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Tech4Africa comes to Cape Town
[Issued by Tech4Africa] The annual Tech4Africa conference will be running the first Cape Town event on 28 August. Tech4Africa focuses on deep technical workshops and sessions for practitioners, and then engaging talks which... read more>>



ICT
Gamification can be a powerful engagement tool
Gamification can be a powerful tool for engagement in the digital business, according to Gartner, Inc. read more>>
PurpleWhite IT acquired by ITNA
ITNA, a provider of ICT solutions and services to local government, recently announced its acquisition of PurpleWhite IT - an ICT company that specialises in Information Systems Security. read more>>
Netshield turns 20
From the day it opened its doors in August 1994, until today, Netshield has been keenly focused on innovation, developing disruptive technologies that shake the way we do things, and filling IT gaps for businesses across a myriad verticals. read more>>
How IT can harness business trust
IT needs to bear in mind several key factors in order to become a trusted business partner. read more>>
Cloud Computing
Cloud security risks 'overstated'

Andre le Roux

The prevailing belief that data in the cloud is at greater risk than data on-premise is overstated - it all comes down to your cloud model and SLAs. read more>>
Cyber Security
Fraud prevention requires a three-level risk management approach

Colin Hill

Ever wondered why we can't get a handle on fraud and why it keeps occurring? Actually it's simple to understand but it is one of the largest issues that many companies have to deal with. read more>>
Report reveals women take fewer risks online
To mark Women's Day on Saturday, 9 August 2014, Kaspersky Lab uncovers the reasons why women behave more safely when using the internet. read more>>
Data Management
Data quality's in the eye of the beholder
As businesses continue to deal with more data on a daily basis, how many organisations are actually focusing on true data quality? In an effort to make data more useful, companies needs to examine implementing a data quality "fit for purpose" approach, said the PBT Group. read more>>
Internet
Google sets $250m aside to stop illegal online pharmacies
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has agreed in a court settlement to spend at least $250m over the next five years to help fight illegal online pharmacies selling medicines to US customers. read more>>
Services
StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children
StatPro Group the AIM listed provider of cloud-based portfolio analytics for the global asset management industry, pledges to support the education of underprivileged children in the Western Cape, Cape Town. read more>>
New backup solution in Africa
NETCB, a certified partner for SEP in Africa, has introduced SEP sesam, a backup and disaster recovery solution that is 'set-and-forget' technology. Companies can now protect their data quickly and efficiently with SEP's secure backup, restore and disaster recovery solution. read more>>
Telecommunications
Explaining branch converged infrastructure

Brent Lees

Enterprises are always looking to take their business to the next level and one of the most effective ways to grow is to open new branch offices. read more>>
Kenya Airways and Airtel sign MVNO agreement
Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa and Kenya Airways have opened a new innovative chapter in the telecoms industry in Africa... read more>>
Job cuts set to resume at Telkom

