Case Studies
A wake-up call for businesses – assessing the true cost of major network or application failures
By Bryan Hamman, regional director for Africa at NETSCOUT Just two weeks after a major global IT failure rendered millions of computer systems inaccessible, another ten-hour outage, this time as the result of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, recently...
Six Questions When Buying a Business Laptop
Pick the right device to match your workflow, budget, security, and more.
HYPA FIBRE & FROGFOOT RISE: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH CONNECTIVITY AND CLEAN-UPS
Frogfoot RISE, the provider of prepaid, uncapped internet access in Vrygrond, Philippi and more recently Masiphumelele in the Western Cape, teamed up with internet service provider, Hypa Fibre at Vox, to give back to local communities last week. The teams helped to...
Driving AI innovation: Western Digital reveals new solutions and delivers keynote at #FMS2024
Western Digital, a leader in Flash and HDD data storage, is unveiling groundbreaking solutions and technology demonstrations at FMS 2024 that raise the bar for performance, capacity and efficiency for transformative AI Data Cycle workloads. These innovations cater to...
Technology helps preserve the ancient art of animal tracking
By Mandy Duncan, Country Manager for HPE Aruba Networking South Africa Animal tracking is among the oldest forms of science in recorded history, its origins dating back tens of thousands of years. Despite its importance to understanding the world around us, trackers...
Makro Bins tackle eWaste crisis
Desco Electronic Recyclers has partnered with eWaste Recycling Authority (ERA) and Makro to provide a sustainable solution through the Makro eWaste Bins. The United Nations says approximately 53.6 million metric tonnes of electronic waste is generated annually. This...
Beyond metrics: Trust is crucial to brand building
What do global brands like Google, Coco-Cola and Apple have in common? Other than being instantaneously recognisable by their corporate identity, they each own over 20% of the worldwide market share in their respective categories.[1] So, why would the likes of...
Women’s Day Celebration: Spotify celebrates the South African Female Artists with 2024 Album Releases
In commemoration of Women's Day in South Africa, Spotify is spotlighting the amazing South African female artists who have released new albums in 2024, noting their accomplishments. Their ability, tenacity, and creative contributions to the music industry have...
Celebrating the achievements of women in South Africa’s technology sector
By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, Head of Integrated Marketing for the EMEA region at Infobip As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, it is crucial to acknowledge the remarkable progress women have made in the technology sector. Despite the obstacles women face, they are...
Africa’s leading Venture Capital firm Founders Factory Africa rebrands to 54 Collective
54 Collective establishes a new era of venture capital in Africa, offering up to $500,000 in equity and non-dilutive capital and value-added support for its founders.
Jacaranda FM Calls for #HerPerfectPitch2024 Entries
Empowering Mzansi’s Businesswomen with Over R2 Million in Assistance This Women’s Month
Momentum Group empowers jobseekers with free CV Builder and Interview Kit
Corporate South Africa cannot afford to be comfortable knowing that young people are vulnerable in the labour market, especially considering the 4.9-million unemployed youth, according to Nkosinathi Mahlangu, Socio-Economic Development Specialist at Momentum Group.
FlexClub Shifts Gears: Launches SA’s first Pay-As-You-Go Car Network to Redefine Car Access
FlexClub has announced its latest business innovation, offering South Africa’s first Pay-As-You-Go Vehicle network in partnership with several global fleet brands. This direction aims to provide greater flexibility and convenience for customers in the market for a...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduces new AI and hybrid cloud programs to boost partner profitability
Comprehensive AI channel enablement tools, certifications, and training, delivered in collaboration with NVIDIA, to accelerate AI partner adoption. Competencies for AI, compute, storage, hybrid cloud, and networking advance partner expertise and create opportunity to expand profitable growth. Enhanced HPE GreenLake offerings and capabilities improve partner experience and drive hybrid cloud growth opportunities.
When Women Hurt Women: The Reality of Female Workplace Dynamics
We need to address the elephant in the room. Women are often the biggest challenge to other women progressing or succeeding in the workplace. The "Pull Her Down Syndrome" (PHDS) is a significant issue that remains largely unspoken. You might think that this topic has...
These big trends in cybercrime have put local insurers on high-alert
These are times of unprecedented change and disruption. New technological innovations and geopolitical events are just two of the major catalysts of change in the landscape of risk. In times of volatility, businesses are often faced with increased risk exposure, with...
Zandile Mkwanazi hacks the gender divide in tech
Zandile Mkwanazi may have established her non-profit, GirlCode, somewhat by chance, but it was her innate drive to see more women in software development positions that helped the initiative to flourish. With Mkwanazi and her team of equally passionate tech-forward...
iSchoolAfrica Education Trust Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Education in South Africa
On 1 August 2024, iSchoolAfrica proudly commemorates 15 years of driving educational change across South Africa. Since its inception, iSchoolAfrica has leveraged the world’s best technology and educational practices to reduce inequalities, enhance opportunities for...
30 years of engineering equality for South African women
Zanele Ngema, Director at CKR Consulting Engineers The Engineering Council of South Africa’s 2022/2023 annual report unveils a stark gender disparity in the country's engineering profession. Despite efforts to increase diversity, the pace of change remains slow. The...
Fortinet Strengthens Its Commitment to South Africa and Expands Unified SASE Coverage with New Point-of-Presence
Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has announced the launch of a new dedicated Point-of-Presence (POP) in Isando, Johannesburg. The POP will expand the reach and availability of Fortinet Unified SASE for...