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Woolworths explores electric delivery vehicles

Woolworths, a South African retail company, says it will be rolling out electric delivery vehicles in partnership with DSV and Electric. This comes af

Woolworths, a South African retail company, says it will be rolling out electric delivery vehicles in partnership with DSV and Electric. This comes after a 10month trial which saw the potential to save 700,000 kgs of tailpipe carbon emissions. Woolworths is the first retailer in South Africa to invest in electric vehicle charging stations. The retail company said that the electricity will be sourced from renewable sources. Woolworths has invested over R1 billion in its digital capabilities in the last three years. The company will work with an audit firm to procure Renewable Energy Certificates RECs to offset any indirect grid emissions. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

With its cloud contact centre solution, Sun International has scored big.

The Sun International Group operates a diverse portfolio of hospitality and gaming assets. The contact centre serves as the primary point of customer

The Sun International Group operates a diverse portfolio of hospitality and gaming assets. The contact centre serves as the primary point of customer contact and engagement across these divisions. It was previously utilised a competitor platform but chose to implement an onpremises Genesys PureConnect solution. SunBets contact centre was originally migrated to the onpremises Genesys PureConnect platform. The groups reservations division Sun Touch followed soon after. Sun Internationals contact centre operation has seen its conversion rate increase from 13% to 45% since implementing Genesys contact centre solutions . More advanced web chat capabilities have also helped reduce call volumes into the contact centre, with the booking division now able to drive more traffic online. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is now available on Microsoft Azure

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is currently obtainable on Microsofts Azure platform. Customers will use outofthebox automation content that has e

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is currently obtainable on Microsofts Azure platform. Customers will use outofthebox automation content that has existing automation processes distinctive to the Azure expertise. Users will migrate applications and resources as they transition to the cloud, serving to to accelerate the adoption of automation. Red HRe at Ansible Automation Platform two.2 options square measure obtainable for purchasers within the school preview. Customers will run the Collections and playbooks theyre victimisation these days within the cloud. The platform has been valid by partners like Accenture, CyberArk, F5, and Kyndryl. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

Nedbank is looking for techfocused, longterm small businesses.

Nedbank is inviting small companies that need a boost to expand their business to enter its incubator program. Nedbank Business Ignite is a mentorship

Nedbank is inviting small companies that need a boost to expand their business to enter its incubator program. Nedbank Business Ignite is a mentorship program that, according to Nedbank, has helped over 200 South African small businesses. It is in partnership with Primedias talk radio stations 702 and CapeTalk. Winning businesses will get a business package valued at R210 000 which includes a cash injection of R50 000, a media package to promote their business on either 702, CapeTalk, or both, social media exposure, and a digital toolkit. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

Nigerian startup Klasha earns another $2.1 million on its crossborder trading game

Lagos and San Franciscobased Klasha has received an additional $2.1 million to complete its $4.5 million seed round. The startup provides multiple pro

Lagos and San Franciscobased Klasha has received an additional $2.1 million to complete its $4.5 million seed round. The startup provides multiple products for the crossborder commerce space in Africa. It has processed more than 210,000 transactions from over 1,700 merchants. Klashas consumer base has grown to about 45,000 customers, a 4x growth from last October. The app will allow consumers to shop from different retailers using naira and get their items delivered within 714 days via Klashas logistics arm. Klasha aims to provide a better experience for the more than 500 million digital buyers anticipated on the continent by 2025. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

Santam has completed its 100% acquisition of the insurtech startup JaSure.

South Africas shortterm insurer Santam is increasing its interest in insurance technology company JaSure by acquiring the remaining 49% shareholding.

South Africas shortterm insurer Santam is increasing its interest in insurance technology company JaSure by acquiring the remaining 49% shareholding. The insurer says the move is aimed at enhancing its digital offering, particularly in commercial and personal C&P insurance. The Turnover will see JaSure take 100% ownership of the Santam Groups commercial and personal C&P insurance arm Santam C&P. JaSures managing director Jaclyn Prior says it is a significant milestone for the company after signing a new threeyear deal with the insurance company. JaSure team is excited for the next chapter which will enable further collaboration and increased support. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

Africa Data Center builds 30 MW data center in Accra, Ghana

Africa Data Centres, a part of the Cassava Technologies cluster, is building a 30MW knowledge center facility in African nation. The new facility can

Africa Data Centres, a part of the Cassava Technologies cluster, is building a 30MW knowledge center facility in African nation. The new facility can lay the groundwork for the companys hyperscale partners to expand digital services and solutions to a lot of countries in West Africa. Ghana is that the secondlargest economy in West Africa. Its conjointly a sexy investment destination for international technical school giants. Cassavas continent knowledge centres team aims to make several interconnected, cloud and carrierneutral knowledge centers across the length and breadth of the continent. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

MFS Africa, a fintech company based in Africa, has acquired GTP, a company based in US

MFS Africa, a digital payments network, has signed an agreement to buy Global Technology Partners GTP for an undisclosed amount. GTP is a processor fo

MFS Africa, a digital payments network, has signed an agreement to buy Global Technology Partners GTP for an undisclosed amount. GTP is a processor for prepaid cards in Africa, with over 80 banks – including UBA, Ecobank, BIA, and Stanbic using its platform. GTP, Africas first prepaid card processor, has been acquired by MFS Africa. The company says it plans to further invest in GTPs current card programs with banks and fasttrack them for mobile network operators and fintech firms across Africa. MFS Africa expects to leverage GTP’s presence in the US to expand its commercial activities. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          



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