Is this the start of a ‘crypto arms race’?
The Trump administration’s exploration of the creation of a national Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) could signal the dawn of a global “crypto arms race”. The prediction from the deVere Group CEO Nigel Green comes after President Donald Trump announced that his...
Meta ups the infrastructure stakes with $65bn investment
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company plans to spend up invest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to the tune of $65 billion this year. Part of this investment will include more AI hires and a new 2-Gigawatt data centre....
DTI attempts to allay Empowerment Fund fears
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) says the new R100-billion Transformation Fund is not a new tax, but rather a way of facilitating existing broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) commitments. In a statement, the DTI says the...
World leaders outline bold visions for the future
US President Donald Trump outlined his strategy to bolster the US economy and “unleash” investment in a wide-ranging speech via live video link to around 3 000 global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The newly inaugurated president pledged...
Datacentrix achieves Cisco IoT Specialisation
Datacentrix has achieved the Cisco Internet of Things (IoT) Specialisation for its ability to use Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions to empower industries – such as manufacturing, automotive, energy, oil and gas and critical infrastructure clients – to...
New deputy-CEO, CTO for Mpilo Technologies
Mpilo Technologies has announced the appointment of Motsholane Sebola as deputy-CEO and Sizwe Mabanga as chief technology officer. “We are excited to announce Motsholane’s new role as deputy-CEO,” says Denzil Fillis, CEO and founder of Mpilo Technologies. “Mo started...
Acer debuts durable Chromebooks for education market
Acer has expanded its line of Chromebook offerings for education with three new laptops plus one tablet model, all with brand new features to enhance reliability, versatility, and total cost of ownership, alongside performance technology to positively impact the...
NEC XON partners with Skywire
NEC XON, in partnership with Skywire, has successfully deployed a OneWeb satellite solution tailored to meet the connectivity challenges faced by rural communities and remote enterprises across South Africa. One of Skywire’s initial OneWeb applications was a unique...
Moloi is new SAPICS president
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced Thato Moloi as its new president. Moloi, who has served on the SAPICS board of directors for almost three years, takes over from outgoing president MJ Schoemaker. Moloi comments: “Today’s turbulent supply chain landscape...
Customers demand seamless omnichannel journeys
Customer engagement across multiple touchpoints is emerging as one of the most important ways that retailers can differentiate themselves from their competition. Those that offer a seamless omnichannel experience will be able to grow wallet-share, build customer...
The trends shaping AI and automation in 2025
2025 will be the year of AI maturity in the enterprise. The evolution of AI has reached a point where increasingly, AI-powered agents will have the capabilities that make them indispensable to knowledge workers. Agentic AI leads this charge by spearheading the use of...
The right tools equip teams for success
Giving people the right tools and creating effective work environments is more than a matter of convenience, it's a strategic investment. When teams are supported with appropriate technology and conducive workspaces, they are happier and less frustrated, which helps...