Everyone understands that in order for a retailer to be competitive, it must invest in the best technology to remove friction for customers and employees, provide the agility and capability to take advantage of big events such as Black Friday, improve operational efficiencies and build long-term customer loyalty. However, many retailers have discovered that a...
Month: <span>April 2025</span>
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Further launches Compass Marketing Intelligence to accelerator business solutions
Further announced the launch of Compass Marketing Intelligence, an accelerator solution that empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their Google Marketing Platform (GMP) data within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Compass’s turnkey solution integrates with Conversational AI powered by Gemini to enable businesses to centralise, visualise and activate all of their GMP data in...
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RTFKT NFT owners sue Nike after Web 3.0 platform closure
Nike is being sued by owners of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) issued by its RTKFT digital fashion subsidiary who claim their assets are now worthless following the company’s decision to shutter its Web 3.0 operations last year. RTFKT was founded in 2020, offering shoes and collectibles that could be used across various avatars and applications in the metaverse....
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Reflections on IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook Report and Trump’s tariffs writes Phumlani Majozi
IN its latest World Economic Outlook Report released this past week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global economic growth forecast to 2.8% for year 2025, down from 3.3% forecast last January. Projections for 2026 are down too, from 3.3% in IMF’s January 2025 report, to 3.0% in the latest report. The IMF said...
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Regent Business School partners with Startup Grind to Strengthen SA’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Regent Business School has formalised a strategic partnership with Startup Grind, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing South Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs. This collaboration will give students direct access to industry leaders, mentorship opportunities and hands-on entrepreneurial experience that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world business challenges. The partnership will be further strengthened by the...
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Provisioning-on-demand software can radically reduce wastage for mobile network operators
While there is immense opportunity for mobile network operators (MNO) in Africa, the reality is that they are under pressure to keep costs as low as possible in order to remain competitive. However, relying on old, inefficient back-end systems is holding many of them back, leading to unnecessary wastage and spiraling costs. Modernising their systems,...
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Crypto in SA: Between Progress and Precaution – What You Need to Know
As cryptocurrency gains momentum and legitimacy, it’s becoming increasingly important for people to pay attention to financial security, says Richard Frost, Head of Technology and Innovation at Armata Cyber Security The Consensus Web3 and Crypto Perception Survey says that most South Africans have purchased cryptocurrencies. Most have bought Bitcoin (67%), less have bought Ethereum (29%) and BNB...
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Hot 102.7FM crowned Number 1 fastest-growing Radio and Media company in South Africa
Hot 102.7FM is South Africa’s fastest-growing media company and ranks in the country’s top five overall, according to News24 and Statista’s 2025 Growth Champions Report. Hot 102.7FM has taken the number one spot as South Africa’s fastest-growing media company and secured a coveted place among the top five fastest-growing companies in the country. That’s according...
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End-user computing is the cornerstone of business and it needs proactive maintenance
End-user computing is the foundation of an organisation’s IT operations because it is at the coalface of cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the blockchain depend on secure devices that are functioning efficiently. Because of this, organisations need a strategy that shifts from reactive only, to proactive and preventative maintenance, says Nkgwete...
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LaLiga replaces MediaPro and signs five-year production deal with HBS
Host Broadcasting Services (HBS) has been awarded a five-year contract to produce and distribute matches from the top two divisions of Spanish soccer, replacing long-serving partner Mediapro. Infront-owned HBS was initially created to produce the television and radio feeds for the 2002 Fifa World Cup in South Korea and Japan and has covered every edition...