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GDPR adds to data headaches for telcos
Data has always been the ultimate battleground and competitive bargaining chip for telecommunications operators. Already under pressure to reduce mobile data costs amid a rising #datamustfall chorus from consumers, they now face data headaches of a different kind. The European…
“Bring Your Own Device” can transform your workspace and boost productivity
Technology is making workspaces and work styles more flexible and collaborative by the day. Cutting edge personal devices continue to infiltrate the workplace and with cloud computing and superior Internet connectivity, the idea of working from anywhere is the new…
Opportunities for SA SMEs to progress digital innovation projects
South African SMEs can now achieve their business growth objectives, through an industry partnership that delivers advanced digital innovation projects, free-of-charge. Digital Skills Academy, a premier industry provider of online BSc Degree in digital skills, invites South African SMEs to…
Samsung to pay Apple $539 million in iPhone patent case
The patent legal war between Samsung and Apple has finally come to an end. According to reports by CNET, a jury in the U.S District in San Jose ruled unanimously that Samsung has to pay Apple a total of $539…
South Africa and Kenya working hard to balance trade and investment
The South African High Commissioner to Kenya, Ms Koleka Mqulwana says South Africa and Kenya are working hard to level the balance of trade by enhancing bilateral and investment relations. Mqulwana was speaking during the Trade and Investment seminar i…
South Africa: MTN and Cisco Launch IoT Services
MTN and Cisco has on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 announced the availability of the Cisco Jasper Control Center automated IoT connectivity platform for companies looking to provide IoT services to their customers on MTN’s mobile network throughout South Africa. MTN…
Cryptojacking threatens cryptocurrency safety, security and value
In addition to malware, a newer and bigger threat to the safety, security and value of cryptocurrencies has emerged—in-browser cryptojacking that hackers use to target the newer less-well known currencies such as Monero, Coinhive and Zcash—low-profile cryptocurrencies, that ironically are…
Blockchain to unlock real value for South African sport
Distributed, transparent and open source – Blockchain technology is changing the way we look at, and use data. Already revolutionising the financial sector with its potential to bring real change, Blockchain is starting to shake up a number of other…
The EU’s data protection regulations and South African business
On 25 May 2018, the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force. While the regulations are aimed at protecting EU citizens and residents, its reach will be global and will impact on certain businesses operating in…
EU’s new data protection rules come into effect
With the new regulations in force, companies working in the EU – or any association or club – must now get express consent to collect personal information or face hefty fines, the BBC reported. The new regulations give the users…
Shining a light on Signify South Africa
Philips Lighting recently announced their intention to change their name to Signify. We chose this name because we realised that lighting has become an intelligent language which connects and conveys meaning. The company will continue to use the Philips brand…
Are feature analysts the new business analysts?
As Agile continues to gain momentum in large enterprises, we continually need to review how we adapt traditional roles to the new paradigm. The role of a business analyst (BA) has caused much discussion over the years, with Scrum guides…
Interview: Riccardo Spagni co-founder of a new open source blockchain
South African cryptocurrency expert and lead maintainer of the Monero project Riccardo “fluffypony” Spagni has co-founded a new open source blockchain protocol named Tari. Tari is being built as a blockchain protocol for managing, transferring, and using digital assets, and…
Freshworks Announces Expansion Plans in Africa
Freshworks Inc, a provider of cloud-based business software, recently announced its expansion into the African market. Freshworks plans to substantially increase its commitment with specific investments in marketing, sales and partner resources to better serve its customers in the region.…
Preserving Africa’s agricultural revolution with innovation
As we celebrate Africa Day and commemorate our varied accomplishments, let’s also take a few minutes to appreciate how agriculture has been instrumental in developing the continent, and how innovation is key to preserving it in future. We are “standing…
10 tech podcasts to start listening to right now
Podcasts are becoming more and more popular as a medium of entertainment. “What are podcasts,” you ask. Podcasts are a series of audio files made available online. Reminiscent of old radio, they have all the appeal of a talk show…
