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How to implement quantum computing in your organisation
Quantum computing exists in a realm where the normal laws of physics do not apply, using qubits instead of binary to deliver unprecedented processing power, and as such potentially limitless applications. Large global entities like Google, IBM and Microsoft are…
Technology firm, Altron to seal R360m Ubusha Technologies deal
In a deal said to be worth R360 million, Technology company Altron announced on Monday, 9 December 2019, that it acquired Ubusha Technologies, an identity security firm. While the acquisition has yet to be finalised – upon the Competition Commission’s…
Vodacom and Mara Phones bring locally-built devices to South Africans
South African network provider, Vodacom announced this week that it would now offer locally manufactured smartphones to consumers, thanks to its new partnership with Mara Phones. Mara Phones, a division of the Mara Corporation, recently launched the first smartphone-manufacturing factory…
Apple could be releasing the iPhone 9 in 2020
Apple could be well on its way to unveil not one, not two – but five new iPhones next year – including the ‘second generation’ SE, otherwise known as the iPhone 9. My Broadband reports that the budget device is said…
Tintri and IntelliFlash now both under the DDN umbrella with new acquisition
Following on from last year’s acquisition of Tintri, which provides products designed for enterprise cloud, virtual machines and containers, DataDirect Networks (DDN), a leading supplier of high-performance data management solutions for customers at scale, has recently announced the acquisition of…
Open collaboration is essential in navigating through 4IR
At present, we are living in the first stages of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), where most of our industries have been transferred into the digital space as more and more devices become connected to one another. With this connectivity…
Keeping up with industry changes is the only way to manage connectivity expenditure
The connectivity space has changed drastically in the last decade mainly due to the decreasing cost of connectivity year on year. While the cost of bandwidth continues to come down, the stability and security of connectivity available to businesses have…
Top 4 fintech threat predictions for 2020
In 2020, financially motivated cyberthreat actors may start to target investment apps, online financial data processing systems and upcoming cryptocurrencies, along with providing paid access to banks’ infrastructures and developing new strains of mobile banking malware based on leaked source…
T-Systems upskills South African learners
“Our ICT Academy has been offering practical experience and theoretical training to South African learners since 2003, bridging the skills gap and improving the employability of our candidates. For this specific initiative, we scaled down our extensive program offering to…
10 things you should know about the new Sony Alpha 9 II
On Thursday, 5 December 2019, Sony launched the Alpha 9 II – a full-frame interchangeable lens camera that has been created specifically to support working professionals in the fields of sports photography and photojournalism – in South Africa. Building upon…
uKheshe achieves 300 000 users milestone in South Africa
A year since launching, uKheshe, South African based microtransaction platform, announced this week that it has over 300 000 users to date – the company has now set its sights on a growing base of users and a diversified product…
VIVO mobile makes its mark on South Africa
VIVO mobile announced on Friday, 6 December 2019, that it will be launching premium devices at an accessible price point in South Africa. The global tech company, which already has an international footprint of over three hundred million users, will…
Can you really trust your data?
The ability to analyse data and derive insight from it is undeniably essential for any business today. However, when data is moved through various systems and manipulated in order to provide meaningful reports, there is also the potential for doubt…
Uber launches in Ivory Coast
Uber announced on Friday, 6 December 2019, that it has successfully launched in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to complement the existing transport infrastructure. “I’m excited to be launching Uber in Abidjan, especially with the support from government and regulators,” says Marjorie…
Cell C and Explore Data Science Academy to upskill Data Scientists
South African network provider, Cell C announced on Thursday, 5 December 2019, that it would launch ‘Cell C Data Scientists’ in partnership with Explore Data Science Academy. The partnership aims to provide funding and skills development to 24 disadvantaged young…
Motorola launches its new One Hyper smartphone
Earlier this week, Motorola launched its latest mid-range smartphone – the One Hyper. The LTE and WiFi capable device is set to run on the newest version of Google’s OS – Android 10 – and is currently only available in…
