Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

Cisco debuts AI-powered investments

Cisco has kicked off its Cisco LIVE 2024 event with new AI-powered innovations and investments that deliver a clear message: AI isn't just the latest turning point in technology. It's an efficient, intelligent source of digital resilience that can connect and protect...

SAP embeds AI in enterprise cloud portfolio

At its annual SAP Sapphire conference, SAP unveiled generative AI innovations and partnerships that showcase how the company is infusing Business AI across its enterprise cloud portfolio. "The Business AI innovations we're announcing at SAP Sapphire in 2024 will...

MSPs are hurt by supply chain attacks

According to a recent Kaspersky survey, 28% of managed service providers (MSPs) reported that a massive supply chain attack on an MSP software provider, revealed in December 2020, had affected their organisation in some way. The breach also had a wider impact on the...

Manufacturing sector faces ‘stop-start’ recovery

Risks related to the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty regarding load shedding continue to weigh on local manufacturers, despite positive news regarding domestic and export sales volumes as well as fixed investment levels, the Q4 Absa Manufacturing...

New MD for HPE SA as Ntuli moves to regional role

Sandile Dube has been appointed as acting-MD for Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) in South Africa, effective 1 January 2022. Current MD President Ntuli has been promoted to a pan-regional role as director of HPE GreenLake Cloud Services across the UK, Ireland, Middle...

Supply constraints challenge growing PC, tablet markets

With 2021 nearing a close, global shipments of Traditional PCs are forecast to reach 344,7-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. While annual shipments are...

Chip shortages will drive automotive OEMs to make their own

By 2025, chip shortages and trends such as electrification and autonomy will drive 50% of the top 10 automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to design their own chips, according to Gartner. As a result, it will give them control over their product roadmap...

Study finds which data-driven security practices work

Security teams that have a modern, cloud-based IT are more likely to maintain pace of business, as it's twice as likely their technology is kept up to date. This is one of the findings from Cisco's latest cybersecurity report, Security Outcomes Study Volume 2, which...

Private 5G networks on the drawing board

New research shows that just over half of companies (51%) in the UK, US, Japan, and Germany planning to deploy a private 5G network will do so within the next six to 24 months to improve security, reliability, and speed. According to , "Private 5G here and now", a new...

Data maturity still tops leadership agenda

The growth rate of companies' data maturity has almost doubled since 2018, from 8% to 15%. Thirteen percent of companies are at the highest level of data maturity in 2021, compared with only 3% in 2015, according to a survey of more than 1 100 companies across...

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Data governance key for leveraging big data

Big data analytics is touted for its ability to help organisations in the financial services industry to improve their customer experience, manage risk, more accurately detect fraud, and deliver a host of other benefits, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data...

Running Computers uses WD Sentinel DX4000

Running Computers, a managed IT service provider and value added reseller, provides hardware, software and a full portfolio of managed services and SLA-based support solutions for small, medium and large businesses. When one of their large clients needed to relocate...

Infor, CAT collaborate on equipment solution

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced the availability of Infor M3 Equipment for CAT dealers. This enhanced version of Infor M3 for Equipment delivers new functionality specifically for CAT Dealers...

Mobile payments will grow in 2014

Plastic card payments will go toe-toe with new-wave wearable technology and smartphones during 2014, said Derick Roberts, CEO of mobile communications specialist, TruTeq Devices, a company boasting clients such as Telkom and Eskom. “This means credit card companies...

Social media and recruitment

The tendency to recruit via social media is perhaps not as prevalent in South Africa as in other countries. However, according to MCI Consultants, one of the largest distributors of staffing software in southern Africa, 58% of organisations use social media to recruit...

The blurred lines of copyright

"As far as I know, publishing someone’s content as your own is plagiarism. Or does the Twittersphere have a different set of rules?" So asked a frustrated Business Day TV executive. This was, of course, in the context of the “stolen Tweets” story, one of several...

Overcoming the challenges of mobility

Developing and implementing secure and reliable networks is a key priority for IT executives, especially for small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) wanting to implement new mobile strategies that will drive value for the entire business in future. SMEs are fast...

Socialytics enhances social media job role

With companies embracing digital to improve and differentiate their business, the power of social media in brand building and reputation management is increasingly being accepted, giving credence to emergence of a new job role: the social media managers. And now,...

AMD announces new AM1 platform

AMD has announced the introduction of its AM1 platform featuring the AMD quad-core and dual-core “Kabini” APU into the component channel for system builders. Combined with motherboards from leading manufacturers, the new AM1 platform will deliver award-winning...

Big data, big benefits

Most companies have heard about big data, and are vaguely aware of the benefits. Unfortunately, it remains a "nice idea" but one whose benefits are not well understood. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting, takes a look at some of the very real benefits big data...

Solutions Architect (Cloud) (CH1002)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...

Business Process Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

Experience in fast-paced retail environments is a plus. Experience in digitising workspaces is hugely advantageous.Duties:Gather, analyse, validate, and document requirements for business problems in collaboration with business stakeholders and IT- Document the...

Developer – Java / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program....

Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Calling all Systems Analysts! A fantastic Hybrid opportunity awaits in the Sandton area for a System Analyst with our clients who are giants in the retail space. Innovate, create, and catapult yourself in the industry! Requirements: Bachelor's degree/Diploma in...

Solutions Architect (Cloud) (CH1002) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...

Microsoft Power Platform Developer at Tax Consulting South Africa

Vacancy: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Location: Bryanston / George In the rapidly advancing field of technology, a Power Platform Developer remains ahead of the curve in digital transformation by consistently fostering innovation. We are seeking a skilled and...

FrontEnd Developer

Our client who has paved their path in leading the payment service providers space offering comprehensive multi-channel payment processing services from tech to infrastructure has an amazing venture available in their team for a Front-end developer well experienced in...

Full Stack C# Developer

Job Title: Full Stack C# DeveloperHire Resolve's client is seeking a talented and experienced Full Stack C# Developer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing web applications using C# and related...

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