Top workplace predictions for 2024
Gartner has revealed its top nine workplace predictions that HR leaders will need to address in 2024 and beyond to successfully position their organizations to attract and retain top talent and drive business outcomes. "We have seen several shifts affecting the...
Threat actors tap social engineering, AI to drive more attacks
A major trend in cybersecurity is the speed and adeptness with which hackers adapt their techniques to take advantage of technological advances. Attacks leveraging social engineering have become more frequent and more expensive in 2023. The profitability and the ease...
Ostrich industry gets smart decision-making tool
The Ostrich Slaughter Planner, a smart technology tool developed by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in response to the industry's need to streamline recordkeeping, planning, and issuing of permits for the slaughter of ostriches at the abattoirs, was...
South Africans still excluded from financial services
Kathy Gibson reports - The South African financial market is a paradox in that a majority of people have bank accounts, but 80% of them don't have access to financial services. Khulekani Mathe, head of financial inclusion at the Banking Association South Africa,...
Expect a surge in coastal flooding, says NASA
High-tide floods - also called nuisance floods or sunny day floods - are already a familiar problem in many coastal cities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported a total of more than 600 floods in US coastal towns in 2019. Starting in the...
Bad debt increases by 26% – Gartner
A Gartner analysis of 796 financial statements reveals that provisions and write-offs of bad debt increased from $9,750-million in 2019 to $12,262-million in 2020 -- a 25,8% increase. The standard approach to determining receivables risk underestimates the risk of...
Gartner identifies four types of tech buyers
Seventy percent of global technology buyers are exploring more ways to purchase technology this year, however vendor engagement strategies continue to underdeliver when it comes to meeting tech buyer expectations, according to a survey by Gartner. "Technology...
Top maths and computer science boffin graduates at 19
Kialan Pillay is graduating with a first class bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematical statistics from the University of Cape Town (UCT) at just 19 years old, having finished his high school career as the top matriculant in KwaZulu Natal at just 15...
SAIGA says proper financial systems could have saved wasted R26bn
The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) has described the latest general report on local government audit outcomes - which shows that local government finances have reached R26-billion in irregular expenditure in the 2019-20 financial year - as...
Chip shortages drive demand for refurbished devices
New electronic devices are in short supply due to a global shortage of semiconductors, affecting particularly the production of new laptops, desktops and tablets. This is the word from Kwirirai Rukowo, GM of Qrent, who comments: "Currently, companies have been waiting...
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Africa uses e-learning for ITIL training
Specialist ICT training and services provider Quintica is experiencing growing demand for its ITIL e-learning based solutions from companies in remote regions throughout the African continent. Quintica currently offers online e-learning solutions for the popular ITIL...
McAfee announces SIEM solution
McAfee has announced the industry’s first “endpoint aware” security information event management (SIEM) solution that adds realtime system state information to enhance situational awareness and streamline incident response. This innovative solution brings together big...
App-unaware firewalls put data at risk
The world has gone app mad. Companies are rolling-out enterprise applications to drive productivity and make employees’ work easier, and employees have embraced, with open arms, a stunning array of apps to support their lifestyles. These personal Web-based apps are...
Platco Digital deploys Cisco VideoGuard
Cisco has announced that its VideoGuard conditional access solution has been selected by Platco Digital to help provide the whole of the African continent with access to affordable multi-channel TV. Initially deployed in South Africa, Platco’s free-to-air multichannel...
Huawei launches agile network switch
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has launched the industry’s first agile network architecture technology and agile switch, the S12700. With a design that has been developed from a service and user experience...
Companies ignore Millenials at their peril
By 2025, Generation Y, also known as Millenials, will comprise more than half of the global population and 75% of the workforce. Employers will not be able to ignore the demands of these workers and many companies have already begun adjusting policies to attract and...
Automart gives digital car trading a boost
South Africa’s largest car site, Automart, believes that their unique mobile and online trader platform allows dealers to operate more efficiently – and cut down costs dramatically. The secret, says Automart product and marketing manager Edna de Sousa, is to...
Avaya offers new collaboration solutions
Avaya has unveiled a set of new software and cloud-based services designed to transform the way enterprises and organisations work. Avaya’s simple, intuitive solutions help employees to work more effectively, engage more easily, and make decisions faster so...
Cost-conscious cloud data storage for SMBs
Bernard Kur, head of product at Global Micro Solutions looks at the benefits and key considerations when utilising the cloud as a means of data storage and back-up and importantly distinguishes between these two fundamentals. No matter the means by which a company...
HDS enhances cloud portfolio
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced new private cloud services and portfolio enhancements that will help organisations transform their businesses and enable IT to get more from private cloud. HDS gives customers faster access to applications, better...
Project Manager – Zimbabwe – Remote Remote
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Zimbabwe. Key Requirements: BSc. in Construction Management / Built Environment+5 years' experience in the Built EnvironmentMust have +2 years' experience in Construction Project...
IT Risk Specialist – Gauteng Sandton
NQF level 6 B Degree in Risk Management/Audit/or equivalent Advanced DiplomaCISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP or any other IT Governance related qualification2 years managerial/leadership experience4 years' experience in a risk and audit environment4 years Financial Business...
Project Manager at SFG Engineering – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:Duties and responsibilities Coordinating every aspect of the project from reviewing and approving contract terms to implementation of new contracts, the review of budgets, invoicing, variation orders and...
Java Developer(Entry)
Our client in the IT Industry is looking for the below skills , if you meet the requirements, kindly send us your CV. Thanks· Basic knowledge in software engineering with a focus on Cloud architectures· Solid knowledge in JAVA, AWS, relational databases,· Willing to...
Senior IT Engineer
Job Purpose The role has responsibility for supporting Infrastructure Applications, Servers and Virtual Environments that enables business services across IT at VARIOUS Sites.This role will also be responsible for the implementation and management of new servers...
Full Stack Developer (Hybrid)
We are looking for a Medical Bureau Operations Specialist to join a big, leaading, tech company in the healthcare space. The position is niche and requires someone with Operations, Claims Administration and even some IT skills.The Operations and Retention Manager...
Integration Developer
Our client, a leading Financial Institution is looking for a Integration Developer to join their dynamic team.Job Purpose/ Job SummaryTo develop and support software that is specific to the needs of the organisation to help the business achieve its strategic...
Senior Software Developer-Artificial Intelligence at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Key responsibilities:- Develop innovative solutions in AI and remain well-versed in new technologies in the evolving AI space;- design, develop and implement AI systems architecture and solutions- Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;- Generate...
Senior IT Project Manager
Requirements:Grade 12Bachelors Degree in IT or equivalentTen years experience in an IT project management environmentIT experience in the logistics / warehousing industryProject Management qualification preferred, Duties:Consulting, Scoping, Supporting and managing...
SAP Solution Architect
Join Our Team as a SAP Solution Architect in Johannesburg! Are you ready to elevate your career and be a pivotal part of a world-leading IT company? We are on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced SAP Solution Architect to join our innovative team in Johannesburg!...
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