Syspro extends global footprint with UK acquisition
Syspro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire long-standing partner, NexSys, a specialist provider of digital manufacturing and distribution software in the UK, and part of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) listed K3 Business Technology Group. The...
Black Friday month 38% up from 2023
The Leisure & Entertainment industry grew its share of online sales over the four-day Black Friday weekend by 113% from last year, according to Peach Payments. This comes against the backdrop of a 38% overall growth in rand value processed via the payment service...
IBM and Pasqal partner on quantum-centric supercomputers
IBM and Pasqal, as leaders in superconducting circuit and neutral atom-based quantum computers respectively, have announced their intent to partner to develop a common approach to quantum-centric supercomputing and promoting application research in chemistry and...
Microsoft takes the global data centre lead
Microsoft has taken the lead with over 300 data centres globally, surpassing AWS. Edith Reads, financial analyst at Stocklytics.com. comments: "Microsoft is ramping up its data center footprint to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) essential...
First Boeing Starliner crewed flight en route to ISS
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are safely in orbit on the first crewed flight test aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, the astronauts lifted off at 10h52 EDT on...
Global IT service spend to hit $2trn by 2028
According to Forrester's Global IT Services Market Forecast 2023-2028, global IT service industry spending will reach $2-trillion in 2028. However, despite forecasted growth, IT service firms will face several challenges in the next few years. Key findings include: *...
Regional PC shipments set for growth
The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, continued to exceed expectations in Q1 2024 with shipments increasing 12,2% year on year (YoY) to total 3,53-million units....
How AI could impact consumers’ future
Movies starring clones of your friends, simulating your future, personal digital assistants, and AI-driven beauty operations are some of the ways AI is expected to impact everyday life in the 2030s, according to technology early adopters. New research from Ericsson...
Survey shows Saffers are happy and flourishing
South Africans generally feel happy and are flourishing. That's according to the findings of the Happiness Survey, undertaken at the end of 2023 by Nedbank in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Based on over 10 000 data points, the...
Charter to transform and secure messaging launched
The ITW Global Leaders' Forum (GLF) has unveiled an initiative to restore trust within the global messaging ecosystem. The newly launched "Messaging Charter" is set to enhance trust, security, and innovation within the industry, ensuring a sustainable and efficient...
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Lewis Group partners with redAcademy to train youngsters
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Franc announces B2B offering
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Nexio CEO resigns
Digital system aggregator and solution provider, Nexio, a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, has announced the resignation of its CEO Mickey Mashale. Mashale joined Nexio from Vodacom in August 2020 having previously held the position of Chief Sales Officer at Vodacom...
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Crossfin takes stake in VantagePay
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Cyber risks facing the retirement industry
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Data compliance is critical no matter where you operate your business
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Ricoh SA moves to new premises
Ricoh South Africa is moving to a new combined office and warehouse in Equites Park in Meadowview Business Estate. "The move supports our transformation and sustainability goals," says Jacques van Wyk, CEO of Ricoh South Africa. "The new building is in the centre of...
Avo by Nedbank partners with Apple
Having grown to over 1,5-million customers, Avo by Nedbank has been appointed as an Apple Authorised Reseller. Apple products are now available on the platform to both South African consumers and businesses, unlocking access to affordable and convenient finance...
MFS Africa acquires US-based prepaid card processor
MFS Africa, Africa's largest digital payments network, has reached an agreement to buy Global Technology Partners (GTP). Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, GTP is the number one processor for prepaid cards in Africa, with over 80 banks - including UBA, Ecobank, BIA, Stanbic,...
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