General Tech

Is the Dark Web really the cesspit of the internet?

The Dark Web. The term was recently nominated for word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, only to be beaten by an emoji, yes…

So you’ve managed to direct more traffic to your website. What now?

With more than a million registered South African websites, it is hardly surprising that grabbing the attention of visitors looking for local content is…

True or false: the basics of backup, restore, and DR

In this modern age, technology regarding digital internet data has greatly increased, and along with its growth has come many falsehoods. Everyone seems to…

Books, Paris attacks, and SEO: 5 Memeburn articles you loved this week

Have you ever wondered why some people just prefer physical books? Or are you curious about the social media reaction to Saturday’s terror attacks…

Technology: added value or added admin?

In a world where Digital is the new playground, has the industry lost focus on what is truly important? Organisations are chasing the digital…

The science behind why humans prefer printed books

Printed book sales are rising and eBook sales are slowing. Recent studies have shown that reading comprehension and retention are better with “old-style” printed…

Here’s how to bridge the gap between humans and technology adoption

Are you considered an expert at work because you are the one who always knows about the latest technologies, and are eager for your…

This is the tech that’ll help you get your office green

Going green is gaining momentum – whether it’s to save the environment, lower your building costs or get your utility bills under control, everyone…

As tech takes over, we’re not always in control of our lives

Technology has a rapid rate of change and with this comes new mechanisms for communication. Today, most people use these services to communicate on…

Deep analytics could help resolve SA’s power crisis: here’s how

Now is the ideal time for Eskom to use advanced analytics to improve decision-making and better handle South Africa’s power crisis. Eskom has always…

Here’s what you need to know about getting digital transformation right

There has been a lot of talk recently about digital transformation and how every business has to be a digital business. And it is…

5 ways technology impacted the Nigerian elections

Last Saturday (and Sunday in some parts of the country), Nigerians went to the polling stations to participate in the presidential election which was…

Error 404: Democracy Not Found — what social media tells us about the state of our culture

At a time in our world when there are more people voting for their government representatives than ever before, it’s a discomforting thought that…

Standard wank in a digital world: using someone’s likeness in video games

We love the digital space because it’s so creative and communicative. Our ability to blog, meme, post and share content through digital platforms is…

Your 10-Point checklist for integrating digital and mobile at your next live event

To elevate your live event game, you probably wouldn’t look to Maroon 5’s wedding-crashing stunt for inspiration. But you might reconsider when you recognize…

5 ways tech companies can take customer support offshore

The internet has given technology businesses an easy way to build a presence in new markets by localising their websites to make products available…

Kruger National Park is getting drones to boost rhino protection

While Amazon has just received permission to test drone-delivery in the States, the Kruger National Park in South Africa is getting more aerial power…

5 steps to defining an effective IT strategy

The business world is shrinking daily. Customers are increasingly more tech-savvy and the instant gratification generation demands change and innovation now. This, combined with…

When it comes to digital education tools, diversity and individualisation are key

Digital technologies including cloud computing, mobile devices and the Internet have the potential to transform the content offerings of schools and universities. Education institutions…

Life in standard definition: how your tech perspective shifts moving from London to SA

Could I live with the slow internet speeds in South Africa? Not a standard interview question, but relevant considering I was about to make…

5 ways big businesses can do a better job of introducing new tech

Even though the cloud has brought many benefits to businesses: providing access to data when and where we want, the ability to sync our…

Robots built to widen access to art on display at Design Indaba

Imagine Night at the Museum but instead of animals and statues coming to life, four robots roam the darkened halls — robots you could…

Productivity On A Large Screen

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Nio Firefly brings Galaxy design to compact EVs

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project