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MTN South Africa and Huawei co-hosted the IP Day Summit themed “Net5.5G Network Development.” The summit brought together top experts from MTN’s network planning and Huawei’s data communications teams. They discussed global network construction concepts, latest innovative technologies, and business insights in the IP field, aiming to further improve MTN’s network resilience and service experience. At the summit, MTN and Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation on Net5.5G. Through this MoU, they will jointly promote the large-scale application of key capabilities of Net5.5G, such as 400GE, SRv6, slicing, and the Network Digital Map, to continuously improve…

South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and ecommerce reshaping consumer expectations. However, we are just in the earliest phases of digital transformation and SME retailers will need to be agile to keep up with emerging customer demands and new competitors. Steven Heilbron, CEO of Capital Connect, a fintech that offers fast and flexible business funding to South African retailers, outlines five trends that are shifting the retail landscape:   Ecommerce giants enter the market Ecommerce continues to reshape retail in South Africa, with a study from World Wide Worx showing that online…

Building on its commitment to fostering a global community passionate about using #TikTokforGood, TikTok has officially launched the TikTok Change Makers Programme. This initiative marks the platform’s first-ever global social impact creator elevation initiative, spotlighting creators and non-profits who drive meaningful change in their communities through TikTok. The program aims to showcase its global community’s diverse voices and strengths as it educates, advocates, and inspires communities to drive meaningful, positive, and lasting change. The six-month program will support selected creators worldwide in building engaged communities, reaching new audiences, and unlocking real-world opportunities. This will be achieved through dedicated tools, resources, and…

iStore has launched free “RightNow” One Hour and Scheduled deliveries in Sandton and Cape Town CBD on Apple products and other technology accessories purchased from www.istore.co.za. iStore’s “RightNow” One Hour deliveries allows you to get your new Apple products and favourite accessories delivered to you within one hour. What’s more, there is no minimum spend or minimum cart value that applies. Free delivery actually means Free delivery, no matter the delivery option chosen. For iStore, customer service excellence has always been the most important part of the Apple shopping experience, and for customers convenience has become more important, particularly when it comes to online orders. It…

Eskom today announced that loadshedding continues to remain suspended until further notice, due to further incremental improvement in the reliability of the generation fleet. Loadshedding has currently been suspended for 72 consecutive days. The last time South Africa experienced such an extended suspension of loadshedding was the period between 05 December 2021 and 02 February 2022. The strategic move as part of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan to improve the reliability of our generation fleet for winter 2024 through increased planned maintenance during the summer months of 2023/24 to an average of 8 000MW and between December 2023 and January…

The 19th Annual Security Summit on Security Strategies Against Advanced Cyber Threats in a Hyper Convergence Infrastructure Environment concluded this week, leaving attendees equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and actionable strategies for navigating the complex world of cloud security. Over two information-packed days, the summit brought together leading cybersecurity experts, industry pioneers, and IT professionals to delve into the evolving threat landscape and explore best practises for securing cloud-based infrastructure, with a particular focus on hyperconverged environments. The summit featured a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, each offering unique perspectives and insights on the theme of “Managing Security in a Rapidly…

Liquid C2, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, is pleased to announce that it has become the first Google Cloud Interconnect provider on the continent. This strategic partnership with global hyperscaler Google Cloud adds significant capacity to the cloud solutions that Liquid C2 already offers its customers across Africa through its Cloud Connect portfolio. “Being the first Google Cloud Interconnect provider on the continent is a significant milestone on our journey to becoming the leading provider of cloud solutions in Africa. By partnering with Google Cloud, we can leverage the strengths of both organisations to…

Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, today announced the promotion of Callum McGregor to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as the company targets continued growth. Originally from South Africa and now based in the New York area in the US, Callum joined Westcon-Comstor in 2015 and became CFO in 2021 – a position he retains following his promotion. Callum’s new, expanded role of COO and CFO sees him assume leadership for IT, supply chain operations and ESG globally, in addition to his existing responsibilities for finance, legal and data & analytics.…

At its annual SAP Sapphire conference, SAP unveiled generative AI innovations and strategic partnerships, demonstrating how the company is advancing business to new heights in the AI era by integrating Business AI across its enterprise cloud portfolio and collaborating with leading-edge AI companies to ignite a new wave of global business insight and ingenuity. “The Business AI innovations we’re announcing at SAP Sapphire in 2024 will redefine the way businesses run,” says Christian Klein, CEO and member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. “Today’s AI announcements and partnerships build on our commitment to deliver revolutionary technology that drives real-world…

“With our relentless efforts and commitment, OPPO aims to make AI phones accessible to everyone, ” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas MKT, Sales and Service at OPPO. “For the first time in the industry, OPPO is bringing generative AI to all product lines. By the end of this year, we expect to bring generative AI features to about 50 million users.” With its large global reach, advanced connectivity, and multimodal capabilities, smartphones are well-positioned as the most important personal AI device. Despite the ubiquity of smartphones, however, OPPO believes that AI should not remain exclusive to just flagship phones…