Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

Global insurance spend to hit $10trn by 2028

The global insurance market, including life and non-life insurance, has grown by 25% in the past four years with the total value of insurance premiums rising from just under $8-trillion in 2018 to over $9-trillion this year. And, although the annual growth rate...

Boeing Starliner won’t carry astronauts home

NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft. The uncrewed return allows NASA and Boeing to continue gathering testing data on Starliner during its upcoming flight home, while also not accepting...

Digitalisation key to curbing mishandled baggage rates

The global mishandled baggage rate has spiked by 24% to 4,35 bags per 1 000 passengers in 2021 as the industry recovers from the pandemic, according to the SITA Baggage IT Insights 2022. The report shows passenger traffic has evolved since 2020, with most of the 2021...

Great Resignation set to continue as pay pressure mounts

The Great Resignation will continue apace in the year ahead as one in five workers say they are likely to switch to a new employer in the next 12 months. This was a key finding from PwC's Global Workforce Hopes and Fears survey of 52 195 workers in 44 countries and...

Is your CEO protected from impersonation?

A corporate security threat that threatens South African organisations with damaged reputations, financial losses, and significant disruption is increasing. According to Paul Stafford, vice-president for Africa at Mimecast, CEO fraud is on the rise and could cause...

Blue Label launches bond offer in Cell C recapitalisation

Blue Label Telecoms has announced the next step in the recapitalisation of Cell C, with a bond process to get approval of the compromise offer having been made to secured lenders who formerly held publicly-listed bonds or notes. The bond holders will be required to...

New TB drug combination trial could lead to shorter treatment

A visit by the Bavarian State Chancellery and the Western Cape Government to the University of Cape Town's Lung Institute (UCTLI) highlighted a new trial involving BTZ-043 (benzothiazinone DprE1 blocker), a novel TB drug candidate. There are also plans to test BTZ-043...

BT, MTN Business in strategic African alliance

BT and MTN Business have announced a strategic alliance which will offer world class security and communications services to business customers across Africa. New and existing MTN Business customers will get access to solutions including cloud-based security and...

Huge increase in new cloud regions expected

Cloud providers launched 18 new regions in 2021 after launching an average of 15 per year since 2013, according to TeleGeography's refreshed cloud and WAN Infrastructure research. According to the research firm, over the next few years, nearly 50 new cloud regions are...

What did South Africans look at in Street View?

In the 15 years since its launch, Google Street View has come a long way. From going under water to capture the Great Barrier Reef in 2012, being available in VR in 2015, to exploring the 'Top of the World' in Canada in 2017, Street View has achieved a number of...

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Choosing the right IT partner

In our current economic environment, it is essential that businesses deal with the “right” suppliers and partners, as this can make the difference between success – or even mere survival – and failure. That’s the view of Debbie Pretorius, GM of business connectivity...

Save with PayGate fraud protection service

Payment service provider PayGate says its automated fraud protection service PayProtector continues to save online businesses from lost revenue due to online fraud attempts, says Brendon Williamson. “At one regional airline in Africa we reduced their incidence of...

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

South African police and traffic officials are faced with a number of challenges when it comes to reducing the rate of drink driving incidents on our roads. Breathalysers are commonly employed by police in random checks and roadblocks, however, there are a number of...

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...

Cloud Engineer: Database Services

Engage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and Platform Owners to review and approve cloud template and patternsConduct logical deployments of cloud configuration/sAutomate cloud servicesCollaborate with Public Cloud Providers specifically around the...

IT Helpdesk Technician

Role: IT Helpdesk TechnicianLocation: Fourways. JohannesburgCompany: A leading and growing MSP with over 30 years' experience are looking for a IT Helpdesk Technician to join their dynamic and friendly team.Provide 24x7 support and maintenance Microsoft Servers...

Senior Web Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Web Developer to join their team. The client specializes in creating operational mine management software for the mining industry and is seeking industry-savvy professionals.ResponsibilitiesAssisting the web development team...

Business Intelligence Analyst – Remote Remote

Business Intelligence AnalystA great opportunity in a niche industry with the responsibility to analyzing, designing, and developing business intelligence solutions for internal and external stakeholders according to requirements. Deliver actionable data insights to...

Cloud Engineer: Database Services – Gauteng Randburg

Engage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and Platform Owners to review and approve cloud template and patternsConduct logical deployments of cloud configuration/sAutomate cloud servicesCollaborate with Public Cloud Providers specifically around the...

IT Helpdesk Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: IT Helpdesk TechnicianLocation: Fourways. JohannesburgCompany: A leading and growing MSP with over 30 years' experience are looking for a IT Helpdesk Technician to join their dynamic and friendly team.Provide 24x7 support and maintenance Microsoft Servers...

Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Web Developer to join their team. The client specializes in creating operational mine management software for the mining industry and is seeking industry-savvy professionals.ResponsibilitiesAssisting the web development team...

Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect (Customer Engagement)

12 MONTH CONTRACTOur client in the Consulting Service industry has a contract vacancy for a Solutions Architect.Solutions Consultant is an experienced professional who provides expert advice to organisations on how best to use our solutions in achieving their business...

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