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Is technology the answer to South Africa’s massive youth unemployment?

It has been 40-years since 16 June 1976 when a group of brave youngsters in Soweto rose up against the tyranny of the Apartheid…

Employees share passwords: here’s what that means for your business

Sometimes employees feel they need to supplement their income, and a surprising few will even go as far as sell company secrets to do…

Training teachers to use elearning material will improve basic education in South Africa

When I talk to people about my company’s approach to technology in education, I’m often asked: “Does e-learning do more harm than good?” ELearning…

Top tips for online safety for families across the ages

Parenting has changed. There is no doubt that in the digital age there are now more opportunities to create experiences that were previously impossible….

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn in $26bn deal

Microsoft has announced plans to buy business-focused social network LinkedIn, in a deal worth US$26.2-billion (R398-billion). The Redmond company will acquire LinkedIn for $196…

Your journey to the cloud: what every business should know

What does it mean to move your business to the cloud? We talk, read, watch, and hear about the benefits to business and the…

This resource is essential for online business development in every company

Whilst the heading of this article discusses the need for a specific resource for online business development, I only discuss this at the end…

Internet censorship: why governments are against what people want

How can an administration that started out with the world’s greatest slogan – Power to the People – get things so wrong? Pro-consumer principles…

Online democracy needs a secure data centre: here’s why

Another day, another headline about government hacking of sensitive data. This time it’s allegations that Chinese authorities hacked the Office of Personnel Management network,…

Accenture partners with TEDxCapeTown to help foster innovation

Renowned conference TEDxCapeTown will be taking place in the Mother City this coming weekend. Dedicated to the wider TED slogan “Ideas worth spreading”, tech consulting…

From standing desks to dual monitors: which office setups boost productivity?

Whether you’re working from home or working in an office, sometimes the way you have your computer and desk set up can hinder your…

Rich media can enhance business training: here’s how

Media is all around us. It is an active component in learning strategies that has enhanced employee and employer relationships. Whether it’s a film…

Omnichannel strategies: what you need to know before implementation

There is no doubt that omnichannel matters for contact centres today. Channels other than voice are becoming increasingly important to the customer experience, with…

Your new shoes are in the mail: how tech has changed customer service

The invention of the telephone really was the beginning of competitive customer service. Telephones saved us from spending the morning away from work trying…

CiTi shows-off Cape Town’s virtual reality talents

Anyone up-to-date with the latest trends in tech will tell you that virtual reality (VR) is seriously big. If the hype around the technology…

How to use SA’s Second Hand Goods Act to your advantage when buying stuff online

Buying or selling means a certain amount of risk – you’d only have to speak to a friend to hear of an incident where…

Can these guys ensure that drones really take off in South Africa?

After herding the cows off the field, it was all systems go. About a dozen or so South African drone enthusiasts gathered around to…

DDoS as a service: the monetisation of hacking

Polish airline LOT is the latest victim of a Distributed Denial of Service attack that wreaked havoc on the company for a total of…

Is disruptive technology driving innovation or causing chaos?

The only constant is change and today this has never rung truer. We are in an age of change where disruptive technologies are not…

Mobile malware grows nearly three-fold in Q2 2015

So you’ve got your PC locked down so tight you even battle to get in sometimes, but how much care are you taking when…

5 reasons why employee advocacy is the next logical step for B2B companies

All progressive B2B companies (ie those selling products, services, solutions and professional services to other companies) who are benefitting from the use of content…

3 simple steps to getting smart on mobile security

Mobile devices and apps are how work gets done these days. Employees aren’t tied to their desks, work doesn’t always mean sitting down from…

5 Memeburn posts you went crazy for this week

Another seven days have passed, edging you ever closer do your date with the Grim Reaper. But seriously, time passes quickly and it’s not…

Epson Survey Reveals Surge in Demand for Projectors as Home Cinema Trend Takes Off

Opera Mini Brings Free AI to South Africa, Tackling Data Costs and Boosting Digital Inclusion

HONOR X7c: Does This Budget Beast Deliver on Battery and That 108MP Camera?

Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Flutterwave Launches Accelerate Workshop to Upskill Young Africans in Tech

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

Slate Truck is an outrageously sensible pickup

Red Bull wings for Lucid – not Tesla

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV