Income inequality still high – but there are green shoots
South Africa’s middle and upper classes are growing and becoming more economically inclusive - but challenges remain, according to the latest report from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing: Social Mobility in South Africa. The...
Consumer confidence recovers in time for Black Friday
NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first nine months of 2024, showing healthy revenue prospects for the FMCG and Tech & Durables retail sectors. The report highlights a positive shift in consumer sentiment...
Voting for Channelwise Awards extended
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey has been extended to midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy...
Fintech transforms African financial services
Fintech companies in Africa have nearly tripled in number since 2020, improving access to finance for people and businesses across the continent, according to a new EIB report. The report, Finance in Africa 2024, highlights improvements in the African financial sector...
African business leaders upbeat on technology’s impact
More than 300 African business and technology leaders gathered yesterday at the local edition of the SAP Now series of global events to discuss opportunities for the greater adoption of technology to power growth and innovation on the continent. Speaking at the event,...
Nutanix focuses on emerging markets
Kathy Gibson reports - Nutanix is pursuing a growth strategy - with a specific focus on emerging markets, particularly in Africa. “We are investing in Africa as we see the potential and need to acquire market share,” says Shaista Ahmed, channel sales director for...
Dell adds AI experiences to the modern workspace
Dell Technologies is bringing a comprehensive portfolio of AI PCs and workstations to the modern workplace. “From running complex AI workloads on workstations to using day-to-day AI-powered applications on laptops, the AI PC will be an important investment that pays...
ISPA looks to boost fibre Internet service levels
South Africa’s fibre Internet consumers will experience smoother line transfers if service providers adopt recommendations in the latest version of ISPA’s “Fibre Network Operator (FNO) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Best Practice Recommendations” document....
Homegrown vs regtech vendor solutions: Are you making the right decision?
Before the advent of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products, most companies relied on monolithic software packages or homegrown solutions. Many institutions in the regulated financial services sector find these tried-and-tested solutions constrain their flexibility and...
Transform end-user computing with GenAI
In the rapidly evolving world of IT outsourcing, staying ahead of the curve is essential. One area where we’re seeing transformative potential is in end-user computing (EUC). It’s not just about the hardware or the software - it’s about people, productivity, and time....
Reimagine network security in the hybrid era
Businesses are at a critical juncture, as their workplaces evolve, they must reassess how they secure their most valuable assets - their data, networks, and people. The rapid shift to remote and hybrid work and increased reliance on cloud services have exposed gaps in...
Prioritise customer security for Black Friday, festive sales
As online businesses gear up for Black Friday and the festive season, this is the time to prioritise security – and make sure customers know exactly what measures you’ve put in place, writes Caesar Tonkin, MD of Armata Cyber Security. Consumers are prioritising the...