insight into business performance. The company ran the DOS version of Sage 300 ERP, namely Accpac Plus for some 20 years, but switched to a rival...

Designing a security policy

Businesses today face myriad complex threats coming at them from every angle. From hackers and hacktivists, to sophisticated cybercriminal gangs and nation-state funded advanced attacks, these threats can be catastrophic to the business. Add to this the growing...

IFS honoured as leading EAM supplier

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has been identified as the number one vendor in market share in enterprise asset management (EAM) and field service management (FSM) software for the oil and gas industry in a report from ARC Advisory Group, the leading...

An integrated view of marketing initiatives

Today’s companies touch their customers through multiple challenges, and through various areas of the organisation. However, up till now there hasn’t been a single system that can provide a comprehensive view of these channels and interactions. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of...

Putting Exergy to the test

SilverBridge, a financial services solutions provider, has introduced a solution to maximise the benefits of using Exergy as a core policy administration platform. Exergy’s Testing as a Service (TaaS) is a solution that provides assurance that implementations run...

Enhance in-store experience with digital

In a country where mobile penetration is around 128%, retailers who can integrate mobile into their in-store experience will most certainly reap the rewards, says Craig Perry, head of Sales at DMX Africa. Mobile and digital technologies are evolving rapidly with...

Taking advantage of the ETI opportunity

South African businesses that want to take advantage of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) can streamline the process by ensuring that they have a solid payroll system in place that caters for the terms of the incentive. So says Rob Cooper, director of Legislation...

Enterprise mobility transforms business

Enterprise mobility is shifting the parameters of the organisation, changing the way content and data are managed and how employees interact with the business.

Oracle PL/SQL Developer (CH1013) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...

Development Team Lead: C# – Gauteng Pretoria

TitleDevelopment Team Lead: C#DescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks: ·Implementing code that can be reused on multiple platforms·Breaking down complex issues into smaller manageable tasks·Support existing and develop new functionality and components.·Understand existing...

Development Team Lead

Contract: Start ASAP - March 2025 Please note that these vacancies will be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg/Pretoria area/office and that a Hybrid work approach will be applicable. Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or...

Network Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of IT Connectivity Solutions seeks an ambitious and technically skilled Network Engineer to join its team where you will be expected to travel to clients and provide exceptional support. Your role will also entail managing Data, VoIP...

Software Developer – Finance Industry

Hire Resolve's client, a leading company in the finance industry, is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team. As a Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative software solutions that have a direct impact on the financial...

Development Team Lead – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Contract: Start ASAP - March 2025 Please note that these vacancies will be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg/Pretoria area/office and that a Hybrid work approach will be applicable. Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or...

Network Engineer – Western Cape Pinelands

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of IT Connectivity Solutions seeks an ambitious and technically skilled Network Engineer to join its team where you will be expected to travel to clients and provide exceptional support. Your role will also entail managing Data, VoIP...

Software Developer – Finance Industry – Western Cape Cape Town

Hire Resolve's client, a leading company in the finance industry, is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team. As a Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative software solutions that have a direct impact on the financial...

Senior C# Developer

Contract position: Start ASAP - March 2025Based in Cape Town or Johannesburg/Pretoria area/office and a Hybrid work approach will be applicable. Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer/Engineering Sciences and/ OR at...

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