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INTERVIEW: How organisations can replenish the talent pool
The global digital skills gap is growing at an alarming rate. Work is rapidly changing as the adoption of artificial intelligence grows, connectivity is accelerated, and new talent models and cognitive tools have become the norm. IT News Africa’s Jenna…
Twitter tests manipulated media policy on ‘harmfully misleading’ tweets
Twitter is playing with the idea of labelling tweets from public figures, including politicians, that contain misinformation or misleading content, according to leaked demos from NBC News. The demos show how misleading or untrue tweets are highlighted with an orange label…
INTERVIEW: New Telco Hopes to Bring “Excellent, Affordable” Internet to Everyone in SA
South Africa is host to a massive digital divide – a phenomenon that exists between socio-economic lines that continues to stop millions of South Africans from achieving more than the circumstances they were born into. A new company, HeroTel, which…
Trace Mobile Launches Three-Part Web-Series for the Youth
To celebrate the month of love, and showcase the importance of mobile data in today’s digital world, TRACE Mobile, South African lifestyle network will be rolling out a three-part web-series titled ‘Get The Love’. Directed by Mike Muller, Executive Creative…
Here’s how drones help fight the coronavirus
Since emerging in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, the coronavirus has spread around the world. As of February 2020, the death toll within mainland China exceeded 1,113, with 44,563 confirmed cases. As the outbreak grew, so did…
Nissan To Launch Subscription Service – A Different Car Every Day
From series and film streaming to playing video games online to watching wrestling, to getting a variety of bacon delivered to your home every month – the future demands you have a subscription to something. So why not a subscription…
Facebook Sued for $9 Billion In Missing Taxes
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is suing Facebook for $9 billion in unpaid taxes, reports The Verge via Reuters. This new lawsuit has gone to trial in a San Francisco court. The social network is under the microscope for…
Veeam Appoints new CISO
Cloud Data Management solutions provider, Veeam announced that Gil Vega has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Vega, whose previous experience includes serving as MD and CISO at CME Group, will be responsible for establishing and maintaining Veeam’s vision…
6 New Things to Expect with Android 11
Google has launched the first developer preview for its new OS, Android 11, revealing many new features that will be included in its future release, according to My Broadband. “Today, we’re releasing the first Developer Preview of Android 11, and…
This Small Device Lets You Control Computers With Your Mind
Imagine if you could use your PC or smartphone without your hands and fingers – send a text by thinking it, work on multiple computers by glancing at Apps and icons on the screen. Close and open tabs and windows…
Why digital transformation is no longer a luxury for your business
Digital transformation is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s critical to the survival of your business. When the economy and business landscape is in a period of growth and prosperity, organisations can be forgiven for thinking that digital transformation is a…
Google Stadia To Launch on Samsung, Other Android Smartphones
The oft-discussed game-streaming platform Google Stadia will be coming to Samsung, Asus and Razer phones as soon as 20 February, writes The Verge. Google announced today that Stadia will be working on some Android phones from Samsung, Asus, and Razer.…
Can You Recognise A Cyber Security Threat? New Study Says ‘Probably Not’
African countries, including Botswana, Kenya, and South Africa, were surveyed in 2019 to determine their preparedness to face threats from cybercrime by KnowBe4, an international security awareness training company. The study found that 53% of all Africans surveyed think that…
Uplogix and Networks Unlimited Africa partner to enable ROBOs
Remote offices/branch offices (ROBOs) require complex infrastructure as they generally involve rural locations and distances, often with patchy connectivity, which can be problematic for the digitally transforming organisation that wants its satellite offices to be cloud-based. Fortunately, though, the evolution…
South Africans spend close to R500 million on streaming subscriptions
The use of video and music streaming services is rising significantly as South African consumers continue to look for ways to be entertained at a fraction of the usual cost. According to results published by FNB, in the last 12…
Space X to Begin Space Tourism Programme
The Verge reports that four individuals are currently set to take a trip around the Earth sometime at the end of 2021 or the start of 2022 with SpaceX. This new development stems from a deal between upstart spaceflight company…
