Security outsourcing set to surge
Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...
Successful reinvention is good for the bottom line
Only 20% of South African enterprises are succeeding at digital transformation - yet those that are totally reinventing themselves to remain competitive are reporting 22% stronger revenue growth than those companies that have had limited or failed transformations,...
Deepfake incidents on the rise
Deepfake cyberattacks are on the rise, with South Africa seeing a massive 1 200% increase in deepfake fraud this year. This is among the findings from Sumsub's third annual Identity Fraud Report, which analyses identity fraud across industries and regions based on...
Software engineering set to embrace AI practices
Transformational technologies, including AI-augmented software engineering (AIASE), AI coding assistants and platform engineering, will reach mainstream adoption in two to five years, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Software Engineering, 2023. “AI-augmented...
Take-home pay, private pensions slowed in October
After three consecutive months of increases, the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which measures the average nominal take-home pay among about 4-million salary earners in South Africa, showed a slight downturn. “The nominal average take-home pay was R15 535...
Enterprise IT budgets are on the increase
Omdia's 10th annual IT Enterprise Insights study has revealed that IT has become one of the main drivers of value to an enterprise, with almost three-quarters (74%) of respondents confirming increases to their overall budget allocated to enterprise IT in 2023 compared...
SA corporate social investment grows to R11,8bn
South African companies spent an estimated R11,8-billion on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue's latest research findings. The spend reflects an 8% nominal and 1% real increase from...
Intel Granulate in Databricks partnership
Intel Granulate, Intel's flagship software performance offering, has announced a new collaboration with Databricks to merge Intel Granulate's autonomous, continuous optimisation solutions with Databricks' robust Data Intelligence Platform under the Databricks Partner...
Smart streetlights market beaming
The installed base of smart streetlights amounted to 23-million globally at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from IoT analysts, Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7%, the installed base will reach 63,8-million by the...
Manufacturing sentiment improved in a tough Q4
Confidence in the manufacturing sector has improved slightly to 26 points – the highest level seen in 2023, as shown by the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey. Although trading conditions remained tough, manufacturers noted an overall improvement in business conditions (up...
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Human touch helps in navigating fibre Internet woes
Fibre network operators (FNOs) and Internet service providers (ISPs) are constantly bombarded with calls from customers and subscribers regarding their fibre internet service – the connection, its up-time, speed, etc. Who is responsible for fixing their fibre internet...
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Pick n Pay adds gamification to loyalty programme
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced “Smart Hopper’”, a game in its relaunched app which customers can play daily to win vouchers, helping them save even more. The gameplay involves customers navigating through several levels, reminiscent of classic arcade games,...
FNB adds UPS systems to keep ATMs running
FNB has announced plans to improve the operational resilience of its ATM network across the country through installing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in more than 1 000 standalone ATMs, allowing customers to access services even during power outages. The...
Are ESG-related expenses tax deductible?
The sustainability of economies and in turn, society, largely hinges on how well we adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Given that naturally this comes at some cost, the tax deductibility of related expenses comes into focus. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner...
Talk to kids about internet safety
In a world where we are more connected than ever, it's important to ensure that the oldest members of the family right down to the youngest have the skills to stay safe online. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: sub-Saharan Africa at Trend Micro, shares tips and...
How tech can enhance the classroom
Technology in the classroom is inevitable. Our modern world relies on technology, and people should be literate and capable of digital technologies. At the same time, many of us are actively adopting technology because it is so beneficial. But these needs place our...
How edge computing and SASE can transform industries
Edge computing and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) are two technologies poised to revolutionise business operations across diverse industries. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies These innovations offer a multitude of advantages,...
Cultivate resilience to help manage life’s challenges
The unpredictable ebb and flow of life's challenges can unsettle even the strongest person. In a global survey (including 34 countries) conducted by Ipsos, stress was most prevalent in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India, Mexico, Peru, Turkey and South Africa. By Dr...
Huawei launches Seeds for the Future 2023
Huawei launched it Seeds for the Future 2023 programme in Johannesburg yesterday. Seeds for the Future is Huawei's global CSR flagship ICT student training programme, running in South Africa since 2016 in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital...
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Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer in Cape Town (Hybrid).ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design, development, and deployment of frontend applications.Contribute to backend development, leveraging...
IT Project Manager at PG Group
Main job purpose To manage the delivery of projects within the agreed scope, requirements, time frames and budget across PG Group, including engagement with external parties where necessary.Main Objective Drive and manage IT projects through the project lifecycle to...
SAP Developer
Qualification Grade 12Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Information TechnologyExperience 5 years in SAP Development using required development tools and coding languages3 years in S/4HANA and Business Technology Platform5 years in SAP ECC.Knowledge...
Application Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town
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IT Support Technician (6-Month Contract) – Western Cape Green Point
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Senior Full Stack Developer – Mining Consulting – R1Mil – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer in Cape Town (Hybrid).ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design, development, and deployment of frontend applications.Contribute to backend development, leveraging...
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