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Cisco’s DNS analysis reveals shifting patterns in cyber threats

Cisco’s latest cyber threat report has shed light on the evolving landscape of digital threats, with researchers analysing DNS data to uncover trends in…

South African Workers Ready to Reskill for GenAI Era

South African workers are demonstrating a remarkable willingness to adapt as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) begins to reshape the job market, according to a…

Empowering Women, Enabling Change: Buhle Binta’s Dual Mission at PMI

Buhle Binta, Head of Scientific Engagement for Southern Africa at Philip Morris International (PMI), is a tobacco harm reduction champion, spearheading efforts to empower…

Building South Africa’s Smart Cities

South Africa’s metros are leveraging today’s technologies to improve service delivery and enhance the citizen experience, transforming the country into smarter, more sustainable cities….

African Venture Capital Firm Rebrands as 54 Collective

Founders Factory Africa, a leading venture capital firm in Africa, has rebranded itself as 54 Collective, signalling a new chapter in the continent’s entrepreneurial…

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Welcomes 8th Cohort

Google recently announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative startups from Kenya, Nigeria,…

Silverbacks Holdings invests in African sports-tech firm NERGii

Silverbacks Holdings, a Mauritius-based investment firm, has acquired a significant minority stake in NERGii, a South African sports technology company that produces innovative performance-enhancing…

AWS VP talks up sci-fi maths tooling to rid world of software bugs

In a refreshingly frank conversation with media from around the world, a vice president at Amazon’s cloud arm poured ale-scented realism over the AI…

Building an Unshakeable Security Culture at AWS

At the heart of Amazon Web Services‘ industry-leading cloud offerings lies an unwavering commitment to security excellence. This imperative permeates every facet of the…

Bolstering Cloud Fortifications: AWS Doubles Down on Security at re:Inforce

Affirming their commitment to safeguarding the digital realm, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled a formidable arsenal of security enhancements at their annual re:Inforce conference….

SAP Unveils Cloud Innovations, Tech Tie-Ups

SAP, the global enterprise software leader, is pioneering a bold new era of AI-driven business innovation. At its annual SAP Sapphire conference this week,…

The Imperative for Data-Driven Enterprises: Integration and Automation

In today’s challenging economic landscape, gaining a competitive edge and optimising efficiency have become paramount for businesses. According to Oracle, enhancing application integration strategies…

Value trumps price in the quest for business success

In today’s fiercely competitive marketplace, where businesses and consumers alike are often lured by the siren call of a bargain, a seasoned industry executive…

Axis sets ambitious carbon reduction targets

Axis Communications AB, a leading provider of network video solutions, has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions. These targets…

Ticketmaster suffers massive data breach

Ticketmaster, the world’s leading online ticketing platform owned by Live Nation, has been dealt a severe blow as a group of hackers called ShinyHunters…

AI Healthcare Innovators from Africa Join Google’s Prestigious Accelerator

Google for Startups has unveiled its latest cohort for the prestigious Growth Academy: AI for Health program. Among the 24 startups selected from across…

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….

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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