IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The worrying state of mental health in SA’s township adolescents

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that more than half of adolescents in a South African township are living with significant symptoms of anxiety and depression - and that the ways they cope with stress may be making their struggles worse. In her...

Air cargo on the up in July

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5,5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6% for international operations); and that...

Collaboration key for Africa’s clean energy progress

Energy access is undeniably one of the most crucial components of modern living. Reliable energy supply ensures that economies are growing by supporting critical industries like mining, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and education, while improving the lives of...

Spend on AI tech could hit $337bn in 2025

Organisations across all industries are strategically pivoting towards AI (artificial intelligence) to build resilient, AI-driven enterprises. This is among the findings from IDC’s FutureScape report, outlining IDC’s top 10 predictions shaping the future of the IT...

Channelwise Awards breaks records

A record-breaking number of reseller partners have already cast their votes in the Channelwise Awards Survey – and there are still 10 days to go before voting closes at midnight on 8 November 2024. As if more incentive is needed, this year one lucky voter will receive...

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...

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Employee engagement, when done right, nurtures long-term relationships and contributes to an organisation's sustainability. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho Engaged employees commit themselves to their employer's goals, find satisfaction and meaning...

Top considerations for a comprehensive DR strategy

IT infrastructure has evolved dramatically over the years, and alongside this, so too has the nature of disasters. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa Where once, a disaster was an infrequent event related to extreme weather or hardware failure,...

RPA to empower business, drive future skills

Businesses today are on the perpetual hunt for new ways to add value and drive growth - and are increasingly looking to intelligent technology like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to run smarter in a challenging economic climate. By Emma Murray, chief operating...

C-Suite compensation challenges in the ‘new normal’

Chris Blair, CEO and Craig Raath, executive director of 21st Century, in partnership with Mindcor, recently participated in a seminar hosted by the YPO (Young President's Organisation), to discuss current challenges in C-Suite compensation. Blair shares his insights...

A single view of all comms channels crucial to grow the customer base

The business world has spoken about the need for unified communications platforms for more than a decade, and for good cause. In an era where instant gratification rules the roost, the absence of a single view of all communication results in organisations quite...

Telco industry needs a solution against ID and SIM swap fraud

South Africa's mobile service providers continue to face pressure from new and existing clients to tighten up their data security, as fraudsters continue to take advantage of false identities and SIM swap scams. Gur Geva, founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii, a market leader...

Why cybersecurity is vital for POPIA compliance

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has come into full effect since 1 July 2021. Following the ongoing debate amongst industry leaders about being POPIA compliant, businesses should take stringent cybersecurity measures when becoming compliant....

Wits turns to AWS cloud for uninterrupted learning and working

Humans are infinitely adaptable, and the Covid-19 pandemic very quickly showed that we are able to pivot when necessary. Nowhere was this more pronounced than in the world of work and learning: when the severity of the virus became known and countries went into severe...

The rise of the modern intranet

Does the term "intranet" conjure up nightmares of cluttered file-sharing or a never-ending page of links that makes it impossible to find what you need? By Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay According to Forrester, many employees consider intranets to be their...

Intelligent automation drives operational insurance improvements

Insurers looking toward digital innovations to drive operational improvements in their processes would do well to consider the benefits of intelligent automation (IA). By Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge Holdings For example, the recent...

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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a .Net developer to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / 12 month contract / Hybrid Analyse change requests and determine technical impact.Provide implementation estimates.Maintain...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team in Gauteng. You'll thrive in a remote-first work culture that prioritizes innovation and collaboration, with monthly in-person get-togethers to foster team bonding and idea...

Software Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a .Net developer to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / 12 month contract / Hybrid Analyse change requests and determine technical impact.Provide implementation estimates.Maintain...

Technical Support Agent (Spanish / Italian Cape Town)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a Spanish or Italian speaking Technical Support Agent, who will be based onsite in Cape Town the primary contact for customers facing technical issues, providing effective support...

Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...

Senior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:LEAD the technical modernisation of a Django-based insurance platform of a well-established Financial Services provider seeking the coding expertise of a Senior Python Developer. You will help drive this transformation, working on meaningful technical...

Intermediate Data Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Data Engineer to join their team. This role is key to building and maintaining scalable data infrastructure to support analytics, business intelligence, and operational systems. The successful candidate will have solid...

Intermediate Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Data Engineer to join their team. This role is key to building and maintaining scalable data infrastructure to support analytics, business intelligence, and operational systems. The successful candidate will have solid...

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