Latest Technology News In South Africa
iQIYI launched in China in 2010 under the name QIYI with backing from Baidu, entering a rapidly growing market for online video. In 2026 iQIYI operates a Chinese online entertainment platform combining streaming, memberships, advertising, content production and technology.
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TomTom was founded in the Netherlands in 1991 by Harold Goddijn, Corinne Vigreux, Peter-Frans Pauwels and Pieter Geelen, initially developing software for handheld computers. In 2026 TomTom develops digital maps, navigation software and location data for carmakers, technology companies and other enterprise customers.
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KPIT was founded in Pune in 1990 by Ravi Pandit and Kishor Patil, with early roots in technology and engineering services. By 2026 KPIT concentrates on software-defined vehicles, electrification, autonomous and connected-vehicle engineering for global automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
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Bukalapak was founded in Indonesia in 2010 as an online marketplace. After ending sales of physical goods in February 2025, the company entered 2026 focused on virtual products, digital services and selected platform businesses.
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Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas founded the company behind Revolve in 2003, using e-commerce data and rapid merchandising decisions to target younger fashion consumers. In 2026 Revolve combines fashion retail, proprietary data, creator relationships and digital merchandising across its main brands.
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Qt traces its technology roots to Trolltech, which released the first public version of the Qt framework in 1995. In 2026 Qt Group provides application-development, user-interface and software-quality tools used across desktop, mobile, embedded and industrial products.
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ODDITY’s current operating story centres on the US launch of IL MAKIAGE in 2018 by brother-and-sister entrepreneurs Oran Holtzman and Shiran Holtzman-Erel. By 2026 ODDITY operates beauty and wellness brands built around digital customer acquisition, product development and data-driven matching technology.
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Ragy Thomas founded Sprinklr in 2009 to help large organisations manage the growing number of social-media channels used by customers and brands. By 2026 Sprinklr markets an AI-enabled Unified-CXM platform that brings customer-facing workflows across digital channels onto a common software architecture.
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Vitec Software Group was founded in Umeå in 1985 by university researchers Lars Stenlund and Olov Sandberg, initially around software that helped property owners monitor energy use. In 2026 Vitec is a vertical-software group owning numerous niche products that support operationally critical workflows.
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Equasens traces its operating history to Rousseau CPI, created in France in 1996 by Thierry Chapusot, Thierry Ponnelle and Vincent Ponnelle and later developed as Pharmagest Interactive. In 2026 Equasens provides digital systems for pharmacies, healthcare professionals, care facilities and related health-sector customers.
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