Hydrogen startups accelerate clean energy innovations
The global hydrogen market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, supportive government policies, and advancements in hydrogen technology. Startups in the sector are addressing critical challenges such as hydrogen...
These were the largest service outages in 2024
Ookla has released its latest analysis on the largest internet outages during the first nine months of 2024. The report, based on Downdetector data, aims to analyse the largest challenges associated with service disruptions, as dependence on digital services...
Campus switch market drops again
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...
Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...
Lessons from 2024 for a stronger, more inclusive retail credit market
In many ways, the retail credit market acts as a barometer of broader economic health, reflecting consumer confidence, spending power, and financial stability, writes Regan Adams, CEO of RCS. 2024 saw South African consumers grapple with harsh economic challenges such...
Does your online payment option have your best interests at heart?
A South African Reserve Bank study has highlighted several key reasons why the country’s consumers remain wary of digital payment methods. The SARB's September Payments Study Report found that of the more than 7 000 South Africans surveyed across two surveys, 17% were...
Protect you kids in the digital playground
As online gaming grows in popularity, children are increasingly spending time on apps that often encourage in-app purchases, especially during school holidays. While these purchases can enhance the gaming experience, they aren’t without risk says Carey van Vlaanderen,...
AI could transform the telecom sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the telecommunications industry, driving operational efficiencies, optimising network performance, and significantly enhancing customer sxperience (CX), writes Mirza Bukva, head of telecom partnerships Africa at...
Enhance logistics and warehousing efficiency with smart lockers
The logistics and warehousing industry depends on speed, precision, and efficiency to meet rising global demand. Traditional manual processes for managing devices such as handheld terminals, scanners, and laptops often lead to wasted time, lost productivity, and...
Digital credit systems tackle paper-based system pain points
For any company offering its clients credit facilities, traditional paper-based methods of managing credit applications are increasingly inefficient and prone to risk as businesses struggle to keep up with both operational challenges and evolving legal requirements....
What you need to know about upcoming debit order changes
As the South African payments landscape prepares for a significant shift, businesses reliant on DebiCheck debit orders, and specifically when authentication was not successfully obtained from debtors, must brace themselves for the mandatory transition from the...
Integrated solutions make for safer cities
Hytera Communications, a global provider of end-to-end radio communications technologies, used the recent Africa Tech Festival to showcase its integrated solutions within various vertical industries. Although best known for its handheld communications devices, Hytera...