Tech talks at Net Prophet 2013

[Eugene Yiga] Take the most innovative, successful, creative, ambitious thinkers and entrepreneurs in the internet space and ask them to share their stories, ideas, and predictions for the future in a format that is fresh, relevant, and engaging. The result: Net Prophet. 24 May 2013 11:03

Alan Winde impresses at Net Prophet 2013

[Sindy Peters] Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde impressed yesterday, 23 May 2013, at the Net Prophet conference with news of exciting tech innovations for the province. Winde's announcement of the Bandwidth Barn ICT business incubator model being spread throughout the rest of Africa was met with resounding applause from attendees at the Artscape. 24 May 2013 19:00

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

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

Can mobile enterprise apps keep up with the tablets?

The unprecedented adoption of tablet PCs means that the fully mobile enterprise is now possible, but true enterprise mobility also requires access to full ERP functionality on the road. With tablets, smartphones and phablets moving to surpass PC shipments, mobile computing is the way of the future. 20 May 2013 16:03

ICASA review in the pipeline

[Amukelani Chauke] Cabinet has approved a proposal to review some of the Independent Communications Authority of SA's functions to make it more transparent and accountable. 17 May 2013 10:08

Five tips when considering managed security services

[Andrew Kirkland] Recent reports suggest that the managed security services (MSS) space, which increased by 12% to US$13 billion in 2012, will continue to grow rapidly. For businesses looking to partner with a MSS provider (MSSP), this article will provide tips which may assist in properly assessing your IT security environment before engaging a MSSP for outsourced services.

17 May 2013 11:15

New MD for Pinnacle Africa

Tim Humphreys-Davies is the new managing director of Pinnacle Africa, with immediate effect. Humphreys-Davies, who previously filled the role of regional and marketing MD, will continue to fulfill his current responsibilities but will now also look after traditional Pinnacle Africa business including the Johannesburg Sales Team as well as the PinnPos Division. 24 May 2013 09:55

Whistle-blowers' details go public

Hackers cracked into the website of South Africa's police and downloaded information that could leave whistle-blowers vulnerable, the police and a government data agency said Wednesday (22 May). 23 May 2013 07:48

MTN offers brand value for shareholders

MTN was ranked 79th in the annual Millward-Brown Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands survey released on Tuesday (21 May)‚ with its brand valued at US$11.4bn 22 May 2013 07:43

Reunert to curb costs as profits fall

Electronics group Reunert will continue to focus on "rigorous cost control and act with prudence" over the next six months‚ it said on Tuesday (21 May) when its results for the six months to March were released. 22 May 2013 10:56

Competition intensifying for Vodacom

[Thabiso Mochiko] Vodacom aims to deliver low single digit service revenue growth and "mid to high single digit" growth in earnings before interest‚ tax‚ depreciation and amortisation in the next three years‚ the company said on Monday (20 May)‚ when releasing its annual results for the year to March. 21 May 2013 08:04

African telecoms and media operators convene in Johannesburg

[Issued by Terrapinn Limited] Chief executives from South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, DRC, Nigeria and more will converge at the 16th annual SatCom Africa conference and exhibition to ensure the sustainable future of Africa's telecoms and media sector. 21 May 2013 09:43

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

City of Joburg's broadband network to go live on 1 July

The City of Joburg Broadband Project will go live on 1 July, 2013, after a three-year build phase, which BWired will operate for 12 years. The completion of the fibre optic network covers all seven regions of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) municipality and will deliver a live network that will immediately be able to offer key services to all municipal buildings connected to the network. 20 May 2013 15:26