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Transforming the storage industry, Q&A with Hjalmar Venter
National space provider XtraSpace is launching a new division offering door-to-door personal storage. Totally transforming... read more>>



ICT
Google SA unveils new HQ
Google South Africa unveiled its new headquarters in Bryanston, Johannesburg by taking guests through a Taste Tour of Africa... read more>>
CloudGate, Got-Game partners for community empowerment

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MICROmega Group Company, Cloudware, will supply its low-cost, low power, and easy to support CloudGate devices to the Got-Game POP UP digital libraries that are being rolled out to underprivileged communities throughout South Africa... read more>>

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Cloud Computing
The unexpected costs of moving to the cloud

Phil Curran

A few years ago, companies thought the cloud might help save on costs. No doubt everyone recalls the plethora of articles with titles such as... read more>>
Cyber Security
Is your smartphone infected?
Mobile malware is posing an increasing threat to smartphone users. It is spreading at an alarming pace, becoming more sophisticated and... read more>>
Hardware
YESCO Electronics acquisition to strengthen Samsung's offering
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the acquisition of a leading LED sign and display manufacturer, YESCO Electronics, extending the reach... read more>>
Internet
Google plays forbidden name games

Naseem Javed

Google, when borrowing a simple dictionary word 'Alphabet' to create a powerful mega global corporate name identity, could have easily called itself 'Cool', 'Pool' or a "Fool'... read more>>
Network
Ericsson AHUB connecting African innovators
Ericsson in partnership with Informa will be hosting an innovation station named "Ericsson AHUB" at AfricaCom 2015, Cape Town, 17-19 November... read more>>
Services
Amazon announces new office in Joburg
NEWSWATCH: Amazon has announced the opening of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) office in Johannesburg, joining the Amazon Development Centre in Cape Town, which has been in operation since 2004... read more>>
Telecommunications
MTN: Following shoppers online
MTN expects its e-commerce operations to break even in 2018. Growth is expected to be spurred by the growth in data usage and the adoption of smart devices. The group could also make acquisitions to bolster its electronic sales platforms... read more>>
Business
Concern about silence on key threats to SA's economic longevity
South Africa has a leadership crisis, but this is not limited to government. Trevor Ncube, entrepreneur and publisher of SA's Mail & Guardian newspaper, recently addressed corporate leaders on their silence on key threats to the country's economic longevity... read more>>
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Cyber Security in Banking Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 21 Oct 2015 to 22 Oct 2015, Johannesburg

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IT Conferences - 4 Nov 2015 to 5 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

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Agile Africa 2015
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