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Mobile users cautioned to download from reputable app stores
South Africa’s 35 million plus cellphone users can protect themselves from the growing incidence of worldwide mobile fraud by only downloading apps from reputable vendors and being wary of any increase in pop-ups or unusual notifications on their mobile devices.…
Major data hacks include Yahoo and Uber
The European Union’s new data protection rules set for May, 25 will give people more insights and control over the way their personal information is used online. This follows scandals involving lax personal data protection procedures such as at Facebook…
Bring the value of virtual teams to your business
Whether you’re looking for skills you can’t find locally, want to reduce the number of people in-office, need to expedite a project, or simply have some employees who might be better suited to working remotely, creating a virtual team may…
African cities bring new hope and new possibilities
A report released by the UN suggests that, by 2050, 70% of the world’s population will be living in smart cities. By 2030, at least six of the world’s megacities (a metropolitan area with a total population in excess of…
Nokia’s Advanced Command Centre aids emergency services
Nokia is extending its command and control room portfolio for public safety agencies with the launch of the Advanced Command Centre. The solution is a step towards next generation 911 and 112 standards, enabling rich media call taking, 360-degree situational…
Casting shadows in the Cloud
The ease and speed with which businesses can adopt new Cloud-based infrastructure, applications and services has been a tremendous boon in the drive to digitise and transform. However, in many large enterprises there is trouble brewing, with different divisions and…
Bowmans invests in artificial intelligence
Pan-African law firm, Bowmans, has invested in Kira, an artificial intelligence (AI) solution, in a bid to improve efficiencies in certain key legal processes, primarily in the mergers and acquisitions, private equity and compliance areas. The software automatically identifies and…
‘We are all winners with AfCFTA,’ says Ethiopian Prime Minister
The transformational opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area together with the measures needed to unlock them has been the focus for a High-level Ministerial Dialogue convened by the UN Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).…
Facebook cuts 200 apps over data misuse
Social networking service, Facebook has reportedly suspended an estimated 200 apps ob its platform as part of an investigation into misuse of private user data. According to AFP the investigation was launched after revelations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica…
South Korea’s KT Corporation builds nationwide LTE network in Rwanda
KT Corporation, South Korea’s largest telephone company, has completed the construction of Rwanda’s nationwide LTE network, the first in Africa, as part of its efforts to boost global exports in the field of information and communications technology (ICT). KT celebrated…
Entrepreneurship in the age of technology in Namibia
Growing up in Namibia there were several careers to choose from we were told. Study hard, become a doctor, lawyer, accountant, nurse or architect. Perhaps even an engineer if you were that way inclined. However, no one ever stimulated you…
Mobile tools to unlock the productivity of African utilities’ workforces
Africa’s abundant natural resources and urgent need for power mean that it is one of the most exciting and innovative energy markets in a world that is moving rapidly towards clean, renewable energy sources. The continent’s energy industry is taking…
EOH Connect conference 2018: Using Fast Data to accelerate your business
This years’ EOH Connect conference, held at the Sandton Convention Centre, welcomed 3,000 delegates and opened with thought-provoking keynote talks by local and international speakers on fast data and the future of technology in business. The theme of the conference…
TPD insurance – What is it and why do you need it?
Majority of us hold TPD insurance in super funds but do you know what TPD is exactly and why you should need it? TPD is an insurance acronym which means Totally and Permanently Disabled and this is why TPD insurance…
Microchip implants get under the skin of technophile Swedes
The Microchip implant which has been highly anticipated is finally here. The tiny microchip, which is the size of a grain rice inserted under the skin can replace the need to carry keys, credit cards and a train tickets. That…
The macro factors shaping Africa’s unique talent trends
The world is in an age the business of disruption. A good example of this can be seen in the Starbucks business model, which is beginning to pivot. Recently, payments made via mobile increased to 30 percent of transactions in…
