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Cloud Infrastructure Services: The perfect fit for SMBs
IDC had forecasted that Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) will spend $564 billion on IT hardware, software, and services, including business services, in 2016. This amount is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%, reaching…
Competition Commission’s inquiry into data costs finalised in 2018
The past two years have seen the Competition Commission undertake a number of market inquiries involving the retail, healthcare and public passenger transport markets. However, few market inquiries have captured the attention of South African consumers more than the inquiry…
How to leverage your number one asset: Data
You pull up to the curb at the airport and as you exit your car, your mobile immediately directs you to the right check-in desk and then on to the relevant security gate. After clearing the gate, you’re alerted to…
NRF to support Women and Girls in Science and Technology
The United Nations (UN) celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, on Sunday, 11 February 2018. According to the UN, a significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and…
Airtel Kenya ready to roll out 4G network
The Communications Authority (CA) has confirmed that Airtel Kenya has finalised payment for its 4G LTE licence Kenya. The telecom operator paid $25 million licence fee for the 4G LTE 800 MHz signal. Airtel Kenya has not yet officially launched…
Cyber security is smarter now so there’s no excuse
Office 365 missed nearly 1 million spam, phishing, and other e-mails in September 2017 that contained malware of 10 million e-mails verified. Of that number, the darkreading.com story continues, about 34 000 were phishing mails, which was not too surprising,…
Microsoft Digital Civility Index reveals South Africa’s online behaviours
Microsoft, coinciding with Safer Internet Day (SID), released the results of its Microsoft Digital Civility Index. The index examines the extent of negative behaviours, online interactions and their consequences. The research encompassed 23 countries and 20 online risks. Microsoft’s Index…
Software AG names new CEO
The Supervisory Board of Software AG has appointed Sanjay Brahmawar (47) as the new Chief Executive Officer of Software AG for five years as of August 1, 2018. Brahmawar succeeds Karl-Heinz Streibich (65), who will step down after more than…
HApp-e-tax tax app launches in South Africa
A tax app named hApp-e-tax has launched in South Africa. The app will assist accountants, auditors, tax practitioners, lawyers, those in business and students who need to know about South African income tax legislation. It offers the core information related…
Startups use Blockchain technology to make everyday life better
The Unlock The Block hackathon was hosted by Linum Labs and the African Institute of Financial Markets And Risk Management (AIFMRM) and culminated in Cape Town’s first ever Blockchain Symposium. Almost 80 participants from around the world attended. This event…
Bytes Managed Solutions appoints Hardus Hurter as Sales Manager
Bytes Managed Solutions, part of Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron), has appointed Hardus Hurter as Sales Manager. Hurter will be instrumental in accelerating sales performance for the services led, software driven and hardware enabled organisation which markets, supports and maintains…
Boost security by detecting active compromises
A huge surge in large-scale ransomware attacks, such as the recent WannaCry, Petya and variations thereof, coupled with massive data breaches such as Verizon, Deloitte and closer to home, Hetzner, is highlighting in no uncertain terms how crucial security solutions…
Cyber security: The winner takes it all
It is pretty much a given that the majority of people have their personal information documented somewhere in virtual space. This data has been captured in many forms and bits and bytes through online transactions, social engagement, studies, business and…
South Africa’s top Google trends this week
It’s been a tense week politically in South Africa, with the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) postponed until the ruling African National Congress (ANC) determines the fate of president Jacob Zuma. That was reflected in this week’s top…
Embracing automation in insurance
The mere mention of the word automation instils fear in the hearts of most employees. But it does not have to be the case. Automation in the workplace can lead to significant opportunities across the insurance value chain. To quote…
Analysys Mason and Huawei study: Digitalisation is reshaping telecoms operations
On Wednesday 7 February 2018, consultancy and telecommunications research firm, Analysys Mason, in collaboration with global ICT solutions provider, Huawei, released a study titled, ‘Digitalisation reshaping operations: a new digital operational model for the future’ which looks to illustrate how…
