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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,…

Cutting through the digital transformation hype and jargon

Words… words … words … When I speak to clients, I hear many different interpretations of what “digital transformation” is, illustrating that the term…

10 technologies that will have a huge impact on education in 2015 and beyond

Technology has the capacity to fundamentally change every aspect of our lives. There are few sectors where this is more visible and obvious than…

Is South Africa ready for B2B-scale ecommerce?

Ecommerce in South Africa is enjoying explosive growth, with the total internet shopping spend in 2014 estimated to be near the R6-billion mark, increasing…

The world of work is changing in South Africa, just ask Generation Y

The South African workplace is being defined by technology and the Generation X and Y workers that are using it. The Internet of Everything…

5 things you’re getting wrong about innovation: a business analyst’s perspective

Companies are finding it increasingly difficult to be innovative as they struggle to keep up with the ever-changing needs and demands of today’s consumer….

Sebastian Thrun: Is education poised to breed the next major moonshot? #AccentureIC2015

From self-driving cars and Google Glass to online universities, Stanford professor and former head of Google X Sebastian Thrun has made quite a name…

From Steve Jobs to Eskom: how a former Disney exec solves challenges creatively

South Africans can learn to live more easily without power. On visiting Cape Town and Johannesburg this week, Greg Brandeau was surprised to find how…

First World Trader, Angel Shack, Blue Strata named SA’s top innovators #AccentureIC2015

With a vision of promoting and recognising some of the country’s top game-changers, The Accenture Innovation Conference has revealed South Africa’s top innovators in…

Kill your company, and other ways to keep innovation top of mind #AccentureIC2015

The Accenture Innovation Conference kicked off with Johannesburg’s executive mayor addressing all the challenges South Africa’s capital is faced with. It seemed to be…

Life in standard definition: how your tech perspective shifts moving from London to SA

Could I live with the slow internet speeds in South Africa? Not a standard interview question, but relevant considering I was about to make…

5 ways big businesses can do a better job of introducing new tech

Even though the cloud has brought many benefits to businesses: providing access to data when and where we want, the ability to sync our…

Robots built to widen access to art on display at Design Indaba

Imagine Night at the Museum but instead of animals and statues coming to life, four robots roam the darkened halls — robots you could…

5 digital video trends to keep an eye on through 2015

What’s in store for digital video in 2015? The online video industry is like a supercar on a stretch of perfectly straight road without…

The way you back up and restore information is about to change in a big way: here’s how

Two companies — one belonging to John and the other to Steven — both back up 10 terabytes of data. John’s company recovers its…

Peak performance through a ‘software-defined environment’: why it matters

Gone are the days when database users had to tell computers exactly what to do. Now, computers can figure out how you want them…

Johannesburg labelled the ‘new Eldorado of espionage’ in biggest digital leak since Edward Snowden

“It’s probably going to be an awkward day at the office at the South African State Security Agency.” Speaking on Al Jazeera English, Clayton Swisher,…

3 massive trends banks will have to stay ahead of if they want to remain innovative

Doing digital banking better is key, according to various banking trend predictions for 2015. But being fine-tuned to customer needs and behaviour, and consequently…

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

South Africa Sees 77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills

Samsung Launches the Galaxy A07 Built for Every Challenge

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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