Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G

With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...

Leonardo supercomputer makes cooling sustainable

Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world. The...

AI data centres add new power challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...

Data centre gains importance in an AI world

Kathy Gibson reports – The world we are in relies on data, and everything we do creates data in one form or another. This is the word from Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, who says this is driving the need and growth for data...

Cloud market set to go stratospheric

The cloud market continues to surge, with enterprises spending more and more money on cloud infrastructure services each year and, after four straight quarters of revenue growth, the entire sector grossed a record $84-billion in Q3 - 23% more than in the same period...

Entrepreneurs urged to be vigilant as business fraud rises

The number of reported cases of fraud in business is on the rise and, in some cases, incidents of fraud may be so severe that a business may struggle to recover, according to award-winning entrepreneur Alison Weihe. Recent statistics from the South African Banking...

AI, GenAI top digital supply chain investment priorities

AI (including machine learning) and generative AI (GenAI) are the top digital supply chain investment priorities, according to a survey by Gartner. The global survey was conducted in June 2024 with 419 supply chain leaders that had influence in their organizations’...

Cyber risk mitigation now a necessity

With a significant increase in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, Allianz Commercial’s Complex Claims handler, Mukondeleli Masiza, delivered crucial insights on cyber risk mitigation at the recent SNG Grant Thornton Cyber Security Awareness Summit. In...

Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position

With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...

Lack of privacy makes people want to disconnect

It’s estimated that 67,5% of the global population use the Internet – but many of them would like to ditch it. Compared to 2022, even more people would like to delete themselves from the Internet this year, according to joint research carried out this year by NordVPN...

ITU forum comes up with digital innovation ideas

The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap”. The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are...

Convenience, technology high on passenger wish list

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritise convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and...

Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative

Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have launched the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to help drive innovation. The...

South Africans keen on switching to EVs, hybrid cars

More than 40% of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle in the next five years, according to a recent survey by Ford, with most preferring hybrid technology. As part of its multi-market research, Ford spoke with South African car owners and...

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LG offers direct sales with Payfast by Network

LG has opened its first direct-to-consumer ecommerce store in South Africa, with Payfast by Network supporting online transactions. “We are immensely proud to be supporting a brand of LG’s calibre in their first ecommerce venture,” says David Adams, the southern...

Nationwide Building Society transforms digital customer experience

Red Hat has collaborated with Nationwide Building Society to build and scale its new Business Integration Platform (BIP) to improve customer engagement for 16-million members. Red Hat OpenShift, the hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes, is helping...

AI is changing the value of people in the BPO sector

One of the most common questions asked of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is, ‘will artificial intelligence (AI) take jobs from the sector?’. The answer is a resounding no, writes By Mervyn Pretorius, chief technology officer of CCI Global. That said,...

A new approach to lithium-ion battery waste

Desco Electronic Recyclers is addressing the challenges posed by the disposal of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. Contrary to widespread misconceptions, the company is implementing sophisticated, effective recycling processes, ensuring that valuable materials are...

Harnessing IoT for the future of agriculture

The size of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the agriculture market is projected to top $78-billion by 2031, growing at more than 12% annually from 2024. Teresa Huysamen, wireless business unit manager at Duxbury Networking Increased efficiencies, sustainability, and...

Payment trends online travel agents should pay attention to

In South Africa, it’s estimated 70% of travel sales revenue will come from online purchases by 2028. In this growing and competitive market, online travel agents (OTAs) that innovate to offer people new ways to book and pay for their holidays will come out on top....

Are your data dashboards smoke and mirrors, or delivering real value?

Almost all studies show that 90% of information is transmitted to the brain visually, so it is little wonder that data visualisation has become so important as an ecommerce business intelligence tool. As consumer demand increases with the advent of new technologies,...

BIDTravel transforms IT infrastructure to optimise private cloud

Nutanix was selected by leading travel management company Bidvest Travel (BIDTravel) as the backbone for its private cloud environment. Bidvest Travel (BIDTravel) has redefined travel management services across corporate and leisure sectors. The company provides...

Mpumalanga shifts to sustainability

In a province once synonymous with the towering chimneys and billowing smoke of coal-fired power plants, Mpumalanga is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis, emerging as a pivotal player in South Africa's dynamic renewable energy landscape, with wind power in...

Face biometrics the first line of defence against identity fraud

Identity fraud continues to rise in South Africa. According to fraud statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS), impersonation fraud increased by a staggering 356% from April 2022 to April 2023. As the two-pot pension system came into play...

Senior Java Developer

Senior Java DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge technology!R 760,000 - R 1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading provider in thier space and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, accuracy, and social impact in the world of sports. This is an...

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Provide and preparedtest strategies and plans for functional/automation projects (Provide evidence/Demonstrate)5- 10 years + Software Testing experience is essential3 years + Automation Testing experience is essentialDiploma IT or DegreeISTQB Foundation...

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Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Support Engineer to provide 3rd Line Server Support. Description Microsoft Server SupportAssisting with escalations from support engineers.Preventative maintenance (Patch management).Device hardening and...

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg. This role involves analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Data/Analytics solutions to meet business requirements, while overseeing the complete...

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Senior Java DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge technology!R 760,000 - R 1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading provider in thier space and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, accuracy, and social impact in the world of sports. This is an...

Technical Test Analyst – Remote Remote

Provide and preparedtest strategies and plans for functional/automation projects (Provide evidence/Demonstrate)5- 10 years + Software Testing experience is essential3 years + Automation Testing experience is essentialDiploma IT or DegreeISTQB Foundation...

Junior Software Developer (Javascript, Node.js, React, .NET, C# )

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a motivated and talented Junior Software Developer with expertise in Javascript, Node.js, React, .NET, and C# to join their team in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and a desire to grow and...

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Our Client is looking for a Systems Analyst who will understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. What you'll do:Analyse current systems...

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