Print volumes down, but still healthy

Worldwide page volume from digital hardcopy devices decreased to 2,98-trillion in 2012 from 3,03-trillion in 2011, a decline of -1,5% year-over-year, according to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC). However, in spite of the decline, the world...

Koobface spikes, spam takes off

There was a significant spike in instances of the Koobface social networking worm, and a dramatic increase in spam during the first quarter of this year. A McAfee Labs’ threat report for the quarter also saw continued increases in the number and complexity of targeted...

Companies underestimate security risks

Most companies greatly underestimate the number of new malicious programs appearing daily, and only 6% recognise the true scale of the threat. This is according to the 2013 Global Corporate IT Security Risks survey, conducted by analytical authority B2B International...

SA schoolkids get Klevr Desks

Samsung Electronics South Africa has entered into a partnership with MTN and Qhubeka that will see the distribution of what will be known as The Klevr Desk – a locally-designed mobile school desk solution which will be made available to thousands of school...

Childline Gauteng gets 100% uptime

Independent telecoms provider BitCo has upped its ongoing commitment to Childline by connecting the charity’s satellite offices to each other, resulting in the achievement of 100% network uptime. “Reliable connectivity is the foundation of the telephonic...