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Obsidian Systems, an established supplier of open-source solutions, has announced that its subsidiary Autumn Leaf will participate at the upcoming AWS Summit in Johannesburg on 29 August as a Bronze sponsor. Grant Bingham, MD of Obsidian subsidiary Autumn Leaf, who is a FinOps certified and AWS Architect, says the AWS Summit is a significant event […]

The South African Transport Conference (SATC) held in Tshwane this week offered an exciting snapshot of an industry in the midst of rapid evolution, committed to growth and upskilling, with a positive vision for the future. The event, the 42nd SATC, was held under the theme “Upskilling and Reskilling the Transport Industry for Current and […]

South Africa’s digital transformation is progressing rapidly, driven by the increasing adoption of emerging technologies across various industries. However, this digital revolution has also exposed a concerning skills gap, with businesses struggling to find professionals with the necessary digital expertise to drive innovation and growth. Causes of the digital skills shortage Several factors contribute to […]

Global cloud communications platform Infobip has been named a Leader in the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market by analyst firm Gartner for the second year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service. Infobip has been recognised for its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. The Gartner report […]

A state-of-the-art shuttle system, automated processes for incoming goods, 130,000 storage bins, and new picking workstations: Erwin Müller has significantly expanded its warehouse capacity at the Buttenwiesen / Germany site. FORTNA was commissioned with the concept design and implementation of the new future-oriented distribution operations, where they were a driving force and key partner throughout […]

DP World marked the official start of Senegal’s cashew export season on 5 July, welcoming the MV Diogue, a mega-shipment carrying 2,000 tonnes of cashews from neighbouring Guinea-Bissau. West Africa is becoming one of the world’s leading exporters of cashew nuts, and, in Senegal, the nut sector is flourishing due to the country’s role as […]

South Africa is not being spared the scourge of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) networks. As recently as June 22, the National Health Laboratory Service was hit by a ransomware attack that blocked communications between its information systems, resulting in serious delays in lab testing. According to a recently released report by global industrial control […]

Security technologies have come a long way from the anti-virus and firewall solutions of the past. As data grows exponentially, traditional security measures are no longer effective. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in improving cyber defences. Companies across industry sectors must adapt to ensure their data and infrastructure remain secure through […]

Township delivery services are not just about convenience; they are pivotal in driving numerous socio-economic advantages. Delving beneath the surface of these services reveals a thriving industry that fosters employment, generates income, enhances mobility, contributes to crime reduction, and bolsters local businesses.  According to Mpudi Maubane, National PR, Communications & Sponsorships Manager at The SPAR […]

The aviation sector’s recovery from COVID-19 has been remarkable, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) and available seat kilometres (ASKs) reaching close to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In the fourth quarter of 2023, traffic was at 98.2% of pre-pandemic numbers. Additionally, the sector is expected to experience record fleet and maintenance, repair, […]