Positive outlook for data centre infrastructure management
Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM), according to new research from Omdia, is set to play a pivotal role in the coming years - with the sector's market value expected to reach $6,3-billion by 2030. From overseeing infrastructure equipment in remote cabinets...
Cybersecurity becomes a key factor in agriculture
Adoption of technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the agriculture sector is helping tackle various challenges - including labour shortages and climate change - but this digitalisation also puts the sector at...
Third-party sellers make the majority of Amazon sales
Over the past decade, Amazon has seen a considerable increase in the number and the sales value generated by its third-party (3P) sellers - 61% of the ecommerce giant's sales in Q1, according to AltIndex - and now its second-largest revenue stream. There are different...
Suspected TV pirate arrested
MultiChoice Group, in collaboration with Irdeto and the Cybercrime Unit from the Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit, has claimed a victory in the fight against Internet streaming piracy According to a statement from the company, on 31 May 2024...
Nominations open for AWIEF awards
Nominations are open for the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2024 Awards, which celebrate the achievements and contributions of women founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. Nominees for the AWIEF Awards should be emerging and established...
Duxbury Networking celebrates 40-year milestone
Duxbury Networking, a specialised networking distributor since 1984, goes beyond traditional distribution by offering channel partners and their customers a comprehensive suite of solutions. "Duxbury is not just a box dropper," says Shamiel Kimmie, CIO of Duxbury...
Sigfox 0G network to enable SA’s move to smart water meters
Sigfox SA, a robust and low-power technology, was selected by the National Treasury as the network to underpin the new smart water meter ecosystem. The tender, commonly known as "RT29" awarded to various System Integrators, will see existing meters adapted or replaced...
Go Rentals expands partnership with qwerti
qwerti, a South African managed services provider delivering services to the corporate and consumer markets, has strengthened its partnership with Go Rentals to support its growth and customer service. Go Rentals, a hardware rental company, is evolving its service...
RS partners with Sharps Electrical in Botswana
RS South Africa has formed a strategic partnership with Sharps Electrical, an electrical wholesaler and contractor in Botswana. The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver superior products and services to customers in the region....
SITA partners with ITA on digital network
Air transport industry technology provider SITA has announced a new partnership with ITA Airways to transform the company's global network infrastructure. The partnership will include the migration from the airline's Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network to...
Vox achieves Ruckus Elite Partner status
Vox has achieved Ruckus Elite Partner status as of the 2023 calendar year. "Vox delivers solutions that ultimately support the end user. Our solutions are made up of various aspects, including fibre, and WiFi is an important part of a well-designed solution. The...
Check Point announces partner award winners
BCX Mozambique and Mauritius Telecoms were major winners at the recent Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards, winning Partner of the Year and Regional Partner of the Year respectively. "With cyber-attacks on the rise, the need for robust...