IDC slashes PC outlook amid memory shortages, supply chain disruptions
Amid ongoing memory and supply chain disruptions, IDC has made significant downward revisions to its PC and tablet outlook. According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, global PC...
UCT and partners uncover vast hidden supercluster behind the Milky Way
Astronomers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) – working with colleagues from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France), Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) and the INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari (Italy) – have uncovered the true scale of one...
South Africans spent big on Black Friday weekend
Peach Payments saw a 93% increase in rand value processed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, compared to 2024. “Over the four-day weekend we processed more than 2,69-million transactions, to a total value of more than R1,86-billion,” says Rahul Jain, CEO and cofounder...
SASE accelerates as enterprises prioritise unified networking, security
The shift from software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) to secure access service edge (SASE) is reshaping enterprise connectivity strategies. According to GlobalData, the shift is driven by hybrid work, cloud migration, and rising security challenges that demand...
Desktop overtakes mobile in share of Web traffic
Over the past three years, mobile phones have consistently accounted for over 60% of total web traffic, driven by faster mobile networks and a generation glued to their phones for everything, from news and shopping to entertainment. However, for the first time in...
PMI points to manufacturing fragility
The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...
Vehicle sales continue positive streak
Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...
Spacecoin satellites aim to build decentralised Internet in space
Space Telecommunications (STI), the entity behind the open-source satellite internet protocol Spacecoin, has launched three satellites aboard a rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The move is an advancement toward a permissionless, decentralised...
Could Bitcoin outperform Nasdaq, gold?
Bitcoin may well outperform both the Nasdaq and gold over the coming weeks, if a recovery rally in risk assets follows the recent correction, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His assessment comes as cryptocurrencies slumped sharply on Monday, with...
While important, data streaming can create bottlenecks
Large organizations are experiencing a wide range of pain points when using data streaming to train or run artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Research by Conduktor, which 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50 million or...
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Fintech develops WhatsApp-powered bank card
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HP debuts new security features
HP Inc has announced the launch of HP Enterprise Security Edition, a suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business class PCs. HP Enterprise Security Edition includes multilayered safeguards to protect PC hardware and firmware...
FNB rolls out contactless payment on N3, N4
FNB, in collaboration with technology partner Visa, has successfully completed the roll out of new contactless payments across select toll gates ahead of the festive rush. FNB has rolled out the new tap-and-go solution with selected toll road concessionaires over the...
PayShap Request to transform interbank payments
The new PayShap Request service will launch on 2 December, empowering individuals, businesses, and informal traders to take better control of their payments. PayShap Request will enable users to initiate payment requests instantly through their bank channels,...
Stay safe on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity. A recent Sophos report highlights that malicious emails were the second most common root cause of ransomware attacks in critical sectors, responsible for 25% of...
Simplifying cloud operations: BBD launches new BBD Cloud Solutions offering
BBD, a global leader in software solutions and digital transformation, proudly announces the launch of BBD Cloud Solutions, a new centralised home for cloud expertise and services within BBD’s solutions offering. This business unit is dedicated to providing expert...
Fibre to the room improves home connectivity
Huawei successfully launched its All-Optical Intelligent home showcase on the sidelines of the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town. Powered by Huawei’s latest Fibre to the Room Solution (FTTR F50), it exemplifies how easily modern homes with complex layouts can achieve...
Seacom, Cloudflare deliver security solutions across Africa
Seacom and Forefront have announced a partnership with Cloudflare that aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience across Africa by providing Cloudflare's security services to businesses looking to modernise their infrastructure. Sajid Khan, Seacom’s group MD for digital...
Schneider Electric East Africa launches e-commerce platform
Schneider Electric East Africa has launched its e-commerce platform, which is aimed at enhancing the procurement process for its entire product range and is designed to cater to a diverse target market. The target market includes tier 2 channels (resellers, indirect...
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