Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

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...

Vodacom/Maziv deal clears Competition Commission

The Competition Commission has reached an agreement with Vodacom and Maziv (Business Venture Investments no 2213) on revised conditions that substantially remedy the competition concerns raised by the Commission in its recommendation to the Competition Tribunal that...

Tips for mitigating long-term supply chain resource constraints

Supply chain and procurement leaders can better address long-term resource constraints by focusing on the immediate risks that threaten business viability, according to new research from Gartner. The research findings showed that leading supply chains motivate action...

Space robotics poised for explosive growth

Five years ago, NASA launched a mission straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster by deploying its robotic system, Astrobees, on the International Space Station (ISS) to assist astronauts with repair and maintenance. Fast forward to today, and space robotics has taken a...

The top four HR investment trends for 2024

For the third consecutive year, HR leaders cited HR technology as their top investment priority, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey reveals that the other top three investment areas in 2024 are: learning and development (L&D); total rewards; and talent...

Digital Parks Africa ups data centre capacity

To meet the growing demand in the South African data centre market, Digital Parks Africa (DPA) has started expanding its Samrand data centre campus with the build of an additional brick-and-mortar extension to its custom, modular facility which will see an increase in...

Serious flaws in ZKTeco biometric systems

Kaspersky has identified numerous flaws in the hybrid biometric terminal produced by international manufacturer ZKTeco. By adding random user data to the database or using a fake QR code, cybercriminals can easily bypass the verification process and gain unauthorised...

Hardcopy peripherals take a big hit

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 17,6% YoY to 18,8-million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). Shipment value also contracted 15,6% YoY during the quarter to $9,3-billion, according to International Data Corporation's latest Worldwide...

Zoom reaches for new heights

At its recent Zoom Perspectives 2024 conference, the company detailed its future vision, strategy, and flagship offerings which is looking to keep it relevant in a post-pandemic - lockdowned - world. "Zoom has been working to grow its number of customers and increase...

MultiChoice Group has demonstrated resilient operational March 2024

MultiChoice Group has demonstrated resilient operational performance for the year ended March 2024 (FY24), delivering a 26% trading profit margin in South Africa, while increasing trading profit in the Rest of Africa by 48%. Strategic milestones were reached, with the...

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Zoho offers small businesses emergency relief

Zoho has launched its Small Business Emergency Subscription Assistance Programme (ESAP) to help customers worldwide weather the global crisis. For up to 20 000 qualified paying customers with 25 employees or less, Zoho has waived the cost of every application they...

Smartbox transforms customer experiences with Nutanix

Smartbox Group, a leading European retailer of gift experiences, has expanded its relationship with NUtanix to support its digital modernisation project. Smartbox leverages Nutanix software to modernize its IT infrastructure, streamline operations, and reduce costs in...

Is AI reinventing insurance?

This was the question posed by Bill Hoggarth, national sales manager: digital business solutions at Datacentrix, speaking at the recent 'Robotics, Drones and AI in Insurance Conference'. In answer to the question, Hoggarth clarified that no, he did not believe that...

QBS Group partners with Pipol

Microsoft Dynamics partner QBS Group has joined forces with Pipol to enable partners to assign and engage in international opportunities. With over 160 offices in more than 85 countries, Pipol is the largest international provider of consulting and implementation...

Adapting clients, education and learnerships to lockdown

In the wake of the country's imminent shutdown, schools, universities and high learning institutions have had to very quickly implement processes and systems to enable the South African youth to continue with their learning programs. As important as these changes and...

Kenyan startup races to complete health portal

Kenyan health tech startup Afya Rekod is sprinting to launch its AI- and blockchain-built consumer-driven health data platform amid the coronavirus pandemic in support of global efforts to curb the disease by providing a portal for people across the world to store...

How businesses can stay in touch

We are already seeing businesses coming together to share information, connect and support each other, their employees and their customers during the outbreak of Covid-19. We know that the livelihood of small businesses is crucial in South Africa, especially in...

Work in the time of corona …

As South Africans face the reality of a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, working from home has become the "new normal" overnight - and if properly managed, it can be just as productive as being in the office. Professor Renata Schoeman, head of the...

Travel insurance by itself not the solution for Covid-19 cancellations

Understanding and drawing on the cancellation, refund or insurance covers of all operators in the travel value chain offers victims of Covid-19 cancellations the best option to spread their risk, increasing the chances and value of settlement. Now that Covid-19 has...

Satellite could unlock SA’s development, economic potential

To stimulate the economic growth potential of South Africa, it is imperative to address the need for connectivity in the farthest-reaching regions of the country. This is the view of MzansiSat COO Victor Stephanopoli, who reiterates the company's readiness to provide...

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Are you a SHEQ expert with a proven track record in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a skilled SHEQ Systems Specialist to join their high-performing team in Cape...

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Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Front-end developer to join their team in Cape Town. Your expertise in mobile app development using React Native, could make a significant impact as they build out their platform. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in...

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Are you a SHEQ expert with a proven track record in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a skilled SHEQ Systems Specialist to join their high-performing team in Cape...

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