South Africa IT Industry News Monitoring Service

Capital Appreciation gains as South Africans drop cash for cards and digital money

“What we have seen is that cash is becoming less prevalent every year. The number of credit and debit cards in the market is growing at a rapid rate. The long-term trend shows that cash transactions will diminish,” said Capital Appreciation CEO Bradley …

Malema, EFF to lose furniture, computers to AfriForum

By Ilse de Lange |The Citizen| Two separate judges of the High Court in Pretoria this morning granted two further costs orders against Julius Malema and the EFF in favour of rights group AfriForum and ruled that their bid to stop their assets from being …

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Liquid Telecom extends Microsoft Azure from Cape to Cairo

Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has extended the availability of Microsoft Azure from the Cape to Cairo, continuing its lead in the African cloud revolution. This breakthrough scale-out of the Microsoft cloud-based architecture, announced …

Language Translation Software and Services Market Is Booming Worldwide | SYSTRAN, Lionbridge Technologies, IBM ...

Nov 13, 2018 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- HTF MI released a new market study on Global Language Translation Software and Services Market with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Chat, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy to understand detailed …

Black Friday 2018 – Where to get the best specials in South Africa

South African retailers have started to promote their Black Friday 2018 plans, which include big discounts on a wide range of tech products. Black Friday falls on 23 November this year and is the biggest shopping day of the year in many countries around …

#WorldDiabetesDay: Focus on family health to fight diabetes

For many families, showering each other with sweets, unhealthy snacks, and TV and computer games is seen as a sign of love.  However, this unhealthy lifestyle could contribute to the gradual increase of diabetes. This World Diabetes Day (14 November), …

South Africa’s App-Driven Zero Bank Begins Trials

South Africa’s App-Driven Zero Bank Begins Trials South Africa’s newest bank – which is entirely app-driven on smartphones – has begun testing its new services with staff ahead of its expected public launch next year. Called Bank Zero, it has been the …

You could soon face jail time for sending these 3 types of Facebook or WhatsApp messages in South Africa

After a long delay, Parliament’s Justice Committee officially adopted the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill last week. While a number of major amendments have been made since it was first proposed in 2017, the Bill is still primarily aimed at bringing …

Liquid Telecom extends Microsoft Azure services across Africa

African telecoms group Liquid Telecom said it has extended the availability of Microsoft Azure from the Cape, South Africa to Egypt’s Cairo. This scale-out of the Microsoft cloud-based architecture was announced at AfricaCom 2018 and is enabled by Liquid …

Yokogawa’s Centum VP R6 upgrade at ArcelorMittal South Africa

  Yokogawa’s Centum VP R6 upgrade at ArcelorMittal South Africa December 2018, System Integration & Control Systems Design ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Vanderbijlpark facility is one of the world’s largest inland steel works. Cold Annealing Plant Nr.2 …

Microsoft’s Head Start to accelerate start-ups

Head Start will help strengthen the local start-up ecosystem, says Microsoft SA. Microsoft SA has introduced Head Start, an online support programme aimed at boosting tech start-ups by giving them open access to a range of skills development resources, …

iPad Pro vs powerful laptops – South African pricing showdown

Apple’s new iPad Pro recently received South African pricing, starting at R13,999 for the entry-level 11-inch model. While over R13,ooo for a tablet may sound expensive, Apple has packed powerful hardware into the new iPads. This has allowed the iPad Pro …

Visiting writers series: Author explores empathy in new book

Rosa Fallon Arts & Features Staff Writer rfallon@unca.edu As part of UNC Asheville’s Visiting Writer Series, guest author Cris Beam came to campus to illuminate the concept of empathy which she explores in her most recent book, I Feel You: The …

Afam Capital, Inc Buys Micron Technology Inc, WRKCo Inc, Franklin FTSE Japan, Sells CA Inc, Barrick Gold Corp, SPDR S&P ...

Investment company Afam Capital, Inc buys Micron Technology Inc, WRKCo Inc, Franklin FTSE Japan, Global X MSCI Portugal, Franklin FTSE Mexico, Franklin FTSE India, Basf SE, iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF, iShares MSCI Malaysia Index Fund, Synchrony …

Pharmaceutical Packaging Market : Boosting CAGR of +6.7% with Top Key Players, Growth, Size, Analysis, Competitive ...

