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AI, blockchain and fake news: the next decade according to Gartner

The world is set to change drastically in the next decade as technologies like the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain…

Kaspersky: manufacturing industry sees most cyber attacks in H1 2017

Cybersecurity has been at the forefront of conversation for companies and individuals this year, especially in the wake of the Equifax hack, the Deloitte…

‘All Yahoo user accounts’ were affected by 2013 hack

When Yahoo announced that a billion users were affected by its 2013 hack, the internet weathered a collective cold sweat. But the story isn’t…

3 ways employees can risk your firm’s cybersecurity (and what to do about it)

Employees have been called the weakest link in a business’s cybersecurity – a particularly notable problem in a time where high-profile hacks and ransomware…

Blockchain & cryptocurrencies: gungho or hell no?

Luno, the digital currency company with offices in Cape Town, had just announced a US$9-million Series B funding round, and its plans to expand…

Deloitte hit by cyber attack, emails possibly compromised

According to a report by The Guardian, accounting and consulting giant Deloitte is today the latest global firm to succumb to a cyber attack….

Today at Memeburn: why the site was temporarily down

On 20 September, you may have noticed that Memeburn was inaccessible. On Monday, you also may have noticed a spike in CPU usage when…

What you need to know about 2016’s biggest tech trends

Every year we see players in the business, technology and media space vying to outdo each other in predicting the digital trends that are…

Tech visionary Sean Parker talks Uber, the problems at Twitter and where he’s heading next

Sean Parker’s part in the evolution of today’s digital world can hardly be underestimated. From his early career where he lit a fire under…

Why IT should be focusing on delivering a great customer experience

A customer’s perception of an organisation is determined by the journey the customer undertakes, from consideration to requesting and ultimately using a product or…

Wikipedia iOS app gets update with 3D Touch, personalisation

Old players like Wikipedia are learning new tricks. Wikipedia today updated its Wikipedia iOS app and the 15-year-old fact-checking company is adding some nifty…

What do businesses need to do in 2016 to make the leap to digital?

The digital era is well and truly upon us, but it seems that many businesses are struggling to adapt to this change. Many businesses…

We can’t predict where tech will go next, only prep for the evolution

A decade ago, it would have been impossible to envisage exactly how the internet was to change the way we live, interact and operate….

Founder of 4Chan joins Google+ team to build communities

Christopher Poole, founder of the image-based bulletin board 4Chan has announced his new position at Google. Poole made the announcement in a post on Tumblr….

5 SA sectors that should be using Big Data

As corporates increasingly harness the power of Big Data analytics to improve productivity, gain market share and a competitive edge, there are sectors that…

Omnichannel in the call centre: the do’s and don’ts

With more customers owning smart mobile devices, companies are facing an ever increasing need to communicate and respond to customers using channels, other than…

Securing next-generation networks

Mobile World Congress 2016 took place last week and what came of it was largely the industry is looking ahead to what the future…

Industry 4.0 — manufacturers must embrace tech to remain ahead of global competition

The first industrial revolution happened back in 1784 when the age of mechanical production dawned; it was followed by a second industrial revolution sparked…

5 things you can monitor with your parental control tool

One of the biggest concerns parents have about the internet is the kind of websites their children are browsing and the content they may…

Integrated security key in the face of sophisticated attacks

The trends and threats encountered by South African companies are largely those of our global counterparts, but our priorities show a misalignment. In fact,…

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection joins Windows 10’s security arsenal

In light of Windows 10’s recent security and privacy criticism, Microsoft has been working hard to right these wrongs, and its latest measure is…

Want cybersecurity success? You need the right skillsets

Data security has been on the minds of information technology (IT), business, risk, and audit professionals for as long as data has been stored…

10 massive tech trends changing education

For many of the people reading this article, the pinnacle of technology in the classroom was the school’s computer room. But if they stepped…

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

iGaming FAQ: Answering the Most Common Questions for South African Players

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

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

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