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Software development continues to improve business strategy channels
[Malcolm Rabson] While many companies are still considering how best to implement a BYOD strategy, the emergence of SDx promises additional opportunities for economies to develop, innovate, and grow. Read more >>


Cyber Security
Trend Micro's Security Predictions for 2014
Global security software vendor Trend Micro has released its security predictions for 2014 which profiles 8 predictions in high level security areas, as well as highlighting emerging security challenges from the Internet of Everything (IoE) and Deep Web and the depiction of a technology saturated society and the corresponding cyber threats. Read more >>

Data Management
Mobile ERP: if it's not secure by design, it's not good enough
Mobile devices are everywhere today - but just how many are secured against data loss? Even the iPads and smartphones belonging to those who should know better are routinely secured by nothing more than a passcode. Read more >>

Hardware
LG to launch curved smartphone in Europe
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: South Korea's LG Electronics said it would start selling its first curved-screen smartphone - seen as a first step to fully flexible products - in Europe next month. Read more >>

Intel to cut staff in face of stagnant earnings
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: US chip manufacturer Intel said it will trim its workforce by five percent this year as it shifts from personal computers to powering mobile gadgets. Read more >>

Internet
Big-screen 'phablet' smartphone sales to soar: report
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Sales of big-screen smartphones will soar in coming years as people who game or watch videos on the go opt for "phablets" with near tablet-size views. Read more >>

Worst password is now '123456'
The only positive point to be drawn from 2013's list of the world's worst and easiest to hack passwords is that "password" is no longer in the number-one spot - it's at number two and 123456 is now in the top spot Read more >>

Western Cape opens first Youth Café
The Western Cape government said on Monday, 20 January, it was committed to extending as many opportunities as possible to the youth, and claimed it would continue to push its strategy that aims to see young people in the province becoming economically self-sufficient by the age of 25. Read more >>

MWEB partners with Fon
MWEB has announced an exclusive partnership with Fon, reportedly the world's largest WiFi network. The deal gives MWEB ADSL customers, with a Fon - enabled router, the opportunity to join a global community of 12-million WiFi users who act as a hotspot and a growing local community who share their connections with each other. Read more >>

Auschwitz launches online Holocaust awareness in Arabic, Farsi
WARSAW, POLAND: The Auschwitz Museum at the site of the former Nazi German death camp in southern Poland said on Monday, 20 January, it had launched online Holocaust awareness programmes in Arabic and Farsi. Read more >>

Network
Market expecting Telkom turnaround

Thabiso Mochiko

Telkom kicked off 2014 on a positive note, at least on the share price side. The stock has kept the momentum it had last year, when the price moved from R15 in April to end the year at R28. From the time that trading began this year the price had risen by almost 18%. Read more >>

Telkom 'in talks to sell its cellphone towers'

Thabiso Mochiko

Telkom is reportedly in talks to sell its mobile tower infrastructure to a company based in south-east Asia‚ in a move analysts say would enable Telkom to focus on strengthening its services and cutting its costs. Read more >>

Software
Alarm call wakes comet probe
PARIS, FRANCE: An alarm clock in deep space woke the comet probe Rosetta ahead of a key phase in its 10-year mission, European scientists said. Read more >>

Telecommunications
Nokia mobile sales drop ahead of Microsoft handover
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Nokia announced falling mobile phone sales and lower profits in its latest financial report before handing its mobile phone business over to Microsoft. Read more >>


International

Ericsson and Samsung settle patent dispute
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: Swedish telecommunications equipment manufacturer Ericsson said on Monday, 27 January, it had signed a deal with South Korean electronics company Samsung settling a global patent dispute. Read more >>

Apple set to release bigger-screen iPhones says WSJ
NEW YORK, USA: Apple is planning to release two new versions of its iPhones with larger screens this year to meet competition from rival handset makers, the Wall Street Journal reported. Read more >>

Sauber's 2014 car launched online
PARIS, FRANCE: Sauber on Sunday (26 January) became the third team in three days to opt for an online, rather than a lavish, unveiling of their 2014 Formula One car. Read more >>

Further IT glitch hits UK bank customers
LONDON, UK: Britain's Lloyds banking group apologised on Sunday, 26 January, after many of its debit card customers were left unable to access their money following a server glitch. Read more >>

