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Cape Town-based 4ORT has launched the world’s first ‘fraud-free’ dynamic QR (Quick Response) code. A globally-patented algorithm ensures mobile users’ unique identities are securely stored within the code making duplication by fraudsters virtually impossible. Primarily used today within advertising and marketing campaigns, QR codes would be familiar to cellular users as a type of visual barcode readable by mobile handsets and which typically contains information about the item to which it is attached. 4ORT’s homegrown IP (Intellectual Property) takes static QR codes and introduces a dynamic element in the form of its patented algorithm. This ensures the watertight identification of…

Several million Zambian mobile users have been successfully registered by over 3 000 local agents over the past nine months using South African SIM card registration software.   The African-developed SIM (Subscriber Identity Mobile) registration system is helping Zambian mobile network operators (MNOs) comply with ZICTA (Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority) KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements.   After winning a tender last year, the system designed by Johannesburg-based firm Axon Wireless is now fully bedded down and processing tens of thousands of mobile SIMs across Zambia each day.   “This is pan-African knowledge transfer at its best. After using…

Connectivity specialist SEACOM is partnering with IT solutions provider, Accelerit Technologies, to bring a ‘first-of-its-kind’, flexible bandwidth product to the market. This move expands the services of both Seacom and Accelerit to the country’s sixth-largest city for the first time. Developed in response to market needs, the new prepaid connectivity solution is sold by Accelerit and powered by Seacom. Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) and mini ISPs in Bloemfontein will now be able to access IP Transit at competitive rates and on flexible contract terms. Empowered with expanded choice in best-in-class connectivity, product flexibility and cost-effective bandwidth rates, mini ISPs…

EdTech company Snapplify has raised $2 million (R29.7 million) to accelerate its international expansion initiatives and advance its data analytics capabilities to enhance classroom teaching effectiveness. Snapplify currently has offices across South Africa, as well as in Nairobi, Amsterdam and New Jersey. Knife Capital’s London presence will further capacitate Snapplify’s UK expansion initiatives. This round of growth funding will enable the company to gain more customers and increase its market footprint through business development, growing the team and refining customer-led product features. The funds were raised from venture capital firm Knife Capital via its SARS section 12J Venture Capital Company, KNF…

What is BeerMoney? Beer Money is the union of blockchain technology and the passion for cryptocurrencies, with the world of beer and the passion for craft beer.  Undoubtedly a safe bet, since craft beer is one of the most demanded beverages in a large number of countries and an expanding market in both total litres and totals billed worldwide. Beer Money is a complete ecosystem, which orbits the concept of craft beers.  Next, we will break down everything that can be done with them. The beer token The main element that unites the digital ecosystem is the appearance of Beer…

ICT experts say service innovation is key to reaping the upcoming 5G dividend; with a strong focus on accelerating the proliferation of 4G LTE networks during the SADC Ministerial ICT forum held in Dar es Salam last week. Innovative Services will drive the 5G Dividend 5G is now a reality in Africa as South Africa’s mobile data network operator rain and Huawei jointly announced the commissioning of Africa’s first commercial 5G network. rain has built the 5G network using its 3.6GHz spectrum, which adopts Huawei’s 5G end-to-end network products and terminals, taking the lead in rapidly deploying 5G networks. The…

South African mobile data network operator rain and Huawei have jointly announced the commissioning of Africa’s first commercial 5G network. rain has invited a select number of existing clients to experience its 5G home offering of unlimited, ultra-fast 5G internet using Huawei’s 5G CPE Pro. rain has built the 5G network using its 3.6GHz spectrum, which adopts Huawei 5G end-to-end network products and terminals to take the lead in rapidly deploying 5G networks. According to the roll-out plan, rain expects the first phase of the 5G network to cover the key areas of Johannesburg and Tshwane. During 2019 and 2020,…

At Huawei Connect 2019, Huawei announced its strategy for the computing market. The conference is an annual flagship event hosted by Huawei for the global ICT industry and is held in Shanghai from September 18 to 20, 2019. This year’s Conference is themed on “Advance Intelligence” and aims to establish an open, cooperative, and shared platform for customers and partners to explore new opportunities for an intelligent future. At Huawei Connect 2019, in his keynote address Ken Hu, Huawei’s deputy chairman outlines Huawei’s computing strategy. “The future of computing is a massive market worth more than two trillion US dollars,”…

Refinitiv today announced the 2019 Top 100 most diverse and inclusive organizations globally as ranked by the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Index. The D&I Index, launched in 2016, ranks the top 100 publicly traded companies globally with the most diverse and inclusive workplaces, as measured by 24 metrics across four key categories: Diversity, Inclusion, People Development and News Controversies. The Index is then calculated by weighing each metric based on importance in the market and how each company compares with its peers. The index ratings are informed by Refinitiv’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data, designed to transparently and objectively…

Ulwembu, a South African black-owned management consulting and ICT services company, has bought a stake in JumpCo Consulting. JumpCO Consulting is a professional service and software product business focused on delivering digital economy-ready enterprise solutions in integration and business process management (BPM), cloud and container technology, app development and DevOps. Established in 2000, JumpCO is a gold IBM and premier Red Hat business partner and solution provider. The partnership is a collaboration of the best of both companies, with Ulwembu taking a definitive step into the IBM services and product market, and JumpCO broadening its reach and consulting offering through…