Cloud has become the backbone of modern business, but its true value only fully emerges when paired with data and artificial intelligence (AI). As Jaap Scholten, Head: Group Hybrid ICT Strategy at Datacentrix and COO at eNetworks, a wholly owned Datacentrix company and ISP, explains, the cloud is often the unsung hero – quietly enabling data, the raw material from which intelligence is forged. From cloud adoption to intelligent transformation Too often, Scholten explains, cloud adoption is seen as a tick-box exercise, focused on moving applications from on-premises to the cloud. “But the real opportunity here lies in transformation and…
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AWS and Google Cloud have announced a multicloud connectivity solution designed to simplify enterprise infrastructure, enabling organizations to run workloads across clouds without the need for complex physical setups. The solution, called AWS Interconnect multicloud, is being launched in preview with Google Cloud as the first partner and is expected to expand to Microsoft Azure in 2026. “AWS announces preview of AWS Interconnect – multicloud, providing simple, resilient, high-speed private connections to other cloud service providers (CSPs), starting in preview with Google Cloud as the first launch partner and then with Microsoft Azure later in 2026,” AWS said in a…
Binance today announced the launch of Binance Junior, a new parent-controlled app and sub-account for kids and teens, ages 6-17, that offers parents a family-centric platform to build crypto wealth and savings, helping prepare their children for a digital financial future. Binance Junior allows parents to open and manage crypto savings accounts on behalf of their children, enabling young users to save and earn crypto in the account through Binance Flexible Simple Earn, while restricting trading activities to ensure safety. Parents can fund the Binance Junior account via their master account or through on-chain transfers. By offering controlled early exposure to savings…
Africa Data Centres has entered into a strategic partnership with CSSi SA, a leading Cloud and VM Provider and distributor of data storage, servers, and data centre equipment. Under the agreement, CSSi SA have structured an alliance to deploy racks and provide data sovereignty for South African customers, with up to three tiers of redundancy between three different data centre footprints. Located at Africa Data Centres’ facilities in Cape Town (CPT1) and Johannesburg (JHB1), and connected with 100GB links to CipherVault™ in Midrand. The availability of these racks will meet the growing local demand for redundant, reliable and next-generation data storage…
Traditional casino compliance leans on periodic audits, manual sampling, and external reviews. Reports appear weeks later, issues surface after damage, and remediation drags on. Regtech 2.0 flips the sequence. Blockchain, AI, and streaming data create a pre-audit layer that evaluates behavior continuously. Core question for modern operators: can technology enable self-regulating gambling platforms that earn trust faster than legacy oversight alone? What Is Regtech 2.0? Regtech 2.0 blends real-time data pipelines, machine learning, and immutable records into one compliance fabric. Instead of waiting for quarterly checks, controls verify transactions, payouts, and player-protection events as they occur. The model shifts from…
By Julio Guijarro, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA at Red Hat Sovereignty concerns are the greatest barrier to cloud adoption for large enterprises across EMEA, as cited by 63% of respondents to a Red Hat survey of over 900 IT managers, directors and AI engineers across nine countries. Over two-thirds (68%) of organisations have identified sovereignty as a top IT priority for the next 18 months, with that figure rising to 80% in Germany, where it ranks as the number one strategic focus. The importance of sovereignty stems from a convergence of rising operational issues, such as supply chain instability and…
By Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Senior Director Solution Engineering, Africa, Salesforce Most of us already rely on digital tools in our personal lives that handle routine tasks smoothly. They help us source information, sort out our finances, entertain us, track our fitness, and help us travel. We see what these tools can do in our personal lives, but in the workplace, it still takes too much effort to get simple tasks done. Closing that gap is one of the biggest productivity gains for any organisation. An agent-driven business that pairs people with digital tools to take care of the…
By Larry Cooke, Binance Africa As Binance Blockchain Week, taking place from 3 to 4 December, approaches, it’s clear that blockchain is no longer just a buzzword for cryptocurrency traders. Across South Africa and the wider continent, it is quietly shaping practical, everyday experiences, from payments and property to healthcare and financial inclusion. In Sub-Saharan Africa, on-chain cryptocurrency activity surged 52% year-on-year in the 12 months ending June 2025, according to the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. This growth is driven largely by real-world applications: remittances, payments, and secure record-keeping. Traditional cross-border transfers remain expensive, with fees averaging 7.9% for…
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Spinners games have long been a favourite attraction in land-based casinos across Africa. The thrilling anticipation as the wheel spins, the tension building with every turn, and the celebration when your chosen symbol lands, these moments are etched into the heart of gaming culture. However, accessing these games has not always been simple. Queues, travel time, and limited seating often made it hard for players to enjoy the experience whenever they wanted. betPawa is changing that. Through an exclusive partnership with Black Lagoon Games, the company is moving well-known land-based Spinners games online, giving players an easy way to enjoy…