PMI shows tentative signs of recovery
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Mxit makes a comeback
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An analysis of Black Friday trends
During the Black Friday period of 2023, with campaigns spanning multiple sectors, including health and beauty, retail, food and beverage, home improvement, and fashion and clothing, we saw a varied set of trends, writes Graeme Stiles, MD of Algorithm Agency....
Biometrics redefines the security and user experience
As the demand for heightened security and seamless user experiences continues to grow across various sectors, advanced biometric technologies are poised to redefine the authentication and identity verification processes, according to GlobalData. From ensuring secure...
Mixed fortunes for Ethernet switch and router markets
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew revenue 15,8% YoY to $11,7-billion in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), says IDC, while the total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $3,7-billion in revenue in 3Q23 - a YoY decline of 9,4%....
Webb reveals mysterious features hiding in near-infrared light
Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams in a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. While all is bright, this scene is no proverbial silent night. Webb’s NIRCam...
CIOs pivotal to navigating change in the digital business era
Today's CIOs have evolved from managing IT infrastructure and ensuring systems' efficiency to become key business strategists. They stand at the intersection of technology and business, leveraging innovations to shape organizational directions, create value, and boost...
Smart devices market has bottomed out
The smart devices market is slowed and still at a low point against the gradually recovering society and economy in 2023. However, the Double 11 shopping season in China 2023 brought up positive surprises. As consumer demand is thawing, finding an affordable...
Top trends impacting infrastructure and operations
Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "I&O leaders have little time, skills and budget to track emerging trends and the full impact of those on I&O,"...
Tech industry boosts climate commitment
Members of the global tech sector have committed to increase action to help solve the climate crisis through Green Digital Action at COP28 in Dubai. The commitments from tech companies and governments - including mitigation and adaptation efforts - came at the first...
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FNB debuts app-based consumer and merchant QR code payments
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