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Routed co-founder Malcolm Siegel appointed as ISPA director
On Wednesday 29 November 2017, cloud infrastructure providers, Routed, announced that its co-founder, Malcolm Siegel, has been appointed to the board of The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA). He previously served as an ISPA member since 2011, in a role…
The Robots will take our jobs so what’s next?
We’ve heard it all before. Robots ‒ those elusive job munchers ‒ are making their way to an office near you. And the message is clear: they are smarter than you, they are cheaper than you, and they won’t vie…
Westcon-Comstor Receives EMEAR Award as Africa Distributor of the year at Cisco Partner Summit 2017
Westcon-Comstor is delighted to announce that the company was recently awarded the title as Africa Distributor of the Year (2017) at the recent Cisco Partner Summit held in Dallas Texas this month. The award recognises the efforts made by the…
Clean your 2017 data to start 2018 afresh
Widely touted as an organisation’s biggest asset, data is on the minds of a lot of companies. It’s being hailed as the secret to customer satisfaction, sales and marketing efforts, and a bird’s eye view of an organisation’s customer base.…
Attivo Networks bolsters security defences across South and Sub-Saharan Africa with Networks Unlimited
Attivo Networks, the leader in deception for cyber security threat detection, on Tuesday 28 November 2017 announced a strategic partnership with Networks Unlimited, Africa’s leading value-added distributor. With this distribution partnership, Attivo Networks and Networks Unlimited together aim to extend…
How Fake is some news and can we combat it?
Hardly a day goes by without media and sometimes government claims that Russia has been utilising social media tools to spread fake news and misinformation to influence everything from elections, mining approvals and even Brexit. But Russia is just the…
How satellite connectivity is closing the digital divide in South Africa
Internet usage is surging in urban areas of South Africa. According to Stats SA, 59% of South Africans in urban areas use the internet at home, work, or in a public place such as a café. However, the picture in…
The crucial role of the cyber insurer
The role of the insurer has evolved over the years, from one who simply offers protection, to one that tailors solutions specific to the needs of individuals and businesses, and offers support should an event occur. This is particularly true…
South Africa: BCX and GE announce agri-tech partnership
On Monday 27 November 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa, information and communications technology company, BCX, and digital industrial company, GE, announced a partnership aimed at providing end-to-end digital technological solutions to the agri-processing sector in South Africa. Collaborative partners BCX…
How technology in insurance is assisting women
The incorporation of technology into the insurance industry is becoming more apparent every day. The insurance sector is partnering up with technology companies to provide value-added products to consumers, many of which can be of great assistance to women. One…
South Africa needs to wake up, work together and innovate
We are living in an era of abundance – we have all the resources required to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. The activating ingredient is the ability to innovate. However, in South Africa, the results of the Accenture’s 2017 Innovation Index…
How the financial industry can ensure a secure future despite evolving threats
With an increasingly connected world spurring on the perpetual rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), data is firmly establishing itself as the dominant fuel within many organisations, being central to the way they work. This data proliferation is taking…
Metrofile Holdings announces launch of a Digital Company
Metrofile Holdings has announced the formation of a new Digital Company as part of its ongoing digital transformation. “Building on our highly successful traditional business of Integrated Information and Records Management, our customers are looking for digital services to give…
Identity ecosystem must learn from banks’ example
The recent high-profile identity data breaches in South Africa are symptomatic of the overall chaos the identity ecosystem currently finds itself in. Lacking a cohesive strategy, an interlinked architecture and a comprehensive regulatory framework, most organisations have been building their…
Nigeria: Facebook launches new digital growth initiative
On Wednesday 22 November 2017, Facebook announced a new nationwide initiative in Nigeria which, according to the company, will further cement its commitment and investment in the country, and across the continent. Incorporating a series of high profile partnerships, training…
MTN extends Black Friday deals
On Thursday 23 November 2017, South African telecommunications company, MTN announced a new array of Black Friday deals which will be running from this Friday 24 November 2017 through to Cyber Monday 27 November 2017. MTN revealed that customers can…
