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Lenovo and Commvault: Fortifying South African Enterprises in an Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape
Commvault, an enterprise data protection leader for global businesses, has announced new highly reliable backup and recovery solutions for enterprise organizations, powered by Lenovo technology. Paired with Lenovo’s award-winning hardware systems, Commvault is delivering simplicity to IT teams with data protection and management from a single view, while giving CIOs flexibility, reliability, and blazing
Ransomware gang attacks Boeing
One of the world’s largest defence and space contractors, Boeing revealed that it was busy investigating into a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it. The company said that the LockBit cybercrime gang admitted that it had stolen “a tremendous amount” of
President Ntuli as the new HPE South Africa MD
It has been confirmed that President Ntuli has been officially appointed as the new MD for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa effective immediately. After two years as director of HPE GreenLake Cloud Services in the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa, Ntuli assumes full responsibility for the end-to-end management of HPE’s South African business,
Patel speaks on AGOA’s youth employment opportunities
Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, says that the three-day African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum has not only created employment opportunities, but has also integrated young people into the economy. Patel expresses his hope that a broader spectrum of African nations can reap the benefits of AGOA. He emphasizes the profound significance
Maersk to cut 3,500 jobs following a significant decline in net profit
Danish shipping powerhouse Maersk announced its plans to cut 3,500 jobs, following a significant decline in net profit and revenue during the third quarter, primarily attributed to a sharp drop in freight rates. In the period from July to September, Maersk's net profit plummeted to $521 million, a stark contrast to the $8.9 billion it
World leaders focus on AI safety at inaugural summit
During the inaugural global AI safety summit, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed political and tech luminaries, envisioning that the technology would usher in profound and enduring changes in society. The debut of ChatGPT and similar generative AI systems, possessing the ability to rapidly generate text, images, and audio in response to everyday language commands,
China International Import Expo expected to reach a boom in trade relations
The approaching sixth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) exceeds the typical definition of a conventional exhibition. It is proclaimed as 'a prominent catalyst for rejuvenating global trade and fostering economic globalization' within a 'more open world that aims to challenge prevailing unipolar paradigms,' according to insights shared by an expert. Abu Bakr
Top 3 richest countries in Africa
The wealth that exists in African countries is evident. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and GNI (Gross National Income) consisting of domestic and international earnings, indicates a country’s capacity to uphold a certain standard of living for its people. Here is a list of Africa’s richest countries. Nigeria Nigeria boasts the highest GDP among African
Africans will now be allowed to travel to Rwanda visa-free
All Africans will be permitted to travel visa-free to Rwanda from now on. The announcement was made yesterday, making Rwanda the latest nation on the African continent to make an announcement of this nature. The announcement is aimed at boosting free movement of people and to trade to rival Europe Schengen zone. According to data
TikTok shares SA Q4 Shopping Season data
South Africa’s festive season is a much-anticipated break from the usual monotony of everyday life. Families and friends gather under the hot summer sun to enjoy meals, social events, travelling, outdoor adventures and gift giving. For retailers and service providers, it’s the busiest time of the year as they prepare for holiday makers and revellers
Lenovo and NVIDIA announce hybrid AI solutions to help enterprises quickly adopt GenAI
Lenovo and NVIDIA have announced an expansion of their partnership with new, hybrid solutions and engineering collaboration that supports their shared vision to bring the power of generative AI to every enterprise. In close collaboration with NVIDIA, Lenovo will deliver fully integrated systems that bring AI-powered computing to everywhere data is created, from the edge
World's largest electric vehicle brand extending footprint in SA
History will soon be made in the Eastern Cape when the first all-electric vehicle brand launches in the province. The introduction of Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) on December 1 marks another milestone in South Africa’s transition to EVs, with the Eastern Cape becoming the third province to offer the new energy vehicles after
Trend Micro: Decreasing enterprises’ cybersecurity risk through vulnerability disclosure contest
Trend Micro Incorporated, the proud owner of the Zero Day Initiative™ (ZDI), the world’s largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty programme, announced that more than $1 million in prizes were awarded at this week’s consumer-focused Pwn2Own contest in Toronto. The ZDI event pays the world’s leading freelance security researchers for the responsible discovery and disclosure of vulnerabilities
MTN SA’s network investments results in 99% availability in the Western Cape, even during loadshedding
In March this year, MTN announced the investment of R1.5billion towards network resilience programme that is aimed at warding off the negative impact and frustration caused by power cuts, theft and vandalism and help enhance network availability and stability over the long-term. The results of the investment turned out to be an improvement in network
The key to growth is creating disruptive solutions
Over the last decade, the global payments industry has undergone a profound transformation. In this period, both individuals and enterprises have shifted away from conventional cash transactions and embraced a dynamic and interlinked landscape of electronic payment solutions and complementary services. This transformation has greatly improved the accessibility of financial transactions, with innovations such as
Black Friday 2023: General dealers and clothing retailers to get a R24 billion boost
According to new research conducted by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) on behalf of Capital Connect, the Black Friday season is expected to create additional retail turnover of R26.6 billion for South African retailers in 2023, with the possibility of creating some 150,000 job opportunities across the South African economy, most of them temporary
Adbot partners with MTN Nigeria to boost SMEs
South African startup Adbot has partnered with MTN Nigeria with the aim of revolutionizing advertising in the region through its AI-powered ad management to small businesses. This is Adbot’s first expansion outside South Africa. The partnership supports MTN’s mission to accelerate SME growth through digital channels. MTN Nigeria chief enterprise business officer Lynda Saint-Nwafor said
Bolt Kenya’s operating licence officially renewed
Bolt Kenya’s operating licence has officially been renewed. This is according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) of Kenya. The change comes after Bolt proactively suspended its controversial 5% booking fee, demonstrating a willingness to resolve concerns around commission charges. The renewing of Bolt Kenya’s license was previously declined because of citing issues
Fuel price drop for South Africans
South African motorists can look forward to some good news as fuel prices are set to decrease. This comes as citizens have been grappling with rising economic challenges. Motorists in South Africa last had relief from ever growing petrol prices in July this year. Today, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced the
The New Era of AI
The AI takeover has arrived, and it is here to stay. Microsoft held an AI event at the Sandton Convention Centre today. The focus of the event was on the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of innovation. The event kicked off with a sizzling performance by the esteemed Ndlovu Youth Choir followed