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Sony launches Xperia Z5 smartphone in SA
Sony has officially launched its latest device, the Xperia Z5 Smartphone. Much like the Z3, and other devices in the Xperia lineup, the Z5 features an eye catching waterproof and dust-tight design. To accompany the unique design, the Xperia Z5…
Top 10 Security Predictions for 2016
A year in cybersecurity can seem like an eternity. But despite the rapid changes, many things remain constant. Check Point’s top three predicted security threats for 2015 were the rapid growth in unknown malware, in mobile threats, and in critical…
Huawei unveils the Mate S Smartphone
Huawei officially launched its latest device in South Africa, the Huawei Mate S. According to the company, the Mate S has been marked as the flagship device for the Mate series. When taking a closer look at the Huawei Mate…
Video Interview: Business Connexion takes hosting partner of the year award
As the Group Executive for Infrastructure Solutions, Jacques Loubser discusses what it means to Business Connexion to win the Microsoft Hosting Partner of the Year Award. Loubser is in charge of the overall strategic and operational responsibility for the development,…
Digital job search to disrupt South African recruitment market
German startup Jobspotting is seeking to revolutionise and disrupt the South African professional recruitment market. Having already brought job search to 7 countries – Mexico, Germany, the UK, Austria, Spain, Hong Kong, and Singapore – the company has now set…
MTN now offers dual-SIM high end smartphone
MTN for the first time will be offering a high-end dual-SIM smartphone to cater for an increasing number of customers who have multiple SIM cards. MTN will be ranging the much-anticipated Huawei Mate S to its customers effective immediately. The LTE-compatible…
IT departments in SA still restrict users from accessing sensitive data
Organizations are challenged to meet demands for greater mobility as 90% of IT departments in South Africa still restrict users from accessing sensitive corporate data and resources from mobile devices. This is according to a recent survey amongst South African…
SAP announces ‘SAP in Seven Hours’ courses for matriculants
When nearly 700,000 South African matric learners finish their final exams this year, they will all face the daunting prospect of either finding a job or pursuing tertiary studies. In a bid to assist matriculants who are interested in the…
MasterCard reveals leadership shuffle
MasterCard has announced a series of Middle East and Africa leadership changes, effective January 1, 2016. Raghu Malhotra has been appointed president, Middle East and Africa, taking over from Michael Miebach, who will become chief product officer, based at the company’s…
Top 7 ways to protect yourself from the surge in cybercrime
Online fraud is on the increase in South Africa, with criminals seeing individuals’ online banking accounts as particularly rich pickings. Cybercrime, of which online banking scams account for significant portion, is costing South Africa about R5.8 billion a year, according…
Security: The platform for IoT success?
Widely regarded as the hottest topic in high-tech, the IoT (Internet of Things) is attracting the attention of countless enterprises across a wide array of industries. All want to exploit the potential of a world where people and machines enjoy…
How the cloud can improve your security solutions
As we trust more and more of our critical applications, services and systems to the cloud, there is no reason why security should not be on that list, says Gary Newe, Technical Director at F5 Networks. The advantage of being…
MTN shares suspended by JSE
According to a report via Fin24, MTN had confirmed that its mobile network’s shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) had been suspended. The report revealed that the telecom giant’s shares were suspended on 02 November, 2015. Chris Maroleng, the executive…
BlackBerry to launch Android powered smartphone
BlackBerry has revealed its latest device, which will be powered by Android v5.1.1, the BlackBerry Priv. According to BlackBerry its latest device combines the best of BlackBerry’s productivity, security and privacy features with the wide world of Google Playstore apps. BlackBerry revealed…
Fallout 4 Gameplay footage leaked
Fallout 4 will only be officially releasing on the 10th on November, 2015. However, it looks as though a few people have got their hand’s on this highly anticipated title a bit earlier than most. According VG247, one such user…
Eutelsat expands broadband offering in Africa
Eutelsat Communications has unveiled the next step in its broadband strategy for Africa with the order of a new-generation High Throughput Satellite that will increase reach and access; helping to bridge the digital divide gap in Africa. To be launched…
