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Today HP announced role-based artificial intelligence (AI) partner training and certification programme, together with new partner Growth Play opportunities, tailored for Video Collaboration and AI Data Science. “We continue to deliver on our commitments with the official go-live of new industry-leading partner benefits to empower our partners to drive long-term sustainable growth,” said Kobi Elbaz, SVP and General Manager, Global Channel, Sales Innovation and Operations at HP. “By equipping our Amplify partners with the Future Ready skills and expertise, we unlock new market opportunities and optimize customer experiences. Together, we are shaping the future of technology solutions and delivering on…
Today, Nature published an Intel research paper, “Probing single electrons across 300-mm spin qubit wafers,” demonstrating state-of-the-art uniformity, fidelity and measurement statistics of spin qubits. The industry-leading research opens the door for the mass production and continued scaling of silicon-based quantum processors, all of which are requirements for building a fault-tolerant quantum computer. Quantum hardware researchers from Intel developed a 300-millimetre cryogenic probing process to collect high-volume data on the performance of spin qubit devices across whole wafers using complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) manufacturing techniques. The improvements to qubit device yield combined with the high-throughput testing process enabled researchers…
Zakhaa, a FinTech startup, emerged with a clear mission: to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs), facilitating smoother and more efficient business operations. It offers customised tools and resources designed to tackle the challenges of debt management and Zakhaa epitomises innovation fueled by real-world market demands. Its goal? To cultivate a stronger ecosystem where small businesses can not only survive but also flourish and grow. Teboho Twala, the visionary founder and CEO of Zakhaa, has pioneered a tech solution revolutionising small business operations. Zakhaa operates as software seamlessly integrated into devices tailored for small business needs. This FinTech marvel transcends…
Huawei introduced its eKit brand of network solutions to the South African SME market at the China (Shenzhen) – South Africa Investment Promotion Conference. Hosted by the Development and Reform Commission of the Shenzhen Municipality at the Bank of China Johannesburg Branch in Sandton recently, the event sought to strengthen ties between South Africa and the Shenzhen municipality. “Over the past 40 years, Shenzhen has developed from a small fishing village on the coastal border into one of the cities with the highest economic, enterprise, innovation, and talent density in China ” said Guo Ziping, Director of the Development and…
In an era marked by an unquenchable thirst for data, Boniswa Group is poised to be a driving force in transforming South Africa’s telecommunications landscape. As a manufacturer and operator of masts and towers for mobile network operators, our goal is to bolster connectivity, revolutionise infrastructure, and pave the path for a digital future. “We are seizing the opportunities presented by the consolidation and greater competition in the telecoms sector,” says Lynnette Magasa, Boniswa Group CEO. “We are committed to playing a pivotal role in reshaping the industry.” For a small, female-owned business like Boniswa, the journey has been marked…
Founders Factory Africa, Africa’s most hands-on early-stage tech investor, has seen one of its portfolio companies, BuuPass, finalise its acquisition of Quickbus, a significant player in the bus ticketing service sector in Nigeria and South Africa. BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book their tickets through the BuuPass, the Buupass app (available on Apple and Android) and a USSD system that can be used on any mobile phone. Founded in 2016, BuuPass has sold over 6 million travel tickets and generated over $100 million in total value of goods sold. Its current platform…
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges and unlock new opportunities across the continent. Startups are the lifeblood of innovation, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and solving some of society’s most pressing challenges. In Africa, digital transformation is accelerating rapidly and startups play a vital role in shaping the continent’s future. from fintech and agritech to healthcare and education. The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a…
Phos, the global leader in software point-of-sale (SoftPoS) orchestration for businesses, has partnered with the leading cloud platform for global card processing, Silverflow, to help businesses leverage a best-in-class solution for accepting contactless payments directly to mobile devices. “This partnership marks a significant step forward for our business. By combining our expertise with Phos, we’re providing a comprehensive and ready-to-deploy solution that streamlines the go-to-market process for our clients,” said Anne Willem de Vries, CEO and Co-founder of Silverflow. ” We’re confident that this collaboration will unlock tremendous growth opportunities within the omnichannel payments landscape.” The partnership combines Phos’ innovative…
The South African Breweries (SAB) today announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. The programme seeks to turn traditional talent attraction practice on its head through this progressive challenge, as a recruitment tool. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 – 30 years are invited to take up the challenge and apply. The country is currently experiencing high levels of unemployment, which predominantly affects the youth. The StatsSA Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Q4 2023 indicates that over 44% or 4.7 million young people are unemployed.…
Jaguar will offer enthusiasts and collectors in South Africa an opportunity to own one of two exclusive limited-edition F-TYPEs, inspired by iconic 1960s racing E-TYPES. Just 150 examples of the F-TYPE ZP Edition will be the last internal combustion-engined sports cars designed by Jaguar. These 423kW supercharged petrol V8 F-TYPEs feature specially curated interior and exterior details by the personalisation experts at SV Bespoke. Janico Dannhauser, Product and Pricing Manager, JLR South Africa, said: “The E-TYPE has captivated drivers and fans for decades, securing iconic status with its proportions and performance. The F-TYPE is poised to become the future classic…