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Huawei Mate 20 Lite to launch 5 October 2018
Huawei’s new Mate 20 Lite, which will be launched in South Africa on 5 October 2018, will have multiple new features – as revealed by the firm. Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated of these is the device’s four AI cameras…
The need for apparel manufacturers in Kenya and South Africa to become super vendors
After marking its presence in 15 countries, ThreadSol is all set to explore the African apparel industry to transform manufacturers to super vendors. This move comes at a time where the president of Kenya has decided to dedicate his energy in…
Africa sees increase in smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2018
A total of 22.4 million smartphones were shipped in Africa during the second quarter of this year (Q2 2018), according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm’s Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker…
Interview: Huawei’s CTO, Steve Apps, unpacks IOT as part of a “Smart Cities” landscape
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a talking point in many discussions on how connectivity will move us forward as a society and what kinds of technologies will help shape future cities. Huawei is one of many large tech companies with a…
Cloud shift starting to take place in South African financial service sector
Mounting pressure on financial service institutions has forced a change in strategy as disruptors redefine the competitive landscape. Andrew Cruise, CEO, Routed, a vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider, says that thanks to the cloud and a growing base of market…
New chairman appointed as Redstor bids to treble revenue by 2020
Mark Howling is the new Chairman of Redstor, the company aiming to treble revenue within three years by disrupting the world of cloud data management with technology developed in South Africa. Howling, who has worked in the software, IT and…
Innovative app drives impact investing at grassroots level
The global trend of impact investing – investments aimed at generating social and environmental impact, along with a financial return – has experienced exponential growth over the last decade. However, despite South Africa having been flagged as a high-potential region…
Tigo launches 4G+ Network in Tanzania
Tanzania’s digital lifestyle company Tigo, has heightened the availability of ultra-fast digital experience for data customers in the country with the launch of 4G+ network. The 4G+ network further distinguishes Tigo as the mobile operator that innovates with customers in…
FisioCloud Brazil Co-Founder joins HISA 2018 as speaker
Ana LÃdia Moreira, CCO & Co-Founder of FisioCloud Brazil, will deliver a keynote at the 4th annual Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 -18 October 2018. Ana LÃdia is a Biologist, Entrepreneur, Ph.D. in…
A king’s ransom: avoiding the high cost of poor cyber resilience
Ransomware attacks are increasing, both in frequency and cost to businesses. They are expected to impact one business every 14 seconds by the end of 2019, up from every 40 seconds this year. This makes it hard to know how…
Machines learning to speak as we do
The fact that machine learning (ML) services are now available through AWS has led to a shift in the capabilities that developers can offer their clients with regards to natural language processing (NLP) and the cloud services they inform. Machine…
Streaming safely: how to reduce risk as you cut the cord
South African viewers are joining the global trend to move from traditional TV to streamed content. Here’s how to make the move securely. ‘Cutting the cord’ is a global trend, as growing numbers of consumers move from traditional broadcasting and…
Digital transformation’s promise for businesses in Botswana
Digital transformation and emerging technologies have been generating significant interest in Africa recently. Public and private sector organisations are finding the promises of job creation and economic growth difficult to ignore. But what are the possibilities for the Botswanan government…
New IBM software service addresses need for more transparency in AI decision making
IBM introduced technology that gives businesses new transparency into AI, enabling them to more fully harness its power. The software service, which automatically detects bias and explains how AI makes decisions – as the decisions are being made – runs…
Carbon Black launches CB Protection 8.1
Carbon Black, a leader in next-generation endpoint security, has launched version 8.1 of Cb Protection, its application control solution that locks down servers and critical systems, prevents unwanted changes and ensures continuous compliance with regulatory mandates. Carbon Black’s suite of…
Sony announces PlayStation Classic for hardcore PlayStation 1 fans
Sony has announced the launch of the PlayStation Classic, an ode to the original PlayStation in miniature form, coming out on December 3, 2018. This mini console connects to your TV with an HDMI cable, comes with two wired controllers,…
