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Five questions to ask yourself before clicking on a link
[Carey van Vlaanderen] In today's world of advancing cybercrime, URL's can lead to password and data theft, as well as drive-by-download malware attacks... read more>>



ICT
Relevant innovation key to competitive differentiation

Paul Fick

In a world where products and services have become increasingly commoditised, organisations are faced with the challenge of finding a competitive edge... read more>>
rAge brings the ultimate geek experience to Cape Town in 2016
rAge's senior project manager, Michael James, has announced that the rAge will make its much-anticipated debut in The Mother City in 2016... read more>>
Cloud Computing
Safe cloud computing starts with sound information security practices

Sumash Singh

The move toward cloud computing services is gaining traction across many industries due to rapidly growing volumes of data that require storage... read more>>
Audio conferencing in the cloud a growing trend for businesses
Communication, which keeps the company connected with its employees, partners and suppliers and ensures that all stakeholders are on the same page... read more>>
When looking at cloud options, personal beats public

Ruben Naicker

Consumers today generate more digital content than ever before, on a wide range of different devices. From music, television series and... read more>>
Cyber Security
Mobile fraud: it's on the rise and what you can do about it

Chad Fichardt

Think that you are safe? Believe that your mobile device is secure and your transactions completely protected? You'd be wrong... read more>>
Data leak prevention is essential for securing email communications

Simeon Tassev

The business world has become increasingly digital, and email is the most prevalent means of communication in many organisations... read more>>
SA to host Africa Cyber Security Summit
The vulnerability of industrial control systems (ICS) that underpin national infrastructure is becoming a particular concern in the region... read more>>
Data Management
Warning signs your archiving strategy is not geared for the future

Bryan Balfe

With the exponential growth in data currently being experienced, and every indication that this information explosion will only accelerate into the future... read more>>
Examining the changing data environment
The volume of data has exploded thanks to the increasing number of connected devices. Expectations are that the digital world will... read more>>
Big Data and the mobile world

Omar Kamal

The exponential growth of data created a new buzz in recent years, coined "Big Data." Humans have produced more data in the last couple years... read more>>
The cost of increase in identity theft
According to a statement by the South African Fraud Prevention Association this year, the identity theft industry is costing South African businesses in excess of R1 billion annually... read more>>
Hardware
Ensuring safety and security at major sporting events

Laurence Smith

Major sporting events, including local and international rugby and soccer, attract thousands of spectators into stadiums across the country... read more>>
UPS vs AVR and why your business needs both

Marco Da Silva

Given the current and very real power crisis in South Africa, and the fact that it is set to continue for the foreseeable future, a generator coupled with a UPS... read more>>
SMART helping transform classrooms and learning in SA
The Ministry of Education for Gauteng province in South Africa has chosen the global provider of collaboration solutions, SMART Technologies Inc... read more>>
Affordable and energy efficient computing with CloudGate Square

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CloudWare, a MICROmega Group company, has launched its palm-sized CloudGate Square computer running the Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system... read more>>
Internet
Hyper-connected world fuelling a retail revolution

Quinton Pienaar

With predictions that by 2020 there will be 26 billion connected devices, according to Gartner, an almost 30-fold increase from 2009 when there were... read more>>
Network
Defining fibre for newbies
Not so long ago, "fibre" usually referred to the roughage in breakfast cereals that helps move things along one's digestive tract a little faster... read more>>
Services
[CEM Africa Summit] CEM for the tech-enabled African future

Leigh Andrews

You need to keep an eye on future trends from the rest of the world to better manage your business' current customer experience. Some of these trends were shared in the Customer Experience Management Africa plenary session... read more>>
Cloud solutions, taking over the financial institution landscape
Cloud-based services have become increasingly popular amongst large and small businesses. This change in technology and regulation... read more>>
Converged infrastructure and services key to agile IT provisioning

AJ Hartenberg

In today's world, connectivity and connectedness are essential. Customers are no longer satisfied with silos of information and disparate systems... read more>>
Document digitisation: a crucial enabler of the digital enterprise

Avi Rose

For an organisation to achieve true end-to-end digital transformation and compete effectively in the new digital economy, it's essential to move away from manual, paper-based processes... read more>>
When driving supply chain performance, visibility is key

David Telford

At its heart, supply chain management requires a balancing of operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and quality... read more>>
Intelligent solutions to improve security and underpin smarter, safer cities

Mark Chertkow

The smart city concept is gaining traction across the globe as intelligent, connected technologies grow in number and sophistication... read more>>
Proudly South African Mango partners with local innovators
Mango, South Africa's low-cost airline has invested in locally developed middleware technology from Globetom... read more>>
Tintri announces support for OpenStack
Networks Unlimited, a value-added distributor, announced that Tintri, its networking product partner, now offers support for OpenStack environments... read more>>
Software
Pollination process at HoneyKome continues
HoneyKome has racked up a wide range of expertise in the digisphere... read more>>
Critical new enhancements for Adobe Connect
Addressing the challenges many organisations face in conducting training, virtual meetings and webinars, Adobe Connect has delivered... read more>>
South African roadshow on digital transformation in the app economy goes to Kenya
CA Southern Africa will take its roadshow on the imperatives surrounding digital transformation in the application economy where IT capabilities are identified as the competitive differentiator to Kenya on 13 August 2015... read more>>
Telecommunications
Vodacom the official communications partner to IRONMAN 70.3 Durban
The second South African IRONMAN 70.3 race, held in Durban on 2 August, will be provided with fast and relaible communications solutions by Vodacom... read more>>
Connection Telecom's partnership with Teraco offers freedom of choice, low cost and resilience

Issued by Connection Telecom

Connection Telecom, a leading cloud-based PBX provider, owes much of its success and customer value to a hosting arrangement with Teraco, Africa's largest and only vendor-neutral data centre provider... read more>>
International
Intelligent software is key to disruption in customer-centric telecom networks
LONDON, UK: Mobility solutions provider, Mahindra Comviva in association with Ovum Consulting released a research study on the role of software intelligence... read more>>
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Africa
Advancing technology shaping financial services in Africa
As a result of advancing technology which is fueling innovation and growth, the financial services industry in Africa is rapidly evolving... read more>>
Centre to hold fourth National ICT Innovation Contest

Alazar Shiferaw

The 4th National ICT Innovation Contest Award aimed at inspiring and encouraging Ethiopian software developers and innovators will be held July 30, 2015... read more>>
Mobile survey informs Global Entrepreneurship Summit
GeoPoll the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the U.S. State Department released a survey of 1,000 business owners... read more>>
GE Africa and Gearbox driving entrepreneurial development
GE Africa and Gearbox announced a plan to launch a 'GE Garages' manufacturing programme to help build a skilled workforce and drive... read more>>
Alcatel-Lucent Technology Week puts emphasis on ultra-broadband technologies
Alcatel-Lucent's Technology Week, organised in early July, took place at a three-day event in both Lagos and Abuja and was well attended by... read more>>
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People on the move
  • New senior appointments at Lorge - more info
  • SAP Africa bolsters leadership team - more info

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26 Aug 2015 to 28 Aug 2015, Pretoria

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Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 3 Aug 2015 to 7 Aug 2015, Pretoria

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