Nov 14, 2018 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Market is expected to reach 85,368.1 million by 2024 from 51,200.0 million in 2016, at a CAGR of 6.7% in the forecast period 2017 to 2024.   For In depth Information …

Huawei unveils artificial intelligence smart cities platform

Huawei has unveiled its new smart cities digital platform utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, which it said could be used across smart public safety, environmental protection, transportation, government, …

India’s IT spend to grow 6.7 per cent

Mobile phone space to attract major tech investments. Mumbai: Information technology (IT) spending in India will grow at 6.7 per cent in 2019 to $89.2 billion, driven by digital transformation investments by both public and private entities, a report said …

FundCount Wins Best Client Communications at the WealthBriefing GCC Region Awards 2018

FundCount, LLC, a worldwide provider of accounting and investment analysis software won for Best Client Communications at the WealthBriefing GCC Region Awards held in Dubai. These well-respected annual awards recognize best of breed providers in the global …

HMS Releases TimeControl Version 7.4.1 Including Numerous New Features

HMS Software, publishers of the TimeControl timesheet system have announced the release of TimeControl 7.4.1 which includes many new and enhanced features. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HMS Software, …

Think Silicon Completes Ambitious 2.5 Year Plan with the Successful Finalization of the EU Funded GPU-WEAR Project

PATRAS, GREECE, November 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Think Silicon, a leader in ultra-low power graphics IP technology, announced the completion of an ambitious 2.5 year plan with the culmination of an array of innovative ultra-low power …

New Fun Party Helping Kids Love Work and Life to Launch in Spring 2019

Staffing agency, Recruiting for Good is sponsoring purposeful Santa Monica parties; making it fun for kids to learn how to prepare and enter the workforce. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recruiting for …

Announcement of Business Alliance between Uhuru and Hitachi Transport System

Business Alliance between Uhuru and Hitachi Transport System MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (“Hitachi Transport”, headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Yasuo Nakatani …

Critical Control Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Control Energy Services Corp. (TSX: CCZ; CCZ.PR.A) today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. “Negative market sentiment in Canada and increased …

Kapture CRM Launches Real-Time Agent Dashboard for More Efficient Team Monitoring

Kapture CRM’S brand-new real-time team overview dashboard monitor your entire team in real-time. This includes status and performance updates about each agent. BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kapture CRM a …

Dedicated Developers Named as a Top Acquia North American Partner!

Technology company Acquia named Dedicated Developers to its Top North American Partner Group, which features select companies that Acquia recommends to clients. ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

AppFutura announces the roster of Top 20+ Mobile App Development Companies in India - November 2018

The worldwide app developers marketplace, AppFutura, has announced the best app development companies in India throughout November 2018. BARCELONA, BARCELONA, SPAIN, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The worldwide mobile app development …

Anderson Zaks continues growth with new appointments and partner channel for PIN on Glass and PIN on Mobile solutions

Focus on channel sales and next generation mobile payment solutions mark continued expansion at Anderson Zaks BRACKNELL, BERKS, UK, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anderson Zaks, a leading omni-channel Payment Service Provider (PSP) …

Aury Africa Deploys Xerafy Roswell Tags for Asset Management

The mining equipment supplier has introduced Industrial IoT-driven safety and compliance in the mining industry SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xerafy, the global leader and innovator of Gen2 passive UHF RFID metal …

Barefoot Networks to Present at P4 2018 China Summit

Leading Technology Companies Gather Together to Showcase the Benefits of P4-programmability BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barefoot Networks, a provider of high-performance and fully programmable networking solutions, today announced its …

The Radicati Group Releases “Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Market, 2018-2022”

New study projects strong revenue growth for CASB Solutions over the next four years PALO ALTO, CA, USA, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New study projects strong revenue growth for CASB Solutions over the next four years For …

UPDATE - Ameri100 Reports Second Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Adjusted EBITDA Profitability

Third Consecutive Quarter of Sequential Gross Margin Improvement  ATLANTA, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRH) (“Ameri100” or the “Company”), a specialized SAP® cloud, digital and enterprise services company, today …

ARC Group Worldwide Announces First Quarter 2019 Results

DELAND, Fla., Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. (“ARC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARCW), a leading global provider of advanced manufacturing, today reported its results for the first fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2018. …

Avid Technology Issues Full-Year 2019 Guidance

BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID), the leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, today issued its full-year 2019 guidance during its 2018 Investor Day.            (in $ millions)   …

Audiology Open for Business in NYC with Hooks into All Programmatic Avenues

Digital Audio Platform Already On Board with All Agency Holding Companies, 50+ Data Providers, and Pandora’s AdsWizz Tech Stack Enabling Programmatic Buying in Digital Audio with Better Personalization for Consumers than Online Display NEW YORK, Nov. 14, …

Teradyne to Transfer Stock Exchange Listing to Nasdaq

Ticker symbol to remain “TER” NORTH READING, Mass., Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER), a leading supplier of automated test and industrial automation solutions, announced today that it will transfer its stock exchange listing from …

Accelerize Inc. Announces Update to Strategic Review and Decision to Engage Regions Securities LLC

Decision Comes as Part of a Comprehensive Internal Strategic Review to Evaluate Opportunities for Maximizing Shareholder Value NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Accelerize Inc. (OTCQB: ACLZ) (OTCBB: ACLZ) (the “ …

Network-1 Reports Third Quarter Results

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: NTIP) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.  Network-1 had revenue of $1,798,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as …

New Secured Financing Closed

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Control Energy Services Corp. (TSX: CCZ; CCZ.PR.A) ("Critical Control") announces that it has closed the secured financing with Invico Diversified Income Limited Partnership, a funding …