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South African start-up closes second round of equity funding
Giraffe, the automated high-volume recruitment start-up, announced that it has closed a second round of equity funding, led by Edge Growth’s Vumela Fund with participation from Omidyar Network, the Brozin family’s Forever Young Capital and Catapult Trust. This second funding…
Storage Area Networks: critical to the data centre of the future
The concept of software-defined storage (SDS) is an integral facet of a modern software-defined data centre. As a critical part of this architecture, SDS supports organisations’ transition to data-driven, highly digital business models. “As the volume of data that must…
Facebook, WFP, USAID confirmed for plenary session at ICT4D Conference
The 10th ICT4D Conference will be held this year May 8-10, 2018 in Lusaka, Zambia and will bring together public, private and civil society organisations from across the humanitarian and international development community. Much focus is now on looking for…
Is your interaction recording system costing you in court?
Company board members and managers have a fiduciary responsibility to their organisation to evaluate and manage risk. For the most part, this is done effectively, however, the risks associated with contract security, particularly those that are undocumented, can often be…
Artificial Intelligence: How it will change the way you drive
Driverless cars have received a lot of media coverage recently, and there is no doubt that they are benefitting from massive amounts of R&D. So, while there have been some recent setbacks, and there will doubtless be more, it appears…
South Africa: Vega to host national ‘Game Jam’
Students from Vega, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), are about to flex their mental muscles for a two-day ‘Game Jam’, set to take place at the school’s Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town campuses from 21…
Gender equality could contribute to economic growth in South Africa
Despite decades of progress towards achieving equality in the workplace, women remain significantly under-represented in emerging tech. The imbalance between men and women in the technology sector is unlikely to be remedied unless organisations, schools and universities work together to…
Cybercriminals target pharmaceutical organisations
Kaspersky Lab’s researchers have discovered evidence of an emerging and alarming trend: more advanced cyber threat actors are turning their attention to attacks against the healthcare sector. The infamous PlugX malware has been detected in pharmaceutical organisations in Vietnam, aimed…
Security a top trend for the future of IIoT
The effects of the Internet of Things (IoT) is something we experience in our everyday lives, with the proliferation of smartphones, cars, thermostats, and even smart refrigerators entering our homes. These smart devices provide us with a rich source of…
How to choose the right software for your company
Technology has made a significant difference to the way that we build and run our businesses in the digital age. The sheer number of tools, resources, and software available can be incredibly daunting, and very often we’re not even sure…
Data Centres – the shift from long-term investment to commodity
Data is proliferating at a rapid rate. Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), smart devices and robotics are the driving force behind this surge, with thousands of devices transmitting and receiving valuable information every millisecond. Coupled with data…
Compliance requires an evolved availability approach
Let’s face it, data compliance is hardly a new thing. But given the extent at which the reliance of organisations on data has grown in recent years, its level of importance has increased exponentially. Simply put, fall foul of the…
Corporate employees called to become part of the startup ecosystem
With corporates in the startup ecosystem at its peak, investor network, Jozi Angels has called on corporate employees to become part of the movement. The role of corporates in the startup ecosystem is nothing new. Corporate companies help drive the…
Almost 2Tbps: Arbor Networks foils largest-ever DDoS attack
In a world in which bigger often means better, Arbor Networks, the security division of NETSCOUT, was recently put to the test and passed with flying colours. This is according to Bryan Hamman, Arbor Network’s territory manager for Sub-Saharan Africa…
How assistive technology is changing special education
Special education primarily consists of a variety of educational services that address the individual differences and needs of students with physical or mental disabilities, as well as behavioural disorders. This practice ensures a different approach to teaching that is better…
Is your BI solution keeping up with ‘where a BI solution should be today’?
Business intelligence (BI) is as much about incremental advancements as big ones that make the user’s experience richer and more versatile and allow them to present their data in the best way possible. Along with the headline advancements in recent…
