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Vox launches visitor management solution for South African residents
Integrated ICT and infrastructure provider Vox has expanded its cloud-based Visitor Management solution that will provide body corporates and resident associations with a tool to send bulk communications to residents, as well as a workflow tool to log and track…
16-year-old US teen wins big at inaugural Fortnite World Cup
Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, a 16-year-old from Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, was the ultimate victor, scoring 59 points to win the Solo Finals top prize of $3 million as well as a Fortnite World Cup trophy. The inaugural Fortnite World Cup Finals took…
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Blue Label Ventures invests in South African tech startup
Venture capital company, Blue Label Ventures announced on Tuesday, 30 July 2019, that it has invested in Cape Town-based technology startup Mobii Systems. The deal will see Blue Label take up 26 per cent of Mobii developers the funding needed…
City held to ransom: How to safeguard your network from attack
In the wake of last week’s City Power ransomware attack, ongoing vigilance, maintenance of systems and a holistic approach to security remains vital for critical infrastructure entities. This is according to Stefan van de Giessen, general manager: cybersecurity at value-added…
Digital Solutions Group partners LogMeIn to offer Bold360 at DTC2019
Integrated customer experience solution architects Digital Solutions Group has signed an agreement to partner with, LogMeIn, to provide its flagship customer engagement platform, Bold360 to customers across South Africa. The new Bold360 suite offers South African customers a sophisticated suite…
Rugged mid-range smartphone launches in South Africa
On Monday, 29 July 2019, it was announced that the Energizer HardCase H550S is coming to South Africa. This comes just after the device won the prize for the Best Rugged Smartphone 2019 at the Mobile News Awards. As the…
Nigeria’s Access Bank deploys new ATM and card solution
CR2 announced on Monday, 29 July 2019, that it has successfully completed the migration of Nigeria’s Access Bank’s ATMs to their ATM driving and card switching solution. With the largest customer base in Nigeria, Access Bank is the country’s largest…
Beware of Whatsapp scam offering free internet
ESET researchers in Latin America have discovered a scam that impersonates Whatsapp. The fake app offers 1000 GB of internet data to celebrate its anniversary. What strikes right off the bat here is that the URL that comes with the…
Invest in broadband infrastructure to bridge digital divide
The public and the private sector should invest in higher-speed broadband infrastructure not only because it presents good benefits for businesses – it touches on basic needs like education and health care services. This is one of several calls that…
Crypto trading platform launched for iOS devices
Multi-asset Bitcoin-based trading platform, PrimeXBT announced on Sunday, 28 July 2019, that it has launched a new mobile app for Apple iOS devices. The offering is said to provide access to all of the platform’s available trading tools and assets,…
No environment is immune to cyber attacks-Check Point study reveals
The “Cyber Attack Trends: 2019 Mid-Year Report” conducted by CheckPoint provides a detailed overview of the cyber-threat landscape. According to the study, no environment is immune to cyber-attacks as cybercriminals continue to develop new toolsets and techniques, targeting corporate assets…
All-female hackathon to take place in South Africa
GirlCode is aiming to empower young girls and women through technology. This is why they’ve announced the dates for their sixth and last annual GirlCode Hackathon. The event is set to take place on the 3rd & 4th August 2019…
Apple seals deal with Intel
Technology giant, Apple, has released a statement announcing its plans to purchase the majority share of Intel’s smartphone modem business. The announcement, on Thursday, 25 July 2019, comes just days after the two companies were said to be in talks.…
Young South Africans develop “innovative” personal computer
Two young South Africans aim to disrupt modern-day computing with their newest creation. They claim to have built the world’s first personal computer (PC) with virtual input and output peripherals. These creators aim to enhance the usability and mobility of…
INTERVIEW: North Wind Digital CEO on the potential for Blockchain in Africa
North Wind Digital CEO, Adrian van der Merwe, has a vast understanding of technology as well as the finance function thereof. With a career in the accounting industry spanning 20 years, Adrian is passionate about using technology to bring about…
Five most anticipated smartphones still to come in 2019
We’re halfway through 2019 and that means every day is a day closer to the next tech launch. From mobile devices with an outrageous number of camera lenses (five to be exact) and blockchain capabilities to foldable screens — this…
