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Allow information management to help you through times of transformation
As the saying goes, ‘the only constant is change.’ There will come a time when every organisation will need to adapt to the changing requirements of industries and markets. This could result in a merger or acquisition, or simply adjusting…
Lessons from the Etion Digital Transformation Congress 2018
Having Tom Cochran, the White House Digital Leader during the Obama presidency, kick off the first annual Etion Digital Transformation Congress was an early indication that this was not going to be just another digital talk shop. Cochran’s talk was…
How secure is data in the cloud?
Many small business owners are more concerned about how secure their data is in the cloud, but don’t worry about taking their unencrypted laptops to a local coffee shop. Having a ‘secure’ password doesn’t mean one’s data is protected. This…
The ASI Snakes App: the go-to app for snakebites
First aid for snakebite is problematic, largely because of all the myths and incorrect or outdated information that do the rounds. While sound advice is given in books like Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa, few people have access to…
Uber extends rider call back line across Sub-Saharan Africa
Uber has announced that it will be rolling out the Incident Response Team (IRT) call-back line to all Sub-Saharan cities where Uber operates. In March 2018, Uber in South Africa announced this safety and security improvement for safety-related matters which…
KT Corporation builds digital system for national identification in Tanzania
KT Corporation, South Korean telecommunications company, completed a new digital system for national identification in Tanzania, marking major progress for the company in Africa as KT continues to tap into new business opportunities throughout the continent. South Korean Prime Minister…
Supporting the “Next Generation” in rural development, – IFAD
Ahead of his address to the Group of Twenty (G20) Ministers of Agriculture Meeting this week, Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), offered the institution’s full support for efforts to increase the…
Fake banking apps on Google Play leak stolen credit card data
Another set of fake banking apps has found its way into the official Google Play store. Claiming to increase the credit card limit for users of three Indian banks, the malicious apps phish for credit card details and internet banking…
Changing the world of coding one #GirlCoder at a time
Youth marketing pioneer Student Brands has strategically partnered with NPO GirlCode ZA to spread the message of nurturing female involvement in the tech space to students nationally in the run up to the GirlCode 2018 hackathon. This year’s GirlCode ZA…
Smart cities hold the key to a more connected and inclusive future for Africa
Mastercard, technology company in the global payments industry, continues to champion the fundamental role of smart cities in enabling a more connected and inclusive future for Africa. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of smart cities through…
Etion DTC receives a warm response from attendees
Over 400 delegates gathered at this years Etion Digital Transformation Congress which took place on 26 July 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand South Africa. The one day conference saw industry leaders explore the wave of change that…
NECSA to grow nuclear medicine business through global partnership
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) and Rosatom Healthcare, the healthcare division of Russian state owned nuclear corporation Rosatom, on Thursday signed an agreement on cooperation in the sphere of non-power related uses of nuclear technology on the sidelines…
A customer-centric approach to hyper-availability
South African businesses are increasingly leveraging data to deliver a better customer experience and differentiate their offerings from competitors. For example, one local bank lets a person open an account simply by taking a selfie. The mining sector is another…
What would South Africa look like if taxis were connected
Traffic across South Africa continues to be a headache and digital acceleration may just be the answer in mitigating daily congestion. Creating smart cities and digital workplaces means connecting infrastructure and digitizing transport systems, particularly in the taxi industry. Can…
Ransomware attackers get targeted
During 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack impacted more than 300,000 people across 150 countries in less than two days. In 2018, criminals are evolving their tactics, including launching well-researched, targeted attacks intended to infect specific, high-value assets known to hold…
MyLifeLine panic device to make South Africa safer
Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, has announced the founders of an innovative panic device as winners of the 2018 Safety Ideas Campaign. The MyLifeLine panic device product was created by Anton Swanevelder and Herman Bester, who are residents of…
