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Veeam Named a Leader in Data Resilience Solutions in Leading Global Research Report
Veeam® Software, the #1 leader by market share in Data Resilience, today announced that global research firm, Forrester Research has positioned the company as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Data Resilience Solutions, Q4 2024. Veeam received the top score in the strategy category and the Customer Feedback marker indicating above-average customer feedback. A Forrester Wave™
Breaking News today – Friday 29 November 2024
Business & Tech News Bank of Uganda – Cyber Theft Investigated Highlighting the need for increased cyber security today, the Bank of Uganda has been targeted by a cyber-attack that has resulted in the theft of 62 billion Uganda Shillings ($16,8 million US). Ugandan President Museveni, has ordered a full investigation into the crime with
Innomotics Innovative Approach to Drive Product Supply
Johannesburg, November 28, 2024 – Innomotics, a global leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, today celebrated the launch of its brand-new assembly centre in Midrand (South Africa). The facility provides enhanced production and delivery capabilities that match Innomotics’ premium product and service offerings. The History Behind Innomotics Around two years ago, Siemens
FedEx Boosts Cross-Border E-Commerce Growth in South Africa
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, has launched FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP) in South Africa, a shipping solution ideal for e-commerce packages weighing up to 20kg. This new international, customs cleared, day-definite service combines speed with competitive rates, connecting e-tailers to over 90 countries worldwide in just 3-4 business days*. The launch
FNB helps customers stretch their rands with massive Black Friday and Festive Summer deals
FNB announces a variety of Black Friday and celebratory birthday deals to assist customers with stretching their rands further while scouting or shopping for the best holiday season bargains. Pieter Woodhatch, CEO of eBucks, explains, “Black Friday and Summer spend season mark the official start of holiday shopping in South Africa. During this time, many
Petal Ads Partners with Futuretech to Expand Advertising Solutions Across Africa
Petal Ads, Huawei's Mobile first digital advertising platform, announced its partnership with Futuretech, one of Africa’s top advertising solutions providers, to transform the advertising landscape across South Africa and the wider region. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in advancing the capabilities of advertisers and agencies, empowering them to deliver more effective and data-driven campaigns.
Black Friday Revenue and Volume Tracker Day-3 Update
Day3 of the Black Friday week, showed that Wednesday (27 Nov) had the highest value of transactions processed for the week so-far with total value up by 11% on Tuesday’s total value. The Ecentric Black Friday Dashboard also indicated that the hourly number of transaction total broke its high point for the week – breeching
Breaking News today – Thursday 28 November 2024
Business & Tech News UBER Under US Investigation: Uber is under investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into its subscription plan, the company has said. The US consumer watchdog is investigating the ride-hailing company over the enrolment and cancellation procedures of their premium service. Uber One, which has more than 25 million subscribers
CCI South Africa and CareerBox Africa recognised for excellence at the BPESA GBS Alchemy Awards
Business Process Outsourcing industry leader CCI South Africa, and its partner organisation, impact sourcing service provider CareerBox Africa, were recognised for their contribution to the BPO industry at the BPESA GBS Alchemy Awards recently. CCI South Africa scooped top honours in the Top Offshore Campaign Award, the Top National Inclusive Hiring Award and the Top Leadership
Arash Radgoudarzi Appointed as President Henkel South Africa
Henkel South Africa has officially announced the appointment of Arash Radgoudarzi as the new President Henkel South Africa. Radgoudarzi brings over two decades of experience with Henkel, where he has driven innovation, fostered collaboration, and advanced sustainability. His strategic leadership will strengthen Henkel South Africa’s position in the region and contribute to Henkel’s global success.
Reimagining Hospitality How BlackBrick Business Group Plans to Navigate the 2024 Festive Season
As the 2024 festive season approaches, businesses across the hospitality sector are bracing for one of the busiest and most challenging periods of the year. For BlackBrick Business Group, this season represents more than just an uptick in bookings—it’s an opportunity to reaffirm its position as an innovator in urban living and hospitality. With a
Black Friday Week- Revenue and Volume Tracker – Day-2 Update
Day2 of the Black Friday week, presented a complete turn-around from Day1, with both value and volume of sales up compared to 2023, according to the Ecentric Black Friday Dashboard. The average sales per hour were slightly lower than Monday with the highest being in the 184 000 transactions per hour that occurred between the lunch
Bolt Drives Literacy with Mobility Alphabet Campaign on World Children's Day
In recognition of World Children's Day and its 2024 theme, "For every child, every right," Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform, recently announced the launch of its Mobility Alphabet Campaign at the Heart of Hope Children's Home. This initiative aims to transform daily commutes into learning opportunities while on Bolt trips, encouraging a love for reading
Uber Economic Impact Report 2024 reveals Staggering Statistics
Johannesburg 27 November 2024: Business Tech Africa attended the inaugural Uber Economic Impact report 2024 release for the 2023 Year period and unpacks some of the key findings for our readers. Employment trends globally are moving increasingly towards a large gig-economy world where people are involved in multiple jobs or business endeavours at once with
Axis Communications announces ARTPEC-9 SoC, featuring superior performance
Axis Communications, the global leader in security and network surveillance technologies, has announced the 9th generation of its purpose-built system-on-chip (SoC). ARTPEC-9 builds on and refines the capabilities and features of previous generations of the company’s in-house designed SoC, including exceptionally low bitrate, AI-powered analytics, quality imaging, and enhanced cybersecurity. In a first for network
Breaking News today – Wednesday 27 November 2024
Business & Tech News US FED – Rate Cuts Caution: With inflation still elevated in the US, Federal Reserve officials have expressed caution at their last policy meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly. Analysts believe that even should inflation continue to declinine to the Fed’s 2% target, it would likely be a gradual lowering of interest
ICANN Launches Program to Empower Underserved Communities in Creating New Internet Domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the Domain Name System (DNS), is launching a program to help underserved communities play a bigger role in shaping the internet's future. This initiative, the Applicant Support Program (ASP), is part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI Brings Greater Generative AI Choice to Microsoft Azure
Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced an extended collaboration with Microsoft to streamline and scale artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (gen AI) deployments in the cloud. With this collaboration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) will be available on Azure Marketplace as an optimised and validated
Frasers Group Acquires South African Sporting Retail Group – Holdsport
November 26, 2024 – Global retail group Frasers Group, today announced the conclusion of an agreement for the acquisition of South Africa’s leading sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company, Holdsport Group (“Holdsport”) from Old Mutual Private Equity (“OMPE”) and Holdsport’s management. Holdsport is a diversified business operating across retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce, focused on
Automation is the future of printing
Automation tends to excite people because it is seen as the answer to many problems or the source of many others. The local printing industry tends to be wary of automation but if it is approached with a clear plan, it can be a rising tide that lifts all boats Business Tech Africa Spoke to