Articles about Google SA

AI uptake prompts SA firms to plug into Google Cloud

Google’s Johannesburg cloud region sees demand for its services, as more local organisations seek to improve CX with AI.

Google products, services add R118bn to SA’s economy

Google SA helped generate new revenue for local businesses, non-profits, publishers, creators and developers in 2023, it says.

Google invests in infrastructure to take on AWS, Azure

As the race intensifies to dislodge leaders Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, Google reveals plans for an SA cloud infrastructure region.

COJ e-hub boosts access to library, learning resources

The City of Johannesburg’s new online platform brings free digital content and library services to community members’ fingertips.

Vodacom, Google give Limpopo villages free Android phones

The companies say closing the digital divide will economically empower many rural and low-income communities.

Google gives codeX R7.4m cash injection

Cape Town’s codeX becomes the first recipient of a share of Google’s $1 million investment commitment in SA this year.

Google boosts free WiFi access for Cape Town

The company commits to connect SA’s underserved communities, with Cape Town the beneficiary of Google Station.

Google to enhance SA's digital skills pipeline

The search engine giant readies to roll out its digital skills programme at scale, as it looks to equip over 30 000 South African learners with the fundamentals of computer science.

SA's teenage girls bear brunt of online attacks

Local teenage girls are most affected by online risks such as receiving offensive or obscene content, a study finds.

Google boosts digital skills for Joburg youth

Google SA partners with the city's library and information services department to provide free online training in digital and entrepreneurial skills for youngsters.

SA's e-commerce players eye bigger pie

The local industry believes it is possible to lift the total retail value of online transactions from 1% to 5%.

Google holds 'unique position in SA'

Luke McKend, Google SA country director, tells ITWeb how the company aims to extend its influence in SA.