Massive growth ahead for smart buildings
The global smart building market size is expected to reach $570,02-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 28,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to recent reports from Grand View Research. Governments of various countries are taking supportive initiatives for...
Wiz won’t be taking Google’s $23bn offer
Google's proposed takeover the cybersecurity startup Wiz, for a record $23-billion, won't be going ahead. According to reports, Wiz has decided to reject the offer and rather pursue a public listing. The acquisition would have been Google's largest ever. The startup...
Township internet users switch to fibre
The last two years have triggered new Internet usage habits across South Africa, and the country's townships have been no exception. Vuma's 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in these communities. In...
NullMixer puts user info at risk
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...
Digital remittances to pass 2bn by 2027
The total volume of international digital remittances will exceed 2-billion globally in 2027, from just over 1,1-billion in 2022. A new study from Juniper Research predicts this growth will be accelerated by the increasing speed and low cost of digital remittances...
Short-termism trap could derail our political future
Tensions remain high in the lead-up to the ANC's elective conference, set to take place in December. While it is no secret that confidence in the ANC has decreased dramatically in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis, economic pressures and social challenges, trust...
Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025
A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...
Sharks have been around for longer than we thought
The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...
Employment numbers down from the previous quarter
Stats SA has reveals that total employment decreased by 119 000 jobs, or -1,2% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 067 000 in March 2022 to 9 948 000 in June 2022. This was largely due to decreases in the following industries: community services (-100 000 or -3,4%), business...
ICT infrastructure crucial for African economic growth
Investment in information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructure is key for sustained, inclusive economic growth and development in Africa. This is according to a study conducted by Dr Mamello Nchake from the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch...
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MTN promotes volunteerism
MTN SA, through its corporate social investment unit, MTN SA Foundation, is today pleased to announce the annual 21 Day Y'ello Care Campaign that is set to kick-off at MTN Innovation Centre on Saturday 4 June with a 21 km half marathon. The half marathon allows...
Is skills development failing?
The amendments to the Skills Development Act have had far reaching consequences for training institutions, employees that seek to develop their skills, and the companies that employ them. Factor in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) point requirements, and...
What smart technology really means for business
Smart technology (IoT), is simply about connecting devices, but while the focus has been on technology that facilitates the creation of smart households, its business applications are endless, writes Keith Fenner, vice-president of Sage X3 International. According to...
Four accounting hacks that keep small businesses afloat
By Daryl Blundell, MD of Sage SSB (Start-up and small business) Accounting South and Southern Africa Many business owners are not equipped to survive the years of hard work and reach overall success. Lack of finance is one of the biggest reasons for this. For many...
Epson’s gateway to tablet POS printing
With the growth in e-commerce and an increasing trend towards experiential shopping, point-of-sale manufacturers are seeing the need to develop technology that enhances the shopper experience and speeds up in-store transactions. While large retailers can afford to...
Connecting the always-mobile bank of the future
As a mobile-centric hub, Africa has the capability to approach banking in a whole new manner. In fact, today very few Africans have access to traditional banking accounts. The issue that arises is a lack of infrastructure to support the all-encompassing digital bank...
Preparing for your next IT budget
IT spend has increased significantly over the last decade and business leaders everywhere fear they may be spending too much on 'unnecessary technology', but often not enough on what is really important to the business. This is according to Mark Geschke, CEO of...
Big data changes the face of risk management
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Xperien acquires stake in ITAMSA
Local IT asset disposal (ITAD) specialist Xperien has acquired a 49% shareholding in Information Technology Asset Management South Africa (ITAMSA). The newly formed partnership will help companies manage their IT assets more efficiently and cost-effectively,...
Stellar sells Tellumat stake to Masimong
Stellar Capital has sold a 51,1% controlling interest in Tellumat, the diversified electronics and communications group, to black-owned investment group Masimong Technologies. Total consideration for the black economic empowerment (BEE) transaction, concluded on May...
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