Social media faces regulation, user shift toward decentralisation
Regulatory pressure on social media intensified in 2024, signalling a shift in how governments deal with big tech. Upcoming laws such as Australia’s under-16 ban and new antitrust scrutiny could reshape the sector’s structure and revenue models. As users grow wary of...
Tech costs are holding facilities management back
South Africa’s facility managers call for smarter technology and greater support as workloads and budget pressures mount. A new industry report reveals that South Africa’s facility managers are feeling the pressure of heavy workloads, outdated infrastructure, and...
Home cinema experiences drive projector popularity
A study commissioned by Epson has uncovered increasing demand for home cinema experiences, with advancements in technology and a shift in lifestyle preferences driving consumers towards choosing large-screen projectors over traditional television sets for such...
Atlas Cloud Services chooses IBM’s watsonx for AI innovation
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), is collaborating with IBM and IBM ecosystem partner, Power Maroc (PowerM) to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation in Morocco and the region by equipping businesses with...
How channel partners can build long-term value
In African markets where customer expectations, economic pressures, and infrastructure dynamics vary widely, the channel has always been more than just a route to market and has played a role as a lifeline to transformation. By Gerhard Fourie, channel sales manager...
New African regional structure for Vertiv
Vertiv has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations across Africa to enhance and expand its market presence and customer engagement. Under this new structure, the organisation streamlined its focus on Africa into four distinct regions, led by regional...
AFSUG supports rhino conservation
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced a new partnership with ERP (Elephants, Rhinos & People), the non-profit organisation within the global Group Elephant collective of boutique services firms and software businesses. The collaboration aims to make a...
Power surges are killing our networks
With power surges and lightning strikes becoming an all-too-familiar threat to South African infrastructure, Duxbury Networking is calling on local installers and network integrators to follow proper grounding protocols. Recent field diagnostics from DuxNet, Duxbury’s...
Fuse partners with Check Point on blockchain firewall
Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced that it has partnered with Check Point Software Technologies to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer protecting its entire blockchain. Fuse’s commitment to integrate a best-in-class web3...
Sophisticated cyber-attack at international service provider disrupted
Recent global research indicates that “ransomware attacks continued to trend upwards in 2024, rising by 3% compared to 2023, underlining the resilience of this particular cyber threat”. The surge in ransomware activity was despite some major setbacks faced by two of...
Massive growth forecast for smart home market
The global smart home market size is estimated to reach $537,27-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 27% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The smart home is driven by computing devices and information technology that link smart...
Opera Mini users get free AI with Aria
Opera is adding its free browser AI, Aria, to its popular Android-based browser, Opera Mini, which boasts more than 100-million users across the world. The update brings powerful AI capabilities, such as up-to-date information from the web, research assistance,...