Gold Fields migrates SAP environments to AWS
Gold Fields has migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury systems to AWS as part of its digital transformation strategy. The collaboration has enabled Gold Fields to modernise technology infrastructure, while enabling AWS’s analytics, machine learning (ML), and...
R50bn in Sanral tenders in the market
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start of the 2024/25 financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders currently in evaluation...
Crypto collapse and rising smart attacks define security landscape
During Q2 2022, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks reached a new level as the share of smart attacks and average duration saw steep increases. Compared to the previous year, the average duration of a DDoS attack rose 100 times, reaching 3 000 minutes. The...
Router security flaws hit record levels
Router vulnerabilities have surged to record heights in the past few years, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. It is argued that routers have received more attention due to the increase in remote work, which opens up the possibility for hackers to breach...
Consumers will welcome extended data rollover
With food and transport costs on the rise in South Africa, it's imperative that the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) moves swiftly to finalise pro-consumer amendments to its End-User and Subscriber Service Charter (EUSSC) Regulations. The Internet...
Blockchain jobs lead in the move to remote working
More than one-third (36%) ofb lockchain-related advertised positions are remote-based - more than the projected global average of 16% across employment sectors. Speaking on the research by BanklessTimes.com, CEO Jonathan Merry says: "The decentralised nature of...
Wealthy investors look to digital assets
According to Tradingplatforms.com, 71% of 2973 HNWIs (high net worth individuals) polled globally have invested in digital assets. The survey interviewed people with a net worth ranging from $1-million to $30-million, with 54% in the first group and 46% in the second....
MTN named the most valuable brand in SA
MTN has emerged as the Most Valuable Brand in SA for 2022 in the Kantar BrandZ ranking, after increasing its brand value by 85% to $3,7-billion year-on-year. The increase in brand value has seen MTN SA jump four places to rank number one for the first time. MTN was...
Enhanced vRAN capabilities demonstrated on a global scale
As the mobile industry looks beyond today's traditional radio access networks (RAN) underpinned by purpose-built hardware, a growing number of mobile operators are embracing virtualised RAN and an open ecosystem supported by general purpose hardware. The reason is to...
TymeBank to acquire fintech SME funder
TymeBank has set in motion the acquisition of Retail Capital, a fintech company that provides funding to small and medium-sized businesses in South Africa. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approvals, would see Retail Capital become a division of...
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SMBs can become e-commerce entrepreneurs
As new online sales platforms and Web design tools continue to emerge, becoming an e-commerce entrepreneur is inexorably becoming an attainable goal for many aspiring business owners. This is according to Dieter Febel, MD of SA Gateway, an ISP and sister company of...
Digital wallets are coming to the fore
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Q-KON enables satellite growth in Africa
The arrival of innovation in the satellite technology space will continue to deliver significant value to trade and commerce. This is the view of management at Q-KON, an established specialist service provider focusing on providing ready to use communication solutions...
BlackBerry reports revenue growth
BlackBerry Limited has reported financial results for the three months ended 30 May, 2015 (all figures in US dollars and US GAAP, except where otherwise indicated). Q1 highlights include: * Software and technology licensing revenue of $137-million, a 150% increase...
WestconGroup wins F5 Networks award
WestconGroup, the leading value-added global distributor of security, unified communications, network infrastructure and data centre solutions, today announced that its Security Practice has been named “EMEA Distributor of the Year” by F5 Networks. WestconGroup...
New country manager for Riverbed
Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, has promoted Wimpie van Rensburg to Country Manager for South Africa, reporting to Karl Campbell, regional vice-president for the UK and South Africa. Van Rensburg, previously pre-sales manager...
Ambit boosts solar powered classrooms
The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the pitfalls of load shedding. It not only harnesses the continent’s most...
Alcatel-Lucent debuts OmniAccess
New Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise technology is being introduced supporting the growing need of enterprises to deploy a pervasive WLAN infrastructure. As part of the unified access technology designed to meet corporation’s mobility requirements, the expanded WLAN...
What makes a firewall next-gen?
Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions and a Networks Unlimited reseller partner, has released a white paper titled “5 1/2 things that make a firewall ‘Next Gen’”. “Network protection can be a difficult balancing act for security...
Credit card fraud in the tourism industry
The tourism industry is a popular target for credit card fraud, according to a leading payment services provider - but there are ways to manage the risk. “Accommodation establishments like hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are especially vulnerable when it comes to...
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