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Top 5 malware’s discovered in 2019
Internet security company, ESET took a look at some of the most pertinent malware discoveries of the year 2019 – to emphasise the importance of taking proactive countermeasures against malware and of implementing cybersecurity best practices. Here are the top…
Phishing season is around the corner – don’t take the bait!
The season for serious shopping is almost upon us – and with it comes the problems of phishing and fraud. As the annual holiday and related shopping season begins – traditionally ramping up in October and finally ending in January…
Rugby World Cup final breaks all-time streaming records in Africa
On Monday, 4 November 2019, South African TV service, MultiChoice revealed that the 2019 Rugby World Cup final saw the most people across Africa live streaming an event. “It’s fair to assume that the load during the Final was the…
US – China trade deal shaping up for Huawei
The on-going trade-wars between the US and China could potentially reach a pivotal peak this month. US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross seemed confident that a “Phase One” trade deal would be made sometime in November, saying that “licenses would be…
Smart, centralised insights shape a modern global supply chain
The modern global supply chain can be the source of endless insight into the production, sourcing, procurement, purchasing, inventory and delivery of goods and services. But data must flow smoothly between B2B networks in a supply chain so that invested parties can…
Can technology companies assist the public sector in reaching 4IR goals?
Predictions about technology are speculative at best. Even recently we saw two of our planet’s brightest and most successful minds, Jack Ma and Elon Musk, disagree fundamentally about where technology is leading us. They were specifically debating Artificial Intelligence (AI):…
Fintech specialist, e4, appoints new CEO
Fintech software specialist, e4, has announced the appointment of Grant Phillips as the Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Having previously run large multinational technology businesses, Phillips has been working with e4 and its shareholders for the past 18 months…
Huawei nova 5T officially available in South Africa
Huawei officially unveiled its latest nova 5T device on Friday, 1 November 2019. The device features premium Huawei innovations and advanced smartphone photographic capabilities. “At Huawei, we pride ourselves on offering our customers the latest in innovation, and are committed…
Vodacom launches the first smart feature phone in Tanzania
Tanzanian cellular network company, Vodacom announced the launch of the country’s first smart feature phone, Smart Kitochi, operating on KaiOS on Friday, 1 November 2019. This new launch serves as a milestone for both the companies and the country, as…
DeepFakes: When seeing isn’t believing
Deepfake technology is rapidly becoming easier and quicker to create and it’s opening a door into a new form of cybercrime. Although it’s still mostly seen as relatively harmful or even humorous, this craze could take a more sinister turn…
8 things you should know about the Nokia 6.2
The all-new Nokia 6.2 is officially coming to South Africa on 7th November 2019 and will retail at R3,899. According to HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, this mid-range smartphone offers AI-powered battery efficiency, powerful camera’s and comes Android…
Spotify is launching a new streaming app for kids
Global streaming giant, Spotify announced that it is launching a child-focused platform where kids can safely explore and listen to music. The new app, which is only available in Ireland at the moment, boasts over 6000 curated tracks – approved…
7 “harmless” habits threatening online safety
Everyone nowadays is connected to the Internet and has by now probably settled into some online routines: we all have such habits as checking our e-mails and social media pages first thing in the morning and consider these rituals healthy…
The Future of Work: From Manual Labour to Intelligent Workspace
In popular culture, we still tend to imagine manufacturing as workers standing at assembly lines, manually handling the products. In real life, modern production facilities look quite different: employees and robots work side by side, and soon AI-driven robotics will…
MTN reveals revenue growth despite drop in subscribers
On Thursday, 31 October 2019, MTN South Africa published its trading update showing mixed results for the last nine months, ending 31 September 2019. The mobile network provider indicated that although there has been a slight growth in service revenue…
Netshield Aims to Better Help IT Professionals by Stripping Away Noise and Hype
Customers tired of hearing about how IoT, the cloud, renewable energy and connectivity products are going to change their business, but aren’t provided with the evidence to support these statements can now call on Netshield South Africa for practical examples.…
