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Disaster recovery: past, present, and future
[Bryan Balfe] It's become almost trite to talk about how the cloud is transformative across a range of IT markets and business functions. Disaster recovery has been around for decades, but typically fallen 'below the line' on many IT departments' priorities lists due to lack of budget, time, or know-how. read more>>



ICT
Wipro and GIBS partner to design 'Future CIO' programme
Wipro has announced a partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) to co-design a 'Future CIO' programme, which aims to build future technology leaders... read more>>
Technology maturity driven by the Relentless Efficiency Lifecycle

Shailendra Singh

For mining organisations to remain competitive in the digital era, a transformation needs to happen within the IT function... read more>>
Five ways to keep your mobile devices secure

Aaron Thornton

It seems like every time you turn on the news lately, there are more stories of companies having their data stolen or corporate networks being hacked into... read more>>
ICT publication launched in Zimbabwe

Marcus Mushonga

HARARE: A new online technology publication, ItNews Zimbabwe, has been launched to provide coverage of the rapidly growing sector in the country... read more>>
Convergence saves money, lowers complexity

Issued by WhichVoIP.co.za

The telecoms arena is undergoing a major transformation. End-users and businesses are becoming more diverse in their requirements, driving a growing demand for new and tailored communications services... read more>>
Cloud Computing
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 127: Agency focus with TLC Marketing Worldwide
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow, 16 April 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Derek Miller and Yossi Hasson... read more>>
Cyber Security
Full agenda for Security Summit 2015
Cyber crime and cyber threat dashboards, embedding security strategies within the business, securing the IOT, digital forensics, and wireless security are among the subjects for discussion at the Security Summit 2015... read more>>
Small businesses at risk from cyber threats
As governments around the world mull over cyber security measures and possible new legislation, many small and medium enterprises are pondering whether internet security is a real concern for their businesses... read more>>
Netshield launches Data Centre in a Box
Local ICT developer and innovator Netshield has launched Data Centre in a Box, a self-contained IP 54-rated mobile unit that gives business the power to wheel in, plug and go an entire IT infrastructure that can be managed from a single IP address in minutes... read more>>
Protecting the enterprise from evolving cybercrime attacks

Saurabh Kumar

High-profile cyber-attacks on blue-chip global companies have sent shockwaves around the technology industry. It's clear that threats in the digital era are morphing - becoming ever more sophisticated and destructive... read more>>
Data Management
Why a modern data centre strategy is needed for the digital world
As a new digital world emerges from the dual impact of the Nexus of Forces and the Internet of Things, the personality, structure and role of data centres will need to be changed or business agility and competitive strength will be compromised... read more>>
SME survival guide for loadshedding

Daryl Blundell

Loadshedding is here to stay, so every small business needs to take steps to protect its systems and data when the lights go out as well as from power surges when electricity is restored after an outage... read more>>
Internet
V&A Waterfront and OPEN open co-working hub at Watershed
Last week marked the launch of the V&A Waterfront and OPEN's Workshop17, an innovation and co-working hub at the V&A Waterfront; a space dedicated to enabling and showcasing solutions for Africa; a co-working hub for people to work, meet and accelerate ideas for positive social and economic impact. read more>>
Soweto Wireless pushes for content to stay local
The Soweto Wireless User Group says it will go live this month, and it is partly thanks to critical support received from Africa's only vendor neutral data centre, Teraco... read more>>
Three security issues to consider when using public Wi-Fi

Aaron Thornton

Public Wi-Fi is almost everywhere nowadays - and while it's convenient to use, there are hidden security risks you should know about... read more>>
Services
Now MTN to hit users
NEWSWATCH: MTN has joined Vodacom and Cell C in hiking its prices, and the SABC might be a bit leaky... from the top, but has said 'Sorry' to the EFF... read more>>
Software
Translations: man vs machine
Many people have had frustrating experiences with machine translation... read more>>
Travel app to revolutionise business travel in SA

Hayley Axford

A mobile app has been developed, named Lia, which acts as your personal travel assistant... read more>>
Telecommunications
BlackBerry Leap launched
BlackBerry has recently announced the availability of BlackBerry Leap in the UK and roll-out in major markets... read more>>
Is your call centre a take-away joint or a fine-dining experience?

Bruce von Maltitz

It doesn't really matter whether you position your business as a 'McDonald's' or a 'Michelin star restaurant'. Both models are successful because, while they meet different needs... read more>>
Huawei to assist governments in building a connected Africa
"In line with the theme 'Affordable Access' of the IAD summit, Huawei is now building the telecom network infrastructure, including LTE networks for Zimbabwe, and bridging the digital divide by increasing network coverage and offering affordable devices"... read more>>
International
Altice wins EU greenlight on Portugal Telecom buy-up
PARIS, FRANCE: France's Altice cable and telecoms firm on Monday said it had won European Commission approval for its €7.4bn ($7.9bn) purchase of Portugal Telecom's Portuguese assets... read more>>
European privacy watchdogs probe Facebook; EU wants to 'finalise' Google market abuse probe
PARIS, FRANCE: European data protection authorities have joined forces to probe Facebook's privacy controls, a French watchdog said on Thursday, putting the popular US social media giant under fresh pressure... read more>>
Public trust in the web 'eroded', says global cyber commission
THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS: The public's trust in the Internet has been severely eroded by a cloak-and-dagger approach to collecting private data online leaving it open to abuse... read more>>
Hackers attack two Belgian media groups
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Hackers launched attacks on Monday against the Belgian media groups Rossel and IPM, targeting the websites of newspapers in Belgium and France, officials said.... read more>>
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Africa
The mobile revolution in Africa
The influx of mobile phone has enhanced ease of access across the world - no more so than in Africa... read more>>
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Business
[TrendTalk] How to be a sustainable brand

Louise Marsland

Brands that invest in sustainability programmes ensure their own sustainability. It is as simple as that... read more>>
Government news
Brown updates SA on electricity shortages
Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has called on Eskom's residential and business customers to use energy sparingly as the winter season approaches... read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Senior Technology Officer - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced senior technology officer (Ref.NW09/104/0415). Applications close: 29 April 2015 Read more >>



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