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Samsung Pay launches on Samsung wearables in South Africa
Samsung Pay has officially launched on compatible Samsung wearable devices. As revealed by the company, Samsung Pay will bring South Africans a new level of convenience and security when making contactless mobile payments. The company further revealed that Samsung Pay…
Windows Server 2008 support ends soon in South Africa
Pinnacle – South Africa’s ICT distributor and authorised distributor of Micosoft has confirmed that Windows Server 2008 support ends soon. Users are advised to urgently upgrade. Pinnacle spokesperson, Michelle Losco, digital director, Publishared, says security updates and warranty claims for Windows Server 2008/R2 end…
Ecobank selects MFS Africa as digital partner
Ecobank, the Pan-African bank announced the appointment of MFS Africa as Digital payment partner enabling cross-platform payment services for Ecobank account holders. The partnership allows Ecobank customers to send and receive money to and from over 170 million mobile money users…
Skullcandy introduces first pair of wireless earbuds
While companies across the world are drawing inspiration from Apple’s AirPods to design their wireless earbuds, Skullcandy’s first truly wireless, stemless set is making a psychotropical teal splash. The American company, which is usually known for its bright coloured and…
Google rolls out Android features to iOS
In June 2018, Google launched the For You recommendations section in Maps for Android, and in October 2018, the Pixel 3 lineup came with Lens already integrated into the default camera app. Google has now announced the roll-out of both…
Bank of Mozambique, Euronet partner on interbank electronic payment system
Euronet, a US-based provider of electronic payment services, and the Bank of Mozambique have made a deal for the licensing, implementation and maintenance of the computer system for interbank payments. Speaking on the matter, the director of the Central bank’s…
Free NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 DLC out now
2K has revealed the release of the next free DLC for NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, the all-star two-on-two arcade basketball game from developer Saber Interactive for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. This latest update, available now on all platforms, brings in the jolly holiday spirit with a…
STC rolls out IPv6 infrastructure and cloud services to clients
Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client’s infrastructure and cloud services. “In essence, an IP address provides…
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Operation Absolute Zero out now
The new community celebration and seasonal event for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has begun on PlayStation 4, with other platforms to follow. Titled Operation Absolute Zero, the content drop delivers new content and game updates across all modes,…
Future business solutions will be smart
Over the decades, ERP (enterprise resource planning) applications have changed in many ways, yet all that pales to what it’s experiencing today. But what will ERPs look like in 2025? Forget the old, stoic and immovable ERP, future ERPs will…
Here’s what South Africans searched for on Google in 2018
On Wednesday, 12 December 2018, Google announced the results of its 2018 Year in Search, offering a unique perspective on the year’s major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in South Africa. This year’s trending searches show South…
JonDeTech appoints new CFO
IR sensor manufacturer, JonDeTech, has appointed Anders Stensson as the company’s new CFO. Anders Stensson has extensive experience in finance and project management from companies within the fields of IT, electronics and Tech, including as CFO for the heat sensors…
Huawei’s CFO granted bail in Canada
A Canadian court ruled on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, that Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s CFO and daughter of the company’s CEO and founder, will be released on bail for $10-million but will continue to be monitored closely after bank fraud allegations.…
The Innovation Hub appoints new CEO in South Africa
Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and The Innovation Hub Board Members have announced the appointment of Advocate Pieter Holl as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Innovation Hub. Advocate Pieter Holl succeeds Dr McLean Sibanda and was the Acting…
Marriott’s data breach points to cybersecurity complacency
The recent Marriott data breach risked the privacy and creditworthiness of a half-billion guests who have stayed at the hotel chain since 2014, including those who booked through the Starwood reservation system that includes St. Regis, Westin, Sheraton and W…
mmWave 5G could generate $565B in additional global GDP
Unlocking spectrum for the mobile industry to deliver innovative 5G services across different industry sectors could add $565 billion to global GDP and $152 billion in tax revenue from 2020 to 2034, according to a new report launched by the…
