Latest Technology News In South Africa
Northern Data grew from cryptocurrency and high-performance-computing infrastructure into AI-oriented data-centre capacity. In June 2026 RUM Group acquired about 85.2% of Northern Data, making it a majority-owned subsidiary as a delisting and squeeze-out process followed.
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KFin Technologies grew out of India’s registrar and transfer-agent sector, providing the record-keeping and transaction infrastructure used by asset managers and issuers. By 2026 KFin provides investor servicing and technology across mutual funds, issuers, pensions and other financial products in India and selected international markets.
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NCR Voyix carries part of the lineage of National Cash Register a company whose roots go back to the late nineteenth century but its present form dates to the October 2023 separation of NCR into NCR Voyix and ATM-focused NCR Atleos As of September 2026 NCR Voyix is a public company focused on unified commerce for shopping and dining including…
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Yext was founded in 2006 by Howard Lerman and Brian Distelburger, initially as a lead-generation business before shifting toward business listings and digital knowledge management. By 2026 Yext sells software that helps organisations manage structured brand information across websites, search experiences, listings and customer-facing digital channels.
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Red Violet became an independent Nasdaq-listed company in March 2018 when Cogint separated its data-and-analytics business from its digital marketing operations. In 2026 Red Violet remains focused on identity intelligence, fraud prevention, risk mitigation and data analytics in the United States.
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Photronics was founded in 1969 by Constantine Macricostas in Connecticut, originally as Photronic Labs. By 2026 Photronics supplies photomasks for integrated circuits and flat-panel displays, operating in a highly specialised part of the semiconductor and display supply chains.
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Progress was founded in 1981 as Data Language Corporation by a team including Joseph Alsop, Clyde Kessel, Mary Székely and Chip Ziering. In 2026 Progress sells infrastructure, application-development, data-connectivity and digital-experience software to enterprises and developers.
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Semrush was founded in 2008 by Oleg Shchegolev and Dmitry Melnikov, initially building tools around search-engine optimisation and competitive search data. In 2026 Semrush operates a software platform used by marketers and businesses to understand and improve their visibility across search and other digital channels.
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Pagaya was founded in Israel in 2016 by Gal Krubiner, Avital Pardo and Yahav Yulzari, applying data science and machine learning to consumer-credit underwriting and asset selection. By 2026 Pagaya operates primarily in the United States, using technology to help partners evaluate consumer-credit applications and fund resulting assets through its network.
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BlackLine was founded in 2001 by Therese Tucker, initially addressing the labour-intensive reconciliation and financial-close work performed by accounting teams. In 2026 BlackLine sells financial-operations software designed to automate and control processes that traditionally relied on spreadsheets and manual checking.
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