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5 major IT headaches solved by the cloud

Companies across South Africa and the world are discovering that cloud computing is a pretty neat way to procure the services necessary to do…

The wearable workplace might be closer than you think

Think back eight years to the launch of the original Apple iPhone – a device that seemed at the time like an expensive toy…

SONA interpreter, Uber expansion, social media fire: 5 Memeburn articles you loved this week

Hello there dear reader. Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of the week and while you may feel a little frazzled, you’re still…

How IoT can improve risk management for insurers

While the insurance industry has traditionally been driven by vehicle theft to embrace telemetry, the time has come to utilise the Internet of Things…

Digital economy or Big Brother in disguise: are you being watched?

In a world shaped by digital convergence, it is no longer realistic to expect a high level of privacy. If you consider just how…

These data scientists think they can predict who’ll win at the Oscars

Data or, more specifically, increasingly open and accessible data has completely changed the way we look at the world. Far from being a record…

Is mobile driving a South African ecommerce explosion?

South Africa’s ecommerce space is set to see a mobile explosion this year, with mobile being responsible for a massive part of that growth….

The legal view: what actions can Uber take when it comes to its impounded vehicles?

The recent controversy surrounding the impoundment of Uber affiliated taxis in Cape Town has highlighted the need for consumers to be more aware of…

Automating your home? Don’t make yourself easy prey for hackers

While the increasing use of home automation technology to create your version of a ‘smart house’ may be all the trend and seem practical,…

10 slides that tell you everything you need to know about the South African digital landscape

Ask someone to list the world’s most connected countries and they’ll most likely rattle off names like South Korea, China and — if they’re…

Should you insure yourself against cyber-attacks?

The South African 2014 cybercrime losses are estimated at R5.8-billion and statistics show it takes on average 200 days for an organisation to identify…

When it comes to Wi-Fi safety, schools need to take the corporate approach

Schools around South Africa are increasingly looking to technology to enrich learning and make school administration more efficient. Those with ample resources already have…

DDoS dilemmas: how far can you predict attacks, and what can be done?

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are back in the news; it seems that barely a month goes by without media reports of a…

When and where should we be using satellites for internet connectivity?

Surprisingly, the debate surrounding satellite as a feasible and sustainable communication technology continues. Usually these debates discuss satellite as an alternative option to fibre…

Google invests $1 billion in SpaceX as 21st century Space Race heats up

Solar-powered drones, laser beams, internet satellites and a city on mars. These all might sound like something from a Star Wars movie, but they’re…

3 strategic tech imperatives for HR in 2015

The HR and payroll sector is moving at such a fast speed that it can be hard for the casual observer to keep up….

4 signs that it is time to replace your ERP system

The enterprise resource planning (ERP) market is evolving at a rapid pace as a result of technology innovation. At the same time, most businesses…

Here’s what you need to know about securing the new era of big data

In the digital age, information is the new currency. And in order to get information, enterprises are mining data — and lots of it…

6 of the most persistent myths around enterprise business intelligence

How much of what we think or ‘know’ is untested belief? What if the opinion that we never question and unthinkingly repeat turns out…

3 game changing trends and technologies for video surveillance in 2015 and beyond

With the Internet of Things (IoT) continuing to be a hot topic throughout 2014 and across all industries — whether it’s about smart cars…

Digital marketing in 2015: it’s all about transparency and personalisation

Avi Dan of Forbes Magazine recently revealed what he predicted would be the top 10 future trends for 2015 in marketing. Two trends caught…

Back from the dead? PC market returns to growth

Over the past couple of years, it’s been all doom and gloom for the PC market. Quarter after quarter, it experienced the kind of…

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