In today's technology roundup: Privacy watchdogs slam Google Buzz, cyber attack drill highlights US vulnerability, eBay tackles security flaws, and Wikipedia receives $2m donation.
In this World Wide Wrap: Colour e-reader mimics butterfly wings, incubation hub for 'technopreneurs', and solar cell efficiency boosted.
The company recorded a revenue increase of 4.2%, a gross profit increase of 14% and NPBIT of 28%.
Softline Pastel Payroll software ensures payrolls are accurate and compliant the moment the budget takes effect.
LG Premium Service Centre Launch
LG South Africa has launched its premium service centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. The centre aims to make it easy for LG customers to get their LG appliances fixed directly with LG.
SP@CNET installed Expand Accelerators in 97 branches across six states in Mexico.
Telecommunications and IT did not even get a mention in Pravin Gordhan's maiden budget speech.
Telecommunications and broadcasting spend was the third highest amount, as SA gets ready for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
TymeBank announces Retail Capital buyout
TymeBank has reached an agreement with Retail Capital and its shareholders to acquire 100% of the fintech SME funder’s shares, subject to regulatory approval. #newsvideo #TymeBank #Itinbanking
The Department of Communication's budget for the coming financial year has been cut by R150 million.
Government's broadband provider is still receiving funding for its network.
The troubled parastatal's inability to spend its funding has seen cash being put on hold for the national broadband project.
Top business technology headlines 20 - 26 February 2022
A summary of the top business technology stories shared by ITWeb between 20 - 26 February 2022. Visit www.itweb.co.za for more news. #ITWebCloudDatacentresummit2022 #newsvideo #Fraudcases
In this World Wide Wrap: WebLayers monitors WebSphere, Accenture ramps up risk management, and IT Governance expands info resource.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM unveils academic cloud, SkillSoft acquired for $1.1bn, and Dr Seuss app offers interactive reading.
SA's Internet service revenues are booming, and so is telco competition, says BMI-T.