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...

A call for action beyond 67 minutes on Mandela Day

Mandela Day (18 July) encourages South Africans to spend 67 minutes of their time giving back to their communities, or one minute for each of the 67 years former President Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service and fighting for human rights. One of the ways that...

Global IT spend to hit $5,43trn this year

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,43-trillion in 2025, an increase of 7,9% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While there is a business pause on net-new spending due to a spike in global uncertainty, the effect is subsumed by ongoing...

AI to drive edge computing surge

The global edge computing market size is expected to reach $327,79-billion by 2033, and is expected to expand at 33% CAGR from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is...

Building trust is key for AI project success

Forty-five percent of leaders in organisations with high AI maturity said their AI initiatives remain in production for three years or more to ensure sustained impact and value, according to a survey by Gartner. This compares to only 20% in low-maturity organisations....

Crypto scams slam US consumers

Consumers in the world’s largest crypto market, the US, have lost more than $470-million in crypto scams in the first quarter of this year – a bigger loss than the next five payment methods combined. This is the revelation from the latest research by...

Fake refunds are draining cryptocurrency wallets

Kaspersky has detected new fraudulent websites targeting Ethereum users with false promises of crypto transaction fee (also known as gas fee) refunds. These fraudulent platforms trick users into sharing sensitive information, such as private keys, wallet credentials,...

Data wrangling comes of age

The global data wrangling market size is expected to reach $10,31-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 12% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market's growth is driven by the increase in data volume and velocity across...

Parker shares closest-ever fly-by of the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface on 24 December 2024. Breaking its previous record by flying just 3,8-million miles above the surface of the Sun, the spacecraft hurtled through the solar atmosphere at a...

Researchers set the stage for synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...

Global server market shows no signs of slowing

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $95,2-billion dollars in market value during the first quarter of the year, showing the highest quarterly growth rate ever with 134,1% increase...

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Insight Consulting partners with Obrela

Insight Consulting has announced a strategic partnership with cybersecurity specialist company Obrela. Through the partnership, Insight Consulting has bolstered its offering for its partners, where a comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity strategy can ensure...

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor’s Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (security operations centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and complexity of building their own solution. Powered by Cisco XDR...

All systems go for AATF 2025

With less than two weeks to go, the countdown to Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) 2025 is on. Access to all three world-class conferences at AATF 2025 is now free for all attendees. More than 125 exhibitors will showcase solutions, alongside a speaker line-up...

Attacks in East Africa are unrelenting

NetScout Systems has released its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of 2024, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape across East Africa. A number of sectors across countries within the region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles,...

Apex Group opens new office in Tshwane

Global financial services provider Apex Group has opened its fifth South African office in Tshwane. Apex Group has established offices in five new jurisdictions in 2025 thus far, bringing the total footprint to more than 110 offices, servicing $3,4-trillionn in assets...

How to safeguard against AI-driven deception

Social media and online news platforms are filled with dynamic video and audio content designed to captivate audiences. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT But can we truly trust what we see and hear? Deepfake technology's quick...

AI agents: the next cybersecurity frontier

AI-powered agents are rapidly transforming how South African businesses operate, from chatbots managing customer inquiries to automated systems processing financial transactions. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa While these AI-driven assistants...

Simplify your IT game plan with intelligent storage

Transform chaotic IT workdays with PowerStore: AI-driven optimisation, seamless integrations and intuitive management, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South Africa. You’ve got dozens of e-mails, tickets are piling up, and...

Vishing scams on the rise

Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to trick people, and one of the latest scams on the rise is called vishing, short for voice phishing. Unlike email scams (known as phishing), vishing happens over the phone. Recent studies have highlighted a dramatic...

Clean room technology a game changer for cyber resilience

Businesses worldwide face increased threat from cyberattacks as the digital landscape continues to evolve. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault The challenges this poses are especially pronounced in Africa, where rising cybercrime - especially...

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST

Main Purpose of Job The Commercial Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the Commercial strategy through pricing analysis, business process evaluation, and data-driven insights. This role will be responsible for analysing customer trends, pricing models,...

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Germiston

Main Purpose of Job The Commercial Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the Commercial strategy through pricing analysis, business process evaluation, and data-driven insights. This role will be responsible for analysing customer trends, pricing models,...

Performance Marketing & Data Specialist

Hire Resolve's client, a fast-growing and purpose-driven renewable energy client, is hiring in Pretoria! Are you a data-obsessed, performance-driven digital marketer with an eye for detail, a love for clean analytics, and the hunger to scale? Then this one's for you....

CI Storage and Delivery Technical Lead

Key responsibilities include developing and managing server and storage hardware, science archives, data transfer systems, tape libraries, and database services. The lead will also oversee the operation and uptime of these systems and collaborate with international...

Performance Marketing & Data Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve's client, a fast-growing and purpose-driven renewable energy client, is hiring in Pretoria! Are you a data-obsessed, performance-driven digital marketer with an eye for detail, a love for clean analytics, and the hunger to scale? Then this one's for you....

CI Storage and Delivery Technical Lead – Western Cape Cape Town

Key responsibilities include developing and managing server and storage hardware, science archives, data transfer systems, tape libraries, and database services. The lead will also oversee the operation and uptime of these systems and collaborate with international...

Senior Database Developer

Build the Databases That Fight Financial Crime Opportunity: Senior Database DeveloperPermanent | Hybrid | Centurion (Pretoria) A powerful public sector institution tackling financial crime at a national scale is hiring a Senior Database Developer to lead the charge on...

IT Support Specialist

A well established company in the East Rand is looking to hire an IT Support Specialist on a contract basisMinimum Requirements:At least 2 years' experience in a similar roleDegree or equivalent experience Analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solvingSolid...

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