Features

Satellite powers Facebook in Africa

May 2, 2016

An agreement like this with Facebook - bringing a new customisable, flexible and scalable solution - is another step towards satisfying the rapidly-expanding broadband connectivity market in Africa.

Smart cities and even smarter threats?

May 2, 2016

Cyberattacks probably won’t be the same as any before, and In light of this, we should look to developing new standards that are more appropriate for the changing environment.

Cutting skills budget: Beheading the future

Apr 29, 2016

How not training your staff affects you: 'When skills development is not made an in-house priority, companies will be forced to offer higher salaries in order to hire staff that are already equipped with the required skills.'

Online data sharing wrecks marriages, careers

Apr 18, 2016

One third of people surveyed have accidentally shared confidential data - 11% have suffered as a result. Of those, consequences included losing friends, being bullied, financial loss, the end of a relationship and job dismissal.

Digital revolution revs up auto industry

Apr 12, 2016

The digital revolution brings both challenges and opportunities to the vehicle industry, and consumer shifts have provided the industry with much-needed insights and data for growth, and a faster online transition.

Unlocking the door to comprehensive security

Apr 11, 2016

Is your business really ready for the security challenges which lie ahead? Ralph Berndt of Syrex says South African organisations must assess their security footprints to ensure they're prepared for the worst - and the worst is here.

Forget smart city – think smart citizen

Apr 8, 2016

As more apps are created to give consumers instant information about everything from electricity to traffic jams, the conversation must evolve from being about ‘smart cities’ to including the concept of ‘smart citizens’.

Online retail is booming in South Africa

Apr 6, 2016

Forecasts by World Wide Worx for the next five years, from 2016 to 2020, show online retail sales almost exactly doubling over this period, according to Arthur Goldstuck, managing director of the firm.

Local is lekker: Buying local vs international

Mar 29, 2016

A 2012 study by the Open University suggested that consumers preferred buying local products because manufacturers are committed to producing the best quality products and were focused on small-scale manufacturing. How lekker is local?

CeBIT 2016: Unified comms in the age of IoT

Mar 24, 2016

Simon Dai, chief technology officer: enterprise communication at Huawei, points out that connectivity has already moved well beyond the office to embrace IoT, and there there is tremendous potential for this area to grow even more.

Survival in a data-driven world

Mar 24, 2016

“It’s important to remember that 90% of our sensory input comes from the eye; and visual processing takes up 50% of our brain capacity.” ~ Christoph Holz, MD of Visalyze, CeBIT 2016

Impact of the economy on the ICT industry

Mar 17, 2016

South Africa's weak Rand results in expensive technology, as much of it is imported. So, how do businesses free up cash for rent, salaries, and marketing, while ensuring the customer’s business still has access to top end technology?

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