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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…

3 ways big businesses can get full value from their telephony service in 2024

Cloud-based telephone systems offer immense opportunities for enterprises to upgrade their communication infrastructure. However, to realise the complete value these systems provide, companies must…

Bridging the Cyber Skills Gap to Boost Prospects for Underprivileged Youth

On Saturday, 3 February, the inaugural cohort of the 2023 Mido Cyber Academy celebrated their graduation alongside parents, sponsors and supporters. Launched in 2023…

Sungrow brings innovative power optimiser tech to SA

As Mzansi embraces the transition to clean energy, China-based Sungrow is shining a light on its power optimizer technology, designed to safeguard homes across…

JP Morgan Chase fined nearly $40 billion, here’s how and why

JP Morgan Chase, which is at the center of some major regulation breaches has suffered a massive reputational and financial hit, due to a…

Dell Technologies unveils 2024 partner program

Dell Technologies has announced updates to its 2024 partner program, aiming to strengthen collaboration with partners and focus on key growth areas like AI,…

MTN and JUMO Introduce Qwikloan to Redefine Lending in South Africa

In a groundbreaking collaboration, MTN’s Mobile Money Platform, MoMo, and banking technology innovator JUMO have joined forces to launch Qwikloan. This revolutionary initiative seeks…

PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa

In a significant milestone, PowerUP, the Uganda-based electric cooking start-up, announces the successful initial close of its seed round. Delta40, the Nairobi-based venture studio…

New online platform aims to boost success rates for entrepreneurs

A new online learning platform called Thinkubate has launched with the ambitious goal of slashing high business failure rates amongst entrepreneurs and small and…

New KnowBe4 report reveals spike in public sector cyber attacks

A recent report by KnowBe4, a leading provider of security awareness training, has revealed a major increase in cyber attacks targeted at the public…

Tech Transforms: Silicon Savannah Bridges Education Gap for SA’s Youth

The recent matric results may boast a 40.9 percent Bachelor’s pass rate, but a looming enigma shrouds the class of 2023 in disappointment and…

Mastercard partners with YES to train and empower South African youth

Mastercard, a global technology leader in the payments industry, is deepening its commitment to addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. Today, the company announced…

Roboost Secures $3 Million Investment for MENA Expansion

In a pivotal move to reshape the future of delivery management, Roboost, the AI-powered logistics startup, has successfully closed a $3 million investment round…

Endeavor Catalyst’s 300th Investment Marks a Decade of Global Impact in Entrepreneurship

Endeavor Catalyst at 300: A Decade of Global Impact in Entrepreneurship Celebrating a remarkable milestone of 300 investments after 11 years and allocating $500…

Sevilla FC banks on IBM AI

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving beyond chatbots and creative writing tools like ChatGPT and Bard and is entering the mainstream. This industry…

Revolutionizing Credit: How BNPL Innovation is Reshaping the South African Landscape

Navigating Januworry with BNPL Evolution In a bid to combat the challenges of over-indebtedness, South African fintech startup Float is redefining the buy now,…

Africa XYZ’s Vision 2030 Fund I: Empowering 300 Million Youths for a Brighter Tomorrow

The Unemployment Crisis in Africa Africa XYZ, a UK and Rwanda-based Pan-African technology company, addresses the pressing issue of unemployment in Africa through its…

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