Lower interest rates provide household relief
The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the second quarter of 2025 were released today, confirming some relief for households during the first half of the year. Although the AFHRI showed a healthy year-on-year improvement of 2.3%, the...
Card spending rebounds ahead of holiday spending
The final quarter of the year is widely seen as a performance anchor for South African retailers, with elevated consumer spending expected to offset weaker months, boost profitability, and influence year-ahead strategies on inventory and pricing. Seasonal demand,...
Ethernet switch market soars on datacentre boom
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $11,7-billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) - a 32,3% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the datacentre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers build out infrastructure...
Enterprise WLAN market continues to reset
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 10,6% in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) compared to 1Q24 to reach $2,3-billion as the market’s growth momentum continued from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly WLAN...
Biggest-ever data breach exposed
What’s believed to be the single biggest data breach ever – a massive 16-billion records - has been exposed. Investigators at Cybernews, which uncovered the breach, believe the records are scattered across 30 different databases, and some records are or might be...
How to stay on top of data and analytics trends
Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...
Astronomers find ‘missing’ matter
Astronomers have discovered a huge filament of hot gas bridging four galaxy clusters. At 10-times as massive as our galaxy, the thread could contain some of the Universe’s ‘missing’ matter, addressing a decades-long mystery. The astronomers used the European Space...
Africa leads in digital asset adoption
Africa holds a dominant position in global digital assets adoption, with the continent leading worldwide Stablecoin adoption at 9,3% and hosting an estimated 54-million digital assets customers. This is among the findings in what is believed to be the first...
Resilience vital as SA’s supply chains come under pressure
As the global economy reels from yet another round of trade shocks, South Africa’s supply chains are once again caught in the crosshairs of disruption. A recent US court decision to overturn former President Donald Trump’s tariffs has triggered confusion among global...
Mobile device-as-a-service fills enterprise niche
Mobile device-as-a-service (MDaaS) market is rapidly expanding, driven by enterprises' increasing demand for sustainability, flexibility, and comprehensive device management solutions. As organisations prioritise operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, MDaaS...
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NEC XON Systems is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security
NEC XON Systems has achieved a Solutions Partner for Security designation in the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program. Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON Systems, says: "This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. "The...
Druid in strategic alliance with MoData
AI conversational player Druid has announced a strategic partnership with MoData, a supplier of AI-powered customer engagement, fintech and data-driven financial applications. The collaboration aims to blend Druid's conversational AI capabilities with MoData's...
HealthDart aims to provide tech-enabled efficiency
You don't need statistics to tell you there are severe inefficiencies in the South African healthcare system. You just need to look at the long queues at clinics and hospitals. Or, if you're fortunate enough to afford private healthcare, try and make an appointment...
Chow Town by Nedbank reaches 75 000 gameplay sessions
Nedbank launched a game on the Roblox gaming platform four months ago, and it has already attracted 75 000 gameplay sessions, with sessions increasing daily. The game also features in the top 10% in terms of total numbers and session time of Roblox games offering...
SolarAfrica, Starsight Energy complete merger
SolarAfrica and Starsight Energy have announced the completion of their merger to create a pan-African renewable energy solutions provider. The merged group consists of an installed and contracted portfolio of 520MW in solar power generation and 60MWh of battery...
GetWorth and Kwanele SA join forces to combat GBV
GetWorth, a car and technology company, has partnered with Kwanele South Africa, an accredited NGO dedicated to supporting victims of gender-based violence (GBV), to take a stand against GBV. Kwanele SA's app has gained recognition for its support to GBV survivors,...
Don’t worry, AI won’t take your cybersecurity job
Will artificial intelligence (AI) take my job? This is perhaps one of the most prevalent narratives today as organisations and individuals face a future that is dominated by this increasingly capable technology. The surge in fear has been largely driven by the arrival...
A modern CCM platform won’t make you ditch legacy systems
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Repetitive conversations don’t have to be expensive
In any contact centre, there are some calls (both inbound and outbound) that essentially boil down to saying the same thing over and over again. These repetitive conversations cover everything from human resources functions (such as people calling to ask how much...
Cybersecurity trends to watch out for in the second half of 2023
The second half of 2023 holds significant implications for businesses worldwide as the landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Gone are the days of gradual environmental changes and incremental adjustments. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of...
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