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Sentech Africa Tech Week 2022: Connecting Africa for a Digital Future
15Sep By Africa BusinessNo Comments
South Africa News, Startups

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2022: Connecting Africa for a Digital Future

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2022 made its fourth consecutive appearance this year, providing a platform where 5,000 attendees came together - in person and virtually - to learn, be inspired, and meet those in the industry who are making a remarkable impact on solving Africa's unique challenges. Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on August 31st and September 1st, various panel discussions were held sharing insights across topics such as the Internet of Things, broadband connectivity, cloud services and blockchain technology - to name a few. The CEO of Topco Media, Ralf Fletcher, believes that Africa is facing unique challenges that can only be solved by Africans. He shared that Africa Tech Week saw an explosion of excitement about current products and services that are bei...
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25Jan By Africa BusinessNo Comments
South Africa News, Tech

Paramount Group Appoints Steve Griessel as Group Chief Executive Officer

Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates. 25 January 2022 - Paramount Group, the global aerospace and technology company, announced today that it has appointed Steve Griessel as its Group Chief Executive Officer. South African-born Griessel, a global business executive who served as CEO of several companies in South Africa and the United States, including two public companies, brings more than 30 years of business leadership and senior management experience to the group. Griessel, who is well known for driving innovative management practices across various  industries, will assume the new role with immediate effect. He will be responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational leadership and will work closely with the Board of Directors, shareholders and senior leadership team. Ivo...
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10Oct By Africa BusinessNo Comments
GITEX, Tech

Africa to take center stage at GITEX Global 2021 – Save the date to the exclusive B2B tech gathering

The countdown has begun. From October 17-21, over 100,000 B2B tech players, including industry leaders, key influencers, public-sector stakeholders, 4000 exhibitors, and government officials from Africa and every corner of the world, will converge at the biggest tech show of the year in Dubai to discover the latest innovations and connect with 400 high-level investors and potential strategic partners. Vision 2030 Africa This year, Africa’s digital transformation will be brought to the forefront of this unique five-day B2B tech gathering. The continent will take centre stage at the event with the Vision 2030 Africa conference. Ministers, Director Generals, and high-ranking officials will share exclusive insights on their country's digital transformation roadmaps. Throughout the event, ...
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6Oct By Africa BusinessNo Comments
Tech

Canon revolutionises 180° VR with its innovative 3D VR system and Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens

The ground-breaking new EOS VR SYSTEM includes the world’s first lens for digital interchangeable lens cameras enabling 180° VR shooting with one camera to a single sensor Canon Europe today announces the latest innovation in the EOS R System – a pioneering new virtual reality capture solution that leverages the superior capabilities of the RF mount. Canon’s EOS VR SYSTEM, which includes a new Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens, has been developed in response to demand for high quality 3D 180° VR content. With the adoption of VR technology on the rise across many sectors such as training, travel, sports, live events and documentaries, Canon’s new offering simplifies the whole process of stereoscopic 180° VR capture and post-production. The EOS VR SYSTEM’s ability to create an immersiv...
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17Sep By Africa BusinessNo Comments
Events, Tech

TecXposition Second Edition Launches

TecXposition 2021, has launched the second edition of its annual Africa's premier tech event. Taking place from November 11th - 12th 2021, the virtual event offers the opportunity to experience technology through a global lens, with local outcomes as well as demystifying tech with a view to improving profitability and enhancing everyday living. Themed ‘Improving profitability: Changing everyday lives’, the virtual event will bring together over 100 speakers, 100 investors and 5,000 guests including: Amy Jadesimi – CEO, LADOL Dr. Jacques Attali – President, Positive Planet Foundation George James – Founder, Be-Hookd Digital Hafsat Abiola – President, Women in Africa Initiative Neha Joshi – Global Managing Director, Accenture Security Michael ...
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15Jul By Africa BusinessNo Comments
Agriculture

Avanti Communications and Clear Blue Technologies partner to deploy rural connectivity across sub-Saharan Africa

Expected to deliver rural network coverage for up to 400 million of the unconnected over the next 3-5 years    London, July 15, 2021 - Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), the leading provider of high throughput satellite capacity across EMEA, today announces a partnership with Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (“Clear Blue”) (TSXV: CBLU) (FRA:0YA) (OTCQB: CBUTF), the Smart Off-Grid™ company, to enable Mobile Network Operators and Telco Tower Companies to deliver rural network coverage to areas across sub-Saharan Africa. Within the next three to five years, the partnership is expected to deliver mobile network coverage to the 400 million people that currently cannot access mobile broadband services. Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to become one of the largest telecom markets in the wo...
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6Jul By Africa BusinessNo Comments
Tech

RIB Schneider Group announces new Microsoft Cloud Service Provider

RIB Schneider Group today announced the merger of 5 subsidiary organizations – ICS Support, Intech, Levtech Consulting, RIB Cloud and SaaSplaza. Effective July 1, these organizations will form a new integrated cloud provider, InTWO, which will help businesses achieve more with cloud technology by delivering a full portfolio of Microsoft Cloud services at a global scale to clients. The new cloud service provider offers a comprehensive range of cloud technology services to deliver digital transformation, covering consulting services, cloud migration, infrastructure management and Azure managed services, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and business applications, MTWO, Microsoft 365, Modern Workplace and collaboration technology, and Data and AI. The merger has resulted in a global team of technology e...
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6Jul By Africa BusinessNo Comments
Fintech, South Africa News

Telephonic payment solution helps companies deal with Covid-19 challenges

VerPay enables verbal commerce as businesses adapt to serve their customers in contactless ways  As South Africa enters its third wave and lockdown restrictions tighten, certain businesses - such as those in hospitality - once again find themselves having to temporarily close their doors, while seeking alternative avenues to generate income, such as take-aways. “The pandemic has forced us all to do business in new ways, and presented new challenges - as well as opportunities, says Dana Buys, CEO of VerPay Pty Ltd, a Cape fintech company that specialises in cloud-based payment. “Not all companies have the means - or inclination - to go completely online. Many consumers still prefer dealing with a person, as opposed to solely an app or webs...
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29Jun By Nirmala DsouzaNo Comments
Tech

AVEVA Announces IS³ as the First AVEVA Select Partner in the EMEA Region

Leveraging AVEVA’s Leading-edge Industrial Software Portfolio, IS³ Will Power Customers’ Digital Transformation Journeys.  AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, announced that IS³-Industry Software Solutions and Support, a business within Digital Industries (Pty) Ltd, has become the first AVEVA Select partner in the EMEA region, making them the only authorised distributor for AVEVA products in Southern Africa. Being an AVEVA Select partner also allows IS³ to deliver AVEVA's full portfolio of comprehensive, global leading industrial software across the Southern African region. The coveted ‘AVEVA Select Partner’ designation allows distributors to enable customers simplify design, optimize production, and maximise performance. By lev...
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9Jun By Africa BusinessNo Comments
Tech

Telkom launches Africa’s first virtual card for transacting on WhatsApp

Ukheshe, Mastercard, Nedbank and Telkom collaborate to grow access to the digital economy with virtual product that enables secure e-commerce payments on phone Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, enabling Telkom Pay customers to make e-commerce payments. This move is expected to empower millions of South Africans – even those without a bank account – to access the digital economy and transact online. Launched in 2020, Telkom Pay is a digital payments wallet that enables its users to make and receive payments using WhatsApp on their mobile phone. With the addition of the Mastercard virtual (non-plastic) card to the wallet, users can now make payments to local and global online merchants that accept Mastercard, including Uber and Netflix. Telkom ...
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