Broadband adoption ramps up in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Broadband is leading the connectivity charge in Africa as countries across the continent get access to fast networks. This was the overarching message from the Africa Broadband Forum 2024, held on the sidelines of the...
Surge in demand for AI in contact centres
Contact centres are under increasing pressure to improve customer experiences despite having fewer resources and, while 100% are turning to AI and automation for help, many face challenges due to limited in-house expertise. This is one of the key findings of a new...
Microsoft adds generative AI to Bing, Edge
Microsoft yesterday launched an AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, which it believes will deliver better search, more complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to generate content. "AI will fundamentally change every software category,...
Slight but uninspiring increase for the BETI in January
After breaking six months of declines in December, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved again in January 2023. Yet, despite this positive movement, 'more-of-the-same' can be expected this year as economic woes prevail. "The BETI improved to...
SA’s need for manufacturing excellence stronger than ever
South Africa's manufacturing industry has had to keep evolving to remain competitive in the face of global competition. But, while there has been a long-standing battle between effectively producing products against demand and maintaining a sustainable cost base, a...
Report reveals that SA children can’t read for meaning
A new report reveals that a massive 82% of South Africa's Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning - indicating that the disruptions of the Covid years have set children back by at least a year. Indeed, if the country continues on the current trajectory, it will take...
Subsea cable system lands in KZN
The 2Africa undersea cable, said to be the largest in the world, has been landed into the carrier-neutral Durban facility of Open Access Data Centre (OADC), which is owned and operated by West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). Chris Wood, group CEO of WIOCC,...
Logistic execs pessimistic about 2023
Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China's battle to contain Covid, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the impact of climate change. Ninety percent...
Poor recruiting experience a deal breaker for in-demand job seekers
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, global and South African employers are still feeling the impact of the Great Resignation. Over three-quarters of South African employees (77%) are actively looking for a new job, and it's not easy to win over top talent,...
Campus switch sales could approach $100bn by 2027
Almost $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. A "digestion period" is expected in 2024, followed by a quick recovery and long-term growth. "Despite rising concerns about the challenging...
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Arbor Cloud DDoS Protection wins gold
Arbor Cloud DDoS Protection service was the Gold Winner in the Security Services category at the annual Golden Bridge Awards programme held this month in San Francisco. "We're grateful that Arbor Cloud was recognised for delivering best practice defence against DDoS...
Microsoft urges MEA firms to embrace transformation
Digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) are predicted to add $14-trillion to the world's 20 largest economies by 2030. That's one-fifth of the current world GDP. However, many enterprises in the Middle East and Africa are held back from fully realising...
Less talk and more action, says Zinia
Internet service provider Zinia has thrown down the gauntlet to the telecommunications industry and government to take faster action and make last mile internet connectivity for South African municipalities a reality. On the back of the announcement by cabinet to...
Uncapped data always the better option for home users
As more and more people turn to online content for entertainment, having a fast and available Internet connection at home is a growing priority, writes Calvin Collett, CEO of iConnect Telecoms. Increasing downloads of bandwidth hungry content is driving many consumers...
Unlocking future-proof services for Africa’s telcos
With voice revenues in terminal decline and future data revenue models uncertain, Africa's telcos have to expand their value-added services portfolios. "On-demand entertainment and infotainment present the next big opportunity for telco VAS business growth," says...
Can BYOD sharpen the line between work and home?
Bring your own device (BYOD) schemes - whether officially or unofficially - have slowly but surely been adopted by firms globally. Doubts about security and privacy, when it comes to accessing both corporate and personal data via the cloud, have largely been...
Empower employees with transparent task management
In South Africa, and around the world, employee engagement levels are worryingly low. Several reports have indicated that the majority of South African employees are disengaged, unmotivated and uninspired. Often, this is due to a lack of transparency and communication...
South Africans go big on mobile money
South Africans are showing significant appetite for mobile money solutions, this is according to the latest data from FNB eWallet Solutions, which shows that 4,2-million new eWallets were created over the last 12 months, a rate of about 350 000 new eWallets per month....
DSG, Maharishi Institute collaborate on expansion
Digital Solutions Group (DSG), a leader in customer experience management, has formed a joint venture including a Black-Economic Empowerment deal with the Maharishi Institute. The partnership is set to ensure that DSG not only significantly expands its contact centre...
SA’s PayGate in East African merger
The Direct Pay Online Group, (DPO), the leading online payments processor in East Africa, has merged with PayGate, the leading South African online payments processor. This merger follows the recent investment in the DPO Group by Apis Growth Fund I, a private equity...
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BI Developer (Data Bricks)
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