AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

Identity cyberattacks on the rise in MEA

There is a global identity crisis emerging as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide, according to IBM's latest 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, and the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region is no exception....

Healthcare organisations under pressure to modernise IT

Hybrid multicloud adoption is surging among healthcare organisations as the majority are significantly increasing investments in IT modernisation, according to the sixth annual global Healthcare Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) report from Nutanix. The report reveals that...

SA sees solid growth in financial assets

Allianz has unveiled the twelfth edition of its "Global Wealth Report", which puts the asset and debt situation of households in almost 60 countries under the microscope. 2020 was the year of extreme contrasts. Covid-19 destroyed millions of lives and livelihoods and...

Business insolvencies on the rise in SA

Since 2020, state support measures have helped most economies avoid a large wave of business insolvencies despite the historic economic shock caused by the Covid-19 crisis. But will their gradual withdrawal spark a resurgence in the coming months? According to Euler...

New chip opens doors to neuromorphic applications

Intel has introduced Loihi 2, its second-generation neuromorphic research chip, and Lava, an open-source software framework for developing neuro-inspired applications. The introduction signals Intel's ongoing progress in advancing neuromorphic technology, says Mike...

Governments up AI investment, but workforce is apprehensive

Government organisations around the world are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to help them achieve their public purpose or mission, but government employees are still concerned about the technology's impact, according Gartner. Thirty-six percent of...

European wearables market continues to grow

In the second quarter of 2021, the Wearable market in Europe grew 28,5% compared to the same period of 2020, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, with 21,2-million units shipped to the region...

Targeted espionage malware uncovered

The highly-targeted attacks by new Iranian threat actor MalKamak include newly-discovered malware that has evaded discovery by security tools since 2018 and abuses Dropbox services for command and control. Cybereason has published a new threat intelligence report that...

Intel, VMware extend partnership

VMware has announced a partnership with Intel to deliver security, maintenance and intelligent analytics for commercial PCs. Integrating Intel vPro platform technology with VMware Workspace ONE cloud management. The new partnership will enable PC security across...

Dell, VMware add multi-cloud simplicity

Dell Technologies has announced new cloud and IT offerings, co-engineered with VMware, to speed how organisations consume, manage and act on critical data. "Organisations are increasingly relying on multiple clouds and other emerging technologies to remain competitive...

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Mid-cap mining is vital to Africa’s growth

While Africa’s economies are diversifying, resources still account for more than 15% of the continent’s gross domestic product. Mining thus remains a key foundation for the continent’s growth - and much of it will come from the success of its mid-cap mining houses,...

Is your business ready to deal with POPI?

The Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) has been passed by the National Assembly and is likely to be signed into law as an enforceable Act before the end of this year. The intention of POPI is sound in terms of establishing a protection of personal...

Retailers must focus on usability

It is the astute retailer who is putting the processes and enabling technology in place to turn usability into bottom-line benefits. “International companies are showing how the concept of usability can be applied to Web sites, maximising their potential to improve...

Fighting today’s targeted attacks

Until three years ago, cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure were considered hypothetical at best. Then along came Stuxnet, changing the threat landscape for good. The idea of weaponised malware had moved from theory into practice - for governments around the...

Senwes migrates from Unix to Linux

When Senwes, one of the largest grain handling companies in the southern hemisphere, decided to upgrade its main data centre and disaster recovery site, it was looking for flexibility. The company required a flexible and scalable solution that would allow it to easily...

SAQA implements PPO to manage projects

The South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will rollout Project Portfolio Office’s online project portfolio management and collaboration software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its advocacy and communications unit to meet its need for a more integrated...

Technology enhances skills development

New technologies based on cloud computing and mobility are making skills development a richer and more engaging experience for both employees and employers, says Phil Lotter, CEO of Piilo Software. Skills development is enhanced by the use of multiple devices while...

Understanding local payment methods

Africa is flavour of the month for global companies wanting to expand their footprint in emerging markets – but, says Peter Harvey of PayGate, some operators have a lot to learn about what works in each country. “Anybody who tries to do e-commerce in Africa offering...

LG G2 smartphone to launch in South Africa

LG Electronics has unveiled its LG G2 flagship smartphone to the South African market at a launch event held in Sandton. The LG G2 is the first smartphone introduced under LG’s new “G” Series for premium devices and will be available to the South African market from 1...

Mobile phones are goldmines for recruiters

Mobile phones have become the most pervasive technology in the world. Today, 4-billion people in the world own mobile phones – only 3,5-billion own toothbrushes – and 91% of those people keep their phone within arm’s reach 24/7. This, says Angelique Robbertse, Product...

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Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Onboarding Analyst to join their team in Johannesburg. This client is working at the very cutting edge of the fintech space.The Onboarding Analyst will be a vital link between program...

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Design, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirementsArchitect the development strategy for applications and componentsImplement and set security and data direction for the coding workEnsure communication...

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