Online shutdowns drive VPN searches up in these African nations
New research from Techopedia reveals the countries where VPNs were searched for the most in 2023, with three African countries featuring - Ethiopia (at number two), Senegal (at number nine), and Uganda (at number 10). Analysing Google Trends data from 2022/23, two of...
SA operators join GSMA initiative to combat fraud
As part of the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative, South African operators will now be able to implement world-class number verification and SIM swap application programme interfaces (APIs). They will be available to all mobile commerce and financial institutions and...
Herotel launches SA’s first commercial SR network
Herotel has implemented a cutting-edge segment routing (SR) network from Juniper Networks and NEC XON which makes the network efficient, easier to automate, and results in the ability to provide better quality services for less to its customers. The network is based...
New cryptocurrency pushes hard disk drive market up
The Chia cryptocurrency took the European hard disk drive (HDD) market by surprise in April, making the number of nearline HDDs sold the highest ever, according to the latest data published by Context. Manufacturers sold an extraordinary volume of HDDs sold to...
Mobile wallets set to take over one-third of PoS transactions
The global shift towards a cashless society created a huge space for mobile wallets as a safer and more convenient way of managing money. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, digital or mobile wallet payment was the most used point of sale (PoS)...
Telkom debuts virtual card for transacting on WhatsApp
Telkom has launched what is believed to be Africa's first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, enabling Telkom Pay customers to make e-commerce payments. The move will empower South Africans, including those without a bank account, to access the digital...
Gen Z moves local mall culture online
By harnessing the power of social media, Gen Z is driving a new wave of the ecommerce boom. Apps including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, which tailor content to the user's interests and behaviour, have allowed the new generation of spenders to create a personalised...
Jeff Bezos to take Blue Origin space flight
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has confirmed that he and his brother Mark will be on board the first human flight into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard next month. The company is conducting an auction for a seat on the flight, which will blast off on 20 July. Bidding is...
NASA’s InSight Mars lander gets a power boost
The team behind NASA's InSight Mars lander has come up with an innovative way to boost the spacecraft's energy at a time when its power levels have been falling. The lander's robotic arm trickled sand near one solar panel, helping the wind to carry off some of the...
Global smartphone sales jumped 21% in Q1
After a steep decline in 2020, global smartphone sales to end users grew 26% in the first quarter of 2021, according to Gartner. Overall worldwide mobile phone sales to end users grew 22% year over year. "The improvement in consumer outlook, sustained learning and...
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Safaricom awards contract to CommProve
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile operator, is looking to CommProve to improve its subscriber network quality of experience. As part of the agreement, CommProve will deploy its next generation network monitoring solution, CommProve NetLedge across Safaricom’s network....
Firms should count the cost of piracy
The cost of maritime piracy is substantial and can cause significant damage to a company’s bottom line. According to comments recently made by Russian Navy Rear Admiral Vasily Lyashok, Somali pirates have become more flexible, adaptable and better organised and have...
Defining process in process management
What is meant by business process, process improvement and process management? Business processes are collections of cross-functional activities that are the only way any organisation can exchange value with customers and other stakeholders. Business processes are...
Safety solutions for the connected mine
The global mining industry is characterised by several key trends, including geographical disparity, capital intensive operations, a declining skills base, high levels of safety risk and extreme complexity. In order to help address these unique characteristics,...
SMS boosts recruiting business
Nearly 90% of recruiters across the world reveal that text messaging helps their business by enhancing the speed of communication, according to Dialogue Communications, a leading specialist in global mobile messaging solutions. In a customer survey conducted at the...
Reach out to customers on Valentine’s Day
Has a bank manager ever given readers a hug? Or have the waiters at the neighbourhood coffee shop ever recited poetry to them? If the answers are "no" and "never", then readers are among millions of consumers who feel unloved by the retailers and service providers...
Cyberoam unveils virtual UTM appliances
Cyberoam, the leading global network security appliances company, announced the launch of its range of virtual unified threat management (UTM) appliances, adding to its existing range of hardware UTM appliances. With this launch, Cyberoam will enable organisations to...
End-to-end ICT vital for growth in Africa
Information communication technology (ICT) opens up a huge range of potential in the business environment, delivering integrated solutions that actively enable the modern business, says Mark van Vuuren, MD, Jasco ICT Solutions. Previously disparate tools such as...
Location-based services market to thrive
Location-based services (LBS) have emerged as one of the hottest growth areas for the worldwide mobile applications and telecommunications industries. Market researcher ABI predicts that the global LBS market will grow to a total value of $17-billion by 2016, thanks...
Application security a priority for CIOs
The growth in cybercrime generally is well reported, but South African CIOs are still not taking it seriously enough - particularly when it comes to application security. According to respected research firm Gartner, 75% of attacks are directed at the application...
SAP Test Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a SAP Functional Test Analyst to join them on a permanent basis The successful incumbent would be responsible for the testing of systems within the SAP Centre of Excellence based on the testing processes,...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client is currently seeking a skilled PHP Software Developer to join our client's dynamic team in Johannesburg. As a PHP Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing web applications and implementing innovative solutions to...
Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Hire Resolve's client in Johannesburg is seeking a talented Java Developer to join their team. As a Java Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software applications and contribute to the development of custom solutions. This is an exciting...
JavaScript Full Stack Developer – 0619 – Gauteng Pretoria
Large Automobile company based in Pretoria is looking to fill this urgent role. Contract roleHybrid ModelESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED (in sequence of importance): In sequence of importance:1. NodeJS (typescript and Javascript) – expert knowledge2. React and backend...
Business Analyst Digital – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Business Analysts your time is now! Our clients who are Giants in the Retail industry are looking for a skilled Business Analyst: Digital. Experience a great permanent hybrid role located in Sandton and be a part of a diverse team! Requirements: Initiate and execute...
Data Engineer
A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Data Architect on a 6 months contract with high possibility of extension, They are looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data...
BI Specialist
A well-established Travel company is seeking tp appoint a BI Specialist.Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.Demonstrable experience working as a BI Specialist or similar role, with a focus on...
Project Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The main responsibilities of the Project Manager include: program maintenance and execution; high level stakeholder management; Holding business leaders accountable, delivering these...
Senior Software Engineer
Our clients who are innovators in the retail industry have a fantastic hybrid opportunity based in Sandton for a Senior Software Engineer! As a member of the team, you will be responsible for creating highly scalable Python/Java web applications and services....
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Data Architect on a 6 months contract with high possibility of extension, They are looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data...
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