Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

These are the top emerging technologies

As cities become more connected, collaborative sensing is enabling vehicles, traffic systems and emergency services to coordinate in real time – improving safety and easing congestion. This is just one of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of...

Exposure to violence severely impacts SA’s young children

A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children which could have significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence...

Young scientists show what they can do

A total of 262 young scientists presented 183 research projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' Regional Science Fairs final event in Gauteng North at the Tshwane University of Technology. The projects on display were evaluated by 142 judges including...

AWS has deep roots in Cape Town

Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - AWS's relationship with South Africa - and Cape Town, in particular - goes back a long way. Indeed, a lot of the technology development that supports AWS's global cloud services was developed by a small group of...

AWS renews commitment to cloud, AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - AWS has already invested R15,6-billion in building infrastructure in Africa - and has committed to a further R30,4-billion. "Whether it is opening new office locations, or enabling the distribution connect backbone, or...

These are the technologies that will transform sales in the future

Emotion AI, machine sellers, and digital twin of a customer will have a transformative impact on the sales function in the next decade, according to Gartner. However, sales leaders must closely navigate the hype to evaluate when these technologies will be appropriate...

IDC optimistic that smartphones on road to recovery

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 5,8% YoY in 2024 to 1,23-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 12% growth in the first quarter - followed by 9% growth last quarter - has...

GenAI to trigger a spike in cybersecurity spend

Worldwide end user spending on information security is projected to total $212-billion in 2025 - an increase of 15,1% from 2024 - according to a new forecast from Gartner which says that this year's spend is estimated to reach $183,9-billion. "The continued heightened...

Global tablet demand remains flat

The global demand for tablets is far from where it was just a few years ago. Although all IT devices - including PCs, tablets, and mobile phones - have been hit hard by a massive $200-billion consumer spending drop in the past three years, tablets are still trailing...

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SA first in line to experience new medical consultation technology

Conducting consultations and working through that waiting room queue is being disrupted with the introduction of uConsult, a multi-sided virtual consultation platform that home-based care accessible in South Africa. According to Dr Johan Pretorius, CEO of Universal...

For resilience, businesses must retrain at speed and scale

Skills gaps which existed long before the pandemic are widening further as digitalisation becomes central to the rebuilding of our economies. Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets Whereas retraining the workforce has typically been...

Enterprise services key for streamlined business operations

When looking to overhaul the business and make it customer-centric, operations are a key factor to consider. Companies need to analyse their processes in order to have full sight of production and once this analysis is complete, operations can be optimised through...

Awareness training vital for e-mail security

Awareness training should be actively deployed to complement organisations' efforts to secure their e-mail systems. François van Hirtum, chief technology officer of Obscure Technologies, says this is because hackers are increasingly targeting people as security...

Use location intelligence to understanding shifting customer behaviour

The Covid-19 pandemic was a major disruptor for the retail sector. Practically overnight, customer buying patterns and behaviours changed, and have continued to shift ever since. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management This had made it challenging to meet...

Utilities companies embrace service, remain relevant to customer needs

Utilities companies should be used to the occasional existential threat. It happened when monolithic phone companies had to adapt globally to the arrival of the internet, smartphones and competition from digital-first competitors. By Claudia Johnston, sales director...

POPIA: a bandwagon that needs caution and planning to ride …

No, teams of officials representing the government and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) are not about to clap your business in irons or weigh you down with hefty fines. Not yet. There is time for your organisation to patch the holes, make the right...

The CIO’s role in delivering a personalised employee experience

The pandemic has placed CIOs at the forefront of organisational change, with greater influence on organisational strategy and resource allocation as technology takes centre stage. by Tsepa Ramoriting, group executive of iOCO Technology According to IDG's 2021 State of...

Data management: grudge purchase or strategic business tool?

Work from home (WFH) is here to stay, and it has changed the way we access business data. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies The monolithic server structure has firmly given way to cloud-based storage systems that enable anytime, anywhere access, along with...

Time for SA to get serious about WiFi

With South Africans spending more of their time on the internet to carry out a wide variety of activities, and now even increasingly working from home, they need to give more consideration to the WiFi networks in their home - and rely on advice from their ISP - in...

Software Developer (Sage X3)

Sage X3 Developer Driving digital transformation in mining operationsR 850 000.00 + CTCKey Responsibilities:Customize and implement Sage X3 ERP solutions to support mining operations, inventory, procurement, and financial workflows.Analyze and optimize mining-related...

Data Analyst

Excellent career opportunity within the retail sector for a Data Analyst to interpret data and turn it into informationMinimum Requirements3 year related Degree (In a Quantitative field i.e. Data, Finance, Economics etc.)Post graduate qualification (advantageous)3-7...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve's client, the number one cold meat manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Data Analyst. The successful candidate will form an integral part of the commercial and finance team.Responsibilities: Master Data Management & Analysis:Structure and...

Software Developer (Sage X3) – North West Mmabatho

Sage X3 Developer Driving digital transformation in mining operationsR 850 000.00 + CTCKey Responsibilities:Customize and implement Sage X3 ERP solutions to support mining operations, inventory, procurement, and financial workflows.Analyze and optimize mining-related...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Excellent career opportunity within the retail sector for a Data Analyst to interpret data and turn it into informationMinimum Requirements3 year related Degree (In a Quantitative field i.e. Data, Finance, Economics etc.)Post graduate qualification (advantageous)3-7...

C# and SQL Developer (Software Developer)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL & C# Developer to join our dynamic team. This role involves end-to-end involvement in system analysis, architecture design, development, configuration, and support of business-critical applications. The ideal...

Front End Developer (Focus: BI) (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Title: Front End Developer (BI Focus) – Expert Level About the Opportunity: Our client in the motor industry is seeking an experienced Front End Developer (BI Focus) to join their dynamic IT Hub. As part of a globally integrated team, you will play a pivotal role...

Junior Business Analyst – Hybrid

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics seeks a highly skilled Junior Business Analyst who will bridge the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver...

C# and SQL Developer (Software Developer) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL & C# Developer to join our dynamic team. This role involves end-to-end involvement in system analysis, architecture design, development, configuration, and support of business-critical applications. The ideal...

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