GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites

Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...

Looking forward to a property market upswing

South Africa’s residential property market has started to recover after an incredibly difficult year. “In 2024, typical for pre-election uncertainty, people held off large capital acquisitions such as buying a house,” says Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes. Potential...

Nokia to set up a cellular network on the Moon

Nokia plans to set up a cellular communications network on the Moon. This is one of the outcomes that the new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission hopes to accomplish. Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign,...

Network automation set to scale up

By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023, according to Gartner. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision...

Ramaphosa talks investment with Musk

President Cyril Ramaphosa met with South African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk yesterday, on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York. Discussions with the Tesla and SpaceX founder explored opportunities for Musk to invest in South Africa, according to...

Bacteria next big disruptor in global sustainability

Engineered bacteria, genetically modified to perform specific functions or produce desired compounds, are set to revolutionise industries by providing sustainable, cost-effective solutions to global challenges, according to GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of...

SA households see increase in financial assets

Last year was marked by sharp monetary tightening. But economies proved resilient and markets even boomed. Against this backdrop, global financial assets of private households recorded strong growth: With an increase of 7,6%, the losses of the previous year (-3,5%)...

Up to 11m victims hit by Necro Trojan in Google Play

In late August 2024, Kaspersky experts identified a new version of the Necro Trojan that had infiltrated several popular applications on Google Play and modified applications on unofficial platforms, including Spotify, WhatsApp and Minecraft. Necro is an Android...

Miscommunication hinders delivery of employee value

Just 33% of employees report that their organisation is consistently delivering on the employee value proposition (EVP) promises it makes, according to a survey by Gartner. A March 2024 Gartner survey of more than 1 300 employees found that only 21% of employees said...

Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation

The B​​roadband Commission​ for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting today urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact. Taking place in New York just days...

AI set to reshape the future of telecommunications

In a surprise appearance at T-Mobile’s Capital Markets Day last week, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang shared a bold vision for the future of telecommunications. “We’ve fused signal processing and AI,” Huang declared during a fireside chat with T-Mobile CEO Mike...

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Quro Medical releases mobile app for doctors

Digital health technology company, Quro Medical (Quro), has released a new mobile application for doctors to enhance efficiency and promote greater care in the treatment of their patients on the Quro Hospital-at-Home programme. Joost Pielage, chief technology officer...

How do we create opportunities for unemployed youth?

Unemployment in South Africa, especially among the youth, is undoubtedly the most important socioeconomic challenge. By Smangele Nkosi, GM: South Africa at Cisco For the last two decades, the unemployment rate has exceeded 20%. At the end of 2021, it reached a record...

Investment in data can improve business agility, customer experience

We live in a new reality post-Covid-19, where customers are more digitally savvy, online 24/7 and have easy access to more options than ever before. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Businesses need to adapt to this new reality, or they will be at a...

Be smart in a world of chaos

Whatever industry we operate in, no matter the size of our organisation; we're all running in the same race. The one to ensure that we're at the forefront of customer experiences, winning business, and operating as efficiently as possible, which is only harder during...

HR departments rebrand as the focus shifts to people

Over the past few years, the way people think about work and how employers think about employees has shifted dramatically. We have emerged from a public healthcare and economic crisis with a renewed appreciation for the central role of people in the business. By Sonia...

How AI can save consumers billions in accident claims

Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm, especially with the latest tech hit, ChatGPT, going viral. By Filum Ho, CEO of Apollo Studios If you haven't heard of or tried ChatGPT, it's a highly advanced artificial intelligence tool that you can use to ask...

Predictions for last mile delivery tech

Transport and logistics are soaring in Africa, with further rapid growth predicted for years to come. That's the word from the World Economic Forum and African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) organisation in a new forecast report released in Davos, Switzerland in...

Traditional banks missing opportunities to compete with newcomers

The combination of fintechs, retailers and telcos pivoting to find new lines of revenues, as well as the growing impact of open banking practices, should have made it clear to banks that they can't adopt a business as usual approach. By Chris Wood, regional MD:...

Mid/Senior Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled Mid/Senior Software Developer to join their Integration team. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced professional to design, develop, test, implement, and support software solutions. The ideal candidate...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer – Gauteng Centurion

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Insure (Short-term Administration) company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and...

Business Analyst – Remote Remote

Business Analyst - 6 Months Contract - HybridBusiness Analyst will take responsibility for defining requirements and product sets for configuration and maintenance of existing modules- Relevant degree or Qualification- Excellent excel skills are required for creating...

UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

UI/UX DesignerUI/UX DesignerKey Responsibilities:Create user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, user feedback, and UX researchDesign UI elements and build interactive prototypes for web and mobile applicationsDevelop and maintain design systems,...

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer About the Role We are looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to design, build, and scale a high-impact platform. This is an opportunity to work on a meaningful product, contribute to key technical decisions, and help shape the...

1st Line Support Engineer (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative provider of advanced Financial Security Services in Johannesburg seeks a strong technical 1st Line Support Engineer for IT related incidents, changes, and service requests, LAN services and desktop/laptop support to all users. You will...

Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer (JHB/Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading AgriTech company with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join their team in either Stellenbosch or Johannesburg. The Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer will play a critical role in...

C# Developer

C# Developer C# Developer Key Responsibilities:Design and develop high-quality applications using C#, Blazor (both Server and WebAssembly), and .NET MAUIWork with both web-based and cross-platform mobile/desktop applicationsArchitect scalable, maintainable solutions...

CNC Programmer – Manufacturing – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machines with a focus on precision and efficiency. This role involves qualifying new parts for...

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