UCT debuts sign language-accessible website
In a first for South African higher education, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched a pilot project to make its National Benchmark Test (NBT) website accessible in South African Sign Language (SASL). The project is led by UCT’s SASL interpreter Michelle de...
Structured cabling market to hit $26,3bn
The global structured cabling market size is projected to reach $26,3-billion by 2033, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, recording a 8,5% CAGR from 2025 to 2033. The increased demand for advanced technologies has resulted in the production of...
Mixed, extended reality to drive AR/VR headset growth
Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67,4% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset...
HR functions fail to gain business value from tech
Fewer than one-quarter of HR employees (24%) reported that their organisation's HR function is deriving the maximum value from HR technology, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 85 HR leaders in February 2024 found: * Only 35% are confident their current...
Tablets triumph in shopping conversions
Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...
Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts
Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...
Telkom reports stronger performance, better results
Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...
IBM adds GenAI to personalise Wimbledon player stories
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club has a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI (GenAI) from IBM's AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world's leading players as they advance...
Acer sets up local monitor production
Acer has started producing monitors in South Africa as part of its localisation strategy. The new monitor production programme aims to significantly contribute to job creation in South Africa's technology sector. Additionally, the company recognises that providing...
Gen Z set to transform the workplace
Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025, bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too), and while...
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Technologiks in partnership with Insight Delivered
Specialist technology solution provider Technologiks has announced an exclusive agreement to represent Insight Delivered in South Africa. Insight Delivered is a UK-based analytics company focusing on key financial and business processes. "The world is moving at an...
JSE board, executives donate to Solidarity Fund
The JSE's board of directors and the group CEO have pledged at least 30% of their emoluments and salaries to the Solidarity Fund for the next three months. Members of the JSE Executive will also be making contributions. The JSE pledge was announced as the bourse...
UWC aims to complete 2020 academic year
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has devised a comprehensive plan to ensure that students are permitted to complete the 2020 academic year. According to a statement from the institution, contingencies follow a sectoral approach, as agreed on by all...
Namola adds free Covid-19 support to help counter GBV
After just three weeks of lockdown, there have been alarming reports of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa. Namola, the safety app offering 24-hour emergency response, has added free Covid-19 support tools. "As a safety app for all South Africans, we consider...
Ukheshe appoints African director, targets continent
Micro-payment platform Ukheshe, has announced the appointment of Mark Dankworth as executive director of Ukheshe Africa. This comes at a time he need for a cashless society is a rising trend and strategic global imperative. Ukheshe Africa will not only look to...
Protect your web conferences
With a rapid shift to remote work for so many South African companies, work styles have also shifted. By Eric Kenney, senior product marketing manager at Citrix One of the biggest changes has been how we meet. With an unprecedented number of employees working from...
Pandemic a profitable opportunity for cyber-criminals
Covid-19 is rapidly increasing the number of employees who work remotely. By Jodi Hardy and Cindy Leibowitz, from Webber Wentzel This mass exodus of employees from the "more secure" office environment into the unsecured home terrain is a breeding ground for...
Facebook helps keep faith-based communities connected
Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current Covid-19 outbreak. The resources include the "Faith on Facebook Resource Hub" and the Faith on Facebook toolkit, both providing guidance and step-by-step tips that...
Business continuity in an uncertain world
Considering current world events, a global scaling-back on all fronts can be clearly visible -- with travel bans, sporting events postponed, and business meetings being reformatted or cancelled. By Ian Jansen van Rensburg, senior systems engineer at VMware Companies...
Ricoh’s Pro C5300 supports high-end finishing kit
Besides other enhancements over its predecessor, Ricoh's new Pro C5300 series sheet-fed colour press gives printers the power of peripherals usually reserved for the higher end production machines such as the Pro C9200. Access to the higher-end finishing equipment,...
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