Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

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...

Infrastructure at the core of AI success

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - Artificial intelligence (AI) must be built on a solid foundation that includes cloud, servers, storage and networking. Matamela Aubrey Mashau, chief technology officer: sub-Saharan Africa enterprise network...

Pinnacle expands AI offering with services, consulting

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - IT distributor Pinnacle is making it easier for its partners and their customers to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. AI might be the latest industry hype, but it is rapidly becoming a mainstream...

Legal and compliance issues raised by the Ukraine invasion

Legal and compliance leaders should consider their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the context of three critical areas, according to Gartner. "The pressure for companies to take a firm stance on social issues has been building across the past two years,...

Laduma! MeerKAT spots distant megamaser

A powerful, naturally occurring “space laser”, called a megamaser, has been discovered with South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope in a galaxy nearly 5-billion light-years away. This is the most distant such megamaser found so far, and was probably forged in the...

Security spend is up but data losses continue

Despite spending more than ever on security and data protection, a big majority of organisations still suffer losses due to system crashes, human error and cyberattacks. This is one of the conclusions reached in Acronis's annual Cyber Protection Week Global Report...

What happens now that the 5G auction is done?

By now you will know that over R14-billion was raised after the auction of broadband spectrum in South Africa, a figure that exceeded all expectations. By Nitesh Singh, MD: communications, media and technology at Accenture in Africa Most of the headlines have...

This is what South Africans have been searching for

Can't stop hearing about Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscar incident? Disappointed at Bafana Bafana's performance against France in the friendly? A round-up of the top search queries generated by South Africans based on Google search activity shows that you weren't...

Incubation programme aims to develop youth entrepreneurs

Eight young, start-up entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in the ICT space, winners of the #MyStartUpMyStory social media campaign, have been selected as part of the first ever cohort of a new Innovator Trust Start-Up Incubation Programme. The Start-Up Incubation...

Global IT spend on track to reach $4,4trn this year

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,4-trillion in 2022, an increase of 4% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "This year is proving to be one of the noisiest years on record for CIOs," says John-David Lovelock, distinguished research...

Digital processes the new normal for procurement

Investment in digitalisation of procurement functions has brought mixed levels of success for organisations. This is one of the findings from PwC Global's fourth edition of its global study of the digitalisation of procurement functions, which polled more than 800...

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McAfee appoints new regional director

McAfee, part of Intel Security, has announced the appointment of Trevor Coetzee as its new regional director, South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. His primary responsibilities will be the overall guidance and direction of the South African and sub-Saharan African...

Publishing trusted code on the Internet

One of the bigger concerns in the software industry is how to ensure users can trust code that is published on the Internet. Browsers typically display a warning message explaining the possible dangers of downloading data, but do nothing in terms of verifying that the...

Acer announces 4K2K and WQHD monitors

Acer has announced its comprehensive line-up of high resolution monitors with bigger screens up to 32 inches and sharper images in 4K2K and WQHD resolutions. In addition, Acer ColourPlus and Acer EyeProtect features deliver stunning, higher quality imagery for a more...

Bridging the business/IT divide

At a recent event held in Century City, Cape Town, SME-focussed IT managed services specialists Space Age Technologies revealed an all-new stratagem for modern small and medium sized businesses to get the most value from their IT investments - called Relevant IT. With...

New ISO standard for records management

There is no doubt that information is the very lifeblood of an organisation. Through rules and acts around the management of this information, such as the King III report and the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, it needs to be more carefully managed than...

DCC offers Dell Venue 11 Pro tablet

Tablets are the ideal device for the mobile workforce, allowing users to perform day-to-day tasks while on the move. Catering to this market, distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the availability of Dell’s Venue 11 Pro tablet. Take advantage of...

Benefits of monthly software rentals

Software is the foundation of any business today, but managing multiple license agreements with many different renewal dates and fixed contract terms can become a complex and costly process for organisations, says Fred Mitchell, Symantec division manager, Drive...

Old ERP architectures hinder business

Mid-market companies that want to take full advantage of the benefits of the cloud and enterprise mobility in their businesses need to consider migrating from legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to ones based on modern technology architectures. That’s...

Fighting the new style of cybercrime

The nature of the cybercrime landscape is shifting. No longer are the main threats related to the theft of personal details and financial information – like capturing logon credentials, identity theft and stealing credit card data. Today’s most destructive breaches...

Malware hides in Android apps

A common piece of advice for Android users is to refrain from downloading applications from unknown sources. Although malware does show up at the Google Play store from time to time, it is much better controlled, than on other app stores, says Carey van Vlaanderen,...

SAP Consultant (SAP BW) CH1009 – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client, a medium sized IT company based in Somerset West is seeking to employ a SAP Consultant with experience in SAP BW to join their team.The company specialises in Business Intelligence, SAP software, Enterprise Performance Management and related planning as...

C++ Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled and experienced C++ Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, particularly in C++ programming. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and...

IT Support Technician (Onsite) PTA

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant HealthTech firm located in Pretoria is on the lookout for an IT Support Technician fluent in Afrikaans, with a requirement to work onsite. The primary responsibility entails installing and providing support for hardware and software used by GXQ...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...

Senior Front End Developer

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

Data Engineer

Data Engineer Our client is seeking a skilled Big Data Architect to design, implement, and maintain robust architectures for handling large datasets. Your role will involve developing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data analysts to meet...

PROJECT MANAGER

Skills and Experience: At least 4 - 5 years in a Project Management role.Experience in working directly with clients and a demonstrated track record ofbuilding relationships with client Senior and C-Suite management will be beneficial.Experience working within a...

IT Support Technician (Onsite) PTA

ENVIRONMENT:A vibrant HealthTech firm located in Pretoria is on the lookout for an IT Support Technician fluent in Afrikaans, with a requirement to work onsite. The primary responsibility entails installing and providing support for hardware and software used by GXQ...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...

Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

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