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SMBs: Data without borders, back-up without worries
[Anamika Budree] The world is becoming more and more digital. Even in smaller companies not directly operating in the technology industry, a great amount of data is created for every single process... read more>>



ICT
Light at the end of the tunnel for Eskom
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be light at the end of the tunnel for power utility Eskom... read more>>
Cloud Computing
The era of cloud

Douglas Woolley

The overarching concept of delivering computing resources through a global network began in the 1960s and has since evolved through a number of phases... read more>>
Cyber Security
Rise in mobile malware calls for savvier behaviour, better monitoring
South African smartphone users must be savvier about the sites they visit, what they download, and the apps they use on their devices... read more>>
Data Management
Data loss prevention - stopping the leak

Mohsien Hassim

In today's globally connected world, data enters and leaves cyberspace at speeds baffling to the human mind... read more>>
Internet
UC and the IoT are shaping the future of business
Looking back over the past two decades, many technologies have emerged that have revolutionised the way the world works, interacts and communicates. However, none have been as disruptive as the internet as a force for change... read more>>
Industry 4.0 - where the Internet of Things meets industry

Klaus Dieter Rennert

When we talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), we tend to think of connected homes and smart devices making our lives easier and more efficient through the use of technology. However, when the same technology is applied to manufacturing, the potential for improvements is immense... read more>>
Network
Peering should be better utilised
NAPAfrica says that the digital divide still exists and new innovative approaches, such as peering, should be better utilised if Africa... read more>>
Services
The OTT debate - challenging operators to remain relevant in the market

Eckart Zollner

Over-the-Top (OTT) services delivered via the internet have become part and parcel of the lives of consumers today... read more>>
IHG Translator App features on Apple Watch
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that the IHGTranslator App will be available for Apple Watch... read more>>
Emirates launches app for Apple Watch
When the Apple Watch becomes available on 24 April, Emirates' customers from around the globe will be able to enjoy the smart features and sleek interface of the Emirates app for Apple Watch... read more>>
Software
Photoshop notches up a quarter of a century
"Photoshop is iconic and ubiquitous. Not many product names are adopted as a commonly understood verb. This digital imaging software has catapulted Adobe into new directions and if the last 25 years is anything to go by, we can expect great things from the software giant in the next 25 years" read more>>
Tourism, hospitality and small business app launched
Awesome South Africa is a mobile application that presents a platform to promote products, services and establishments in a wide range of industries for the benefit of vendors and merchants... read more>>
Telecommunications
Huawei launches new products at CeBIT
Huawei shared its vision of Innovative ICT, Building a Better Connected World and introduced its latest ICT solutions at the recent CeBIT 2015 in Hannover, Germany... read more>>
DDoS protection - what budget share should it get?

Bryan Hamman

When allocating budget to DDoS protection, consider the full cost to the organisation of critical applications going down... read more>>
Does your selling strategy need to evolve?
Complex disruptive technologies have drastically changed the IT needs of customers... read more>>
Qlik previews BI trends
Qlik recently provided a preview of the BI trends that was highlighted in its annual presentation at the ITWeb BI Summit... read more>>
Practical workshops on IoT, M2M across South Africa
In an effort to follow the intentions set out by the LoRa Alliance, FastNet will be launching practical workshops on the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban during March 2015... read more>>
International
Reuters websites blocked in China
BEIJING, CHINA: Reuters news websites were inaccessible in China on Friday, the latest Western news organisation to be blocked in a country where censors keep a tight grip over information... read more>>
Europe's rights body raps France for blocking jihad sites
STRASBOURG, FRANCE: Europe's top rights body took aim at France on Thursday for blocking websites accused of condoning terrorism... read more>>
Americans eye ways to skirt online snooping: survey
WASHINGTON DC, US: Americans have been stepping up efforts to keep their data private since the revelations about vast US government surveillance programmes, a survey showed on Monday... read more>>
Windows 10 coming in 190 countries, 111 languages
WASHINGTON, US: Microsoft says its new Windows 10 operating system will be coming "this summer" in 190 countries and 111 languages... read more>>
"No" to enterprise mobility; two conflicting forces...

Chirag Shivalker

Difference of opinions is not new - it is extremely common in the business world. Everyone has their own perspective, own set of problems, and own methodology to resolve problems read more>>
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Africa
Strathmore University launches region's first masters of science information systems security course
Strathmore University has launched the Master of Science Information Systems Security course, the most advanced training available for information security experts in the East African region... read more>>
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Government news
Jamming was to stop drones, says Mahlobo
State Security Minister David Mahlobo this week insisted that the jamming device used in Parliament during the state of the nation address was designed to stop the operation of drones in parliamentary air space, and prevent cellphones being used as triggers for explosive devices. read more>>
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People on the move
  • Turrito Networks appoints head of operations - more info

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Jobs offered
Online Marketing Coordinator - Johannesburg
Seeking qualified junior developer who has great articulation skills and loves technology for website maintenance, digital marketing assistance and growing BitCo in the online world. Read more >>

IT Administrator - Johannesburg
Greatstock is seeking to employ an IT administrator. Candidate will be responsible for desktop support and must have sound technical knowledge. Candidate must have at least five years' IT experience. Read more >>

Senior Systems Administrator - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced senior systems administrator: virtualisation architect (Ref. LSW19/083/0315). Applications close: 25 March 2015 Read more >>



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