Trends

Burson-Marsteller’s A-Generation Study sheds light on Africa’s youth

Burson-Marsteller Africa, a strategic communications and PR firm, has today unveiled an interesting list of what it believes are the six key trends that…

How safe is your data in the age of data leaks?

On April 3rd 2016 a collective of international newspapers and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) dropped a bombshell – they had millions…

Is your contact centre a brand building or grudge centre?

Streamlined systems, self-service options, real-time communication and measured results define the contact centre of the future. We all know the theory: consumers are changing…

Listen to Professor Toby Walsh give a lecture on AI at UCT

World-renowned expert in artificial intelligence (AI) Toby Walsh, recently gave a talk at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The talk, entitled “Will Artificial Intelligence…

The power of document filters inside enterprise search

Imagine if the South African Police Service performed a simple enterprise search, looking for material related to a burglary case. The search returns a…

4 new workplace technology ideas to uplift your team’s efficiency

Most all business owners would likely agree that business efficiency can be traced back to a firm’s ability to successfully execute a given strategy…

Is technology really replacing tech jobs?

Picture this: A vehicle stops outside your home. You get in. Your favourite music starts to play. The news that you are interested in,…

What does the Internet of Things mean for your business and your network?

You’ve heard of the Internet of Things (or Internet of Everything) by now, I’m sure. It’s things like your fridge telling you when you’ve…

3 profound ways technology is affecting the global business landscape

As the Digital economy begins to dominate, it is imperative that businesses exemplify agility, coherence, and market edge in order to establish themselves as…

5 reasons to ditch tape backup in favour of the cloud

Today’s businesses generate more data than ever before, forcing them to back up their information more often. While the weekly tape backup might have…

Smartwatch shipments set to go past 100m mark by 2020

If you only have a casual acquaintance with the tech space, you might imagine that smartwatches begin and end with the Apple Watch. And…

8 ways cloud services have changed the world

In the past 18 months we have seen cloud computing enabling great innovations both in consumer and enterprise products as it has become the…

Hunting down sophisticated banking malware: what you need to know

Banking malware and financial threats are growing in exponential numbers and change on a daily basis. Not only are you at risk for someone…

Here’s why you shouldn’t bet the farm on untested tech

While a plethora of new payment solutions are coming to market, businesses should be cautious about moving to new solutions just for the sake…

The answer lies within you: PayPal’s Leblanc talks about the future of online security

Jonathan Leblanc, Head of Global Developer Advocacy at PayPal and Braintree, says that biometric security systems like fingerprint and eyeball scans are a thing…

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…

Buy shoes with your watch: wearable tech’s transformative power on retail

The days of going online to buy the next addition to your wardrobe, a power bank for your laptop or even your groceries are…

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…

6 trends that will help accelerate Nigeria’s tech revolution #MWA2015

On Day One of Mobile West Africa in Lagos, Nigeria, a panel of five experts predicted what they believe are the next things that…

4 inventions that promise a healthier future for us all

Every single minute of our modern lives is marked by a different creation that was probably unimaginable about a handful of years ago. How…

Opera Mini Helps South Africans Stay on Top of Every Game

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

South Africa Sees 77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills

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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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel