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How parents and kids can be safe online
With school holidays coming up, It’s important for parents to remember that when a child is surfing the internet, they can become privy to a whole host of unsuitable content from the outside world, even though they are safe and…
Cisco announces new software advancements at Cisco Live 2019
Technology leader, Cisco announced a number of software innovations designed for managing and securing networks at the 30th Cisco Live US taking place on 09-13 June 2019 in San Diego, California. The company introduced new artificial intelligence and machine learning…
Saphila 2019 kicks off in Sun City
Saphila, the biennial conference hosted by African SAP User Group (AFSUG), and co-hosted by SAP Africa officially kicked off at the world-class Sun City resort in South Africa. The conference themed “The intelligent enterprise” is scheduled to run from the…
87% of Magento e-commerce websites at ‘high risk’ from cyber attacks
New research has found 87 per cent of SME websites using the Magento platform are currently at high risk from cyber attacks. By contrast, under 10 per cent of websites using other major e-commerce platforms surveyed register in the same…
Cell C launches Whatsapp Boosta
Cell C has launched Whatsapp Boosta, a promotional product available from 7 June to 31 August 2019. WhatsApp Boosta allows customers to boost their 1, 5 and 30-day data bundles with additional data to use exclusively on WhatsApp. Customers can…
Dark data is creating major security blind spot for most companies
Global businesses continue to house ‘dark data’ within their organisations, creating a honeypot for cybercriminals, finds research from Veritas Technologies, a worldwide leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage. The Value of Data study, conducted by Vanson Bourne for…
Infinidat announces data rescue programme for IBM storage customers
Infinidat recently announced a Data Rescue Program for IBM customers concerned by IBM’s shutdown of its storage innovation centre. Infinidat developed the programme in response to an influx of inquiries from IBM customers regarding escalating pressure to transition from high-end…
Absa launches graduate recruitment programme
Absa has launched its evolved graduate recruitment programme, the Gen A Grad Programme, which has advanced from its Rising Eagles Graduate Programme. The Gen A Grad Programme focuses on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) combined with leadership. By as…
How to get a fibre line connected to your home
By now you’ve heard all the hype around fibre connectivity coming to your suburb. No doubt your neighbours and family are all talking about getting ‘hooked up’. Your teenage children are chomping at the bit to get ridiculously fast internet…
South African business travelers demanding digital solutions and hybrid support
According to Travelport’s 2018 Digital Business Traveler Research, tech-savvy In the planning and booking phase, the study revealed that almost half (46 per cent) of business travelers have now used voice search to investigate items like flight times, hotel options…
LG launches Zero Carbon 2030 initiative
LG Electronics (LG) has launched its aggressive Zero Carbon 2030 initiative, committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from its global operations within 12 years. In line with its larger sustainable business strategy, LG will look to reduce carbon emissions from…
Vodacom’s My Muze nears 1 million milestone
Since launching its new music gateway in April, Vodacom’s My Muze has rapidly established itself as a leader in South Africa’s digital music scene. Providing streamed and download access to over 30 million songs, My Muze has attracted 1.3 million…
New Accenture report explores why XR demands a considered approach by business
A new study conducted by Accenture has highlighted that business leaders need to take a considered approach to designing, building and deploying XR tools. Waking Up to a New Reality: Building a Responsible Future for Immersive Technologies, published in collaboration…
MTN launches Africa’s first AI service for Mobile Money
MTN Group is proud to announce the launch of Africa’s first Mobile Money (MoMo) artificial intelligence service or “chatbot”. The chatbot went live in Ivory Coast in May and will be rolled out across MTN’s MoMo footprint in the next…
Broadband Infraco intensifies its key role in connecting SADC
Great network infrastructure, sound financial support and meaningful partnerships are key to unlocking potential growth for the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Chief Executive Officer for Broadband Infraco, Andrew Matseke, says South Africa, which currently acts as the gateway for…
75% of large organisations will hire AI behaviour forensic experts by 2023-Gartner
Users’ trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions is plummeting as incidents of irresponsible privacy breaches and data misuse keep occurring. Despite rising regulatory scrutiny to combat these breaches, Gartner predicts that, by 2023, 75 per cent…
