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Salesforce unveils AI-powered customer service revolution

Salesforce has launched a groundbreaking AI-powered customer service solution, Einstein Service Agent, aiming to redefine automated customer interactions. This fully autonomous AI agent, announced…

Mimecast launches innovative human risk management platform

Human error remains the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity, prompting email security provider Mimecast to unveil a groundbreaking solution aimed at mitigating employee-driven risks. The…

How microlearning is reshaping retail’s workforce

Merel van der Lei has a message for retailers: “Invest in your young employees or risk falling behind.” As CEO of Wyzetalk, an employee…

E-Commerce in South Africa: Evolving Trends and Consumer Preferences

The e-commerce landscape in South Africa is rapidly evolving, with over 56% of consumers making multiple purchases each month, according to a recent survey…

The Green Giant: Amazon Hits Renewable Target

Amazon, the company that redefined online shopping and cloud computing, has just notched another transformative achievement. In 2023, the tech behemoth matched 100% of…

South Africa leads in AI adoption, but at what cost?

When Thabo Mbeki, South Africa’s former president, spoke of an African Renaissance in 1999, he likely didn’t envision artificial intelligence as its harbinger. Yet…

Aviation Industry Eyes Growth, but Turbulence Remains

As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global aviation industry finds itself at a critical juncture. A new report…

IBM bets on AI to drive business transformation

At GITEX Africa 2024 in Morocco, a senior IBM executive made a full-throated case for companies to embrace artificial intelligence or risk being left…

The vivo V30 5G: A Powerful Tool for Today’s Entrepreneurs?

As the business world becomes increasingly mobile and visually-driven, entrepreneurs are seeking smartphones that can keep pace with their demanding lifestyles. Enter vivo’s new…

Google Unveils Umoja Cable, Bolstering Africa’s Digital Connectivity

Google has announced the launch of Umoja, an ambitious fibre optic cable project that will directly link the continent with Australia for the first…

BDO Elevates Female Leaders in Technology, Media, and Telecoms Sector

BDO South Africa has announced the strategic appointments of Donvé Forbes and Linda Peter as sub-sector leads within its Technology, Media, and Telecoms (TMT)…

EcoFlow’s Portable Power Stations: Keeping Businesses Running Anywhere

For businesses or startups frequently working off-grid or needing backup power, a reliable portable power solution is essential. EcoFlow offers a robust line of…

NTT DATA Scores Massive Deal to Streamline Salesforce’s App Environment

Salesforce, the leading AI-powered CRM platform, has tapped NTT DATA to standardise and streamline its vast application ecosystem. This strategic partnership aims to free…

TBD expands decentralised tbDEX in Africa

TBD, a subsidiary of Block focused on open and decentralised financial technologies, has onboarded leading African fintech Chipper Cash to its growing tbDEX ecosystem….

IBM Broadens Global Software Reach on AWS Marketplace

IBM has dramatically expanded the availability of its software portfolio on AWS Marketplace to 92 countries, the company announced on 6th May. This expansion…

World Password Day: It’s Time to Kill the Password Once and for All

Today marks World Password Day, an annual event that was originally designed to remind people to update their passwords regularly. However, in 2024, security…

Cisco ramps up AI-era security with Hypershield

As the artificial intelligence revolution accelerates, the scale and complexity of data centres are straining conventional cybersecurity approaches. In response, Cisco Systems, the networking…

Deloitte and AWS Join Forces to Drive Cloud Adoption Globally

In a strategic move to accelerate cloud computing adoption across growth markets, Deloitte and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have entered into a multi-year Strategic…

MFA Fatigue Attacks: The New Social Engineering Threat Plaguing Enterprises

While multifactor authentication (MFA) has long been heralded as an essential security measure for keeping corporate networks safe from cybercriminals, a new type of…

Google Cloud Taps Telecom Veteran to Lead Security Push in Middle East, Turkey and Africa

Google Cloud has appointed Noor Al-Sulaiti as head of security business development and government relations for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, tapping a…

Google leverages AI to combat threats in digital advertising

As the world increasingly relies on digital platforms for information and commerce, Google is doubling down on efforts to maintain a safe and trustworthy…

Cisco doubles down on hybrid work with new AI-powered collaboration devices

Cisco is making a big bet that hybrid work is here to stay by unveiling new purpose-built devices aimed at modernising collaboration experiences in…

Cybercriminals exploit human error as biggest security flaw

As the digital world expands and more countries prepare for elections this year, cybercriminals are escalating their attacks on businesses, capitalising on employees’ mistakes…

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