Thabiso Mochiko

Telkom's Chief Executive Sipho Maseko has told investors that the company's objectives are to lower the cost of human capital, improve financial performance and bring leadership closer to customers. read more>>
Nomanini secures funding for international expansion
Emerging markets payments innovator Nomanini recently received additional funding from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to enable its expansion into international markets. read more>>
Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>>
Low-cost smartphones could boost e-commerce in SA
Despite the slowing down globally of the growth in smartphone, in South Africa sales are climbing steadily. This continued introduction of low-cost smartphones will not only play a significant role... read more>>
International
Silicon Valley staff anti-poaching settlement rejected
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: A federal judge has rejected a plan to compensate employees affected by an "anti-poaching" agreement involving Silicon Valley technology companies Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe. read more>>
New Zealand's Telecom becomes bright Spark
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand's largest telecommunications carrier, Telecom Corp., has changed its name to Spark, saying the re-branding will better reflect its expanding activities in the digital age. read more>>
A look at new work trends
BIRMINGHAM, UK / CORK, IRELAND: Information technology is constantly evolving and how we communicate with others in the workplace is changing daily. So how does today's employee keep up? (Infographic) read more>>
Get the news from wearable technology
WASHINGTON, USA: Even if you don't open a newspaper, turn on a television, log on to a computer or pull out a smartphone, you can get news using wearable technology. read more>>
PLDT buys Rocket Internet for €333m
MANILA, PHILLIPINES: Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), the country's leading telecommunications provider, said it was buying a 10% stake in German Internet developer Rocket Internet for €333m read more>>
Chip mimics brain for super-computer speeds
WASHINGTON, USA: Researchers unveiled a powerful new postage-stamp size chip delivering super-computer performance using a process that mimics the human brain. read more>>
Facebook buys security startup PrivateCore
NEW YORK, USA: - Facebook announced it will buy California-based cybersecurity startup PrivateCore, in a move to boost defenses of its vast server network. read more>>
Large-screen iPhone: 9 September's the day
NEW YORK, USA: Apple has scheduled a 9 September event to unveil its long-anticipated large-screen iPhone, the online news site Re/code reported. read more>>
Apple, Samsung call of war in rest of the world
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Arch-rivals Samsung and Apple have decided to drop a series of bitter patent disputes pending in multiple courts outside the United States, the South Korean electronics company says. read more>>
Telecom Italia makes €543m but economic crisis continues
MILAN, ITALY: Telecom Italia reported a first-half net profit of €543m but said a weak domestic market was offsetting positive results from its Brazilian business. read more>>
Telefonica wants to buy Brazil's GVT
PARIS, FRANCE: Spanish group Telefonica has offered Vivendi €6.7bn to buy its Brazilian telecommunications subsidiary GVT. read more>>
Computer games reduce depression in elderly
PARIS, FRANCE: Brain-boosting computer games may be as effective as drugs or perhaps even better, in treating severe depression in some elderly people, according to trial results published on Tuesday (5 May) read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    BizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show
    Why a social media calendar can make all the difference - Rudi Massyn

    Medical
      Ships pose bigger risk of 'importing' Ebola than airports
      Triomf Clinic opens for destitute residents of Pretoria West
      Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

      Retail
        Spar bids for 80% stake in the BWG Group
        Food retailers push to enforce exclusivity - Joan Muler
        Wholesale and Retail Schools of Excellence project launches this week

        Government
          SA's bargaining structures need to change
          22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg - Nosihle Shelembe

          Mining
            Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction
            Anglo American leading the change for women
            Improving productivity in the mining sector - Rhys Evans

            CSI
              Engen KlevaKidz campaign keeps on growing
              Helping animals, helping people in Khayelitsha - Melissa Jane Cook
              eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

              Finance
                Transnet needs R100bn from private sector - Linda Ensor
                Liberty's BEE earnings up to 664.7 cents a share
                Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim - Linda Ensor

                Agriculture
                  DRC open for agribusiness investment
                  Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

                  Building
                    Lakehaven raises the bar for social housing projects
                    Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision - Tom Harris
                    Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

                    GreenBiz
                      Experts in waste management to attend WasteCon2014
                      Abalone worth R3m recovered in Free State
                      UJ unveils prototype solar energy vehicle

                      HR & Recruitment
                        What Harvard taught me about running a business in SA - Rowan Belchers
                        Social media: changing the face of modern recruitment - Graham Paulsen
                        Stronger together - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                        Legal
                          CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes
                          Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct - Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle
                          African female lawyers share their experiences

                          Manufacturing
                            Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
                            Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

                            Property
                              Digital commercial property trading portal goes live: a first in SA
                              What you may not know about property - Kathy East
                              Five mistakes commonly made by real estate agents

                              Education
                                Social entrepreneurship is key to addressing challenges
                                Opportunities abound in maths and science - Nosihle Shelembe
                                Workshops to improve maths teachers' skills - More Matshediso

                                Tourism
                                  Mozambique: do you need a visa?
                                  Western Cape dominates Inter-Hotel Challenge - Eugene Yiga
                                  Understanding 5-star hotel grading

                                  Logistics
                                    SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU
                                    TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries
                                    Sanral clarifies Cape Town toll roads reports

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Call to enter Vodacom In The City
                                      Turn back time with Endermolift - Ruth Cooper
                                      An authentic French afternoon and evening

                                      Automotive
                                        Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award
                                        Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA
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