Author: Gugu Lourie
Every government, pretty much every government, is going to want a sovereign cloud,” Oracle chairman and chief technology officer Larry Ellison said on a recent earnings call with Wall Street analysts. Speaking with analysts on the recent earnings call, Ellison said: “Eevery government — pretty much every government is going to want a sovereign cloud and a dedicated region for that government for not only — so, we see a number of countries — you know, it’s funny we talk about, you know, winning business with companies. “For the first time, we’re beginning to win business country — for countries,…
French media group Canal+ has made a mandatory offer to the minority shareholders of JSE-listed broadcaster MultiChoice Group after surpassing a threshold set by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The JSE requires an offer to be made to other shareholders on a basis agreed with the main bourse when a person or group acquires at least a 35% stake in a listed company. On February 5, Canal+ Group increased its ownership in MultiChoice from 31.07% to 35.01%, despite a prior rejected takeover offer. However, industry experts have pointed out that the Electronic Communications Act limits foreign ownership of local licensed broadcasters…
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned from the post and as member of parliament, but argues that the decision is due to the criminal case against her but not an admission of guilt. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday dismissed Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to have her arrest delayed. Mapisa-Nqakula says this decision was made to dedicate her time to fighting the allegations against her and this is not an admission of guilt. “I have made this conscious decision to dedicate my time and focus to deal with the recently announced investigation against me by our country’s law…
Huawei Cloud’s says continuous investment in innovation has led to its rapid business growth in 2023. By the end of 2023, Huawei Cloud had covered 30 geographical Regions and 84 availability zones (AZs), and provided services for customers in more than 170 countries and region. The revenue for the cloud computing unit grew 21.9 percent year-on-year to 55.3 billion yuan ($7.6 billion) in full year 2023. Within China, Huawei Cloud has been focusing on industry digitalisation scenarios. “We have already supported more than 800 e-Government cloud projects, and have helped more than 160 cities implement the One City, One Cloud…
Amazon today announced the launch of AWS Deadline Cloud, a fully managed service that helps customers set up, deploy, and scale rendering projects in minutes, so they can improve the efficiency of their rendering pipelines and take on more work. With Deadline Cloud, customers creating computer graphics, visual effects (VFX), or innovating their pipelines to incorporate artificial intelligence-generated (AI-generated) visuals can build a cloud-based render farm—aggregated compute—that scales from zero to thousands of compute instances for peak demand, without needing to manage their own infrastructure. Customers can use built-in customisation tools and integrations with digital content creation (DCC) software, such…
In response to a recent mandate from the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP), instructing Groupe Canal+ SA (Canal+) to extend a mandatory offer to all MultiChoice shareholders, the MultiChoice board has announced significant changes to its leadership structure. These adjustments were communicated through a cautionary SENS notice issued on March 5, 2024. The JSE-listed company said chairman Imtiaz Patel has agreed to extend his tenure to oversee the ongoing Canal+ transaction. The company added that its board underscores the necessity of maintaining continuity during this transitional phase and expresses confidence in Patel’s leadership until the conclusion of the transaction or as…
Charnte Marthinus of Smartview Technology was named the overall winner of the GCIP Awards 2023/24 at an awards ceremony often compared to the Oscars for cleantech industry. The awards ceremony was hely at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) offices in Pretoria. SmartView Technology is driving sustainability with net-zero digital utility management for businesses. Its SaaS utility management solution is leading the way in providing real-time, actionable insights to drive your ESG initiatives, reduce costs and promote the sustainable use of resources. The company’s solutions are used by major brands such as Heineken, Virgin Active, Pepsico, Grupo Bimbo,…
The South African Government today issued a gazette officially withdrawing e-tolls scheme on various Gauteng roads. Last month, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi during the State of the Province Address (SOPA) stated that the Gauteng e-toll scheme is expected to be delinked from the end of March this year. Read the Government Gazette below: E-Toll government Gazette E-tolls are a system that was introduced in the province by national government on the basis that we wanted to improve our road network. We have now reached a stage where we all accept that the people of Gauteng have rejected e-tolls. The withdrawal of…
SuperSport United FC and technology partner Huawei have teamed up to unveil the latest additions to the Huawei nova series, introducing the Huawei nova 12i, the Huawei nova 12 SE, and soon, the much-anticipated Huawei nova 12s. This collaboration transcends mere smartphone launches; it’s a call to all South Africans to embrace their inner stars and embody the KeStar philosophy – a message deeply rooted in the unwavering spirit of shaping one’s own destiny. Renowned for its commitment to nurturing young South African football talent and uplifting communities, SuperSport United finds an ideal ally in Huawei . Together, they pave…
In today’s fast-paced business world, keeping ahead of the competition is essential for any company. One game-changer that’s reshaping the landscape is the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is a network of interrelated devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud. Since its inception in the early 2000s, IoT has been revolutionising management of supply chains. Today, it’s not merely a trend but a driving force behind advancements in supply chain management. It is one of the fastest-growing segments of the technology industry with roughly $805 billion invested¹ in IoT globally as of 2023. In…