BBI and Huawei boost SA connectivity
Broadband Infraco (BBI) and Huawei have launched an upgraded intelligent backbone network aimed at bringing high-capacity, affordable broadband to millions of South Africans. “We are bridging the digital divide on two fronts - closing the digital inequality gap at...
NTT Data, AWS to deliver AI-powered contact centre solutions
NTT Data has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered, industry-specific contact centre solutions built on Amazon Connect. As part of the agreement, NTT Data will launch Managed Customer Experience (MCX) for...
SideWinder APT pivots to nuclear infrastructure targets
Kaspersky researchers have tracked a shift in focus for the advanced persistent threat (APT) group SideWinder toward nuclear power facilities in South Asia, marking a significant escalation in targeted espionage. The threat actor has simultaneously expanded operations...
Cloud-friendly network security solutions up by 18%
The Network Security market rebounded significantly in 4Q 2024, growing 9% year-over-year (Y/Y), according to a new Dell’Oro report. For 2024, the market eclipsed $24-billion, with SaaS and virtual-based solutions achieving robust 18% growth, offsetting a 2% decline...
VAT increase could impact cross-border trade
The announcement of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27, combined with no inflationary adjustment to income tax brackets, could have a dual effect on cross-border trade. Cross-border payments service provider Verto highlights that this could increase the...
Gradual rebound on the cards for SA economy
The global economy has managed admirably through a series of shocks over the past few years – but 2025 is likely to be defined by shifts in monetary and fiscal policy and a move toward equilibrium rates for growth and inflation. These are the headline findings from...
Global energy industry at a crossroads
The global energy transition is facing major challenges, which are unfolding differently in different parts of the world. S&P Global has launched "Look Forward: Energy at the Crossroads," the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, reports that take a...
GenAI is changing the SA job market
The rise of generative AI (GenAI) is shaking up workplaces around the world, and South Africa is no exception. As businesses adapt to new ways of working, job seekers are rethinking their careers, upskilling and negotiating better opportunities. Pnet’s whitepaper,...
These are 2025’s top trends in data and analytics
Gartner has identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2025 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. “D&A is going from the domain of the few, to ubiquity,” says Gareth Herschel,...
Slow but steady growth for security appliances
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the security appliances market remained stable, posting a 1,5% growth in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) and reaching $5,1-billion - an...
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VMware helps enterprises connect and secure the distributed, multi-cloud edge
In order to stay competitive, enterprises are transforming their applications, adopting multi-cloud and SaaS, and enabling users to access these applications from the office, home or elsewhere. At VMware Explore in Barcelona yesterday, VMware unveiled its...
VMware Carbon Black XDR helps strengthen lateral security
VMware has launched VMware Carbon Black XDR, which extends VMware's network visibility and detection to VMware Carbon Black Enterprise EDR, significantly improving threat detection and prevention across endpoints and networks. The new XDR solution greatly enhances...
How online SMEs can manage Black Friday logistics
For online retailers, Black Friday is one of the biggest business opportunities of the year. But without the right logistics in place, it could turn into a major business headache and customer deterrent. "No matter how stable your site is and how good your specials...
RocketNet CEO calls for lower fibre costs for pensioners
South African Internet Service Provider (ISP) RocketNet is calling for reduced fibre internet costs for pensioners in South Africa. In a continuous drive to lower barriers to entry for fibre internet connection, Simon Swanepoel, CEO of RocketNet, is calling for Fibre...
SA gets access to Accelerit’s uncapped fibre
Accelerit's fibre to the kerb solution, on Vuma's fibre network, is making connectivity more accessible to South Africans. At a month-to-month offering of R453 per month for the first three months on a 50Mbps upload/download uncapped fibre connection (R843 for 100Mbps...
Teraco announces regional interconnection with Google Equiano cable
Teraco is now an integral connectivity and interconnection point for Google's Equiano subsea cable. Equiano starts in Europe and runs along the West Coast of Africa, between Lisbon in Portugal and Cape Town in South Africa, with branching units along the way that can...
Paratus, Meta sign fibre deal for Zambian towns
Paratus Zambia and Meta have announced an investment to build a 900 km open access metro fibre networks in Zambia to improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in 10 Zambian cities and towns. Paratus Zambia will own, build, and operate the network...
The future of cellular connectivity
Within the next decade, the number of connected endpoints will be in the trillions of devices and technologies such as IoT, AI, robots and the metaverse will be the norm for billions of people. By Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa According to a study,...
Cisco advances API-first strategy to empower developers
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are a foundational technology for building and connecting applications. They help developers easily build digital experiences using proven services instead of building them from scratch. This allows businesses to better adapt...
How Web3.0 is shaping the future of sustainability
Sustainable societies assume natural resources are finite and aim to practice environmental protection that promotes balance between humans and nature. By Edward Neilson, CEO of Megatech, Adapting sustainability measures can save money in addition to environmental...
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