Anthony Laing, GM of Networking at NEC XON NEC XON, Africa’s largest and most experienced Juniper Networks partner, has welcomed the completion of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks. This strategic, US$14-billion deal brings together the best of enterprise networking – HPE’s Aruba and Juniper’s Mist – to create an unmatched, AI-native, cloud-ready networking…
Cell C, South Africa’s fourth-largest mobile operator, is capitalising on the strengths of its larger competitors, Vodacom and MTN, to enhance its network capabilities. This is according to Cell C chief technology officer Schalk Visser, speaking to ITWeb TV yesterday in a wide-ranging interview following a recent ruling by the Advertising Regulatory Board. The board…
Apple is planning new iPads, MacBook Pros and more in the coming months Apple is planning an ambitious pipeline of new products for release during the first half of 2026, including a new low-end iPhone, multiple iPads and upgraded Macs. The line-up — due by spring of next year — includes updates to Apple’s entry-level…
Blue Label Telecoms co-CEOs Mark and Brett Levy. JSE-listed company Blue Label Telecoms is looking to change its name. In a statement to shareholders today, the company advised that, subject to receipt of the requisite shareholder approval, the board of directors of Blue Label proposes to change the company’s name from “Blue Label Telecoms” to…
South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has traded barbs with EFF leader Julius Malema South Africa’s fourth-largest political party, which has long warred with billionaire Elon Musk, has warned it will “never allow” Musk’s Starlink satellite service to be launched in the country. In an address to parliament on Friday, at the department of communications &…
Nvidia has become the first public company in the world to reach a US$4 trillion market capitalisation, solidifying its position as one of Wall Street’s most-favoured stocks. Shares of the leading chip designer rose as much as 2.4% to $164 on Wednesday, a direct result of the ongoing surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI)…
Sashin Sookroo, CEO of FNB Connect. Electronic-SIMs (eSIMs) are “definitely” a technology for the future and it’s just a matter of time before they become mainstream, says Sashin Sookroo, CEO of FNB Connect. Sookroo spoke to ITWeb in a wide-ranging interview, detailing FNB Connect’s future as it marked 10 years in June, the competitive landscape…
For years, mobile telecommunications was dominated by a handful of large operators, or MNOs. Now, with almost 30 MVNOs, or mobile virtual network operators, serving niche consumer bases in banking, retail and education, among other sectors, the MVNO market is thriving. However, brands looking to take advantage of this boom and add mobile services to…
Microsoft and Asus have teamed up to introduce two new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, part of the “Project Kennan” initiative. These devices boast a new full-screen Xbox experience on Windows, designed specifically to be more handheld-friendly by simplifying the Windows interface and focusing purely on gaming. Read: Microsoft and ASUS unveil ROG Xbox Ally handhelds…
Winning team Direla created a QR code-based payment system for low-income users and retail partners. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT’s) Financial Innovation Hub has crowned the winners of its fintech hackathon, with team Direla taking the top spot. Hosted in collaboration with the Interledger Foundation, the week-long hackathon saw 12 teams made up of…
