Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?
Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...
AI, innovation should be top budget priorities
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...
SMEs are optimistic about 2023
From surviving to thriving in the post-Covid world, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are projecting similar or increased revenues in 2023. These are the findings of the second edition of the Mastercard Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA)...
Inventory correction drives PC monitor market down
The global PC monitor market remained steadfast in its efforts to manage inventory levels amidst a significant drop in demand during the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). According to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
CISOs champion AI TRiSM to improve results
By 2026, organisations that operationalise artificial intelligence (AI) transparency, trust and security will see their AI models achieve a 50% improvement in terms of adoption, business goals and user acceptance, according to Gartner. Mark Horvath, vice-president...
These are the IoT-related threats to be aware of
Kaspersky has delved into the evolving threats targeting the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) sector. With IoT devices, such as routers and smart home components, projected to exceed 29-billion by 2030, Kaspersky's research offers critical insights into attack...
More Bitcoin addresses move into profit
In just two months, the world`s largest and most expensive crypto, Bitcoin, has lost nearly 15% of its value. After reaching this year`s high of nearly $31 500 on 15 July, Bitcoin`s price dropped to $29 000 in the following weeks. It continued struggling for direction...
This is when and how the next mass extinction is likely to occur …
A new study shows that unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs died out, eliminating nearly all mammals in about 250-million years time. The research, published in Nature Geoscience and led by the University of Bristol,...
The rising cost of financial crime compliance
Financial institutions bear the massive cost of $206,1-billion as the financial cost of compliance to guard against crime. This cost is comparable to more than 12% of global research and development (R&D) expenditure and equates to $3.33 per month for each...
MENA regional IT spending tipped for 4% growth
IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to accelerate in 2024, increasing 4% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. MENA's IT spending is projected to total $183,8-billion in 2024, up from $176,8-billion in 2023. In...
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SA app makes any door smart
OPEN, a newly-developed access management app, allows users to make any gate, garage or door smart without changing the door lock or motors. Jacquis Tolsma, the 29-year-old founder and CEO of Open, says he started out by trying to make existing GSM technology more...
DFA appoints APPSolve for Oracle Fusion implementation
Open-access connectivity provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has partnered with APPSolve to implement Oracle Fusion Cloud Services as its new ERP platform. APPSolve is an IT services company specialising in Oracle Technologies and advisory services. DFA CIO Mmakgosi...
FibreCo increases Joburg-to-Durban fibre resilience
FibreCo has gone live on its open access dark fibre link along the N3 from Johannesburg to Durban including the subsea cable landing stations of Seacom and EASSy on the east coast. Seacom will be one of FibreCo's first customers. The N3, Johannesburg to Durban, is a...
Huge potential for East African automotive
Despite traffic jams having become a familiar feature of most African cities, many emerging consumers on the continent still aspire to own and drive their own car, presenting both challenges and enormous opportunities for companies seeking to tap into this vast...
Massdiscounters enables omnichannel model with SAP
With changing customer aspirations forcing retailers to quickly adapt their value propositions; improve convenience; and deliver true omnichannel customer experiences; retailers are seeking technology partners that can help them digitise their entire business...
Customer self-service trend continuing to grow
The rise of artificial intelligence and the disruption it's initiating to all industries and individuals is a topic that cannot be escaped. While some doubt over these technologies is present, the vast majority understand the impact it can have and one area where this...
More data on new Cell C contracts
Cell C has launched refreshed range of Pinnacle & Pinnacle Premium contracts. "Customers are always on the lookout for contracts that offer great value, particularly when it comes to how much data these contracts offer. Our new data-centric Pinnacle plans provide...
Telkom launches new prepaid campaign
As part of its new prepaid campaign, Z'Kipha More, Telkom is introducing a new 150Mb FreeMe prepaid bundle for R29 from 1 June. The bundle, known as FreeMe 150 MB Bundle, is all-inclusive of voice, data and messaging. The 150Mb FreeMe Bundle will be available to all...
Galix is SonicWall’s first Platinum Partner in Africa
IT services, infrastructure management and compliance specialist Galix has become the first ever African partner to receive SonicWall's Platinum Partner status. his is the highest status offered by SonicWall's global partner program and is awarded only to their most...
Fujitsu’s PalmSecure hits 1m sales
Cumulative sales of the Fujitsu Biometric Authentication PalmSecure palm vein authentication sensor series, manufactured and sold by Fujitsu and Fujitsu Frontech has broken through the 1-million unit mark. About 73-million people in approximately 60 countries around...
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