AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

Today’s data centre build-out dwarfs previous infrastructure investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the biggest infrastructure build-out in human history – bigger than the railroads or the Industrial Revolution. “People assume AI is a bubble, but it is showing no signs of...

Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

African first as UCT proposes proton therapy centre

A team based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) will design the technical specifications and business case for a proton therapy centre to be established in Cape Town, near to both the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital. Proton...

5-Star green certification for Vodacom SA

The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has accredited two buildings at Vodacom South Africa's headquarters (HQ) in Midrand, Johannesburg, each with a 5-Star Existing Building Performance (EPB) certification. Vodacom's Business Park and Corporate Park...

Remote working drives huge increase in cyberattacks

Accelerated digital transformation has caused security teams to face evolving threats as cybercriminals seize the opportunity to execute targeted attacks exploiting fast-tracked innovation and the anywhere workforce. Close to 80% of organisations surveyed for VMware's...

Consumer threats jumped by 83% in 2020

Consumer threats jumped by 82,84% in 2020, with a few extremely dangerous and multi-purpose malware types sky-rocketing to never-before-seen heights. For example, malicious software detections called Dridex soared by 1 890%, according to analysis by Atlas VPN. Dridex...

ISPA celebrates a quarter century

The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) this month celebrates 25 years of being a force for positive change in South Africa's ICT sector. ISPA has spent a quarter century shaping and influencing ICT policy for the better; investing in people and...

Global IoT market tipped to pass $1trn by 2024

The global internet of things (IoT) market by revenue will be worth $1,1-trillion by 2024, with much of the growth coming from wearables, says GlobalData. GlobalData's latest report, "Thematic Research: Internet of Things", explains how a Covid-19 driven new digital...

Tourists numbers down, but confidence is rising

International tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence. Between January and March 2021 destinations around the world...

Are NFTs part of this decade’s investment megatrend?

NFTs - or non-fungible tokens - will become an integral part of the "tech investment megatrend" of the next decade. This is the word from Nigel Green, deVere Group chief executive and founder, despite a drop of about 80% in recent days in the NFT market from a peak of...

Demand for data privacy management stays strong

The data privacy management software market saw soaring growth in 2020 with worldwide revenues up 46,1% year over year. International Data Corporation (IDC) expects this growth to continue over the next several years, driven by the further expansion of data privacy...

New study uncovers the origin of African jackals

New research published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society has found the origin of some of the most emblematic groups of African carnivorous mammals: jackals. The international group of researchers describe a new species of canid (current family that...

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Oracle’s SPARC T4 servers boom

Oracle has announced its SPARC T4 servers featuring Oracle Solaris power mission-critical workloads in over 3 000 enterprises worldwide, nearly four times the number announced one year ago.  Oracle’s SPARC T4 servers have been adopted globally across all major...

Security predictions for 2013

As users round out their 2013 business and IT plans, cybercriminals are resolving to implement increasingly sophisticated threats targeting specific computer systems and organisations big and small. This is according to Doros Hadjizenonos, South Africa sales manager...

RSA unveils Security Analytics solution

 RSA, the security division of EMC Corporation, has announced the release of RSA Security Analytics - a transformational security monitoring and investigative solution designed to help organisations defend their digital assets against today’s most sophisticated...

Fujitsu to build on POS solution

Fujitsu has released information about the development of its next-generation integrated point of service solution, which will for the first time enable retailers to introduce in-store access to a multi-channel customer experience including online, mobile and...

Vodacom Tanzania prepares for 4G

Vodacom Tanzania recently conducted a 4G (LTE - long term evolution) trial in Dar Es Salaam using Nokia Siemens Networks’ Single RAN (radio access network) and Liquid Core technology. In addition, the trial used Nokia Siemens Networks’ Circuit Switched FallBack (CSFB)...

Preventing data breaches

Unauthorised access to information is one of the most prevalent cybercrimes in South Africa. Data has become the lifeblood of business – from financial information to the details of a company’s customers, data is the basis of every business transaction today. Unlawful...

Keeping it simple with video

Video has long been touted as the new voice. There is no doubt that it is a high growth market, but will the simplicity of other modes of communication such as voice and instant messaging prevent its true potential from ever being fully realised? If video is ever to...

FNB app available for BB10

FNB has announced that a BlackBerry 10 version of the FNB Banking App has been developed and is available for the new BlackBerry 10 operating system. The FNB app is currently in the BlackBerry store and is available as a free download. Since the app’s commercial...

The value of BI in contact centres

Opportunity costs and inefficiencies are the certain lot of contact centres that do not have an integrated, realtime interrogative view of customers and business flows, and cannot trace the link of these variables to sales, service and, ultimately, profitability....

Samsung, UP develop technology talent

Samsung Electronics South Africa, harnessing their legacy of innovation to transform communities and lives for the better, and to open new opportunities for people, partnered with the University of Pretoria (UP) to provide two of their final 2012 year student...

Network and System Administrator at CES – Gauteng Palm Springs

Administering Windows Server Systems- Administering Active Directory- Supporting end users and their Windows Desktop environment - Supporting the Local Area Network- Administering general IT system and peripherals- Maintenance of LAN/WAN/internet including routers,...

SharePoint Specialist at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply. Description KEY...

PHP Developer

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...

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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

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...

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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...

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...

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