Canal+ has announced a €100-million (R1.9-billion) “boost plan” to stabilise and restart subscriber growth at MultiChoice. This aggressive investment follows a difficult financial year for the South African-headquartered pay-TV giant, which has continued to lose both customers and revenue since being acquired by its new French parent. Read: Oppo teases ‘zero-feel crease’ for upcoming Find…
Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. While traditional automated systems have long supported the foundations of digital customer service in SA, the integration of AI voice agents is a turning point that will revolutionise the way consumers engage with brands. So claims Bruce von Maltitz, CEO at 1Stream, who explains that for many years, interactive…
Canal+ will pump €100-million (R1.9-billion) into a “boost plan” to restart subscriber growth at MultiChoice, even as Africa’s largest pay-TV operator continues to bleed customers and revenue under its new French parent. The investment, announced alongside Canal+’s first full-year results since completing the MultiChoice acquisition, comes as the South African-headquartered business saw its subscriber base…
Microsoft is expanding its AI capabilities by integrating Anthropic’s technology into its Copilot service, aiming to meet the surging demand for autonomous agents. The move comes just weeks after the debut of similar tools sparked a significant selloff in software stocks, as investors weighed the disruptive potential of AI-led automation. Read: Sony LinkBuds Clip Review:…
AI in retail: Streamlining fulfilment, pricing strategies and data analysis. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping grocery retail operations by optimising essential functions such as stock fulfilment, dynamic pricing and data analysis. These strategic areas are critical for maintaining competitive margins and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. By leveraging AI-driven solutions such as Arch Retail Solutions,…
South Africa’s renewable energy industry has seen significant traction in the last 10-15 years, with a notable ramp-up in the last six months. The sector is poised for significant growth as new regulations seek to open a competitive wholesale market as early as next year. Energy wheeling – the process of using existing transmission and…
Apple is reportedly looking to expand its use of additive manufacturing beyond specialized components. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is exploring ways to 3D print aluminium, a move aimed at making the production of iPhones and Apple Watches significantly more efficient. Read: Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Getting you hooked This shift could fundamentally…
In this episode of ITWeb TV on The Road, Capitec CEO Graham Lee and Home Affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber speak to ITWeb about the smart ID self-service centre launch in Orange Farm, as well as how technology is being deployed to combat fraud and reduce queues at the department. #HomeAffairs #SmartID South Africa’s banks…
Leo Brent Bozell III. Image: Gage Skidmore The US’s new ambassador to South Africa has pointed to the deep footprint of American technology companies in the local economy, signalling that Washington sees the country’s digital and innovation sectors as a central pillar of the bilateral relationship. In his first major public address since arriving in…
Amazon’s self-driving subsidiary, Zoox, announced that it is expanding its testing footprint to Dallas and Phoenix. The rollout will begin with retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs equipped with human safety drivers to map the urban environments. These preliminary tests serve as the precursor to the eventual deployment of Zoox’s “purpose-built” robotaxis—vehicles designed without traditional steering wheels…
