Water scarcity threatens data centres
With a substantial increase in wildfires in Europe this year amid record droughts and extreme heat, the availability of water for data centre cooling is emerging as a critical challenge for the region, says GlobalData. While industry debates have largely focused on...
Intel, AWS drive cloud innovation with new processors
Years of collaboration between Intel and AWS have come to fruition with Intel Xeon 6 processors with P-cores now powering the new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) R8i and R8I-flex instances, delivering the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among...
The Zen in setting up workplaces for Gen Z
Gen Z is an age group that has never known a time without the Internet; they’ve shared their life milestones on Instagram and are now moving to the beat of TikTok trends; their appetite for digital is unprecedented; globalisation and economic uncertainty have been a...
DDoS attacks skyrocket as hacktivist activity surges
There has been a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks - especially in Europe and the Middle East – according to the findings of Netscout’s latest 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report. Attack...
Malatsi lays out SA’s roadmap for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to benefit humanity, and South Africa should harness it as such. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communication and digital technologies, who points out that the International Telecommunications Union...
Fossil fuels to power 60% of Africa’s energy by 2040
By 2040, up to 60% of the African energy matrix will be fossil fuel driven. This is the word from Anibor Kragha, executive secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association, addressing a FAMAR-sponsored panel discussion during the Angola Oil & Gas...
Impact of Red Sea cable cuts severely underestimated
The impact of the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, which were reported to have affected 25% of Europe-Asia data traffic flow, was severely underestimated, according to network services provider RETN. Through its own network diagnostics and feedback from major...
Planetary defence mission heads for deflected asteroid
Hera, the first planetary defence spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA), has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1,3-million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted...
Kudos for top students in IITPSA Programming Olympiad
High School learners from around the country have been recognised as top performers in the 2024 Computer Programming Olympiad - part of the Computer Olympiads - a flagship initiative of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA). Over...
Intel claims industry-first with new AI system
Intel and Inflection AI have launched what they claim is an industry-first – Inflection for Enterprise – an enterprise-grade AI system powered by Intel Gaudi and Intel Tiber AI Cloud. The companies say Inflection for Enterprise will accelerate the adoption and impact...
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SonicWall achieves perfect score
SonicWall's Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) sandbox service with Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI) achieved a perfect score in the latest ICSA Labs Advanced Threat Defence test for Q1 2021. Distributed locally by Drive Control Corporation (DCC),...
Enterprise-level data management now available for everyone
Enterprise storage and data management solutions have typically been beyond the reach of smaller organisations. But now a cloud-based service that lets customers of all sizes reap the benefits of a managed solution is widely available from Data Management...
Econet, Mastercard look to fintech solutions for Covid-19 response
The Econet Group through its subsidiary Cassava Fintech International and Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to advance digital inclusion across Africa and collaborate on a range of initiatives including expansion of the Africa CDC TravelPass....
Screen-scraping can leave you vulnerable to fraud
Businesses are often unaware that by giving a third-party or software programmes access to their financial information, they are potentially being exposed to the risk of screen scrapping. Screen-scrapping is part of a process when purchasing online and are prompted to...
Reimagining the physical office and its connectivity needs
Like many others, I am ready to return to the office, writes Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager for South Africa. Or at least, to have the option of returning to the office as we all move to the new hybrid working model that will see employees shifting between their...
Passwords are 60: time for them to go
It's been 60 years since passwords were first used at MIT and, if the number of breaches in the news are anything to go by, we are no more adept at managing our passwords than we were in 1961. But, while passwords are being phased out, IT leaders can fortunately rely...
Realising a brave new world of healthcare technology
Increased consumer engagement with digital health innovation fuels a new vision for the future, writes Jens Kögler, healthcare industry director: EMEA at VMware. In 1816 Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope, the first tool a physician could use in treating patients -...
Optimising customer experience starts with the data
Optimising customer experience (CX) by leveraging emerging and new technology results in a host of positive spin-offs for businesses but it must be approached in a methodical and strategic manner. Every intervention or technology application relies on how a business...
Remittances on the rise
Since Covid-19 hit South Africa in early 2020, leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, Pay@ has seen a 50% year-on-year increase in money transfer transaction volumes - a trend which account executive Hennie Blignaut, expects to show no...
Old electronics cost more than new
Trying to stretch the IT budgets by delaying or avoiding new equipment acquisitions may be tempting, but older equipment costs more to maintain. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien According to a Wipro survey, the optimal PC refresh lifecycle for both laptop and desktop PCs...
Specialist Data Scientist (CIB)
Data Scientist:Join a high-impact team focused on enhancing data quality and analytical capabilities within Global Markets. Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and IT to optimize market-making algorithms and leverage advanced machine learning on high-frequency trading...
Test Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join our team in Cape Town (hybrid). The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of our software products.The candidate should have experience in developing and executing test plans,...
Specialist Data Scientist (CIB) – Gauteng Braamfontein
Data Scientist:Join a high-impact team focused on enhancing data quality and analytical capabilities within Global Markets. Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and IT to optimize market-making algorithms and leverage advanced machine learning on high-frequency trading...
Cybersecurity Engineer
What we're looking for: Currently working as a Cybersecurity EngineerCertifications: Network+ (N+) & Security+ (S+)Solid understanding of Cybersecurity Compliance Desired Skills: Cybersecurity Engineer About The Employer: Exciting Opportunity for a Cybersecurity...
Senior Project Manager – Madagascar
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Project Manager in Madagascar. Key Requirements: +10 years experience in project management specialising in hotel constructionDegree in Construction Management or similarRegistration with the PMI is...
Intermediate PHP Developer – Remote
ENVIRONMENT: A Cape Town-based IT & Services company is seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Developer to join their distributed product team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with Laravel and VueJS, supported by a strong PHP background. They value...
Cybersecurity Engineer – Western Cape Bellair
What we're looking for: Currently working as a Cybersecurity EngineerCertifications: Network+ (N+) & Security+ (S+)Solid understanding of Cybersecurity Compliance Desired Skills: Cybersecurity Engineer About The Employer: Exciting Opportunity for a Cybersecurity...
Senior Project Manager – Madagascar – Remote Remote
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Project Manager in Madagascar. Key Requirements: +10 years experience in project management specialising in hotel constructionDegree in Construction Management or similarRegistration with the PMI is...
Intermediate PHP Developer – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: A Cape Town-based IT & Services company is seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Developer to join their distributed product team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with Laravel and VueJS, supported by a strong PHP background. They value...
System Engineer: Infrastructure Solutions
To take responsibility for specific aspects of ICT Infrastructure as directed by the ICT Manager in networking solutions design, implementation and support.JOB DESCRIPTIONEnsure uptime of WAN and LAN InfrastructureDesign, maintenance, development and evaluation of all...
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