How to unlock the potential of digital cash
More than 130 countries and currency unions are currently exploring the potential of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) outlines five key factors for ensuring its success and unlocking its full impact on the global financial ecosystem....
Verto takes home $1m fintech award
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have awarded the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech to UK-based Verto. Verto won the $1-million Grand Prize for its business-to-business cross-border payments platform, which enables businesses in emerging markets to send...
Virtual and SaaS network security set for 16% CAGR
According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, there is a significant shift in enterprise security spending patterns, with virtual and SaaS-based network security solutions expected to surpass $90-billion in cumulative revenue between 2023 and 2028....
Mining industry urged to invest in disruptive digital technology
Digital technology stands to add significant value to the mining industry in terms of the exploration, project evaluation, mine design, operations, closure, and post-closure phases. This is the view of Heinrich Jantzen, senior mining advisor at Zutari, which will have...
IT distributor revenues remain under pressure
IT distributor revenue declined 6,2% year over year to $20.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). This marked the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue decline coming after nine...
New research reduces number of qubits for useful quantum computing
Alice & Bob, a hardware developer working on fault-tolerant quantum computers, in collaboration with the research institute Inria, has announced a new quantum error correction architecture - low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes on cat qubits - to reduce hardware...
Automotive electronics to be worth $468,17bn by 2030
The global automotive electronics market size is expected to reach $468,17-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8,8% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increased safety and security concerns would fuel demand for car...
Nokia works on framework for future lunar economy
Nokia Bell Labs has been selected to participate in the 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) program, a US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) initiative that will design an integrated multi-service architecture to support a thriving economy on the...
Shopify leads e-commerce giants in market cap gain
After a brutal 2020, which brought the first-ever revenue drop, 2023 was a good year for the e-commerce industry. The market revenue jumped by almost 10% year-over-year and hit $3,15-trillion, up from $2,87-trillion a year before, while more than 300-million new users...
Clean energy tech advances drive reduced costs
The average cost of adding clean energy technologies to the worlds' power grids will see a continued decline, dropping by 15% to 20% by 2030. This is among the findings from S&P Global Commodity Insights' latest report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean Energy...
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Don’t cut corners in 2019, become cyber smart
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Uniconta lands on African shores
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Ecsponent diversifies portfolio
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One Channel scoops a global award
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Axiz partners on high throughput satellite
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EOH gains AWS Advanced Consulting Partner status
EOH has achieved Advanced Consulting Partner status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Partner Network (APN). EOH is among the first South African Partners to obtain the AWS Advanced Consulting Partner Status, which was achieved through the company's proven...
Adapt IT reports higher turnover, EBIDTA
JSE-listed Adapt IT, a software provider to the Education, Manufacturing, Energy, Financial Services, Communications and Hospitality sectors, has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2018. Adapt IT's strong annuity revenue base insulated...
Xperien expands into new premises
Due to a growing demand for professional IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) services in South Africa, Xperien has had to acquire larger facilities. The bigger premises will enable the company to provide new services to its clients including warehousing and PC reimaging and...
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