SA CEOs are cautiously optimistic about 2025
South African business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, driven by recent positive economic developments. The Q4 2024 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. However, despite...
AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth
The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...
Mobile a bright spot for Telkom
Telkom has reports group revenue up 3,8% to R10 668-million for the quarter ended 30 June 2023. Group EBITDA was down 4,2% to R2 235-million. Telkom Mobile saw positive growth, with mobile revenue up 5,2% to R5 448-million This comprises a 6,5% increase in mobile...
APT threats continue to evolve
Kaspersky's latest report on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) trends for the second quarter of 2023 has uncovered new threats. Researchers analysed the development of new and existing campaigns. The report highlights APT activity during this period including the...
Computer Applications Olympiad winners named
The national winners of the 2023 Applications Olympiad have been named, featuring a cohort of new rising computing stars. The Computer Applications Olympiad is part of the South African Computer Olympiads, a project of the Institute of Information Technology...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires sponsorship
South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is inviting applications for its ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship for the 2024 academic year. Applications open tomorrow (Tuesday, 1 August 2023) and will close on Friday, 1 September 2023. Sponsorship...
MTN, JRA partner to alleviate loadshedding traffic delays
MTN, in a public-private partnership with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), is set to tackle the challenges posed by load shedding on South Africa's roads. A service level agreement (SLA) between the two parties will see MTN SA providing backup power to Soweto...
EV adoption restricted by slow infrastructure roll-out
A new study from Juniper Research has found that lack of public infrastructure is severely limiting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban environments. In particular, as flat and apartment owners typically cannot have home chargers fitted, the lack of public...
More charging points drive adoption of commercial EVs
Berg Insight has released new findings about the market for heavy electric commercial vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America. The total number of connected charging points in Europe is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...
IT-OT security convergence key to managing risk
Enterprise security operation centres (SOCs) are expanding their capabilities to the OT domain, but major visibility and skills-related challenges are causing roadblocks. These are among the findings from a new Trend Micro study, "Breaking IT/OT Silos With ICS/OT...
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Tech gives retailers respite in shrinking economy
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Expanded legal content available for Africa
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Make this tax filing season hassle free
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Tech drives increase in Tour de France second screen audience
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Youth may be at risk from data sharing
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Blue Turtle launches fintech go-to-market
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Cloud ERP now available for building
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Unlock the value of data for future success
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VC investment fuels African technology
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