LG hackathon open for entries
LG Electronics (LG) as issued a call for participants for its annual global webOS hackathon, with a focus this year on AI-based solutions and gaming services. Developers worldwide are invited to apply and submit their apps for a chance to win a significant monetary...
Partnering, AI can help combat insurance fraud
Partnering is vital for insurers to ensure they are able to effectively combat fraud. This is one of the messages to come out of the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) conference, held under the theme of "Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges for the Future". It saw more...
These are the supply chain leaders in 2022
Gartner has released the results from its annual Global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying leading supply chains and highlighting their best practices. "Nineteen companies achieved the highest possible environmental, social and governance (ESG) score this year,...
Biometrically authenticated remote mobile payments set to boom
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of biometrically authenticated remote mobile payments will reach $1,2-trillion globally by 2027; rising from $332-billion in 2022. These transactions use biometrics, typically facial and fingerprint...
Home-grown brands win back in African rankings
Against a backdrop of internal focus as a consequence of an urgent rebuilding of economies devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the acceleration of AfCFTA's goal of driving greater intra-African trade, Brand Africa has unveiled the 12th annual Brand Africa 100:...
Genius Brands revealed in Gartner Digital IQ Index
Gartner has released its list of Genius Brands within the latest Gartner Digital IQ Index, identifying the best-in-class brands across 15 industries. Only 3% of the 1 337 brands indexed were categorised as "Genius" this year. "CMOs have gone to extremes over the past...
Cloud solutions key for SME success
South Africa's small-to-mid size enterprises (SMEs) face unprecedented pressure to transform their operations with agility and speed to keep up with the pace of change and adapt to business, industry and market challenges. According to the findings of a whitepaper,...
CFOs view tech as key to mitigating inflation
A significant 78% of chief financial officers (CFOs) plan to maintain or increase enterprise-wide digital investments in the next two years, according to a Gartner survey of 199 CFOs and senior finance leaders. The findings come even as CFOs indicate they are planning...
As gaming booms, mobile extends lead over PC, console
Mobile gaming represents 61% of the overall gaming market, which is set to hit $222-billion in 2022, according to the Gaming Spotlight 2022 report by data.ai (formerly App Annie) in partnership with International Data Corporation (IDC). The report reveals that mobile...
WEF wrap: leaders pledge to fight for freedom and values
World leaders came together at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2022 against a backdrop of deepening global frictions and fractures and a once-in-a-century pandemic. On Monday, President Zelenskyy addressed participants live from Kyiv. He said that the...
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Actifio expands into African markets
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FNB’s money transfer volumes to Zim double
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Marval Africa unveils road map
Marval Africa has announced the unveiling of Marval’s product road map which was discussed Marval’s annual Partner Conference. The conference, held in the UK, was attended by some of the world’s best IT Service Management (ITSM) professionals, allowing delegates to...
LG G Flex2 is lighter, thinner
The latest LG smartphone, the the G Flex2, weighs in at a mere 152g. It won’t add unnecessary weight to your bag. The curve of the G Flex2 means that the radius varies at different points on it. On the screen it is 700mm, on the rear 650mm and it narrows to a mere...
Effective digital strategy key to success
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New horizons for video conferencing
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Innovatec Africa launches partner programme
Local training, technology solutions, infrastructure and facilities company, Innovatec Africa is pleased to announce the launch of its new partnership programme, aimed at enabling partners and resellers to more rapidly offer and on-board new technologies and...
Veeam enhances EMEA ProPartner Programme
Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Modern Data Centre, announced a series of enhancements to its EMEA ProPartner Programme which will enable partners to take advantage of the business opportunities presented by the...
Epicor names channel partner winners
Epicor Software Corporation has announced the winners of its 2015 Channel Partner Awards for EMEA and Asia Pacific. Hosted annually, the Epicor Channel Partner Awards honour partners for their continued success and achievements in supporting Epicor solutions across...
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The Virtual Agent South Africa, an innovative and rapidly expanding PropTech business, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Software Developer, based in Umhlanga.We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Developer who will be responsible...
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