iPhone Air eSIM-only push is a digital watershed moment
While Apple’s launch of its latest iPhone has captured the world’s attention for its super-slim and lightweight design, analysts GlobalData say that the main attraction should be on its exclusive eSIM-enablement. “While the global press has focused in on the iPhone...
Finance AI technologies to watch
Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...
Tech giants among those seeking spatial computing skills
Spatial computing is revolutionising how businesses integrate digital and physical realms in real-time. The technology is utilised in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) applications to improve communication, collaboration, and...
IBM, AWS partner to scale responsible GenAI
During AWS re:Invent, IBM and AWS will unveil new milestones in their collaboration to help businesses adopt responsible AI. By John Epperly, global MD: AWS partnership at IBM, and Mahmoud Elmashmi, managing partner: strategic partnerships at IBM Consulting Together,...
Global Internet expands, but disparities remain
An estimated 5,5-billion people are online in 2024 - an increase of 227-million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023 - according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU's Facts and Figures 2024 show...
Financial pressures weigh on South Africans
The current situation of working South Africans is characterised by major financial pressures. But despite these considerable pressures, a strong sense of determination and optimism prevails. The use of earned wage access, buy-now-pay-later services, having...
Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...
Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity
Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...
AI boosts Cyber Week sales
Cyber Week is expected to drive $311-billion in global sales as consumers eagerly await holiday deals - with the use of AI and agents set to influence up to 19% of those orders – according to a new report from Salesforce. The Salesforce Shopping Index - which analyses...
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Fujitsu and Israeli startup embark on global strategic co-operation
Fujitsu and Autofleet, which provides an optimisation platform for fleets, leveraging AI for demand prediction and vehicle dispatching technology, have agreed to embark on global strategic co-operation to develop sustainable logistics solutions and contribute to the...
Cybercrime in the midst of a pandemic
Covid-19 has changed the cybercrime landscape. With more people working remotely, employees are inadvertently creating opportunities for hackers to forge tunnels into company networks through often unsecured connectivity. By Simon Colman, business head of digital and...
The malicious insider: behind the security front door
What if the person that just broke down your corporate defences is someone you trusted? This is not a drill. This is a question that around 66% of organisations have been asking, and that the other 34% should be prioritising. At a time when the cybersecurity threat...
Print industry numbers support suggestions of economic recovery
It's refreshing to see economic recovery reflected in first quarter unit sales of multifunction printers, copiers and scanners in Southern Africa. By Chris de Beer, Africa regional manager at Infosource The industry refers to this category as copier/MFP. First quarter...
IT security professionals help to secure society
The role of information security professionals has become a critical one as the world enters the second phase of the internet revolution, in which computers run everything and everything is connected. This emerged at the inaugural KB4-CON cyber security event for...
SA needs cyber defence to combat growing onslaught
Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) in October is a global initiative first launched by the US Department of Homeland Security and National Cyber Security Alliance to raise awareness of the role everyone can play in improving cyber security. By...
How your generator could affect your insurance
Load shedding is back, and here to stay for a while - but don't go rushing off to buy your own alternative power supply without first checking how it'll affect your home insurance. That's the warning from King Price's partner of client experience, Wynand van Vuuren,...
Data-driven healthcare: the future of SA’s wellbeing
Digital health technology might not necessarily be a cure-all for Covid-19 or other pressing health issues, but it has certainly proven its worth during the pandemic. Many countries across Africa have seen a tremendous increase in people engaging with digital health...
We need to level the playing field between cash, card and digital
What would happen tomorrow if we could turn South Africa into a cashless society with a wave of a magic wand? Far from turning the country into a crime-free paradise of low transaction costs and widespread financial inclusion, it's more likely that chaos would reign...
EdTech offers students best of both worlds
With half of all work tasks expected to be handled by tech-enabled machines by 2025, it's essential that today's local graduates are ready to embrace the digital face of the future. This can be done by bridging the gap between the skills that the tech industry...
Project Manager (Property Development) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Front-End Developer (Angular & React) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolves client is seeking a Front-End Developer with deep expertise in Angular and React, capable of building responsive, user-centric web applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in delivering scalableand performant digital experiences, translating...
Project Manager (Property Development) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Project Manager (Maternal Child Health x2 – Wits RHI – Gophelega Tshwane)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior Project Manager (SANRAL) at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Project Management.Must be registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Manager.Must have at least 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager. Must have experience...
Project Manager (Maternal Child Health x2 – Wits RHI – Gophelega Tshwane) – Gauteng Pretoria
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior Project Manager (SANRAL) at Construct Executive Search – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Project Management.Must be registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Manager.Must have at least 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager. Must have experience...
Senior IT Technician (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Cloud Solutions seeks a highly technical Senior IT Technician with at least 7 years' experience including routinely handling escalations. You understand that understanding the context matters big time; that trying to look up what...
Senior Python Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a highly experienced Senior Python Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the development of bespoke software solutions, maintaining and rewriting ETL...
Senior IT Technician (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Cloud Solutions seeks a highly technical Senior IT Technician with at least 7 years' experience including routinely handling escalations. You understand that understanding the context matters big time; that trying to look up what...
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