Latest Technology News In South Africa
BlackSky began as part of Spaceflight Industries, incorporated in 2014, combining ambitions in small satellites, launch services and Earth observation. In 2026 BlackSky operates an Earth-observation constellation and geospatial-intelligence platform designed to deliver frequent imagery and AI-assisted analysis to government and commercial customers.
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TXT e-solutions was founded in Milan in 1989 and initially developed software for production planning and supply-chain management. In 2026 TXT operates a diversified technology group spanning embedded software, digital engineering, fintech and aerospace-related products and services.
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Xerox traces its history to xerography and office copying. After completing its Lexmark acquisition in July 2025, the 2026 company combines a broader print, managed-print and workplace-solutions portfolio.
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The current Xperi Inc became an independent company on 1 October 2022 when the former Xperi Holding Corporation separated its product businesses from the intellectual-property licensing business that became Adeia. The independent Xperi retained technologies and brands including TiVo, DTS, HD Radio and IMAX Enhanced, focusing on entertainment discovery, connected-car media and consumer-device experiences.
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Dropbox was founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi after Houston became frustrated with the practical problem of keeping files available across different computers. By 2026, Dropbox was positioning itself as a broader work and content platform. Drew Houston remained a co-founder and co-CEO, with Ashraf Alkarmi appointed co-CEO in May 2026.
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Arteris was founded in 2003 by engineers with networking backgrounds who applied packet-based communication ideas inside system-on-chip designs. In 2026 Arteris licenses semiconductor IP and software that helps chip designers connect processors, memories and accelerators inside increasingly complex SoCs and chiplet-based systems.
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MediaAlpha was founded in 2011 around a programmatic marketplace that connects advertisers with publishers selling high-intent consumer leads and clicks. In 2026 MediaAlpha provides digital customer-acquisition marketplaces across insurance and selected other verticals.
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Lesaka Technologies carries the corporate lineage of Net 1 UEPS Technologies, a payments and financial-technology company with a long history in South Africa and other emerging markets. By 2026 Lesaka provides merchant acquiring, payment processing and consumer financial services in Southern Africa.
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The Gloo organisation began in the United States in the 2010s, with Gloo Holdings LLC formed in November 2013. The corporate structure changed ahead of public-market activity, with Gloo Holdings Inc incorporated in May 2025 and becoming the parent through a 2025 reorganisation.
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Terveystalo’s modern history began in 2001 through the combination of Finnish healthcare operations including Medipa and Vaajakoski Medical Center. In 2026 Terveystalo is a major Nordic private healthcare provider combining clinics, occupational health and digital services.
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