Global funding for SA-based bitcoin wallet provider

Blockchain research and development firm nChain Group has taken an equity stake in Centbee, a bitcoin wallet provider that lets global consumers acquire, hold and spend Bitcoin with retailers and other merchants. The funding deal was made through the nChain...
Cloud saves SMEs time, money …

Cloud saves SMEs time, money …

Kathy Gibson at the Xero roadshow in Sandton – South African SMEs are starting to embrace cloud tools, and they are seeing an increase in productivity and profitability as a result. However, a lot of small businesses are still reliant on outdated systems for...

Calling all resellers: vote for your favourites

South Africa’s IT resellers are urged to name their favourite vendors and distributors, giving them the opportunity to win one of the coveted titles in the Channelwise Awards. The annual awards recognise the vendors and distributors who best met the needs of...

SA companies push for transformation

Annual statistics for top leadership placements in South Africa has for the second year in a row shown a sustained increase in race and gender transformation. Jack Hammer research shows there has been an 8% increase in BEE appointments last year, building on the near...

Ford invests in mobility acquisitions

Ford Motor Company is accelerating its drive to deliver a broad suite of mobility products and services with the acquisition of Autonomic and TransLoc. Ford’s stated mobility strategy is to deliver a broad suite of products and services that enhance all layers...

Avaya unveils digital vision

Having emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December, Avaya has unveiled its vision for the future. The company has been restructured and launched as a publicly-traded company with a new board of directors and a new management team. It is building on its...