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...

Cross-border payments now live between SA and Zambia

BankservAfrica - the licensed regional clearing and settlement operator for SADC cross-border payments - has opened the first payment corridor between South Africa and Zambia to enable instant, low-value digital cross-border payments to communities in these economies...

Robust growth forecast for Africa’s digital health market

The Africa digital health market is anticipated to reach $9.3 billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 15,4% during the forecast period - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The development of modern healthcare technologies and the increasing burden on...

Tech businesses, start-ups urged to enter SMME Showcase

Forge Academy will host an SMME Showcase for small and medium-sized tech businesses and tech start-ups. The event will be hosted at The Gantry in Fourways, Gauteng on Wednesday, 30 June 2021. Forge Academy is offering tech SMMEs and tech start-ups the chance to...

Despite challenges, African CEOs are optimistic about the future

Kathy Gibson reports – African CEOs are more optimistic than they were last year, although there are still many challenges that need to be overcome. This is the main takeaway of the Africa’s findings of PwC’s 24th annual Global CEO survey, according to Dion Shango,...

Lawmakers seize bitcoin paid to ransomware gang

Much of the bitcoin payment to a cybercriminal gang responsible for the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which crippled US fuel supplies last month, has been recovered. The US Department of Justice reached into a bitcoin wallet to seize 63,7 bitcoins currently...

SA lags African smartphone growth

Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's overall mobile phone market enjoyed year-on-year (YoY) growth of 14% in Q1 2021 to total 53,3-million units. The region's smartphone market grew 16,8% over the same period to...

Can you be fired for a WhatsApp conversation?

Nobody could have predicted that the arrival of social media on the business and social scene more than ten years ago could lose people jobs, reputations and careers. But it has. Today, social media law cases number in the thousands, and many of these come as a...

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)...

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Datacentrix offers cloud mailbox

In order to help local companies cut data centre demand and shift IT infrastructure capital expenditure to a short-term, pay-per-user model, IT solution provider Datacentrix has introduced its cloud mailbox offering. “There is no doubt that the workplace, as we know...

Positive outlook for JSE in 2013

After reaching record highs throughout 2012, the JSE is expected to deliver more of the same in the current year – with the big issues continuing to revolve around the bubble aspects that emerged last year. According to Mark Wilkes Mark Wilkes: senior sales trader  at...

Nedbank’s digital banking takes off

The face of digital banking is changing, thanks to an increase in user confidence brought about by world class security. Nedbank successfully launched its digital banking offering to the market last year. The Nedbank App Suite, MyFinancialLife and Approve-IT include a...

Vox Telecom offers Faxster service

Amid a host of competitors in the market, one fax brand stands out with its powerful and unique on-demand services: Faxster from Vox Telecom. Faxster, the full corporate version, has a complete range of features that strongly differentiate it in the market at no extra...

Samsung introduces GALAXY S III mini

Samsung Electronics South Africa, a leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, recently unveiled the GALAXY S III mini, a compact version of the flagship smartphone GALAXY S III. The GALAXY S III mini brings the high performance, intuitive...

Veeam Software reports record results

Veeam Software Group, innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualisation management solutions for VMware vSphere and Windows Server Hyper-V, has announced record revenue results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012. For the year 2012, annual...

MiX Telematics uses Real IRM solution

JSE-listed MiX Telematics, a global provider of driver safety, vehicle tracking and fleet management services and solutions, has formalised its business operating model and modelled its enterprise processes with the help of enterprise architecture specialist Real IRM....

The business case for data governance

Data governance may be the most talked about yet elusive prize in the data management space. It is highly coveted by people who work with data because practitioners know the mission-critical role governance plays in achieving desired data outcomes, says Jim Orr,...

Ensure Facebook competitions comply

A majority of businesses have or are considering using Facebook pages to promote their companies. Many of them resort to tactics such as bribery, encouraging users to 'like their page" in order to enter a competition or win a prize. The aim is to either stir up...

SA’s solar energy debate

South Africa is the third best solar location globally, as it has one of the highest and most stable solar radiations in the world. With 2 500 hours of sunshine annually - equalling one third of a year or four entire months including nightly hours - the opportunities...

SQL Developer / BI Developer

Exciting opportunity for a SQL Developer / BI Developer - Intermediate to Senior (3 - 5 years relevant work experience)Location: Cape Town The company has been operating within the medical industry for over 100 years and is located in many locations across South...

Data Analyst – 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 skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and be...

Senior System Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg

Our client an established firm in professional services is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer. Utilize your commendable track record in the field to join this dynamic team and contribute to the development and maintenance of their technological...

Backend Developer (C#, Java) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge company that leverages the latest technologies to construct high-performance, state-of-the-art services is seeking an exceptional Backend Developer to join an outstanding team. As they strive to strengthen and expand their presence in...

SQL Developer / BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Exciting opportunity for a SQL Developer / BI Developer - Intermediate to Senior (3 - 5 years relevant work experience)Location: Cape Town The company has been operating within the medical industry for over 100 years and is located in many locations across South...

SAP Business Analyst

Our client is a Leader in the Automotive industry and is looking for talented SAP Business Analyst to join their growing team. Qualification: Minimum NQF 7 - BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent.Knowledge...

Solar Project Manager – Cape Town

DescriptionHire Resolve's client, a reputable solar energy company, is seeking a skilled Solar Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town. As a Solar Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of...

SQL Developer

Purpose of the JobThe purpose of the role is to develop and support deliverables as determined by the business need for Operational Management Information, Internal data requirements, and external reporting requirements.Support of the evolving Data and Insights...

SAP Business Analyst – Eastern Cape

Our client is a Leader in the Automotive industry and is looking for talented SAP Business Analyst to join their growing team. Qualification: Minimum NQF 7 - BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent.Knowledge...

Solar Project Manager – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town

DescriptionHire Resolve's client, a reputable solar energy company, is seeking a skilled Solar Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town. As a Solar Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of...

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