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MENA DDoS Attacks Surge 183% due to Hacktivism: Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, DDoS attacks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region increased by 183% year-on-year, according to experts from StormWall. StormWall analyzed DDoS attacks against the company’s customers in the MENA region in Q1…
First RCS for Bob Group in South Africa
Infobip achieves a significant milestone by successfully implementing a Rich Communication Services (RCS) channel for the ecommerce platform Bob Group. This marks Infobip’s first live RCS client in South Africa. The partnership aims to enhance customer communication and drive efficiencies for…
Energy Management in Datacenters to Curb GHG Emissions
Data centers and data transmission networks currently account for approximately 1 to 1.5% of global electricity consumption. These facilities are responsible for around 330 megatons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, constituting 0.9% of energy-related emissions or 0.6% of…
SA Consumers Spend, on Mothers and Father’s Day: Bank Data
Fine dining, crockery, pots, flowers, and jewelry continue to enjoy the lion’s share of consumer spending leading up to and during Mother’s Day, while biltong and winery dominate spending during Father’s Day. According to FNB data, on Mother’s Day in…
European VC Firm Announces Huge Africa Fund
Breega, one of the fastest-growing early-stage funds in Europe, announced the launch of its first African fund, “Breega Africa Seed I” which aims to become the leading early-stage investor in African start-ups. Since closing its first fund in 2015, Breega…
Alternative Energy in North American and EMEA Data Centers
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and Ballard Power Systems, a market leader in PEM fuel cells, have formed a strategic technology partnership focused on backup power applications for data centers and critical infrastructures, scalable…
Health Monitoring Tech: Samsung’s First Galaxy Watch FE
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the Galaxy Watch FE, a new addition to Samsung’s smartwatch lineup designed to expand the company’s advanced and holistic wellness experience to more users. Stylish durable design Incorporating groundbreaking hardware performance…
Telephony System Facilitates Cost-Effective Business Scaling
Your telephony system may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about business growth, but its intersection with marketing, customer service, sales and business strategy makes it a powerful tool. This is according to MD for…
Partnership to Enable Facilitation of eCommerce Transactions
Network International, the facilitator of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has expanded its collaboration with J.P. Morgan Payments to enhance ecommerce transactions for their clients in South Africa. This enhancement will be achieved by utilizing Payfast, Network’s…
Unpacking TECNO’s New SPARK 20P Smartphone: Available in SA
Having sufficient storage space on your smartphone is crucial in today’s world, particularly with photos, videos, apps, and games playing such significant roles in our mobile experience. One of the most frustrating experiences is attempting to take a few more…
Outdated Tech Hinders Innovation: Lifecycle Mgmt. Report
NTT DATA, a global IT infrastructure and services company, has discovered that globally, 80% of organizations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is impeding organizational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe that…
A Data-Centric Approach to Climate Change Solutions
Qlik, a global company offering data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced an expanded partnership with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This collaboration aims to enhance the UNFCCC’s ability to accelerate climate change negotiations,…
Advancing Financial Management and Operational Excellence
One of the primary objectives of a company’s Chief Financial Officer is to ensure that audits throughout the business are both precise and transparent, aiming for a unified, reliable depiction of financial data while prioritizing adherence to regulations, cites Donald…
Standard Bank and MTN Partner for MVNO Launch
Standard Bank Teams Up with MTN to Expand Mobile Network Coverage for South African Customers. In line with its telecommunications strategy, Standard Bank Mobile rebrands to Standard Bank Connect, offering new data and voice packages. Kartik Mistry, Head of Standard…
AI Hub with Revolutionary Reference Design Portfolio
Vertiv has announced the launch of its AI Hub, aimed at bridging the knowledge gap and providing pioneering data centers with access to a reference library that includes information such as white papers, industry research, tools, and power and cooling…
Fintech Company Spotlights Resourceful SMEs, Entrepreneurs’
iKhokha– one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa has partnered with Jabu Malungane to tell his story of tenacity, resilience and persistence in a new documentary. This documentary has been launched and chronicles the entrepreneurial journey of Jabu Malungane,…
