Cloud-based disruptions highlight risks for SA financial services
Cloud-based SaaS applications are undeniably the wave of the future, says Guy Krige, executive risk consultant at ESCROWSURE.
Science/Tech
In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.
Five hottest tech trends of 2024
Discover the hottest tech trends in 2024, from quantum computing and semiconductors, to advances in battery, space technology, and generative AI.
Cell C appoints chief data and analytics officer
Cell C has appointed Bryan O’Donovan as its chief data and analytics officer.
Telviva One receives big upgrade to address common multi-cloud frustrations
Promoted | By bundling additional add-ons and CRM integration, Telviva seeks to address the commonly shared frustration of ever-increasing costs of adding functionality.
Cell C Appoints Another Vodacom Executive As New Chief Of Data & Analytics
Cell C today announced the appointment of Bryan O’Donovan as Chief Data & Analytics Officer, effective May 2024. In this crucial role, O’Donovan will spearhead the management of the organisation’s data and analytics assets, championing data-driven decision-making processes, and leveraging data assets to propel growth and optimisation initiatives. Bringing to the table a wealth of […]
Huge expansions underway for Lightstruck and Yutility Fibre
Lightstruck, a popular South African fibre company, is experiencing huge growth in 2024 thanks to its unique approach to the fibre industry.
Huge expansions underway for Lightstruck and Yutiliti Fibre
Lightstruck, a popular South African fibre company, is experiencing huge growth in 2024 thanks to its unique approach to the fibre industry.
Get ready for enterprise-wide generative AI from Google
Promoted | Within a short space of time, the technology will likely disrupt organisational structures, hierarchies and jobs.
MNT-Halan Named Most Innovative FinTech Company In Africa In Global Finance Awards
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s first unicorn and the country’s leading and fastest growing fintech ecosystem, has won Global Finance’s award for Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in the Middle East, and Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in Africa. The only company to win two awards out of the 18 winners, MNT-Halan appears alongside Revolut, the Bank of […]
Capitec IT spending accelerates 27%
Capitec Bank spent 27% more on IT in its 2024 financial year, reaching R1.9-billion from R1.5-billion in 2023.
Capitec Connect makes R35 million
Capitec has reported fantastic growth for its mobile virtual network operator.
The 2024 Japan Prize Award Ceremony Is Held with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan in Attendance
The Japan Prize Foundation (President: Hiroshi Komiyama) held an award ceremony on Tuesday, April 16 at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to confer the Japan Prize on scientists who have made creative and dramatic achievements in the global scientific and technological fields and who have contributed significantly to realizing peace and prosperity for all humanity.
Advancing Southern Africa business security in 2024
Promoted | The evolving cybersecurity landscape presents organisations in Southern Africa with unique challenges and opportunities.
Voyager 1 Resumes Sending Updates To Earth
quonset writes: Just over two weeks ago, NASA figured out why its Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending useful data. They suspected corrupted memory in its flight data system (FDS) was the culprit. Today, for the first time since November, Voyager 1 is sending useful data about its health and the status of its onboard systems back to NASA. How did NASA accomplish this feat of long distance...
How DRC turned screws on Vodacom, other operators
The dispute over taxes might seem niche, but in the case of Congo the stakes are enormous.
Big ISP marketing and brand battle in South Africa
South Africa’s top ISPs, including Afrihost, Mweb, Webafrica, and Axxess, are fighting for supremacy.
Register for ITWeb Security Summit Cape Town
BCX is a sponsor of this year’s ITWeb Security Summit, taking place on 29 and 30 May at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Obscure Technologies delivering SASE advanced security posture to African market
SASE is poised to continually strengthen its security posture through constant adaptation and integration of cutting-edge technologies, says Obscure.
Data protection strategy with Microsoft 365 Copilot in mind
Set Microsoft 365 Copilot free with confidence in your data protection strategy.
Illumio simplifies cyber resilience with auto-labelling, AI-driven Zero Trust Segmentation
The AI-powered labelling engine provides customers with instant visibility of assets in data centre and cloud environments and speeds up the adoption of ZTS, says Illumio.