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Key areas to consider as Africa embarks on a transformation journey
Picture the 1980s businessman dictating an important message for his assistant to type and fax to his client. Time is money – but it certainly seemed to move a little slower a few decades ago. As the fax machine transformed…
8 steps to protect your business
The issue of information security is trending in the news again with multiple instances of hacking and information breaches that have exposed the private details of tens of millions in countries around the globe, including South Africa. Statistics collected by…
Gen II security could save companies from a Gen V cyberattack
For the first time ever, cyberattacks have emerged as one of the top three risks impacting the world. Along with natural disasters and climate change, the Global Risks Report for 2018, tells us cyberattacks are literally one of the biggest…
How an IoT hack could be a line from a modern-day cartoon
For movie buffs and television fans, some lines are enduring classics. For example, how many times have you heard the phrase: “Step away from the vehicle?” in one form or another? From movies like The Saint (1997) and Herbie Fully…
Emirates celebrates 10 years of mobile phone connectivity on flights
Emirates is celebrating 10 years of enabling mobile phone use onboard its aircraft. In March 2008, Emirates became the first airline in the world to allow customers to make and receive calls, as well as send SMS messages from their…
AI should empower and enable human prosperity, not impede it
Despite the reservations of several leading technologists and scientists – most notably among them Messrs Musk and Hawking – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting and possibly useful technological developments in our history. It has the potential…
Empowering Africa’s financial services through Blockchain oracles
Speaking with various customers who were exploring the Blockchain ecosystem, especially in the financial services sector in Africa (and globally), the need for a trusted source of external data on Blockchain has given rise to what we refer to as…
Dell EMC Forum 2018: Watch the livestream here
Dell EMC will be hosting the Dell EMC Forum 2018 on 27 March 2018 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The forum is set to focus on digital transformation. As revealed by Dell, the keynote speakers will be Doug Woolley, general manager…
How cryptojacking can have an impact on endpoints and servers
Cryptojacking targets both endpoints and servers – both on-premises and in the cloud. The goal is the same: enslave a massive botnet of devices and harness CPU cycles to mine cryptocurrency with minimal cost or investment. In this article we…
Five accounting habits to break for any small business
When you first started your business, you probably didn’t anticipate how much time it would take to balance your books and manage your cash flow – a major stumbling block for most small businesses. ‘Accountant’ is one of the many…
Trying to make a great marketing video? Here are 4 tips for success
If you are tired of working for other people, starting a business is a great way to take control of your financial destiny. While starting a business can be challenging, it is always a great way to get more freedom…
Samsung set to enhance learning with School in a Box
Anyone entering the workforce today must have at the very least a basic knowledge of technology and how to navigate a digital world. Depending on the industry or type of job, the level of knowledge required differs. Digital learning thrusts…
Your high-end smartphone could be inadequately insured
With expensive, high-end technology such as tablets and smartphones more popular than ever before, South African consumers may be blissfully unaware that their favourite electronic devices are grossly underinsured – only realising too late when they claim for theft or…
Is failure to manage Internet usage is irresponsible parenting?
What does the job of a parent entail? In short, the aim is to raise well-balanced individuals that are independent free thinkers, capable of creating a life for themselves outside of the parental home. One of the most important tasks…
Tips to help you achieve shared responsibility for your Internet security
According to the latest study by Kaspersky Lab, there is often one person in a couple that’s less cyber-savvy and secure in their online behaviour than the other. And, with couples sharing so many connected activities and devices, this can…
Reputational risk of social media
In the sometimes-fraught relationship between major corporations and ordinary citizens (consumers), the explosion of social media has shifted the power into the hands of the masses. Events that routinely slipped through the cracks of public scrutiny prior to the age…
