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...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

Bitcoin mining profitability plummets

Bitcoin mining profits have crunched by 75% in the last three years, according to new research from Stocklytics. "Bitcoin mining is becoming less profitable day after day due to various factors including the cost of mining," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at...

Intel adds AI experiences to Paris Olympic Games

Through its AI Everywhere platform, Intel plans to implement artificial intelligence (AI) technology powered by Intel processors to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris...

Business confidence down but not out

After surging by 15 points to 50 in the second quarter, the RMB/BER Business Confidence index (BCI) retreated to 43 in the third quarter. The index is now back in net negative terrain, where the number of respondents unsatisfied with prevailing business conditions...

World faces an uneven post-Covid recovery

The Covid-19 pandemic plunged the world economy into the worst recession experienced in post-war history. However, the World Bank predicts a return to global growth of 5,6% for 2021. This would mark the strongest growth rate in economic activity since 1973 and it...

Suspicious phishing emails are rampant

A massive 33% of emails employees report as phishing are either malicious or highly suspect, according to new research. The finding comes from an analysis of emails reported by employees from organisations across the globe during the first half of 2021, and highlights...

Campus switch market roars back to life

The worldwide Campus Switch market revenue surged in 2Q 2021, growing 15% year-over-year. This is according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, which points out the last time such a robust performance was experienves was in 4Q 2018 when Cisco initiated its Catalyst...

Pop-up festival for Comic Con Cape Town

On 2 October 2021, in partnership with Film Cape Town and hosted by the City of Cape Town, Comic Con Cape Town will be bringing a new and reimagined pop-up format to the pop culture scene. Hosted in various venues around the Mother City, Comic Con Cape Town will, for...

Huge increase in social media threats on payment services

Social media attacks on payment services increased by 561,8% in Q2 2021, compared to the previous quarter. The data is supplied by PhisLabs and presented by Atlas VPN, analyzed hundreds of thousands of phishing and social media attacks targeting enterprises, their...

Wits leads partnership to drive AI in Africa

Wits University has invited Africa's research community to join its newly formed AI Africa Consortium, which aims to develop a collaborative network focussed on the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the application of AI in research and innovation....

Liquid, Unitas partner in Africa

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with global managed network provider, Unitas Global to better meet the demands of rapid digital transformation across the continent. Through the Unitas Nexus software platform, Liquid will be able...

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BlackBerry 9720 smartphone released

For customers that want a smartphone that’s built for a communications-centric experience, BlackBerry have introduced the new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone. Designed for a premium look and available in a variety of vibrant colors, the new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone takes...

HP speeds delivery of application services

HP has announced the next generation of its data centre automation, orchestration and cloud management software, which is designed to enable enterprise IT to rapidly deliver services on a massive scale - on premises or via the cloud - to meet changing enterprise...

McAfee ranks highly in AV-Test report

McAfee Mobile Security received the highest score on the most recent mobile security test by independent testing lab AV-Test putting it at the top of the list of 26 security companies included in the report. In addition, McAfee is announcing that McAfee Mobile...

WD launches new storage association

WD, a Western Digital company, has announced that it has founded the Storage Products Association (SPA) with other hard drive companies to promote the merits and value of rotating magnetic storage technologies, as well as to make consumers and professionals aware of...

Financial inclusion key to higher savings

Absa uses banking technology to expand financial inclusion for a greater savings pool with over 4-million cell phone banking customers of which half are entry level banking customers. As principal sponsor of the 6th African Microfinance Conference taking place at the...

YouDEAL, Syncrony grow mobile shopping

Syncrony, a national provider of web design, content management services and custom web development, has provided its client the OnTheInternet Group (which operates YouDEAL.co.za), with a responsive mobi site. The new YouDEAL.mobi Web site will meet a growing...

Avoiding mobile app development pitfalls

Mobile development has come a long way in the last few years and it continues to evolve at a rapid pace with the constant release of new and more powerful smartphones that are packed with new features, says Nick Durrant, MD at Bluegrass Digital. It can be a challenge...

EC college invests in ITS Integrator

The King Hintsa Further Education and Training (FET) College has acquired the ITS Integrator solution to streamline and automate their day-to-day operations, and to provide integrated management information to support decision-making at various levels. The solution is...

Trustwave launches TrustKeeper Community

Trustwave has announced a new online community designed to foster discussions and a better understanding of information security and compliance best practices. The exclusive Trustwave TrustKeeper Community is a moderated social network where small businesses can...

BWise, IQ Business ink partnership

BWise, a NASDAQ OMX company and the leading provider of enterprise governance, risk management and compliance (eGRC) software, has announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with IQ Business, the leading independent, management consulting firm in South...

Data Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Purpose:To analyse & interpret data within our client to support business objectives & decision-making processes. Key Performance Areas:Collect, store & manage data effectively.Analyse large sets of data to identify trends, patterns &...

Project Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BSc in Engineering / B.Eng. or relevant engineering degreeProject Management qualificationRegistration with SACPCMP will be an added advantage5 - 8 years' experience in managing engineering/technical projects Desired Skills: MS Office suite...

2528 – Full Stack Developer (Advanced)

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Full Stack Developer (Advanced)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Back End: Java with Spring Framework Experience, REST and SOAP servicesFront End: Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or...

Senior UI UX Designer at Accenture Technology Solutions

Senior User Experience DesignerAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE);...

ESG Analyst/Intern

Hire Resolve's Client in the Technology space is seeking a dynamic, self-sufficient and self-motivated junior ESG professional to join the Johannesburg Impact Analysis team. You will have the opportunity to engage in impactful projects and contribute to their mission...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria North

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2528 – Full Stack Developer (Advanced) – Gauteng Pretoria

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ESG Analyst/Intern – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's Client in the Technology space is seeking a dynamic, self-sufficient and self-motivated junior ESG professional to join the Johannesburg Impact Analysis team. You will have the opportunity to engage in impactful projects and contribute to their mission...

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Buiness AnalystFIXED TERM CONTRACT (12 Months)Salary: We offer a competitive remuneration Sentech is looking for a Business Analyst to engage closely with business stakeholders, understand their needs, objectives and challenges, translating these into precise and...

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