More than half of companies use AI, IoT in business processes
A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that more than 50% of companies surveyed have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses' infrastructures. Additionally, 33% are planning to adopt these interconnected technologies...
New vehicle sales idle through February
If January sales had started with the choke on; February sales appear to have settled into a smoother idle. Although still down 0,9% year-on-year, second month sales were significantly improved over January in volume terms, providing some hope for the industry that...
Sales organisations look to neurodivergent talent
By 2027, 20% of sales organizations within Fortune 500 companies will actively recruit neurodivergent talent across conditions like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia to improve business performance, according to Gartner. As...
Call for African changemakers to step forward
Changemakers across the continent are urged to step forward for the Africa Education Medal 2024 as nominations are now open. The award, stands as Africa's foremost recognition in the field of education. The Africa Education Medal, founded by T4 Education and HP,...
Obsidian partners with JetBrains
Obsidian Systems has been appointed as a JetBrains consulting partner in South Africa. JetBrains is a global software company that creates professional software development tools and advanced collaboration solutions trusted by more than 15-million users worldwide. The...
Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges
Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...
AFSUG GM promoted to CEO
Amanda Gibbs has been promoted to the position of CEO of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), effective from 1 March 2024. In this key role, she will work closely with the AFSUG board's core leadership team and the board of directors to further advance the strategic...
Ericsson and MTN Group in sustainability, digital skills MoU
Ericsson and MTN Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across Africa. The announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona. In terms of the MoU, Ericsson and MTN Group will...
Innovative cross-border payment platforms key for promoting SME agility
Business owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa face numerous hurdles to ensure business continuity. There are, however, solutions they can adopt to rise above a constrained economy characterised by weak revenues and subdued commodity prices,...
Subaru partners with Dell Technologies for driver assist technology
Subaru is teaming with Dell Technologies to help improve driver safety through the powerful combination of AI and high-performance storage. "Subaru is driving massive innovation through data to give motorists an extra set of eyes and an extra foot on the brake while...
Do your homework before attempting to attract skilled labour
The shortage of skilled workers and the difficulty businesses experience in trying to fill vacant positions means that human resource managers have to be meticulous with all details relevant to the recruitment process. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head: human...
Kyocera unveils TASKalfa Pro 55000c
Kyocera Document Solutions, a global leader in document management solutions, is ushering in a new era of inkjet innovation with the introduction of the TASKalfa Pro 55000c. Following the remarkable success of the TASKalfa Pro 15000c, Kyocera's debut inkjet printer,...