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Bringing the cloud to Africa

Cities like Kigali and Nairobi are emerging as ICT hubs alongside more established locations like SA, says Stephane Duproz, the CEO of Africa Data Centres.

Africa Data Centres

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Facebook

Mar 27, 2020

Facebook ad revenue takes knock as COVID-19 escalates

The social media giant says its business is being adversely affected by the pandemic, like so many others around the world.

Samuel Mungadze

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Accelerit Technologies

Mar 27, 2020

Free Internet and upgrades for Accelerit subscribers

Accelerit is partnering with a number of fibre operators to double its fibre subscribers’ speed, at no additional cost, during the lockdown period, says Mandla Ngcobo, founder of Accelerit Technologies.

Accelerit Technologies

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UC-Wireless

Mar 27, 2020

Tracking and isolating COVID-19 cases with WiFi technology

The same solutions implemented in shopping malls to provide free WiFi connectivity can help track the movement of people, thus helping to prevent the spread of the virus, says Quentin Daffarn, MD at UC-Wireless.

Lottery goes digital during COVID-19 lockdown

Ithuba is encouraging all players to use its mobile app, which is downloadable on all smartphones.

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

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COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020

Beyond COVID-19

What’s on the other side of the coronavirus? There are some positive outcomes to be achieved, says Bernice Hynard, MD of Printacom, a division of Tarsus Technology Group.

Tarsus Distribution Print Solutions

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Comstor Africa

Mar 26, 2020

Network optimisation delivers business growth

A modern business environment requires the flexibility an optimised network infrastructure can provide, says James Ndegwa, business and architecture lead manager at Comstor Africa.

Mobile money accounts breach 1bn mark

2019 marked a major milestone for mobile money globally, with over one billion accounts and close to $2 billion in daily transactions, says GSMA.

E-taxi services to transport only essential workers during lockdown

While e-hailing services will not be allowed to operate normally for the duration of the 21-day lockdown, they will be permitted to ferry essential services staff.

COVID-19 offers chance to think differently about education

The shutdown is giving us the opportunity to reimagine the methods our universities and schools use to educate students.

Riaz Moola

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ITWeb Security Summit

Mar 26, 2020

ITWeb Security Summit postponed amid COVID-19 concerns

ITWeb is prioritising the health and safety of all delegates, and has set the new date of the Johannesburg summit for August, says Angela Mace, CRM and Events director at ITWeb.

ITWeb Security Summit 2020

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Quickchat

Mar 26, 2020

Quickchat video conversations launched in South Africa

Quickchat will enable faster connectivity for groups of any size, at no cost, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, says Mandla Ngcobo, founder of Accelerit Technologies.

Accelerit Technologies

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