- One of South Africa’s leading insurance companies has strengthened its security systems by using the solutions offered by endpoint security specialist SentinelOne. This has enabled the organisation to strengthen its cybersecurity measures and fight back against ransomware attacks, in the quest for…
- Predictions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) over the next few years have referenced artificial intelligence (AI), usability, process automation, and others. Technology will advance in these areas, but many companies still have an outdated perception of ERP and how it can help their business…
- Cisco has released the latest in its annual cybersecurity study, Security Outcomes Report, Volume 3: Achieving Security Resilience. Consisting of survey responses from over 4,700 participants across 26 countries, the report identifies the top seven success factors that boost enterprise security…
- Leading South African mobile network provider Telkom is the latest operator to announce plans to enable mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) partnerships on its network. Telkom has leveraged its extensive network footprint across South Africa to offer MVNOs the opportunity to provide quality…
- The emergence of a more digitally-savvy consumer in Nigeria over the past two years means that for companies to remain competitive and grow their bottom line, they will increasingly have to scramble to attract customers who are in transition to the digital space in addition to maintaining their…
- Peter Herweck, AVEVA CEO, will participate in the World Economic Forum 2023 (WEF 2023) in Davos, Switzerland to promote a sustainable industrial digital transformation in support of a lower carbon, socially just world. “AVEVA’s software has played an active role in accelerating the sustainability…
- In 2023, connections are the name of the game. The internet has brought people together in a way we have never seen before. But what if just connecting people is not enough? What if we want to go a step further and link machines and other devices together? The Internet of Things (IoT) is here to do…
- While onboard Wi-Fi has become more frequent across an increasing number of destinations, in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions are still relatively new in the aviation industry. Over the last decade, commercial airlines have faced an increasing number of challenges: a growing competition from low…
- As businesses continue evolving to meet changing customer behaviour, the uptake and investment in cloud unified communications platforms and tools will continue to soar. Businesses are increasingly realising that they must meet customers at a time and digital channel of their choosing, which leads…
- Ransomware remains one of the top cyber threats facing businesses in South Africa and the world, causing financial, reputational and collateral damage. In addition, there is a growing trend toward cyber extortion, where data encrypted for ransomware purposes is then leaked to the public, or even…
- Still recovering from the post-pandemic slump, 2022 proved to be a turbulent year for the mining industry. However, the sector is primed for growth in 2023 on the back of several positive headwinds. This according to Johann de Bruin, founder and CEO of Erudite, an engineering, procurement, and…
- In a first for the country, South Africa’s leading private education provider, ADvTECH, will this month start rolling out a unique, locally developed personalised learning digital platform across its schools. ADvLEARN is a customised platform for ADvTECH Schools that provides personalised learning…
- The .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA), whose mandate is to manage and regulate South Africa’s Internet country code top-level domain, reports on the impact of its contribution towards the National Development Plan. As part of its drive to empower communities and increase opportunities for entrants…
- It’s hard to think of life without technology. From being able to stream movies on Netflix, asking Alexa to play our favourite songs or just being able to Google the weather, latest soccer scores or answers to life’s most puzzling questions – technology is playing a central role in the way we work…
- In recent years, retailers have been forced to be more agile, responding rapidly to quickly changing business landscapes and consumer expectations. Retailers rushed to bring curbside and home delivery services to market and send their knowledge workers from the headquarters and contact center home…
- Technology is rapidly changing the face of the retail industry in Africa, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of e-commerce and mobile payments. From online marketplaces to mobile payment apps, these technologies are providing consumers with new and convenient ways to shop, and…
- We have relied on SIM cards exclusively as a means of mobile connectivity for the past decade. And rightfully so, they have provided us with multiple means of accessing the internet in this day and age. But much like every piece of technology, in its place, the eSIM will soon emerge as the…
- Information security is a critical concern for all organizations, as the protection of sensitive data and systems is vital to the success and survival of any business. Obtaining information security certification can provide numerous benefits to an organization, helping to improve the effectiveness…
- A team of highly-experienced payments industry professionals have today launched the enza group (enza), a payments company focused on servicing the growing needs of banks, fintechs, and MNOs across the African continent. The African consumer payments landscape remains dominated by cash, with global…
- When used optimally, Digital Twin technology is a powerful tool in the hands of construction industry players and project owners. As a virtual digital replica of a real object, such as a building or city, a Digital Twin’s primary role is to inform construction teams’ decision-making during the…
- Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives and have impacted the way we communicate, access information and complete tasks. We all know how busy life can get, especially as we start the new year. Thankfully, apps are easy to access and can be personalised to what our interests are…
- Anyone looking to launch an African startup in 2023 must be sorely tempted to do so in the fintech space (provided they have the relevant background and expertise). After all, fintech has been on something of a streak on the continent. Most of the continent’s unicorns (startups valued at over US$1…
- Leading cybersecurity specialist Obscure Technologies today announced the company’s partnership with Pentera, the leader in automated security validation. Obscure Technologies is comprised of cyber security experts specialising in brokering best-of-breed security solutions in the African market.…
- Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, announced that on January 1, 2023, Giordano Albertazzi assumed the role of CEO, and was appointed to the Board of Directors. “I’m honored to take the helm of Vertiv as CEO. I’m looking forward to working closely…
- Yellow Card Financial is excited to announce that their revolutionary new payment feature Yellow Pay, is officially available across Africa. With Yellow Pay, customers can send and receive money through the Yellow Card crypto exchange platform, without any extra charges, instantly with just a few…
