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Next-gen networking to enable megatrends
[Brent Lees] While the enterprise looks to disruptive trends, such as cloud, mobility and big data, to drive business innovation and greater revenues, the IT department is well aware that traditional networks and data centres may not be up to the challenge of supporting these new technology demands. read more>>



ICT
Transforming telco and enterprise ecosystems

Derek Friend

Enterprises and carriers continue encountering bottlenecks in traditional service areas, especially long time to market for new services, low resource utilisation, and high OPEX obstacles. Another challenge for both enterprises and carriers is new internet-based business models, customised requirements, and new services. read more>>
Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
Mammoth BI, a conference with five associated workshops, will be held on 17 and 18 November, 2014, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Themed Big Data in Action, the event will feature global thought leaders and local experts sharing their insights in a new IT conferencing model. read more>>
Cyber Security
Security awareness training needed in SA
With an ongoing increase in threat vectors, largely brought on by the proliferation of business trends such as cloud computing, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and the Internet of Things (IoT), security awareness and training is becoming a critical aspect to safeguarding data. read more>>
Ensure your connected devices are protected
Should you worry about your connected devices? The internet of things is a new level of internet connectivity that is said to incorporate everyday items from your kettle to your lightbulbs. read more>>
Data Management
Closing the 'mobile' gap in your DR strategy

Fred Mitchell

In a data-driven business environment, Disaster Recovery (DR) is critical to ongoing productivity and profitability: the ability to get back up and running quickly after any data loss event, large or small, is absolutely essential to all businesses. read more>>
Internet
Families lose money because of children on the internet
According to joint research by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, 18% of users in South Africa have lost either money or important information as a result of their children's online activity. This number suggests that, in addition to the risk of children encountering cyber threats, they can also cause inadvertent problems for their parents. read more>>
Why a responsive website is important

Siyanda Cele

As more people are being glued to their mobile devices, one thing has become clear: mobile is taking over internet surfing. And it's everything from browsing social media outlets to checking emails and doing some online shopping. read more>>
Medical staff and patients demand Wi-Fi access in hospitals
Wi-Fi networks designed specifically for hospital use are catching on around the world, as both staff and patients see the multiple benefits of secure network access, said Networks Unlimited. read more>>
Services
Email and SMS from one platform set to assist marketers
TotalSend has launched SMS and email sending via a single channel. This multi-channel platform allows TotalSend to assist marketers who are increasingly looking to connect with customers on mobile devices. read more>>
Software
Softworx launches Softworx APN
EOH Company and Infor Master Partner, Softworx has launched the Africa Partner Network (Softworx APN) to channel Infor software sales and consulting services throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. read more>>
Importance of IT for automotive industry

Michael Frans

The automotive industry has become increasingly competitive in the past few years with manufacturers and brands jostling for a leadership position in both international and local markets. read more>>
Telecommunications
The rivalry of the mobile handset industry in SA
The mobile handsets industry in South Africa received an overall satisfaction score from its customers of 73.3 out of 100. This was revealed by the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) released today, 21 October 2014. read more>>
Biometrics: the science of security

Greg Sarrail

Biometrics has become a rich-and-secure solution that is very much a part of the present, not some distant future. Implementations can be robust, reliable and uniquely coded to the individual, delivering an extra layer of protection for the bank, the business and the individual. read more>>
10 steps to application transformation
Applications in business are being transformed at a faster rate than any time in history. According to the 2013 Cisco Global IT Impact Survey, 71% of companies report that IT is deploying more applications than in 2012. Applications and user expectations are becoming more complex. read more>>
Give call centre agents a comprehensive, online device support platform
Investment in strong online customer-care strategies is becoming an imperative in the mobile operator industry, especially in Africa, where the first wave of smartphone users is on a rapid rise. Nonetheless, customer care agents are not properly equipped to deal with the daily onslaught of enquiries from a broad and growing range of internet-capable devices. read more>>
Banks can improve customer's online experience
Banks are today at the mercy of their IT systems. As IT progresses and becomes more consumerised, customers are demanding smarter, faster and better ways in which to do their banking no matter the device. read more>>
MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs

Thabiso Mochiko

MTN SA said last week that over 240 managers have taken voluntary retrenchment packages. The company embarked on a cost-reduction programme in August‚ following its poor financial performance. read more>>
Manser to share epic adventure experiences

Issued by ITWeb

Solo adventurer Riaan Manser is in the speaker line-up at The BlackBerry Experience events organised by ITWeb in Durban and Cape Town this week... read more>>
International
Trial for 'insulting tweets' starts in Bahrain
DUBAI - The trial of Bahraini Human Rights Activist Nabil Rajab, stands accused of having "insulted official bodies" in remarks posted on Twitter, and his trial has now been adjourned until 29 October according to a judicial source. read more>>
Strong iPhone 6 sales boost Taiwan's export orders
TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Booming shipments of the iPhone 6 helped Taiwan's export orders rise by 12.7% in September year-on-year to a record $43.3bn, the Taiwanese government said. read more>>
IBM sells chip unit but bleeds money
NEW YORK, USA: IBM reported a collapse of its third-quarter profits because of the $4.7bn cost of offloading its micro-chip business to GlobalFoundries. read more>>
UK internet trolls may be jailed for two years
LONDON, UK: People found guilty of internet "trolling" in Britain could be jailed for up to two years under government proposals, following a number of high-profile cases of abusive and threatening behaviour on Twitter. read more>>
Google profits fall as ad revenue declines
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: The rise of smartphone use to access the internet has slowed the number of clicks on advertisements and cut into profits earned by Google in the third quarter of the year. revealed. read more>>
Skype launches video messaging app
NEW YORK, USA: Microsoft-owned Skype unveiled a new app enabling users to send short video messages to stay connected between calls. read more>>
Windows flaws let Russian hackers spy on NATO
WASHINGTON, USA: Hackers based in Russia used a flaw in Microsoft Windows to spy on NATO, European governments and other organisations as far back as 2009, security researchers have found. read more>>
France lets users Tweet money to others
PARIS, FRANCE: Money is now only a tweet away for French people, after a bank in the country launched a novel way to transfer money using the social networking platform. read more>>
Facebook offers 'safety check' for disaster areas
EU anti-trust boss says Google fears are irrational
Japan Display warns of enormous losses
Microsoft licences: Romania's probe of state officials
Underground bank founder pleads not guilty
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Government
State seeks to build closer ties with media
President Jacob Zuma says government will establish a platform for members of the media and government to share ideas on a range of issues. read more>>
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    Retail
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      Government
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        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
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              Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
              Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
              Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

              Agriculture
                A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa

                Building
                  Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development

                  GreenBiz
                    V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                    WWF-SASSI serves up sustainable seafood report - Sindy Peters
                    Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                      Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                      Legal
                        Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                        Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                        Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                        Manufacturing
                          New image-processing methods from Omron
                          kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                          Property
                            Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                            SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                            SA developers showing more interest in Africa - Alistair Anderson

                            Education
                              UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
                              SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
                              Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

                              Tourism
                                Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                                [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                                Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                  Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                  The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Driverless cars not just science fiction
                                    Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                    RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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