Intel gets $8,5bn direct funding under CHIPS Act
Intel and the US Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $8,5-billion in direct funding to Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS Act funding aims to increase US...
Data, fintech services key for MTN
MTN has reported that group service revenue grew by 6,9% (13,5% in constant currency after accounting for the impact of the pro forma adjustments) for the year ended 31 December 2023, to R210,1-billin (2022: R196,5-billion). EBITDA (before once-off items) was down by...
Companies look to increase cybersecurity budgets
Over the years, cyber attacks and data breaches became one of the biggest risks in the business sector, compromising sensitive data and causing a massive financial hit to companies and organizations worldwide. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the...
Double-digit growth forecast for enterprise edge
International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide estimates that spending on edge computing will reach $24-billion in 2021 in Europe. It expects spending to continue to experience solid growth through 2025, driven by its role in bringing computing...
Vaccine status plays a role in dating
In an era of self-isolation and restrictions, consumers are paying more attention to their health and personal safety while dating, according to a new report commissioned by Kaspersky. Twenty-nine percent of those surveyed in South Africa noted that they would prefer...
New move to batteryless solutions
Batteryless solutions are seeing healthy growth, as tracked in the IDTechEx report, "Battery Elimination in Electronics: Market Impact IoT, 6G, Healthcare, Wearables 2021-2041". In India, Pune-based Jeevtronics has announced a hand-cranked, battery-less defibrillator,...
Call for IT industry to pull together
By Kathy Gibson - The IT industry needs to pool resources to ensure all players are helped though the current crisis. Various distributors are already collaborating to help secure their premises, and now Tarsus Technologies' Gary Pickford has made a call for unity,...
Mustek’s Durban facility destroyed in riots
By Kathy Gibson - Images of flames engulfing Mustek's Durban offices swept across social media last night, underlining a potential crisis facing the IT industry as riots and looting exacerbate existing supply shortages. It's not even possible to get a clear picture of...
Capitec named as Best Digital Bank
InSites Consulting South Africa today revealed the results of its tenth annual SITEisfaction survey. Launched in 2012, the report is an annual measure of customer satisfaction with digital banking services in South Africa. It rates each banking institution with a...
Banks continue digitalisation journey
The banking sector has undergone many changes in the past few years, especially since the introduction of digital banking platforms and as a result of the pandemic. Customers nowadays are seeking a simplified, integrated and unified experience for all their...
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Platform freedom of choice for ERP
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Social media as a recruitment tool
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3fifteen appoints new GM for mobile
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Black Ops 2 Autumn Ladders challenge returns
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eLTE broadband trunking solution form Huawei
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced the launch of its eLTE broadband trunking solution. As the world's first 100Mb professional broadband trunking solution based on LTE technology, the Huawei eLTE...
Epson releases new ink tank system printers
Epson’s new "low-cost, high-quality" ink tank system strategy means that South Africans are now able to benefit from reliable, affordable printing at home or at the office, with Epson’s new range of printers that include a high volume integrated ink tank system. The...
DreamWorks uses HP technology in new film
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