- Fast internet throughout South Africa is key to many benefits, including the ability to work remotely in remote areas, increased access to education and technology, and more. Increased bandwidth speeds are essential, as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) takes us into a more connected and…
- Pick n Pay has launched a new pick-up point for Takealot customers in a store in Cape Town. This is part of a pilot giving customers the huge convenience of picking up their non-food online orders while shopping for groceries. This new in-store service pilot at Pick n Pay Table Bay Mall store…
- With big tech now actively advocating for a more online world, driven by a fourth industrial revolution, the Internet of Things and the Metaverse, the average individual has never before had so much of their lives on the Internet – and with this comes the need to secure organisational and personal…
- The overriding retail trend for 2023 will be convergence of technologies and this trend will have widespread significance. This is according to Ajay Lalu, Director and co-Founder of Q-HOP – exhibitor at NRF 2023 – who adds that retailers must wake up to the implications—and opportunities—of…
- Enterprise IT service provider Data Sciences Corporation has become the first South African partner to achieve the top-tier Commvault Market Builder partner status, marking them as one of the leading Commvault partners locally and across the globe. This achievement gives Data Sciences a competitive…
- TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and one of the dominant players in the global TV industry, held its CES 2023 press conference today ahead of the annual technology exhibition start. The company revealed newsworthy updates on the latest corporate initiatives, new technology across its…
- The ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager certification course helps participants develop their competencies to support an organization create and protect value by managing risks, making decisions, and improving performance using the ISO 31000 guidelines. Risk management certification is a formal recognition…
- The future of work is digital and South Africa (SA) needs to aggressively develop systems to propel the country and its youth forward in the coming year. SA has no time for conceptualising with no action in the coming year, says a leading skills development and placement organisations, Afrika…
- Evina, a cybersecurity for Carrier Billing company and Telecoming, a tech firm developing DCB experiences, released the 2022 edition of the DCB Index at the end of December 2022. This initiative is part of the strategic alliance between the two companies to place Direct Carrier Billing at the…
- The year 2022 has been one of substantial change, especially in the workplace, where organisations of all shapes and sizes have had to navigate through the post-pandemic normal. From embracing the work-from-home phenomenon to improving how they attract and nurture diverse talents; both large and…
- Meta has released its `2022 Africa Year in Review’, capturing some of the company’s investments and initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa across innovation, its support of SMBs and Creators as well as its work connecting communities. Showcased through an infographic and short video, this highlights…
- Cloud has undoubtedly become the delivery method of choice for businesses, particularly those in the SMME space, to access enterprise-class technology cost effectively. Without the ‘as a Service’ model, many of these solutions would simply not be affordable for smaller businesses, especially in…
- “Will AI replace humans?” is the question that has been looming over our heads for a while, but will AI be as good as we think? The growth that the field of AI has seen in the last few years is astronomical. From unlocking our phones with facial recognition to using algorithm-driven streaming apps…
- Xiaomi recently unveiled its Xiaomi 12T Series smartphones in South Africa, its most recent flagship models. Xiaomi 12T was part of this, catching the eye of many Xiaomi fans and tech enthusiasts. Here’s a closer look at what this device has to offer. Xiaomi 12T offers a silky smooth, lightning…
- With a wave of public sector digital transformation underway, worldwide government IT spending is expected to total $565.7 billion in 2022, an increase of 5% from 2021, says Gartner, with additional investment in cloud platforms and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS). Catalysed by the pandemic,…
- Open source is by no means a new technology, but it has matured over the past 30 plus years and with the latest wave of digital transformation, its role has become increasingly prominent. In the everyday business sense, it is still a cost-effective option for operating systems, databases, and…
- Managing Exec Public Sector Provincial and Metro at BCXThe cloud offers agility, accessibility and scale to public sector organisations, with IDC describing cloud as a key enabler for digital government, and Gartner predicting that over 75% of governments will operate more than half of workloads…
- During US-Africa Business Forum, Visa outlines pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa by 2027 to scale operations, deploy new innovative technologies and deepen collaboration with partners. During the U.S-Africa Business Forum, Visa today announced a pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa over the…
- Clickatell, a Chat Commerce and business messaging leader, conducted research on customer service trends and preferences for travel and retail and identified that brands that personalize both their digital and in-person commerce experiences can generate more meaningful and lasting customer…
- magine a future where we don’t simply discard used electronics. Rather, we harvest individual components for a second, third or even fourth life. Once the device itself is truly at the end of life, we refurbish and recycle it to incorporate these same materials into next-generation laptops,…
- Unifies Human-Driven and Bot-Powered Customer Service Capabilities for Exceptional Omnichannel Support and Better Informed Agent Interactions Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, today launched new tools for Zoho Desk, the anchor application in the company’s customer service…
- Imagine being alive 100 years ago, when fridges, microwaves, and hairdryers didn’t exist. You’d get around by horse and cart, so you couldn’t travel very far very fast. And if you had an infection, your doctor would likely prescribe blood-sucking leeches since Penicillin had not yet been discovered…
- With collaboration from government stakeholders, this new initiative will support African startups, universities, and the continent’s technology ecosystem. Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs…
- Never has there been such a surge in mobile usage and application development to meet the demands and challenges of fast-paced consumers who increasingly rely on mobile devices to connect with brands According to Yaron Assabi, Founder & CEO of MVNE, part of the Digital Solutions Group, “…
- Skills are always a challenge in the IT industry and are often in short supply – particularly in growing economies like Nigeria. Vendors are pushing products and solutions into the country to help keep up with demand, however, without a dedicated local presence, the after-sales service can prove to…
