By Eiji Ota, B2B Sales and Marketing Director, Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com) The ‘as-a-service’ model, whereby businesses can subscribe to a service or offering without the need to pay upfront, has revolutionised B2B operations forever. It was initially introduced, with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), a pioneering business model for accessing software through the cloud. SaaS […]
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In the near future, mobile messaging is set to become a leading platform that enables brands to provide deeply personalized experiences for both digital and in-person commerce. According to industry experts at Clickatell, this trend is predicted to reach its peak around 2023 as it will allow companies to create meaningful customer relationships, drive business […]
Cybastion, an emerging leader in the field of cybersecurity, took centre stage at side events of the U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit. The cybersecurity firm was also the platinum sponsor for the US – Africa Business Forum event. (USABF) The USABF event took place on the Summit’s second day (December 14). It was hosted by […]
As digital transformation increases at a dizzying pace, digital supply chain (DSC) management has become a business necessity. Software estates are ever-increasing, contracts and licences are becoming more complicated, and preventing wastage is more challenging than ever. Gartner predicts that in 2024, 60% of enterprises will underestimate cloud infrastructure and platform services consumption rates, leading to […]
SLVA CyberSecurity and Active Cypher’s data protection and control solution works across all systems, protecting data at rest, in motion and during collaboration. Understanding the importance of simplifying data protection, SLVA CyberSecurity has partnered with Active Cypher, to help its customers overcome these specific challenges. This is achieved by providing data security across the entire […]
South Africa News, Tech
A life less ordinary: Professor Barry Dwolatzky launches exhilarating memoir Coded History: My Life of New Beginnings
Coded History guarantees that everything you thought you knew about Emeritus Professor Barry Dwolatzky is gladly reconsidered. Nothing about this book is what you would imagine possible in the life of Wits University’s unassuming and much-loved professor. Coded History: My Life of New Beginnings launched yesterday, 2 November 2022. This self-penned memoir by Wits University’s Emeritus […]
Startups, Tech
New technology launched to help protect authenticity and ownership of luxury goods using sustainable blockchain power
Sotheby’s sells valuable jewellery verified by the new tech from UK start-up Database of Native Assets (DNA) DNA guarantees provenance boosting confidence for buyers and sellers and tackles the blight of counterfeiting head on A plug & play solution that facilitates brand transition to Web 3.0 A blockchain technology with the potential for mass adoption […]
Zebra Technologies Corporation has introduced the TC15 mobile computer in Africa to help businesses in logistics, retail and field industries with a durable connectivity solution. The launch of the TC15 addresses the increasing need for a rugged, durable mobile computer for delivery drivers, transport and logistics staff, retail workers and small and medium-size enterprise (SME) […]
It’s the world’s number one social media platform, which also means it’s the biggest target for scammers, hackers and shady characters. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa shares a few tips and insights on what to avoid to stay safe. Launched in 2016, TikTok has 6.44 million active users currently in South Africa above the […]
Applications are now open for elite technologists to enter a global challenge with a prize pot of $10,000. Andela, the global marketplace for remote technical talent, has opened applications for its upcoming EPIC Tournament. In partnership with HackerEarth, the tournament will see elite developers working in teams to prototype solutions that will positively impact the […]