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Top tips on how to secure your data and devices while working in public
The ubiquity of Internet connectivity allows people to work from almost anywhere in the world and make better use of down-time during trips. However, travellers need to be aware of the security risks involved with mobility. Location, location, location… Try…
Telkom Kenya opens African skies to Loon
Kenya’s third mobile phone in terms of market share Telkom Kenya and Google affiliate Loon, a subsidiary of Alphabet, have announced the signing of a definitive agreement to pilot an innovative new 4G/LTE access network service in Kenya. The pilot…
Zoona CMO to invest in Women
Chief Marketing Officer and Shareholder at Zoona, Lelemba Phiri, has announced that she will be leaving Zoona at the end of September 2018 after 6 and a half strong growth years to pursue opportunities to empower and invest in women.…
Google receives a record breaking $5 billion fine
Tech Giant, Google, was fined $5 billion by the European Commission on Wednesday for breaking antitrust laws by pushing its apps on smartphone users and subsequently shutting its competitors out of the market. This amount is almost double that of…
T-Systems to deliver digital transformation insights at upcoming DTC 2018
Leading Managed Services and Digital Transformation solutions service provider, T-Systems South Africa, has announced that they will be a Gold sponsor at the upcoming Digital Transformation Congress (DTC) 2018 hosted by IT News Africa. The event, set to take place…
Vodacom launches Smart Citizen App to improve service delivery communication
As a means to help government manage service delivery issues faced by citizens, Vodacom in partnership with the Ekurhuleni Municipality is making use of technology to promote active citizenry communication. In collaboration with the Ekurhuleni local government, Vodacom Business has…
Four ways mobile can unlock innovation in retail
Much attention has been given to the phenomenal rise of e-commerce, as consumers delight in the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes. And as e-commerce interfaces have become ever more slick and seamless, with one-click payment systems…
Microsoft and Walmart team up to take on Amazon
Microsoft and Walmart are teaming up for a five year strategic partnership that will take on rival Amazon in both technology and retail. The move is aimed at helping Walmart compete better against Amazon, which is taking a growing share…
Moving from financial access to health
Over the past decade, the push for financial inclusion has united governments, companies, technology entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organisations in dozens of countries on every continent — and with remarkable success. In 2011, only 51 percent of the world’s adults had…
Technology and collaboration key for insurers in 2018 and beyond
Following a challenging 2017, the South African insurance industry must adopt technology and collaborate with local governments, if it is to effectively tap into new markets to stimulate growth for the foreseeable future. Many sectors have been very quick in…
The CIO’s Guide to Blockchain
More than $4 trillion in goods are shipped globally each year. The 80% carried via ocean shipping creates a lot of paperwork. The required trade documentation to process and administer all the goods is estimated to reach one-fifth of the…
Destroy old hard drives and backup tapes before it’s too late
Old hard drives and backup tapes are a major security threat for any business, they store a massive amount of confidential data that can easily be compromised. Regardless whether the drives or tapes are outdated or inoperable, this data is…
AI Agriculture innovation draws in funding for Cape Town startup
Aerobotics has successfully closed its Series A funding round with a raise of approximately $2 million. Major investors in the round include South African bank, Nedbank Group, US Ag-Tech Venture Capital Fund AgFunder, US-based AngelList and South African-based 4Di Capital.…
The importance of accuracy for a crypto ICO list
There are plenty of sites out there that list ICOs, but what are the qualities of the best ICO listing sites? One factor that can’t be undervalued is accuracy. If an ICO list is riddled with errors, it’s of no…
Now might be the time to invest in African agritech
The World Bank report, Agriculture in Africa– Telling Facts from Myths 2017 recently noted that economic growth and urbanisation, higher food prices, and change in demographics and climate were all affecting the agricultural environment in Africa and testing the validity…
PoPI makes choosing a cloud provider more difficult
The spectre of Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (PoPI) looms ever closer, and while some companies will see the new regulation as something of a headache as they work to get their data management procedures in order, the threat…
