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Enabling partners to make more money
There’s no doubt that, to progress their digital transformation, enterprises are going to need to deploy multi-cloud environments. According to research by Dell EMC, companies that aggressively adopt hybrid cloud are three times more likely than non-adopters to be approaching…
Mastercard reinforces commitment to drive digital transformation in Zimbabwe
Mastercard President and CEO, Ajay Banga, this week visited Zimbabwe to show Mastercard’s strong support for the country’s drive to create a new wave of digital payments and inclusive growth. He outlined how Mastercard will collaborate with local private and…
What’s fueling our smartphone addiction?
Last year was a turning point in the mobile industry in South Africa as the smartphone emerged as the most popular communication device for consumers, leaving the feature phone behind, according to the Deloitte Global Mobile Consumer Survey 2017. South…
Local companies are increasingly using more advanced mobile software
It’s no wonder more and more companies are investing in mobility – the benefits of empowering a mobile workforce are substantial for both the business and its employees. And as mobility continues to take the professional world by storm, so…
Building a connected, trusted, smart enterprise
Business intelligence (BI) is an essential element to the success of any organisation. Without fully understanding the data within the business, without a true understanding of its operational performance (or lack thereof), reliable and effective strategies cannot be built. In…
Google donates KES 100 mln to train Kenyan farmers on digital skills
Google, in partnership with One Acre Fund, will train 100,000 Kenyan smallholder farmers in digital skills through a KES 100 million grant. Google Kenya Country Manager Charles Murito said the training skills program will help smallholder farmers digitize their agribusiness…
What makes Magento 2 a perfect e-Commerce platform?
There are many reasons why leading brands across the world trust Magento 2 as their preferred e-commerce software. The reasons range from its ability to create a full featured website in the shortest time possible to the fact that it…
Bold new world for enterprise innovation awaits, says MTN
South Africa must create a telecommunication ecosystem that drives competition and access while building a new generation of innovators that continue to break down barriers, according to mobile network, MTN. Chief Technology and Information Officer at MTN SA, Giovanni Chiarelli,…
MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo announce tariffs hike from November 1
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications on behalf of its members – AirtelTigo, MTN and Vodafone has disclosed that they will increase their tariffs from November 1, 2018. A statement released by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications revealed that these Telecom…
New Google Lens import feature rolling out
Google started rolling out a test version of Google Lens this week, giving the app the ability to analyze imported images, snapped images, live images, ALL images. According to reports by 9to5Google, a new day of Google Lens dawned on…
You can now open an ABSA account via the app
On Thursday, 18 October Absa launched the “download your account” feature which allows new customers to open an account through the Absa Banking App. This innovation follows the launch of the ChatBanking on WhatsApp service and is another innovative way…
New Google Maps update let’s you share real-time ETA
Google Maps has finally made it possible to share your trips with friends, family, and colleagues in real-time on both iOS and Android. Now you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road while Google…
Synthesis earns AWS DevOps Competency Status
In a South African first, Synthesis Software Technologies (a wholly owned subsidiary of JSE listed Capital Appreciation) has been awarded Amazon Web Services (AWS) DevOps Competency status. This is the fintech company’s second AWS Competency, following their Financial Services Competency…
Open access fibre making progress in South Africa, says ISPA
Communities across the country are increasingly insisting on open access fibre optic cable installations which provide a neutral platform for ISPs to compete with each other to the benefit of tenants and residents. That’s the word from South Africa’s Internet…
How the rules of the game are changing in Africa’s banking sector
FinTech remains to be the most appealing industry for investors as African start-ups look to bridge the financial gap An abundance of opportunities We are fortunate to witness a period of monumental progress in Africa. The changes are visible across…
Commvault, Hewlett Packard Enterprise partner on seamless cloud backup and recovery
Commvault, a recognised global leader in backup, recovery, the cloud and data management across any hybrid environment, recently announced full integration between Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery Software and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) StoreOnce systems, including integration with HPE StoreOnce Catalyst.…
