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6 ½ considerations for securing the home office
[Perry Hutton] As increasing numbers of employees work from home, organisations often overlook the security needs of remote workers... read more>>



ICT
Women led the software revolution, Q&A with Lorraine Steyn
In light of greater focus given to empowering women in the economy from the AU, creating an inclusive environment that promotes gender equality seems to be a bit of a hot topic again... read more>>
Millenials, technology and the experience economy

Joey Khuvutlu

In 1999, Joseph Pine and James Gilmore first introduced the concept of an Experience Economy. The premise of the experience economy is that goods and services are no longer enough for consumers... read more>>
Tackling the business-end of technology

Issued by Global Access

Global Access MD Brad Willson had to step up to the plate and fill the shoes of his mentor and industry icon, Ronnie van Wijk, when he passed away last year. Brad embraced the opportunity and its challenges... read more>>
Cloud Computing
Securing the cloud layer by layer - the many factors that need to be considered

AJ Hartenberg

Security has typically been, and continues to be, one of the major areas of concern for organisations contemplating a move into the cloud, and for good reason... read more>>
Driving forces behind cloud computing

Bryan Balfe

As we reflect on the lessons learned through the big-data boom, of how organisations securely capture, store and retrieve data and how they can derive value from these huge data sets... read more>>
Cyber Security
A cybersecurity survival guide for small businesses

Carey van Vlaanderen

Perhaps the most important single thing that small businesses need to know about cyber threats right now is that cyber criminals are actively targeting smaller firms... read more>>
Security for virtualised environments
In a recent survey conducted by CIO magazine, the security of virtual servers and virtualised infrastructures rank near the top of the list of security concerns for IT decision makers... read more>>
Trusted Office365 adoption: ensuring compliance and security boxes are ticked

Chris Hathaway

Many larger organisations are examining the possibility of moving to software-as-a-service offerings like Microsoft's Office 365 in an effort to harness the benefits of cloud productivity... read more>>
Five and a half things that make a firewall next gen
Fortinet, leader in high-performance cyber security solutions and a Networks Unlimited reseller partner, has released a white paper titled 5 1/2 things that make a firewall Next Gen... read more>>
Data Management
Think SharePoint equals intranet only? Think again
"SharePoint is a bit like tequila, you either love it or hate it. But if you've paid for it, you'll want to get the most out of it", says Lee Child, chief business development officer at Qorus Software... read more>>
Data: Avoiding the blind spot

Riaan Sunny, Issued by Mark 1

Data, data and more data - sometimes it can show you the light but it can often leave you with more questions than answers. It can reveal different things, depending on which way you twist and torture it... read more>>
Hardware
OTG technology adds massive functionality to smart devices

Ruben Naicker

One of the biggest problems with smart devices is their limited storage capacity, as well as limited interoperability with peripheral devices... read more>>
Going somewhere? Don't forget to take TomTom Start 50 with you.

Cari Van Wyk

The TomTom Start 50 is an entry-level product that is a perfect little travelling companion, especially if you're a new driver... read more>>
CloudGate provides low-power, high-tech solution for rural school

Issued by CloudGate

Gratton School near Eshowe in KwaZulu-Natal aims to provide an excellent education for rural children... read more>>
Internet
Want fibre broadband? Demand it

Duncan Alfreds

CAPE TOWN: Accessible fibre broadband will be rolled out in high-density areas if residents demand it, says a provider... read more>>
How the IoE will create new, generative business value - and in the most unlikely areas
Advanced sensor technology connected to the so-called 'Internet of Everything' (IoE) is forging unusual business relationships... read more>>
Network
Enabling Enterprise BYOD

Raja Ukil

Organisations today are faced with the challenge of dealing with a highly mobile, tech-savvy workforce that demands to use devices of their choice... read more>>
Media converters an excellent way to bridge the fibre gap

Inus Dreckmeyr

While many don't want to admit it, there are those dark recesses of your network that are still copper based, the areas you have left alone... read more>>
Services
ERP solutions help schools and universities power better outcomes for students
Facing growing demand for education as well as rising cost pressures, universities and schools should be looking at modernising their business systems to streamline administration... read more>>
Samsung delivers accessible healthcare to the community of Hammanskraal
Samsung Electronics South Africa is addressing the need to provide accessible healthcare services in the Ga-Ramotse community in Hammanskraal... read more>>
Infor Advanced Planning optimises supply chains
Infor, the industry cloud company, announced Infor Advanced Planning 11, a configurable constraint-based supply chain planning solution to optimise supply chains... read more>>
Software
The rise of Africa's software entrepreneurs

Matthew le Cordeur

CAPE TOWN: A San Francisco-based tech business guru says Africa has the potential to create a new wave of global software entrepreneurs... read more>>
Trends driving the transformation of building systems

Neil Cameron

Building efficiency is being reinvented by connected-building technologies. Building equipment and systems are becoming more integrated and intelligent... read more>>
Research finds that smartphone users want apps, not help desks
A comprehensive study of smartphone users has found that consumers prefer to avoid dealing with service provider help desks, and that there is growing evidence of a preference for... read more>>
Software AG to showcase global IT first at 2015 innovation day
Software AG South Africa have officially announced details for their highly anticipated 2015 Innovation Day, an occasion which has forged an important place on the annual event calendars... read more>>
Telecommunications
Telecel appoints new Chief Executive

Tawanda Musarurwa

Telecel Zimbabwe has appointed Angeline Vere as its new chief executive, she becomes Telecel Zimbabwe's fourth CEO in five years... read more>>
Africa
Wi-Fi is changing Africa says Ruckus Wireless
The introduction of affordable smartphones designed specifically for emerging markets has been a game-changer for Africa and has made an impact on Wi-Fi demand, says Ruckus Wireless... read more>>
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Jobs offered
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