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Making cryptocurrency part of your savings strategy
The value of cryptocurrency as a concept and as an investment vehicle continues to stir debate in South Africa’s financial and investor circles. All investments carry their own set of risks and reward variables, and with newer investment vehicles like…
Citrix and Microsoft partner to help enhance user experience
Citrix announced that it has partnered with Microsoft to provide Citrix SD-WAN solution as the on-ramp to Azure, for the new Azure Virtual WAN service. The joint solution is designed for the WAN edge of Azure to help enhance user…
Fend off DDoS attacks with greater AI and automation
When every second counts, you need to make your response to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack fast and decisive. A recent paper from NETSCOUT Arbor, which specialises in advanced DDoS protection solutions, clarifies how AI and automation can…
Robot Sophia talks about Industry 4.0 in Vietnam
Sophia, renowned globally as the world’s first robot citizen, hogged all the limelight as she took the stage at an international event in Hanoi on Friday, as part of her first-ever visit to Vietnam. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered humanoid robot,…
5 reasons to attend Digital Transformation Congress 2018
At this year’s Digital Transformation Congress, industry experts and innovators will gather to break down key strategies for leading digital transformation in business, fostering a culture of innovation, identifying competitive advantages, and managing digital disruption. The event will be taking…
Truecaller introduces Call Recording to monitor fraudulent calls
Today, Truecaller is introducing a new Premium feature, Call Recording, to help report harassment and fraud for its users. This comes as another great upgrade in their efforts to improve their Premium offerings. People use Truecaller to help their communication…
Entrepreneur, Lebo Gunguluza joins keynote speakers at Etion DTC 2018
The highly anticipated ETION Digital Transformation Congress is only a few weeks away. On 26 July 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, DTC2018 will assemble a variety of industries all in one room, as business leaders and technology innovators come together…
WATCH: Absa collaborates with Intel to light up the Joburg sky
Absa recently rebranded when Barclays Africa Group Limited was renamed Absa Group Limited. This name change and rebrand marked the beginning of a new era for Absa as a standalone, uniquely African group. To celebrate this rebrand, Absa partnered with…
How AI helps retailers predict the success of new product lines
All retailers have models for predicting market response to new products, but with cutting edge new fashion items and revolutionary products that have no historical sales data, it can be difficult to gauge the market success the items might enjoy.…
Schneider Electric expands education training collaboration with DHET
Schneider Electric South Africa, specialists in energy management and automation, has signed a statement of intent with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to expand their Access to Education training collaboration. Schneider Electric South Africa’s Access to Education focus…
LG launches LG Q7 in South Africa
LG Electronics (LG) launches the highly anticipated LG Q7, the newest Q series destined to refresh its popular Q6, launched locally in 2017. The LG Q7, offers premium features typically found in more expensive flagship smartphones, yet LG has managed…
Smart Technology Centre appointed technology partner to KidZania
Smart Technology Centre has been appointed the Preferred Technology Partner for South Africa’s flagship KidZania franchise launching in Johannesburg. Smart Technology Centre (STC), an enterprise managed service provider will be responsible for the turnkey planning, procurement, implementation and support of…
Zambia granted $50M towards renewable energy programme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $50 million framework financing for small-scale renewable energy projects in Zambia. Due to recent droughts, Zambia has experienced a severe electricity supply deficit. In response to this issue, the Zambian government launched the…
Companies at risk of unauthorised access to critical data
Recent local cyberattacks are a forewarning of things to come and it clearly shows the vulnerabilities of South African companies. Although in recent attacks customers have not necessarily suffered any financial losses, this could quickly change with personal and financial…
Ruckus launches Cloud-Ready specialisation program
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, has announced the addition of its new Cloud-Ready Specialisation Program for channel partners. Designed specifically to help Ruckus channel partners expand into new, fast-growing market segments and gain renewable revenue streams, the program includes comprehensive…
TV White Spaces – a Gamechanger for Rural Internet Rollout
By finally publishing regulations on the use of Television White Spaces (TVWS), South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has paved the way for two significant turning points in the country’s rollout of Internet access to its citizens. The first is…
