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Disaster recovery: The tough questions to ask and answer
In a market driven by data and the need to source, store and retrieve information in realtime, the ability to audit and control this data is paramount. The reason, say technology and cloud service experts, is to ensure that data…
Mkhize investigates the creation of an ICT research council
The creation of an ICT research council in South Africa to drive integrated ICT research and development was put back on the table at the GovTech 2015 conference. At a roundtable attended by students, academics and government ICT officers, hosted…
Almost 60% of data stored by South African organisations is ‘Dark’
Veritas Technologies has revealed the results of its Databerg Report 2015, which looked at how public and private sector organisations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa manage their data. The major issue the research found, is that companies in South…
Innovation and disruption are the hallmarks of a lean enterprise
Barry O’Reilly and Joanne Molesky, principals at ThoughtWorks and co-authors of “Lean Enterprise: how high performance organisations innovate at scale”, share their insights into the challenges and opportunities for organisations operation in an age of disruption. In an age of…
HTC unveils Desire 626 smartphone in SA
HTC Corporation has unveiled its latest mobile device, the HTC Desire 626. According to HTC the device will feature a 5-inch HD LCD screen as well as HTC Sense, which provides an enhanced, fully customisable Android experience. HTC also revealed…
Minister of Telecoms opens R400 000 ICT Lab at Umlazi Comtech
The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Dr. Siyabonga Cwele (MP) opened a state-of-the-art R400 000.00 ICT Lab at the Umlazi Comprehensive Technical High School. Installed by Sita as part of its ongoing CSI activities, which are aimed at bridging…
Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Review
The Assassin’s Creed series had some how lost its way with Assassin’s Creed: Unity’s weak story, unrefined stealth mechanics, and its version of the over crowded streets of Paris. However, developer Ubisoft is now looking to turn things around with…
SA on cusp of robotic cancer treatment
With the robotic removal of cancerous kidneys set to be launched in SA, one of the world’s top urologists says the continent and the country is on the cusp of a revolution in cancer treatment. Dr Vipul Patel, who travels…
How to face the challenges of operating in emerging markets such as Africa
When it comes to global economics, uncertainty is about the only certainty businesses can prepare for. From future shocks to the Eurozone, to shifts in global economic power or unexpected environmental events, multi-nationals need to be ready to explore new…
Vodacom to scale up M-Health in South Africa
Eye sight screening, hearing tests, proper heart checks, patient care and round-the-clock pregnancy monitoring – these are just some of the functions that can now be done with a smart phone. These next generation health solutions were launched at GovTech,…
Global mining leaders and SAP discuss the Digitized mine of the future
SAP has revealed that more than 15 members of the SAP Advisory Council for Mining are meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, for two days of in-depth discussions on the processes and technologies that will support and drive the digital mine…
Halo 5: Guardians Review
Developer 343 Industries and publisher Microsoft have finally released the latest title in the Halo series… Halo 5: Guardians, which comes in as an exclusive on the Xbox One console – and will officially release on the 27th of October,…
GovTech 2015 kicks off in Durban
GovTech’s 10th conference kicks off in Durban today with an opening keynote address from the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Dr Siyabonga Cwele (MP). GovTech is being held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban and is…
MTN retains spot as Africa’s Most Admired Brand
MTN has emerged as the Most Admired and the Most Valuable African brand, valued at US$ 4,672m, its second award in two years. Brand Africa announced last night at the 4th Annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands gala event,…
Nigeria’s ICT industry set to explode
The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have called on local and foreign investors to key in to its economy as the telecoms sector prepares for another quarter of growth. According to NCC, the sector has recorded an 11 percent…
Broadband penetration presents an opportunity for public private partnerships
Significant infrastructure investment is necessary in South Africa in order to meet government’s national broadband targets of extending universal access to broadband services by 2030. At the heart of government’s broadband blueprint is universal access to high speed broadband services…
