General Tech

Delivering against ‘always-on’ expectations with software-defined infrastructure

We’re living in an “always-on” age, where consumers, employees and business leaders alike expect 24/7 responsiveness and availability. Keeping an IT infrastructure performing at…

Could Stellar be the answer to enable financial inclusion around the globe?

When the internet first came round in the mid-nineties, people didn’t expect to see impactful tools like open-source libraries like Wikipedia or renting sites…

7 top tips for making it as a woman in tech

As a woman with more than 17 years of work experience in the challenging and constantly evolving tech industry, I have had my fair…

3 reasons you should be wary of free WiFi

Public Wi-Fi is almost everywhere nowadays. Coffee shops, libraries and even airports have installed hotspots to feed the growing demand for ubiquitous Wi-Fi. While…

Protect yourself, protect your business: get your website’s terms and conditions in order

Does your website protect you and your business? You may have a website for your business which is an important tool as you grow…

It’s all about the tech, so quit asking me about my gender

The burning question that any female in tech is being asked at the moment is “How have you managed to cope as a female…

Why businesses should not be intimidated by data governance

Market forces are driving data awareness as businesses realise that they can derive significant value from effectively analysing data and applying the findings to…

New ministers, new ministries, old problems: can the SA government sort out its tech issues?

The more things change, the more they stay the same — at least they do if you’re the South African government and, instead of…

5 simple ways to secure your web browser today

What is the most secure web browser? Google Chrome? Mozilla Firefox? Microsoft’s Internet Explorer? It’s a simple question—but the answer is a bit complicated….

How should the techies in your company position themselves in relation to your business strategy?

In the previous articles in this series, we established two key requirements for aligning your business and technology strategies for achieving real value. Business…

Do we have the correct people and expectations when it comes to business and tech?

In my last article, I stated that in order for Information Technology to start providing real business value, it must become an integral part…

Facebook’s back up, but Thailand’s still blocking 219 sites after coup

In the first few days of Thailand’s military coup, the country’s MICT shut down over 100 websites deemed a threat to the country’s stability….

This new Google experiment lets you program a quantum computer

Quantum computing has been promising a lot for a couple of years now. For the average person though, it’s all a little bit difficult…

JJ Abrams is giving you the opportunity to be in the next ‘Star Wars’ movie

Always wondered what it must be like to be behind the scenes on a mega sci-fi movie watching aliens go by? You may have…

Here’s why you need to recognise the strategic value of your IT team

This is the second article (the first was merely an introduction) in this series towards pulling together the facets of your Information Technology architecture…

Strategic potential: how your IT team went from artisans of magic to reliable stability

Information Technology has come a long way since the days of a business having a single PC stuck away in the corner processing invoices…

‘Take action now’: Bitly warns account security could be compromised

Fan of link shortening service Bitly? You’ll be greeted by something other than your most recent links and stats the next time you log…

Use this browser extension to replace Julius Malema’s face with photos of rescue pets

Tired of looking at shots of Jacob Zuma? Perhaps the numerous photos of Helen Zille on the campaign trail are getting too much for…

South Africa votes: 7 digital tools to help keep you informed ahead of May 7

South African citizens are heading to the polls on 7 May. Let’s be honest, while democracy and the functions of inner-government are incredibly important…

Perpetuating the IT, business divide: an insider’s perspective

As an active participant inside the South African SME IT industry for 20 years, I feel that I am allowed to reflect on how…

Here’s why the web’s new domains will change everything… and nothing

From next month you’re going to start seeing a whole range of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) popping up online. Alongside longstanding ones like…

Intel presses for conflict-free minerals in Africa with new microprocessors

Africa has a lot of conflict minerals, from blood diamonds to tantalum and tin. Pretty much all electronic devices require minerals such as gold,…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

Everest better at exploring than Explorer

Trail Boss badge comes to BEVs