SMBs confidently chart growth amid economic uncertainties
In an ever-changing economic landscape, South African small and medium businesses (SMBs) are proving their resilience and adaptability. Sage’s annual survey of 12 000 small and medium sized business leaders globally – “Small Business, Big Opportunity” - reveals that...
Avoid pressure purchases to guard against cyber attacks
This year marks a decade since Black Friday was first introduced to consumers across South Africa. With each year, the shopping event has gained popularity - and in many ways mirrors the shopping frenzy experienced across the US, where it originated. With Black Friday...
Massive increase for 5G roaming connections
A new study by Juniper Research has found that the total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53-million in 2023 to 526-million by 2027. This substantial growth will require the development of new roaming tools that are able to autonomously identify...
Intel debuts quantum SDK
Intel has released version 1.0 of the Intel Quantum Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK is a full quantum computer in simulation that can also interface with Intel's quantum hardware, including Intel's Horse Ridge II control chip and Intel's quantum spin qubit...
PC workstation shipments slow after record year
The global desktop and mobile workstation market began 2022 with strong momentum but ultimately faced saturation and economic realities near the year's end. Unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2022 (22Q4) shrank 22.2% compared to a year ago as IT device spending...
Machines are now inbound service contact centre customers
By 2026, 20% of inbound customer service contact volume will come from machine customers, according to Gartner. Machine customers are nonhuman economic actors that obtain goods or services in exchange for payment. In customer service and support, they will resemble...
Europe dominates global Internet penetration rates
Europe has been leading the way in terms of internet penetration rates with Northern Europe coming out on top with 97% of its population using the internet. Western Europe followed closely behind with 93,5%. According to TradingPlatforms.com, the rest of the world is...
Floki, Bone ShibaSwap the biggest meme coin gainers
Despite criticism, meme coins continue gaining traction fuelled by their growing online communities. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, Floki and Bone ShibaSwap are the biggest gainers among the top five meme coins, as their market caps surged 351% and...
300m to use cryptocurrencies in 2024
The 2022 crypto winter has had a brutal impact on the entire market, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars off the global crypto market cap and wounding thousands of crypto companies across the world. But, despite the headwinds and setbacks, investors' interest in...
Security and risk management spend set for growth
End-user spending on security and risk management in the middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to total $2,8-billion in 2023, an increase of 10,4% from 2022, according to Gartner. “Security and risk management leaders in MENA are expected to increase...
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F5 delivers cloud application services
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AlphaCode attracts more than 1 000 fintech members in a year
In its first year of existence, Rand Merchant Investment's (RMI) club for fintech startup entrepreneurs, AlphaCode, has clocked up over a thousand members. It has seen eight member-to-member deals, eight deals facilitated with RMI portfolio companies, invested...
ContinuitySA Botswana celebrates 10 years
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Dandemutande acquires YoAfrica
Dandemutande Investments, one of Zimbabwe's leading Broadband Internet Access Providers today announced that it acquired YoAfrica, a leading Internet Service Provider in Zimbabwe. This acquisition allows the combined business to harness YoAfrica's best-in-class...
Availability critical to profitability over Black Friday, Cyber Monday
The increasing popularity of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in South Africa is seeing retailers gearing up for what is expected to be a bumper sales weekend. However the influx of visitors to e-tailers places websites under increased pressure, making availability a key...
DDoS application attacks: what you need to know
The best defence is a multi-layered one, covering the application and the network, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. DDoS attacks are evolving. They are no longer simply a nuisance - they are highly-funded and highly-targeted. Anyone can launch a...
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We are looking for a highly technical Project Manager who knows their way around projects in offshore oil & gas. Is this you?You're technically qualified with experience in complex projects in the Marine Mining, Oil and Gas, Marine Infrastructure or Heavy...
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