Pope says internet 'gift from God'
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis described the Internet as "a gift from God" and called on Catholics to "boldly become citizens of the digital world". Read more >>

Twitter suspends account of Hamas armed wing
GAZA CITY - A Twitter account of Hamas's armed wing has been suspended by administrators, the Palestinian Islamist movement said Thursday, 23 January, accusing the social media site of censorship. Read more >>

Online, is fine... But beware of cybercriminals
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: It's all about money... While online shopping and banking is growing and growing, financial transactions are top Internet security concern, says Kaspersky Lab. Read more >>

On-premise versus SaaS solutions: The right choice for enterprise

Ophir Shalitin

AIRPORT CITY, ISRAEL: Software solutions for enterprise serve to facilitate a number of processes in the business world today, ranging across the board from customer relationship management (CRM), to human resource (HR) department functions, automated marketing and sales funnels, and IT support, as well as security. Read more >>

BlackBerry shares lifted by huge Pentagon contract
NEW YORK, USA: BlackBerry shares leapt more than nine percent after the troubled Canadian smartphone manufacturer was boosted by the news of a contract to supply the US military with 80,000 new handsets. Read more >>

Germany says 16m email accounts compromised
BERLIN, GERMANY: German authorities said the digital identities of 16m online users had been stolen, compromising their email accounts, linked social media and other services. Read more >>

South Korea to spend US$1.5bn on 5G 'movie-in-a-second' service
SEOUL SOUTH KOREA: South Korea, already one of the most wired countries on earth, Wednesday, 22 January, announced a 1.6trn won (US$1.5bn) plan to roll out a next-generation 5G wireless service that is so fast it can download a full-length film in a second. Read more >>

Verizon buys Intel's fledgling TV operations
NEW YORK, USA: Verizon said it would buying Intel Media, a unit of the chipmaking company that delivers movies and more to televisions sets via the Internet cloud, for an undisclosed price. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] Marketing for advertising - Tarryn Pitchers
Social media... Brands, you're missing the point! - Felix Kessel
[2014 trends] Youth trends in 2014 - Jason Levin and Mokebe Thulo

Medical
Chemical threat may make for an unsafe pair of hands
Malaria drug combo could help prevent pregnancy complications in lupus patients - Karen N. Peart
Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Retail
Fish & Chip Co runs promotional competition
Samsung, Google sign patent-sharing deal
Commission not to prosecute major retailers

Government
Policy revision at SABC causes raised eyebrows - Linda Ensor
Now judges have to declare interests
SA continues with efforts to secure Korkie's release

Mining
Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining
Striking mine workers called to end strike
Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

CSI
Partnership will improve community's food security
Still time to donate unwanted goods to less fortunate

Finance
Ombudsman is clear about home insurance
WEF ends with cautious optimism

Agriculture
Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits - Annelie Coleman
Locals cash in on marula harvest
Grains mostly softer due to good rain

Arts
Theatre4Youth Forum comes to Cape Town
Call for independent theatre productions
WGSA Knowledge Share Session in Durban

Building
September to table paper on housing finance

Environment
SANParks concerned over water pollution
Sustainability Week aims to stimulate a green economy

HR & Recruitment
Make the office work for you in 2014 - Linda Trim
Dealing with employees' New Year's resolutions
[BizCareers] Put thought into interview responses - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Unregulated industry: re-sale of electricity - Ramon Pereira and Chantelle Gladwin
SA to host first ever meeting of CCJA
SAPS confiscates counterfeit goods in Kimberley

Manufacturing
SABMiller invests US%110m in Nigeria

Property
Cancelling a bond application can be expensive
Arrowhead Property's private placement over-subscribed - Alistair Anderson
MAS Real Estate to go to capital markets - Alistair Anderson

Security
Sanral survives its third scare
Community to be involved in recruiting police - Mthethwa

Education
Are you a square peg in a round hole? - John French
Soweto Community encourages learners to stay in school

Tourism
Tourism performs better than expected - Andiswa Maqutu
Promising outlook for SA's tourism industry in 2014
Report reveal travellers desire personalised services

Maritime
Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

Sport
PE ready for Herald VW Cycle Tour
IMG Media signs agreement with Klitschko
Cowen completes Robben Island swim

Logistics
Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase - Linda Ensor

Lifestyle
Update on Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Afrinolly Short Film Competition winners announced

Automotive
Harley-Davidson launches Riding Academy in SA
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