Mobile malware: What is it, why should you care? (part 2)

[Justin Lee] In this article, the second in a series of four articles where we explore how the use of mobile devices by employees in businesses represents the convergence of personal and corporate needs, we will examine the behavioural patterns of mobile users, in order to truly understand the mobile risks associated. 22 May 2013 16:04

Gijima to showcase capabilities at Microsoft roadshow

Gijima, a JSE-listed IT company and Microsoft partner, is part of the Microsoft Shift into Top Gear roadshow that will feature the official launch of Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 to the corporate, small/medium enterprise (SME), and academic markets. 20 May 2013 15:54

Role of social business software in delivering innovation

[Gys Kappers] Businesses today operate within a dynamic environment, shaped by variables, such as evolving legislation, globalisation and economic volatility. Disruptive new technologies create new competitors overnight and the only way to get and stay in front is constantly to innovate. 20 May 2013 14:41

Avoid disaster, backup your data - Blaeser

It is a harsh reality that every year, large amounts of digital data are placed at risk or even entirely lost due to equipment failure, natural disasters and human error. While such disasters may often be beyond human control, data backup and recovery systems can provide a safety net. 16 May 2013 09:47

Mediatech

Extron excited to engage at Mediatech Africa

[Issued by Mediatech] Extron Electronics, a leading international manufacturer of professional AV system integration products, is creating waves on local soil with the recent opening of their new office in Johannesburg and their participation as exhibitors at Mediatech Africa. 14 May 2013 09:53

TV series sponsorship: Think out of the box

[Bonnie Ramaila] I have never understood why companies should have those closing and opening billboards before, during and after a TV programme, until I saw 1st for Women's sponsorship of the M-Net series, 'Revenge'. 8 May 2013 10:26

IT mobility: enabler or stumbling block?

[Tony de Sousa] Effective mobile solutions are vital and inevitable in today's business environment. With mobile devices now an ever-present and fundamental part of doing business as well as in employees' and the general public's personal lives, security has become a concern and accessibility a necessity. 3 May 2013 06:37

Video games improve mental agility

WASHINGTON, USA: Playing video games can prevent and even reverse deteriorating brain functions such as memory, reasoning and visual processing, according to a study released on Wednesday (1 May). 2 May 2013 08:40

ATMs are now 'virtual tellers'

South African banks have been installing more innovative cash-accepting automated teller machines (ATMs), a move that is changing both the role of the teller inside the branch and the way banks are accessed by clients. 2 May 2013 07:55

'Guide to South African Brands, Barcodes, Prices' launched

A digital book, 'Guide to South African Brands, Barcodes and Average Prices', has been released by Retail Price Watch to provide the retail industry with a comprehensive reference to those products that regularly find their way into household shopping baskets in South Africa. 30 Apr 2013 06:58

Ugandans get 4G connections

[Thabiso Mochiko] MTN said last week it had launched its long-term evolution (LTE) or 4G network in Uganda, making it the first mobile operator in that country to do so. 29 Apr 2013 11:03

Graylink partners LinkedIn as part of expansion plan

LinkedIn has chosen local recruitment software specialists, Graylink, to become an official LinkedIn Talent Solutions partner in the South African market as part of its global expansion plan. 25 Apr 2013 06:17

Information security is a HR problem

New legislation and compliance guidelines focus on IT security as a critical governance, risk and compliance issue. And it falls to HR to help mitigate the risks. 24 Apr 2013 06:48

Ever wondered how Dina's Mindworx?

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: MyBroadband, quoting the Sunday Times, reports how Communications Minister Dina Pule allegedly bypassed Treasury rules to appoint an employment firm, Mindworx, to handle key appointments to various parastatals, such as the SABC. MyBroadband also reports how the internet's amateur sleuths got involved in hunting the Boston bombers. Madiba has taken over Times Square reports BD Live, which also reports that Cell C is looking for a father figure, and you'd better ensure your PC is protected, reports Digital Trends. 22 Apr 2013 06:25