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‘Offensive language’ may get you banned from Microsoft’s Skype, Xbox Live

From 1 May 2018, using “offensive language” on Microsoft’s online services could get you banned, this after the company updated its Services Agreement. Although…

Bitcoin is pretty cheap right now (compared to its peak)

February has not been a good month for Bitcoin traders, or traders of any cryptocurrency for that matter. According to CoinMarketCap’s figures at the…

Watch out for the latest OTP scam plaguing MTN’s network

If excessive spam calls weren’t enough, South Africans will now need need to guard against a new MTN scam plaguing the network. Using OTPs,…

Strava’s heatmap inadvertently reveals the world’s military secrets

If you happen to be a soldier stationed at one of the world’s military bases, secret operation centres or covert patrols, you may want…

Drive retention with a post-purchase ecommerce marketing strategy

Do you have a post-purchase strategy in place? Are you focusing your efforts not only on bringing in new customers but also nurturing existing…

4 lessons for businesses on South Africa’s biggest data breach

While massive data breaches are associated with international companies such as Ashley Madison or LinkedIn, South Africa is no stranger to customer data being…

Make no mistake, Bitcoin and Blockchain will disrupt financial technology in a big way

Bitcoin and Blockchain technology has surged forward as the potential for the next biggest disrupter in the finance industry. Last year Wall Street showed…

Own disaster recovery at a business level or risk failing

Organisations need to move away from treating business continuity and disaster recovery as isolated IT conversations. Unless businesses ensure they also take people and…

Why legacy software represents a major business risk

All too often with local companies, and particularly large and established corporates, there is a risky over-reliance on the use of legacy software and…

Here’s how big data is being used to fix traffic congestion

Big data is used for a lot of things. Most of the time, the focus is on what big data analytics can do for…

Online still accounts for just 1% of total SA retail

The South African ecommerce space is growing seriously fast — more than 26% in 2015 alone — but it still accounts for just one…

Preparing for the threat of exponentially expanding data

At the turn of the previous century, fears ran rampant that PCs would fall victim to the fabled Y2K bug, plunging a very computer…

Fibre to everywhere is in South Africa’s near-term future

South Africa’s telecoms industry is on the cusp of its next wave of growth, thanks to the growing uptake of bandwidth intensive applications such…

Always put the user at the centre of your security strategy

A lack of policy-driven consequence is putting corporate South Africa at risk of being vulnerable to cyber attacks. Organisations often view security as a…

HR departments need to keep pace with technology’s accelerating speed

The world of human resources (HR) is changing at a speed that is leaving most HR departments behind. New technology is bringing more transparency…

Sending payments online: what business need to know

Each year, society creeps ever closer to an entirely digital life. No matter your business, your customers are going to expect an easier way…

All is not well at Pebble, as it lays off 25% of its total staff

Pebble, the revolutionary smartwatch company that launched after a successful Kickstarter campaign, is laying off 25% of its total staff in a move that…

Could your voice be key to the future of security tech?

“I’ve finally learned to love my voice for its uniqueness.” – Juliana Hatfield, US musician. Musicians and actors will often talk about the great…

Uber launches in two new African cities, now in 400 locations globally

On-demand transportation service Uber has today launched in two new locations, Abuja, Nigeria, and Mombasa, Kenya. This brings the company’s global network to 400…

It’s time to match cyber-attacks with a better defense

According to the 2015 International Business Report (IBR) focused on cyber security, one in ten South African businesses have experienced a cyber-attack in the…

5 retail tech trends South Africa should get onboard with

With so many shoppers and so much to offer, what are some of the emerging trends that e-commerce specialists noticed in international markets and…

Uber launches Family Profiles, a seamless way to order rides for children, friends, colleagues

On-demand transportation service Uber has now launched Family Profiles for easier ride-sharing. This new addition should make ordering an Uber easier for friends, parents, children,…

The Many Faces of AI in South Africa’s 2025 Tech Moment

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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

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