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Can we solve the tax dilemma around Bitcoin?
Although usually behind the global curve, South Africa seems to be keeping pace with the current Bitcoin trend. This is positive, as we are living in an increasingly digital world with it only being a matter of time before currency…
What to consider before committing to cloud
Africa’s neutral cloud infrastructure business, Routed, says that while IDC predicts public cloud revenue to reach $236 billion by 2020, local companies are still making basic mistakes when investing in cloud infrastructure. “Cloud is more than a decade old now…
Avnet South Africa set to showcase IOT solutions at IOTFA 2018
Avnet South Africa will showcase its IoT solutions at the second edition Internet of Things Forum Africa (#IOTFA2018). The event will tackle transformational IoT trends and explore the benefits of IoT in key industries. IOTFA 2018 will see over 500 delegates and 30 speakers…
SqwidNet IoT Entrepreneurship Programme- “Looking to solve challenges through technology”
SqwidNet, the licensed Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, recently concluded their inaugural three-day face-to-face workshop with the first batch of entrepreneurs. This programme was designed to empower entrepreneurs who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to…
New Ransomware seeks to destroy your business
Ransomware – a type of malware that infiltrates and infects a user or company’s system and encrypts their data, holding the organisation to ransom until a large sum of money is paid in return for a decryption key to unlock…
This is the reality of digital extortion
Extortion. Yes, it is an ugly word and its meaning seems to transcend that of blackmail, reaching into the seedier corners of the criminal trade to obtain money – or information – illegally. Just as extortion takes place regularly in…
Demand for water related items spikes on bidorbuy as #DayZero draws closer
On 2 February 2018, South African online marketplace and store, bidorbuy, revealed that the site has seen a sharp rise in the demand for water related products as the severe water shortage in Western Cape continues and the ever present…
The best and cheapest mobile data bundle alternatives in South Africa
Although the petrol price is on the steady decline and inflation has settled, exorbitant mobile data costs is still a problem. Many people have taken to social media over the past few months to rise up against ridiculous spikes in…
HID Global’s top trends driving intelligent, connected experiences in 2018
HID Global has revealed the top trends in the identity technology industry for 2018. The company points towards increased cloud and mobile access adoption, more focus on securing the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics as some of the…
Adapt IT reports 46% turnover increase
Adapt IT, a software provider to the Education, Manufacturing, Energy, Financial Services and Hospitality sectors, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2017. Turnover increased 46% to R674 million for the half-year, organic growth from…
Vodacom Siyakha now has 7.5 million users
Vodacom Siyakha, which was launched by Vodacom in 2017, has reached 7.5 million users in just a year – the company revealed on Wednesday, 31 January 2017. Siyakha which means “to build” in IsiZulu was introduced to offer zero-rated and…
Orange and CNED to distribute educational content on smartphones in Africa
Orange has announced a partnership with National Distance Learning Centre (CNED) to facilitate access to educational content on smartphones in Africa. Hundreds of African students have difficulties accessing high-quality educational content. To address this, Orange is launching an offer in…
IT News Africa: Top Stories Of The Week
Yet another week has flown by where all the biggest news stories from across Africa, and indeed the rest of the world, have all had one thing in common, they have been about technology. This past week, the utilities regulator…
How local entrepreneurs leverage the cloud to modernise emergency dispatch
During emergency situations such as a heart attack, stroke, break-in or fire – every second counts, because the ability to arrive on scene quickly and immediately assist victims can mean the difference between life and death. This desire to dramatically…
BBD and Vodacom partner to win Best Mobile App award
For the third year in a row, the My Vodacom App won Best Mobile App in Africa at the latest Digital Impact Awards Africa. BBD, a South African software development company, partnered with Vodacom to develop their My Vodacom App.…
Deloitte sponsors IoT Forum Africa
Deloitte has been announced as Gold Sponsor of IoT Forum Africa 2018 (#IOTFA2018). On the 14th and 15th of March 2018, IOTFA 2018 will bring together thought leaders, visionaries and experts in Johannesburg, to share their knowledge of real-world IoT…
